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Former Yamen Building of
Kowloon Walled City
Kowloon Walled City Park,
Kowloon City
The Kowloon Walled City was a garrison town built by the Qing
government in 1847 as a military outpost. The Yamen building,
a three-hall structure, was originally the administrative office
of the Assistant Magistrate of Kowloon. In 1987, it was announced
the Walled City would be cleared and replaced by a park. The Yamen
has been preserved and restored. Park open 6:30am-11pm daily.
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