Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum
Museum Archaeological museum housing a Han dynasty brick tomb
Small museum in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, built around a Han-dynasty brick tomb and its excavated artifacts. Visitors come for archaeology displays and an uncommon local example of Han-period burials.
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The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum is a small archaeological site and museum in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong that preserves an Eastern Han dynasty brick tomb. The tomb was discovered in 1955 and dates to the Eastern Han period (first to third century AD).
The site consists of the exposed, conserved tomb chamber enclosed within a museum building and a small display area with pottery and funerary objects recovered from the tomb. Panels and labels explain the burial architecture and the significance of the find in Hong Kong’s archaeology.
The tomb was discovered during development work in 1955, subsequently excavated and conserved as an archaeological exhibit. It is one of the few direct Han-period burials identified in the territory and was set aside for public display after excavation.
The site sits in the Sham Shui Po District of Kowloon within a dense urban neighbourhood and is accessible from local public transport including the nearby MTR station.
- Discovery: Unearthed during construction work in 1955, the tomb is a rare Eastern Han dynasty find within the Hong Kong area.
How to Get to Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum #
From Sham Shui Po MTR Station (Tsuen Wan Line), take the exit toward Castle Peak Road and walk 8-10 minutes south to the Lei Cheng Uk Village area; the museum is signposted. Several buses and minibuses also stop nearby.
Tips for Visiting Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum #
- The small museum space is compact - arrive when it opens to avoid groups from school visits.
- Look closely at the Han tomb's brickwork; the in-situ coffin is notable for its lacquered panels and burial goods.
- Combine a visit with walks through Sham Shui Po markets to contrast the ancient and modern neighborhoods.
Best Time to Visit Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum #
Best to visit in autumn or spring for comfortable walking weather and fewer storms.
Weather & Climate near Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum #
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2231 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (353 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (413 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (272 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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