In the past, the British implemented colonial rule over Hong Kong, so various historical sites related to this period can be seen everywhere in Hong Kong. The place that
HongKongFootprint.com will introduce this time is not only a historic building filled with the colors of the past, but also it is an official residence used by the Secretary for the New Territories in the past.
This building is located on Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po, New Territories. It was originally an island surrounded by the sea. Since this location is favorable for inspecting the development of Tai Po, New Territories, it was chosen here to build the quarters of the New Territories District Officers, and later renovate it into the official residence of the Secretary for the New Territories.
Construction of the building began in 1905 and was completed in 1906. It is a two-story building. The entire building is mainly built with red bricks, the exterior walls are all stucco veneer, and with open balconies, it has the architectural flavor of the period of the British implemented colonial rule over Hong Kong in the early 20th century.
Inside the building, there are several bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a dining room, an office and a drawing room. There is also a lighthouse on the roof, which is mainly used at night to navigate ships in the nearby waters. Since 1949, about fifteen Secretaries for the New Territories have lived here. Due to its remote location, it was no longer suitable for use as an official residence, so it has remained vacant since then.
Due to the long history of this building, it has been listed as a declared monument in Hong Kong and awarded to "World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong Branch" (WWF-Hong Kong) as a research center for natural environment conservation. Today, in addition to different exhibition halls, there is also an English-style garden with a variety of plants for visitors to visit.
Walking around here at will, it is not difficult to discover some historical traces of the past. Especially traveling through these traditional and colorful buildings, it feels like traveling through time and space in an instant, going back to the past, and carefully reading the historical bits and pieces of that time.
Another thing to keep in mind is the opening hours. This is because the opening hours of the exhibition hall are somewhat different from the opening hours of the coastal area of Yuen Chau Tsai. It is recommended to see clearly before go there, so as not to make a trip in vain. The exhibition hall is open from Friday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on public holidays. As for the opening hours of the coastal area of Yuen Chau Tsai, it is Monday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. It is also closed on public holidays.
If you want to come here, it is actually very convenient. It is recommended to take the MTR to Tai Po Market Station, and then leave at Exit B. After that, walk along Nam Wan Road to Tai Po Road (Yuen Chau Tsai), and then walk along the Tai Po Road (Yuen Chau Tsai) until you reach Island House Lane. This building is location at Island House Lane.
Location: Island House
Address: Island House Lane, Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po, New Territories
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