Sai Wan War Cemetery, Commonwealth war cemetery in Sai Wan, Hong Kong, China

Sai Wan War Cemetery is a military cemetery in Sai Wan, Hong Kong, China. It holds the graves of soldiers from the Commonwealth forces, mostly from World War II, along with a small number from World War I.

The cemetery was completed in 1946 to honour soldiers who died in the defence of Hong Kong during World War II. It also contains a few graves from World War I, and other burials were moved to Stanley Military Cemetery.

The cemetery is a stop for those interested in wartime history, and its rows of identical headstones show how the Commonwealth honours its fallen. Visitors often leave small stones or flowers on the graves, a simple gesture of remembrance.

The cemetery is laid out on a slope with terraced rows, so be ready for some walking on uneven ground. It is a place for reflection, so visitors are asked to keep noise low and respect the graves.

The cemetery was designed by Colin St. Clair Oakes, who also worked on other war cemeteries in the region. The site includes a memorial that lists the names of soldiers with no known grave, a detail many visitors miss.