Mau Wu Shan Bunker — Attraction in Hong Kong

The structure is shown in an ordnance survey sheet in 1904, updated and printed at the War Office in 1924. It is also shown in an old photo in 1907/08. The exact year of construction of the structure cannot be ascertained, but from a review of historical materials it is concluded that it is an observation post built before 1898 and established here with the stationing of Chinese troops.

The circular structure would have been a watchtower and the windows are so situated to give an observer unobstructed views of maritime movements in the adjacent sea channels. The single storey structure behind the tower would have been the living accommodation or quarters of the official in charge of the post. The official would have kept in touch with the customs cruisers and his headquarters, the Chinese Customs Station at Fat Tong Chau (佛堂洲, Junk Island), by signal lamp or possibly by smoke in daytime and...

Mau Wu Shan abandoned bunker, fort or Observatory, is located on the slope of Mau Wu Shan in Tseung Kwan O. The abandoned fort has a history of over 100 years and is a Grade I historical building. The mottled brick walls have witnessed the changes of the times.

In the Qing Dynasty, it was used for observing the traffic of ships passing Fat Tong Mun channel. It is also said that the abandoned fort was a defense facility for the British army during...

We have been here several times and there seems to be a squatter guy there who thinks he is the guardian of this place and locks the gate while he is there. I think it is best to come very early on a weekday to avoid his presence. Put tick spray on, this was the first time ever in HK that Ive seen one on my dog from coming...