Stanley Pat Kan Uk — Attraction in Hong Kong

Pat Kan UK is an attached row of eight brick houses situated just past the Public Toilet facilities at the southern end of Stanley Main Street in Stanley facing a small public outdoor seating area and the Back Beach. These are Grade 2 and 3 historic buildings in Hong Kong and make for an interesting look-see for history buffs and those with interest in colonial era architecture.

Historically, Pat Kan Uk was built in the early 1930s to relocate families displaced during the construction of the Bluff Hill Battery. The compound is made entirely of red brick with green painted doors. It has traditional Chinese pan-and-roll tile roofing as well.

Residents occupy the Pat Kan Uk houses still so they are not open to the public to enter and view from the inside. However, you can walk over to the outdoor seating area in front of the compound to have a look at the exterior. Other interesting heritage buildings nearby include the 1850's era Old Stanley Police Station and Old Stanley Dispensary (1930s) which are both just a couple minutes...

A lovely row of colorful houses next to the back beach. The bright colors and unique style make them something of a local curiosity.

These 8 houses were built in the 1930’s to house 8 families that had been relocated from another area.

The houses are still occupied to this day, so please be respectful...

Love this place. It quite and cosy and had a very relaxed and laid back feeling. It's ideal to sit back and enjoy a refreshing drink, soak in the sun or just watching the breath taking views...