🇭🇰Hong Kong|Check in at other people’s mansions✨
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was actually originally the residence of the wealthy Ho Kam Tong, "Kam Tong Mansion". Various Western architectural styles were adopted in it, and every corner shows the splendor of a mansion in the early 20th century.
▶️Transportation to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
The Sun Yat-sen Museum is located in Mid-Levels, Central. You can take the Central to Mid-Levels escalator, return to the road at Castle Road, and then walk for another 3 minutes to arrive. If you take public transportation, there are minibuses 8, 10, 22, 28 and buses 12, 13, 103. I took bus No. 12 from Exit D of Hong Kong MTR Station, transferred to the bus terminal at Exchange Square, and got off at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. It took about 15 minutes.
▶️Little knowledge about Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was originally the residence of Ho Kam Tong, the younger brother of Hong Kong tycoon Robert Ho Tung. It was built in 1914 and has a history of over a hundred years. After Ho Kam Tong died here in 1950, the mansion changed hands several times before it was finally purchased by the government and reopened as a memorial hall in 2006. Kom Tong Terrace was declared a statutory monument in Hong Kong in 2010. Fortunately, the building is still well preserved and still retains its former splendor.
▶️LG and entrance
The diamond-shaped floor on the lowest floor of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall has a very retro feel! Starting from the entrance, photos related to Sun Yat-sen are on display.
▶️Meizi Ladder
The staircase connecting LG to UG is actually the "maid's staircase" of the time, which was only used by servants. Members of the Ho family would take the more glamorous main staircase which will be introduced below.
▶️Main staircase
The wide main staircase is made of teak and was used by members of the He family at that time. In addition to placing the plants in pots, each level also has tools to fix the red carpet, which takes a lot of effort. The windows are also very delicate, giving a church feel.
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▶️Special Exhibition Hall
The special exhibition hall located in UG is the filming location for the dance scene between Anson Lo and the heroine in the MV of "The Unlovable Leader". Every detail in this exhibition hall is thoughtfully designed. The main color is white with gold foil decorations. Even the chandeliers and fireplaces are in Rococo style, which is simple yet extremely gorgeous.
▶️Classical corridors, doors and windows
In addition to the exhibition hall, the corridors and doors and windows inside the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall are also worthy of careful appreciation, full of classical flavor everywhere. The location leading to the terrace has excellent lighting, and is a must-visit spot for many IG users.
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▶️Curved terrace
The curved terrace is also located in UG and has a Baroque architectural style, especially the use of giant Greek columns as the support of the terrace. The rattan chairs, wooden doors and tiled floors on the other side can create a completely different flavor in the photos.
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▶️Other reading rooms and video rooms
There are different reading rooms and video rooms on the UG, 1st and 2nd floors, where everyone can learn more about Sun Yat-sen through videos or reading, and there are also places for everyone to sit down and rest. (It would be tiring if you walked halfway up the mountain!)
*However, please note that photography or video recording is not allowed in certain exhibition halls, reading rooms and video rooms. I took the picture above from the outside, which is actually best not to do, but I hope you can get a general idea of the environment!
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