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Declared Monuments in Hong Kong - Outlying Islands

Tung Chung Battery (Tung Chung, Lantau Island)

According to the Guangdong Annals, two military forts were built in the 22nd year of Jiaqing reign (1817) at the foot of the 'Rocky Lion Hill' at Tung Chung, Lantau Island. In 1980, the remains of a battery were discovered on a hill slope facing the sea near Tung Chung Pier. After clearing the dense undergrowth, an L-shaped wall with a platform at the corner, probably for gun emplacements, was revealed. There is little doubt that this ruin is one of the two forts built in 1817 as mentioned in the Guangdong Annals. Although some restoration has been carried out, the battery remains to be studied in greater detail.

Tung Chung Battery, Lantau Island

Tung Chung, Lantau Island (Plan)

New Lantao Bus

Tung Chung Town Centre/Tung Chung Old Pier - Mui Wo

Tung Chung Town Centre - Tai O

Tung Chung Town Centre - Shek Mun Kap

The above information is for reference only, and is subject to change in accordance with the announcement of relevant organizations.