Old Tai O Police Station, Heritage hotel in Tai O fishing village, Hong Kong
The Old Tai O Police Station is a two-story colonial structure with Italian Renaissance details standing on a hilltop overlooking the South China Sea and traditional stilt houses below. The building now operates as a hotel with nine guest rooms and contains a glass-roofed restaurant.
Built in 1902 as a police station to combat coastal piracy, it served law enforcement purposes until closure in December 1996. The shift from a security facility to a cultural site reflects broader changes in the region's development.
The building displays objects from the local fishing community and documents how law enforcement changed over time in this region. These collections tell the story of how daily life here has transformed across the decades.
Rooms are named after local landmarks and former police ranks, with an on-site restaurant serving meals throughout the day. The hilltop location means comfortable shoes are helpful for walking around the area and taking in views of the surroundings.
Bullet holes from a 1918 incident remain visible on the structure, marking when an officer committed murder and suicide inside the station. These marks serve as a reminder of a turbulent chapter in this place's past.
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