Jao Tsung-I Academy
ChinaHong KongJao Tsung-I Academy

Jao Tsung-I Academy

800 Castle Peak Rd, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
4.0(1.2K)

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+852 2100 2828
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jtia.hk

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Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)
Jao Tsung-I was very accomplished in Chinese learning and fine arts. There are three sections in the Jao Tsung-I Academy. The very upper section is up on the hill. With five buildings there they are now serving as the Heritage Lodge, a hotel. In the middle section, the buildings were once the wards for the prisoners and the patients. As the former Lai Chi Kok Hospital, the structures of the Jao Tsung-I Academy were built between 1921 and 1924. All of the structures are of red brick, a common feature for colonial-era buildings in Hong Kong. Due to its history serving as healthcare and prison institutions, including as the quarantine center for infectious deceases, the buildings in the middle and upper sections were reinforced with very heavy layers of concrete and sealed with white paint. Public tours are available for free but signup is required. The Academy is now a venue for cultural and educational activities. There is a coffee shop and a restaurant on site. Parking spot is available for patrons of the restaurants but pre-booking is required. Quite a number of Shatin-bound buses stop at the bus stop right across the street from the Academy.
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A surprisingly quiet place in the heart of the city. A nice place for getaways. This heritage site is actually rather small but very beautifully decorated. The restaurant serves good western food (and pizza if you order delivery) and has a nice ambience, though a bit pricey at night. The coffee shop, while quite some distance away from the city, is also a prefect hideout and has the right atmosphere for coffee lovers to chill and relax. Small as they are, the rooms in the hotel are neat, clean and well equipped. The theme-based rooms are a bit more expensive than others but they are worth it. They offer a vibe that other rooms don't have and you have four themes to choose from. Some rooms are even pet-friendly. Apart from the beautiful gardening work, there are also a couple of galleries in the Academy for those who are keen on arts and culture. On the whole, this is a place for those who want a moment of serenity or solitude. For those with kids, this may not be the best place for them.
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When a friend of mine and I stood at the Heritage Lodge near the Mei Foo MTR station we learned that this hotel is a part of the area belonging to the Jao Tsung-I Academy. So, naturally we were visiting that area too since the lower level was obviously a tourist attraction for many Chinese travelers. The Jao Tsung-I Academy with the Heritage Lodge had an interesting history as border between the British Kowloon and China including customs station, as prison and several times as a kind of center for disease control and as care facilities. It is very interesting to come here. The entrance is free. Despite the surrounding busy streets it is a quiet place to relax too.
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Jao Tsung-I was very accomplished in Chinese learning and fine arts. There are three sections in the Jao Tsung-I Academy. The very upper section is up on the hill. With five buildings there they are now serving as the Heritage Lodge, a hotel. In the middle section, the buildings were once the wards for the prisoners and the patients. As the former Lai Chi Kok Hospital, the structures of the Jao Tsung-I Academy were built between 1921 and 1924. All of the structures are of red brick, a...

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A surprisingly quiet place in the heart of the city.

A nice place for getaways.

This heritage site is actually rather small but very beautifully decorated.

The restaurant serves good western food (and pizza if you order delivery) and has a nice ambience, though a bit pricey at night.

The coffee shop, while quite some distance away from the city, is also a prefect hideout and has the right atmosphere for coffee lovers to chill and relax.

Small as they are, the rooms in the hotel are...

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1y

We just visited Hong Kong Heritage Lodge in this month, and I was mesmerized to see their luxurious accommodations. Their staff behavior is also excellent, and I would love to visit again.After conducting research, I selected Hong Kong Heritage Lodge. I was highly impressed with its clean and comfortable rooms and additional facilities. I highly recommend it!The secure and safe environment of this hotel will always have my heart. I have recommended that others visit Hong Kong Heritage...

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