The Mountain Lodge Guard House — Attraction in Hong Kong

Gate Lodge (Chinese: 舊總督山頂別墅守衛室) is a small house located at Mount Austin Road on Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Gate Lodge was built between 1900 and 1902. It is in Renaissance style.

It was a part of the former complex known as Mountain Lodge, home to the then Governor of Hong Kong. However, the main building was demolished in 1946. The Gate Lodge remains, but no longer used as an official residence.

The Gate Lodge originally served as living quarters for the keeper of Mountain Lodge. It was declared as a monument in 1995 and it is now preserved in Victoria Peak Garden and used as a site office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

To put the building to meaningful use and leverage its historical legacy, Senior Government Architect Raymond Fung said it will be used as a public gallery.

"What we are going to do is to open this gate door, so that you can enter this 100 square feet (9.3 m2) space inside where we will put pictures and descriptions about the history of Victoria City and also Hong Kong in general, therefore giving information of our history to...

The Mountain Lodge Guard House: A Charming Piece of History 4 stars

This charming little building is a delightful reminder of Hong Kong's colonial past. The whitewashed walls and blue shutters give it a distinctive and picturesque look. It's well-preserved and adds a touch of history to the Peak's scenic beauty.

While it's not open to the public, it's still a lovely sight to behold. It's a great spot for a photo opportunity and a glimpse into the past.

If you're exploring The Peak, be sure to keep an eye out for...

It's a nicely preserved building. It was originally the guard house on the driveway to the mountain lodge where the colonial governor stayed in the summer heat. But now the guard house is the only remaining structure that is left after the demolishing of the mountain lodge.

Peeping through the windows, you can barely see that there are a few old photos hanged on the wall inside, but it is not known when and how the inside of the guard house is...