Island House, Colonial heritage building in Yuen Chau Tsai, Hong Kong
Island House is a two-story colonial building in Yuen Chau Tsai with open verandahs and red-brick facades, set within gardens containing native and ornamental plants. The property preserves the layout and architectural details characteristic of early British administrative residences in the region.
Built in 1906 as a residence for the District Commissioner of the New Territories, it received protected monument status in 1983. The structure reflects British administrative architecture from Hong Kong's early colonial period.
The place is now used by WWF Hong Kong as a conservation education center where visitors learn about protecting nature and living sustainably. Rooms are arranged to help people understand local environmental issues and regional wildlife protection efforts.
Access to the building and guided tours requires advance reservations with WWF Hong Kong. Visitors should check ahead of time since only designated areas are open to the public.
The building sits on land that was once an isolated island in Tolo Harbour, now connected to Tai Po by a constructed causeway. This geographical transformation remains visible in the surrounding area today.
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