Observation Post at Mau Wu Shan, Military observation post in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong.
The observation post features a cylindrical fortified tower and a rectangular stone hut positioned at 80 meters above sea level near Tseung Kwan O.
Built before 1898, this Grade I historic building functioned as a customs monitoring station during the Qing Dynasty to oversee maritime trade and opium taxation.
The structures incorporate volcanic rocks from local sources, demonstrating traditional building methods and materials used in Hong Kong's military architecture.
The site requires a challenging hike through varied terrain, and visitors need to bring sufficient water as no facilities exist near the observation post.
The cylindrical tower contained specific window positions that enabled officers to monitor multiple sea passages and shipping activities simultaneously.
Location: Sai Kung District
Location: Hong Kong
GPS coordinates: 22.31084,114.25262
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:07
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