Tai Po Lookout, Grade I historic residential building in Tai Po Kau, Hong Kong.
Located at Lookout Link in Tai Po District, the colonial-style building features a watch tower that functions as a water tower, offering views of Tolo Harbour.
British engineer Lawrence Gibbs constructed the building in the early 1900s as his residence, and during World War II Japanese forces used it as a torture chamber.
The building became a center for healthcare when the Society for AIDS Care established the Lookout Project in 1996 to provide hospice services.
Access to the building requires taking specific bus routes to Tai Po Kau followed by walking up a small hill to reach the entrance at coordinates 22.4357, 114.194.
The structure obtained Grade II historic status in 1985 and later received an elevation to Grade I designation due to its architectural and historical importance.
Location: Tai Po District
Location: Hong Kong
GPS coordinates: 22.43570,114.19400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:44
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