Heritage

Blue House

Blue House was built in the 1920s as a four-storey residential building with a wide balcony where the upper floor served as a residence and the ground floor as a shop. Before World War II, the ground floors housed the grocery and winery, while the upper floors housed educational institutions and also the base of the Fresh Fish Trader’ Association. After the war, a martial arts school operated on the ground floor. Full of cultural history, part of the building’s ownership was transferred to the government in 1978, and painted its signature blue color in 1990s.

St. James' Settlement Viva Blue House was the first 'Retain House and Tenant' revitalised project in order to preserve Hong Kong's historical architecture, and to build a sustainable economic model that fosters a sense of community.

The guided tour will be led by knowledgeable Kaifong from Wan Chai and by Good Neighbour who will introduce the early days of life in the Blue House, as well as the living environment and residents' experiences after revitalisation.

Photos courtesy of St. James' Settlement Viva Blue House 

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LOCATION
72, 72A, 74 & 74A Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island

How to get there?

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GUIDED TOURS
Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time: 
Session 1: 10:30 AM to 12:00 NN (Cantonese)
Session 2: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (English)
Gathering Point: Open area at Bule House, 8 King Sing Street, Wan Chai

Led by: Good Neighbour and kaifongs

SPECIAL NOTES

  • Visitors should not wear short-sleeved shirts or shorts. It is recommended to cover one’s hair with a headscarf and avoid having hair loose.
  • When entering the mosque, please remove your shoes according to custom and enter barefoot.
  • Visitors are required to observe Islamic customs while inside the mosque. Please do not damage any part of the building or its contents, and keep your voice low to show respect.

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REMARKS
Participants who join this tour will be deemed to have read and understood the Notes to Participant and Adverse Weather Arrangements.


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OPEN FOR PUBLIC VISIT (no appointment required; the public is welcome to visit freely)
Shops at G/F only
Date: 22, 23, 29, 30 Nov 2025 (Sat, Sun)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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