King Yin Lei, Historic mansion in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong.
King Yin Lei features red brick walls, green tile roofs, and multiple pavilions spread across 50,650 square feet above Happy Valley Racecourse.
The mansion, constructed between 1936 and 1937 by architect A.R. Fenton-Raven, underwent extensive restoration in 2010 with 50,000 glazed tiles from Guangdong Province.
The architecture merges traditional Chinese design elements with Western influences, displaying the social status of wealthy Hong Kong residents during colonial times.
The mansion opens to visitors through scheduled public tours organized by the government throughout the year at 45 Stubbs Road.
The Tianda Institute now manages this declared monument, transforming it into a learning center for Chinese culture, history, and environmental studies.
Location: Wan Chai District
Location: Hong Kong
GPS coordinates: 22.26670,114.18100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
Hong Kong hides many lesser-known sites beyond its skyscrapers and shopping centers. The city is home to 19th-century Buddhist temples such as Kwun Yum Temple in Hung Hom, traditional Chinese gardens like Nan Lian Garden in Diamond Hill covering 35,000 square meters, and historic mansions like King Yin Lei from 1937 with its red brick roofs and glazed tiles. The abandoned Hakka villages of Kuk Po near the Chinese border and heritage trails like Lung Yeuk Tau in Fanling reflect the region's rural history. The islands and natural areas reveal another aspect of the territory. Tap Mun Island hosts a small fishing community and a Buddhist monastery in the eastern waters. Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Sai Kung protects over 60 coral species and 120 fish species. Sha Lo Tung Valley in Tai Po is home to more than 500 butterfly species among abandoned rice paddies. These sites offer an alternative to urban life and allow visitors to discover Hong Kong's natural and cultural heritage.
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