United College

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The United College of Hong Kong is one of the constituent colleges of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and one of the three original colleges when the university was founded in 1963. It was founded in June 1956 by the amalgamation of five colleges: Wah Kiu, Canton Overseas, Wen Hua, Kwang Hsia and Ping Jing, members of a group of post-secondary colleges or former private universities based in Kwangtung. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°25'17"N, 114°12'18"E

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Nearby attractions include: Goddess of Democracy, Ma On Shan Promenade, Elisabeth Luce Moore Library, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Goddess of Democracy, Hong Kong
16 min walk • Hong Kong's Goddess of Democracy is a 6.4-metre faux bronze statue sculpted by Chen Weiming, inspired by the original 10-metre tall Goddess of Democracy.
1.2 miE
Park
Ma On Shan Promenade
32 min walk • Nestled along the shores of Tolo Harbour, Ma On Shan Promenade is a serene escape from the bustling city life of Hong Kong. This beautifully landscaped park stretches over 3.2 kilometers, offering a tranquil environment for leisurely walks, jogs, and family outings.
0.4 miSE
Library
Elisabeth Luce Moore Library
11 min walk • The Elisabeth Luce Moore Library, donated by the Henry Luce Foundation, was named after Mrs. Elisabeth Luce Moore. It is located in the Chung Chi College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
~730 ftSE
Universities and schools
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
4 min walk • The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a public research university in Shatin, Hong Kong, formally established in 1963 by a charter granted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
0.9 miW
Hill
Kau To Shan
23 min walk • Kau To Shan, also known as Cove Hill, is a 399 metres tall mountain located in Sha Tin District, in Hong Kong's New Territories.
1.6 miNE
Island, Area
Centre Island, Hong Kong
42 min walk • Centre Island or A Chau is a small uninhabited island of Hong Kong located in Tolo Harbour, in the northwestern part of the territory. Administratively, it is part of Tai Po District.
0.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Chung Chi College
12 min walk • The Chung Chi College is one of the constituent colleges of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and one of the three original colleges that joined to form the CUHK in 1963. Founded in 1951 by representatives of Protestant churches in Hong Kong, it was formally incorporated under the Chung Chi College Incorporation Ordinance in 1955.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Tai Po Kau
35 min walk • Tai Po Kau is an area south of the town of Tai Po in Hong Kong, which was the site of the former Tai Po Kau station on the Kowloon–Canton Railway. It is located at a river estuary that empties into Tolo Harbour.
~1350 ftNW
Universities and schools
Shaw College
7 min walk • Shaw College is the fourth constituent college to be established at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is located in the northwest area of the CUHK campus, facing Tolo Harbour.
~1370 ftE
Universities and schools
New Asia College
7 min walk • New Asia College is a constituent college of the Chinese University of Hong Kong located in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong
12 min walk • Ma Liu Shui is an area in Sha Tin District, in the New Territories, Hong Kong. The area faces Tide Cove and Tolo Harbour. The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science Park are located in Ma Liu Shui.