Sheung Yiu Folk Museum

[Sheung Yiu Folk Museum Virtual Tour]

Introduction

Located inside the scenic Sai Kung Country Park and occupying an area of 500 square metres, the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum was originally a Hakka village built in the late 19th century. The village and its neighbouring lime kiln were gazetted as monuments in 1981. After it was restored, the village was opened as a museum in 1984.

Opening Hours
March to September: 10am-6pm
October to February: 10am-5pm
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year

Getting There

Address: Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail, Sai Kung, Hong Kong.

Link to GeoInfo Map

Transport: Please click here to search suitable transportation modes and routes to plan your visit. 

• By Bus:

  Kowloon Motor Bus no. 94, or Kowloon Motor Bus no. 96R (only available on Sundays and public holidays), alight at Sheung Yiu station, pass through the Pak Tam Bridge, and then a 15-minute walk along the Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail.

• By Minibus:
  

  New Territories GMB Route no. 7 or no. 9, alight at Sheung Yiu station, pass through the Pak Tam Bridge, and then a 15-minute walk along the Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail.

Admission

Free

Permanent Display

Comprising dwellings, pigsties, a cattle shed, a six-metre-high watchtower, a spacious drying terrace and other exhibits such as farm implements and everyday objects of the Hakka people, the restored village recreates the rural life of Sheung Yiu Village in its heyday.

Video programmes are screened in the Audio-visual gallery to show audience the history of Sheung Yiu Village and local culture as well.

Layout Plan

Guided Tours

Guided museum tours are available for schools and community groups. For details, please refer to the Booking Form.

Inclement Weather Special Arrangements

Museum Opening Arrangements

1. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above

• If the signal is in force before opening hours, the Museum will remain closed.
• If the signal is issued during opening hours, the Museum will be closed.
• If the signal is cancelled or lowered to Signal No. 3 or below 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, the Museum will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
  
  

2. Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

• If the signal is in force before opening hours, the Museum will remain closed.
• If the signal is issued during opening hours, the Museum will remain open.
• If the signal is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, the Museum will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.
  
  

3. "Extreme Conditions"

• If “Extreme Conditions” is in force before opening hours, the Museum will remain closed.
• If the Museum is already open, the opening hours may be subject to adjustment.
• If "Extreme Conditions" is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, the Museum will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, the Museum will remain closed for the rest of the day.

Museum Activities Arrangements

Indoor programmes for parents and children, children, kindergartens#, primary schools#, special schools#, child centres, elderly centres and other similar organisations (including pre-booked group guided tours)

1. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above (including Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement) / “Extreme Conditions”

• Ongoing programmes will be suspended.
• If the above-mentioned weather condition(s) is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
  
  

2. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or Red / Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

• Ongoing programmes will continue.
• If the signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.

Other indoor programmes (including pre-booked group guided tours)

1. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above (including Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement) / “Extreme Conditions”

• Ongoing programmes will be suspended.
• If the above-mentioned weather condition(s) is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
  
  

2. Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

• Ongoing programmes will continue.
• If the warning signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
  
  

3. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 / Red Rainstorm Warning Signal

• All programmes will proceed as scheduled.

Outdoor programmes

 Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above / Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / "Extreme Conditions"

• Ongoing programmes may be suspended subject to actual weather conditions.
• If the signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
• Due to variations in actual circumstances for each programme, please refer to the individual event details for special arrangements in inclement weather.

 ^# If the Education Bureau announces class suspension, programmes for kindergartens, primary schools, special schools and secondary schools will be cancelled.

Barrier-free Facilities

Sheung Yiu Folk Museum provides the following barrier-free facility:

• Braille and tactile floor plan

Access Officer

For further enquiries, please contact our Access Officer and Assistant Curator I, Mr CHENG Chun-tak at 2180 8171 during the office hours.
(Mon to Fri: 9:30 am to 6 pm)

Enquiries