⇨ Mining Heritage Centre
Get a fascinating glimpse into Ma On Shan’s iron-ore mining past at the Mining Heritage Centre. This educational centre nestled within the charmingly ramshackle Ma On Shan Village is dedicated to showcasing Hong Kong’s rich mining heritage and revitalising the former mining village. Back in its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, the once-thriving mining hamlet had a population of over 10,000 residents, largely consisting of miners and their families. With the closing of the Ma On Shan Iron Mine in 1976, most of the inhabitants vacated the village, leaving behind a number of structures and buildings that, with time, would earn their historical significance.
Among the many historic monuments covered in the site, the revitalised Lutheran Yan Kwong Church stands out with its distinctive all-white façade. After a mini photo session for the ‘gram, make your way to the mining-themed café next door, where you can tuck into the quirky eats like mine rock cookies ($25) and fermented bean curd steamed buns ($15)—a nostalgic snack for mine workers in Hong Kong!
Mining Heritage Centre, 35 Upper Village, Ma On Shan Tsuen, Ma On Shan | (+852) 3421 1436