When it was built in 1905, Island House stood on a small islet called Yuen Chau Tsai near the head of Tolo Harbours, which was connected to the mainland by a causeway. The two-storey plastered building with open verandas is a classic example of the colonial architecture at the turn of the century. It was erected as quarters for government officers and was long associated with the former New Territories Administration. It is now used by the World Wide Fund for Nature as a Conservation Studies...
Read moreI think there is some misinformation from one of the reviewers below. The Island House has never been used for the Governor as a summer resort. The Governor's resort is in Fanling.
Island House used to be the residence of the Secretary for the New Territories, and was later renamed as Secretary for City and New Territories Administration. It was erected between the two train stations - Tai Po Kau and Tai Po Market...
Read moreThis is a heritage in Hong Kong. It used to be the governor vacation house away from Central. It is right at the bay of Tai Po, so the view is great. The garden is also big.
It is now the office for WWF, and it is only opened to public once to twice a year, so you may keep an eye of WWF Hong Kong website or register their newsletter for...
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