Heritage

University Hall

University Hall or U-Hall, formerly the residence of Scottish Taipan Douglas Lapraik (Douglas Castle, 1861-1894) and a place of retreat and publication of the MEP missionaries (Maison de Nazareth, 1894-1954), was obtained by HKU and repurposed into a student hostel in 1956. UHall's exterior is a declared monument and its architecture features characteristics common in Tudor and Neo-Gothic structures, and designed with the subtropical climate in mind.

As a monument that served as a residence throughout all three periods, the residents of the architecture had varying impacts to the Pok Fu Lam community.  Former and current friends of UHall will guide participants through its architectural grandeur and explore the role of UHall in the community and on its future developments.

Photos courtesy of Kavan Leung (U-Hall Alumni)

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LOCATION
144 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

How to get there?

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GUIDED TOURS
Date: 23 Nov 2025 (Sun)
Time: 
Session 1: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Session 2: 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM

Led by: University Hall Alumni/ Current Students
Language: Cantonese

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