Stanley Military Cemetery, Hong Kong

Name: Stanley Military Cemetery
Address: Wong Ma Kok Road, Hong Kong, China

#177 among attractions in Hong Kong

Cemetery

Gallery (9)

Map

Gallery

Photo details 1. Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 / WiNG / URL • 2. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5 / Underwaterbuffalo / URL • 3. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5 / Underwaterbuffalo / URL • 4. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5 / Underwaterbuffalo / URL • 5. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / WiNG / URL • 6. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5 / Delusion23 / URL • 7. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5 / Underwaterbuffalo / URL

Facts and practical information

Stanley Military Cemetery is a cemetery located near St. Stephen's Beach in Stanley, Hong Kong. Along with the larger Hong Kong Cemetery, it is one of two military cemeteries of the early colonial era, used for the burials of the members of the garrison and their families between 1841 and 1866. There were no further burials here until World War II. ()

Local name: 赤柱軍人墳場 Established: 1841 (183 years ago)Graves: 427Coordinates: 22°12'48"N, 114°12'58"E

Address

Wong Ma Kok Road南区 (斯坦利)Hong Kong China

Contact

Website

Social media

Facebook

Hong Kong

Day trips

Stanley Military Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanley Market, Cheshire Home, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, The Twins.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Stanley Market, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Nestled on the verdant and rugged coast of Hong Kong Island, Stanley Market is a vibrant and bustling bazaar that has long been a favorite destination for both locals and tourists alike. Known for its eclectic mix of merchandise, from traditional Chinese crafts...
1.1 miW
Climbing
Cheshire Home, Hong Kong
29 min walk • Cheshire Home, Chung Hom Kok is a public hospital in Chung Hom Kok, Hong Kong. It provides extended care for patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. It is under the Hong Kong East Cluster managed by the Hospital Authority.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Maritime museum
Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Hong Kong
13 min walk • Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational institution funded by the international shipping community and the government in Hong Kong. It is located at Central Pier 8, Hong Kong. The museum was reopened to the public in February 2013.
1.4 miNW
Hill
The Twins, Hong Kong
35 min walk • The Twins, also officially known as Ma Kong Shan, are a pair of mountains in southern Hong Kong. They are a popular destination for hikers and fitness enthusiasts as part of the rigorous Violet Hill-The Twins Hike on Hong Kong Island.
0.5 miNW
Memorial, Historical place, Shopping centre
Murray House, Hong Kong
13 min walk • Murray House is a Victorian-era building in Stanley, Hong Kong. Built in the present-day business district of Central in 1846 as officers' quarters of the Murray Barracks, the building was moved to the south of Hong Kong Island during the 2000s.This building has become an iconic landmark in Hong Kong.
0.5 miNW
Memorial, Piers and boardwalks
Blake Pier at Stanley, Hong Kong
12 min walk • Blake Pier at Stanley is a public pier in Stanley, Hong Kong. The name originally referred to Blake Pier, Central, a ferry pier in Central, Hong Kong. The pier was named after Sir Henry Arthur Blake, the twelfth governor of Hong Kong. It was originally located at the site of the Central Reclamation Phase 1 project.
~1250 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum, Hong Kong
7 min walk • The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is a museum in Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley, Hong Kong. It was originally housed in the Staff Training Institute of the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department.
0.5 miN
Beach
Stanley Main Beach, Hong Kong
13 min walk • Stanley Main Beach is a gazetted beach located adjacent to Stanley Market and Stanley Back Beach in the eastern side of the Stanley peninsula, Southern District, Hong Kong.
1.2 miNE
Beach
Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong
32 min walk • Turtle Cove Beach is a gazetted beach in Southern District, Hong Kong, located west of Red Hill and east of Stanley. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Historic police buildings in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Several police buildings in Hong Kong are listed as historic monuments. While some of them are still serving their initial purpose, most of them have been decommissioned and have been redeveloped or are awaiting redevelopment.
~1170 ftNE
Mosque
Stanley Mosque, Hong Kong
6 min walk • The Stanley Mosque is in Stanley, Hong Kong, China. It is the fourth mosque built in Hong Kong and it is located at the Stanley Prison.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stanley Military Cemetery open?

Stanley Military Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Stanley Military Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include St. Stephen's Beach, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Stanley Mosque, Hong Kong (6 min walk), Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum, Hong Kong (7 min walk), Stanley Market, Hong Kong (10 min walk).

How to get to Stanley Military Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stanley Military Cemetery:

Bus

St. Stephen's College Preparatory School • Lines: 14, 6A (2 min walk)
Stanley Prison • Lines: 14, 260, 314, 40, 40X, 52, 6, 63, 6X, 73, 973, N40 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Blake Pier • Lines: Stanly -Po Tai (12 min walk)