Name (English): King Yin Lei
Name (Chinese): 景賢里
Category: Historical Site
Phone Number: +852 22084400
Address (English): 45 Stubbs Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Island
Address (Chinese): 半山司徒拔道45號景賢里
Address Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/Ku8hcC8sR4rBgpqD8
Address longitude and latitude: 22.266857530716976, 114.18095378312151
Nearest MTR Station: Wan Chai Station B1
Nearest MTR Station Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/rkW6UvPQ4n8BJUKw7
Nearest MTR Station longitude and latitude: 22.277763646462546, 114.17315627300077
How far from the nearest MTR Station: 15 mins drive from taking bus no.15
Opening Hours:
MON: 00:00 – 23:59
TUE: 00:00 – 23:59
WED: 00:00 – 23:59
THU: 00:00 – 23:59
FRI: 00:00 – 23:59
SAT: 00:00 – 23:59
SUN:00:00 – 23:59
Budget (per person): Free of charge
Recommended Time to Visit: Anytime
Accessibility Note: Easy access
Reminder: After getting off MTR, walk 5 minutes to Queen’s Road to take bus route 15, then walk 5 minutes after getting off route 15 at Bradbury school Stubbs Road.
Constructed in 1937 by Shum Ya Chor and his wife Shum Li Po Lun, wealthy merchants and philanthropists hailing from Xinhui of Guangdong province, the building is one of the most well kept historic architectures in the city that is a declared monument and only has twelve days a year that is open to the public.
The building has a fascinating mixture of traditional Chinese and European Renaissance architectural styles, more often seen in wealthy mansions in the city. It mainly follows the tradition of the three-side layout of a courtyard house mostly found in Southern China, consisting of a central hall and two wings with an open ground facing south.
The three-storey house has verandahs overlooking the courtyard, and though the exterior is a red-bricked, green-tiled traditional house, the interior is Western-inspired, with gold floral gildings and delicate stained glass windows. The corridor floor is decorated with green, white and red mosaic patterns, depicting geometrical flowers and Buddhist swastikas, reflecting the religion of its owners.
King Yin Lei has two banquet halls, one in the traditional Chinese style, with antique wooden furniture and one outfitted in a Western style, with flamboyant, reflecting the variety of visitors its owners had. Ornamental details are found in every corner of the house, from a bathroom that is covered in pink ceramic tiles, to heart-shaped glass windows.
King Yin Lei open days are usually spread out on weekends from June to December with a free but ticketed system, so make sure to check its website for bookings beforehand.
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