Guest Author - Taisha Turner

The Hong Kong, China tourist is surprised by the variety of free activities in the area. The Sam Tung UK Museum is one of these surprises. It is a preserved Hakka village founded in the mid-18th century.

The Sam Tung UK Museum is one of the most fascinating museums in the area. The walled village encompasses 2,000 square meters. There are four period houses complete with landscaped gardens. All houses are restored to their original condition. There is an ancestral hall, two rows of side-houses, an exhibition hall and a lecture hall.

The Sam Tung UK Museum has permanent exhibits on display. There are examples of traditional Chinese furniture and farming implements of the time. Also, there are photographs on Chinese religious, cultural and historic themes. Periodically, there are special exhibitions.

Sam Tung UK Museum is accessible from the Mass Transit Railway’s Tseun Wan station. The admission is free. It is open daily except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the first three days of the Lunar New Year.

There are many free activities for the Hong Kong, China tourist. Stretch the budget and tour these fascinating places. Read the Free Hong Kong Activities articles for more suggestions. Use the following links for three more activities. And most of all, enjoy Hong Kong, China SAR.

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