Former Jubilee Battery — Attraction in Hong Kong

There are three gun embankments of the Jubilee group of batteries but now only No. 2, which lies inside the University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus, is preserved and accessible.

The Jubilee Battery had engaged in a battle in the defence of Hong Kong against the Japanese invasion of 1941. On 11th December, 1941, both the Jubilee Battery and Aberdeen Battery directed fire against the Japanese attempting to land on Lamma Island. As a result of this battle, this battery and the Mount Davis Battery sustained multiple bombing from the Japanese forces. Before Hong Kong’s surrender on 25th December, 1941, the officers blew up this facility, This would prevent its use by the enemy after.

Block B and Block C are both part of the Jubilee Battery. Block B lies within the University structure. During the turbulent times of 1960s, the Hong Kong Police used them for group confinement. They kept the leftist elements of Hong Kong here to prevent spying against the British administration. For some time in the 1990s the police used it for the protection of witnesses. The metal grille enclosure remains a testament to the stark reality of police practices even during the...

Amongst the historical British military sites, Jubilee Battery has arguably the most well-preserved gun emplacement - better than the ones further up Mount Davis. Of note, it is located on the Western end of Hong Kong Island at The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus where you can catch one of the best views of the ocean and outlying islands. The campus is publicly accessible, so don’t worry about walking through the main gate. While a little out of the way, I’d recommend a visit as part of a hike up to the peak of Mount Davis where the ruins of the...

Jubilee Battery is an atmospheric historical site beneath Mount Davis, right next to the University of Chicago Booth campus. The remains of wartime defense structures, including gun emplacements and tunnels, give insight into Hong Kong’s World War II history. Its location along Victoria Road is peaceful and set against striking harbor views. Most of the ruins are open to visitors and feature informative displays, making it a unique stop for anyone interested in military history and the city’s...