Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery, Hong Kong

Name: Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery
Address: Hong Kong, China

#652 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery, in Wo Hop Shek near Fanling in Hong Kong, is the largest public cemetery in Hong Kong. The cemetery opened in 1950 in the New Territories as cemeteries began to reach capacity on Hong Kong Island. Wo Hop Shek covers 222.4 hectares with space for full and cremated remains. The cemetery is located in a hilly area ranging from 100 to over 300 metres. ()

Local name: 和合石墳場 Coordinates: 22°28'34"N, 114°8'28"E

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北区 (bei qu)Hong Kong China

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Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fui Sha Wai, Fung Ying Seen Koon, Pak Tai To Yan, Gallant Garden.

0.8 miSE
Park
Fui Sha Wai
20 min walk • Fui Sha Wai, nestled within the Tai Po District of Hong Kong, is a quaint and historic village with roots stretching back to the rich tapestry of the region's cultural heritage. This traditional walled village is a testament to the bygone era, where communities were...
1 miN
Temple
Fung Ying Seen Koon, Hong Kong
26 min walk • Fung Ying Seen Koon was founded in 1929 as an affiliate of the Quanzhen Longmen Lineage of Taoism. FYSK is a superb example of Taoist design and craftsmanship. It was named after the two fairy islands of Fung Lai and Ying Chau of the Bohai Sea.
1.3 miSW
Hill
Pak Tai To Yan, Shenzhen
34 min walk • Pak Tai To Yan is a mountain in northern Hong Kong near Fanling. It is close to a similarly named peak called Tai To Yan. Pak Tai To Yan is 480 metres tall.
~1880 ftNW
Cemetery
Gallant Garden, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Gallant Garden, in Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery at Wo Hop Shek, Hong Kong, was established in November 1996 for civil servants who lost their lives on duty.
1.1 miN
Park
Fanling, Hong Kong
29 min walk • Fanling, also known as Fan Ling and Fan Leng, is a town in the New Territories East of Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the North District. Fanling Town is the main settlement of the Fanling area. The name Fanling is a shortened form of Fan Pik Leng. The area has several public and private estates.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tai Hang
21 min walk • Tai Hang is an area in Tai Po, Hong Kong. The area encompasses several villages, including Tsz Tong Tsuen and the two walled villages of Chung Sum Wai and Fui Sha Wai.