The Old District Office North

Found myself with a blessedly free day in this weekend so decided to head out to Tai Po where I’d never been before.

The main object of a quick look-see was the old District Office North (舊北區理民府),  the earliest remaining seat of the British civil administration after the lease of the New Territories. The building dates from around 1907.


The building is a typical colonial-style structure typical of the 20th century, now seems to be mostly occupied by the Boy Scout movement. It’s sited at the top of a hill up a path from Wan Tau Street just round the corner from Tai Po Market MTR station. These sort of colonial buildings were often at the top of hills for obvious imperialist reasons. It’s a typical red brick structure building .

The building was also a planning centre – where the first modern roads, electricity systems and rail lines in the New Territories were planned out. Until 1961 the building housed the Magistrate’s Court for the local area. Obviously responsibilities were handed over in1997 though the building remained in use as a government centre till the mid-1980s.


It’s nice to see such a well preserved building through Hong Kong Heritage. I hope you can go to to find more in old District Office North.

Have a nice trip!!!!

Source: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Monument/en/monuments_12.php
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