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Barracks are special buildings or groups of buildings where soldiers live and train. For a long time, Hong Kong was under British rule, and many barracks were built there to house the British military. These places were very important for defending the city and keeping order.

In 1997, Hong Kong became a special region of China. This big change meant that many of these military sites were either handed over to the new Hong Kong government or continued to be used by the military.

Barracks from Hong Kong's Past (Before 1997)

Before 1997, when Hong Kong was a British colony, many barracks were built across the territory. These places were home to soldiers and were vital for military operations. Some of these sites also served other important purposes during difficult times.

For example, Argyle Street Camp and North Point Camp were first built as refugee camps before World War II. Refugee camps are places that offer temporary shelter and safety to people who have had to leave their homes.

Other well-known barracks from this period included:

These barracks played a big role in Hong Kong's history, especially during times of war and peace.

Changing Hands: Barracks After 1997

When Hong Kong was handed over to the HKSAR Government in 1997, many military sites changed ownership. Some of these places were no longer needed by the military and were given to the new government. The government then decided how to use these sites for the benefit of the community.

For instance, some former barracks or military quarters were turned into housing or public facilities. A good example is Lo Wu Camp, which is now the Lo Wu Correctional Institution. This shows how military sites can be repurposed for civilian use.

Here are some of the barracks and camps that were given to the HKSAR Government:

  • Mount Austin Mansions Block A and E
  • Royen Court
  • Cape Mansions
  • Harcourt Place
  • So Kon Po Sport Ground
  • Blackdown Barracks
  • Joint Movements Unit, Kai Tak
  • British Military Hospital
  • Tudor Court
  • Vista Panorama
  • Kowloon Tsai Married Quarters
  • St. George's School
  • Mission Road Sports Ground
  • Burma Lines Camp
  • Lo Wu Camp (now Lo Wu Correctional Institution)
  • Lo Wu Firing Range
  • Dills Corner Camp
  • Beas Stables Married Quarters
  • Ping Chau Training Camp
  • High Island Training Camp
  • Naval Base, North Stonecutters
  • Perowne Camp
  • Gordon Hard
  • Pearl Island Married Quarters

Barracks Still Used in Hong Kong Today

Even after the 1997 handover, some barracks continue to be active military sites in Hong Kong. These are now used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Forces Hong Kong. They are important for defense and security in the region.

Some of these active barracks have new names or are part of larger military compounds.

  • Central Barracks
  • Chek Chue Barracks
  • Ching Yi To Barracks, which was once known as "Queen's Line"
  • Western Barracks
  • Gun Club Hill Barracks
  • Kowloon East Barracks, formerly called "Osborn Barracks"
  • No. 1A Cornwall Street
  • Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks
  • Shek Kong Barracks
    • Northern Compound of Shek Kong Barracks
    • Southern Compound of Shek Kong Barracks
    • Shek Kong Airfield
  • San Tin Barracks
  • Tam Mei Barracks - this used to be called Cassino Lines
  • Gallipoli Lines - named after the Gallipoli Campaign from World War I
  • San Wai / Ting Ling Firing Range
  • Tai O Barracks
  • Tsing Shan Close Quarter Battle Range and Tsing Shan Firing Range
  • Military Transportation Centre, Chek Lap Kok

These barracks continue to be a part of Hong Kong's landscape and its ongoing military presence.

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