[2024 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Heritage of Mei Ho House (Updated Oct)
Museums
Address:
70 Berwick St, Pak Tin, Hong Kong
Opening times:
Open today at 10:00-18:00Opening Soon
Phone:
3728 3544
Heritage of Mei Ho House 🗺️
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Visiting the Heritage of Mei Ho House in Hong Kong was a remarkable journey into the city's rich history and culture. Situated in Sham Shui Po, this museum offers a glimpse into the past while housed in a meticulously restored historic building.
The museum's exhibits vividly portray Hong Kong's evolution, from its early days as a resettlement area to a bustling metropolis. Walking through the meticulously recreated rooms and learning about the lives of past residents was both educational and moving.
What sets this museum apart is its dedication to preserving the heritage of Mei Ho House, the last remaining Mark I resettlement block. The guided tours provide valuable insights into the social and architectural history of Hong Kong.
The Heritage of Mei Ho House is a hidden gem for history enthusiasts and a testament to Hong Kong's enduring spirit. It left me with a deeper appreciation for the city's roots and its people. #ukcreator #Hongkong
FlorinM
The last “Mark I” building in Hong Kong…
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Mei Ho House, formerly part of Shek Kip Mei Estate, Hong Kong, is the last remaining example of a "Mark I" building in a single-block configuration.
Mei Ho House was built as part of the Shek Kip Mei Estate to settle more than 50,000 refugees from China displaced by the Shek Kip Mei shantytown fire of 1953. When the rest of the estate was redeveloped to improve living conditions, the Grade II listed building was abandoned in 2005.
It reopened in late 2013 as a youth hostel and museum. Currently, the ‘Memories of Our Days’ exhibition presents two thematic zones that bring scenes of the grassroots lifestyle in the 1950s and 60s back to life.
I stayed here and had an opportunity to visit the tiny but contentious museums, recommended for cultural heritage lovers.
I want to travel to Hong Kong to stay in a good hotel!