Heritage

Jao Tsung-I Academy

Jao Tsung-I Academy is located in a Grade III historic building complex with a century-old history. It is one of the first revitalization projects under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Development Bureau’s “Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme” . The non-profit charity “The Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture” is directly involved in the restoration, revitalization and daily operations of the building. It is named “Jao Tsung-I Academy (JTIA)” after Professor Jao Tsung-i, a contemporary Master of Chinese Culture.

JTIA is located on a hilltop in Lai Chi Kok. The buildings on the current site have been used for different purposes, such as a hospital, a customs branch, a Chinese workers' settlement, a quarantine station, a prison, an infectious disease hospital and a mental hospital. Despite their different roles, they played a special role with their unique location and architecture to respond to the needs of the society at that time. Now, the buildings have been revitalized as a landmark cultural platform to respond to the needs of today's society for cultural development.

Photos courtesy of Jao Tsung-I Academy

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LOCATION
800 Castle Peak Road, Mei Foo, Kowloon

How to get there?

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GUIDED TOURS
Session 1
Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN

Session 2
Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Session 3
Date: 29 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN

Session 4
Date: 29 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Language: Cantonese
Led by: Jao Tsung-I Academy

Collaborating Organisation: The Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON)

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REMARKS


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OPEN FOR PUBLIC VISIT (no appointment required; the public is welcome to visit freely)
Part of the exhibition areas and outdoor space are open for public access.
Date: 22, 23, 29, 30 Nov 2025 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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