Kang Yung Study Hall is one of the few examples of study halls built purely for teaching purposes. Situated in the Hakka village of Sheung Wo Hang in Sha Tau Kok, it was built by the Li clan in the early Qing dynasty and was originally established as a private school, catering for students in the area. It underwent large-scale expansion during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795). According to the inscriptions above the main entrance, a renovation was carried out in the 11th year of the Tongzhi reign (1872). It is believed that the name “Kang Yung Shu Uk” was given to the study hall in the same year.
As it was constructed purely for teaching purposes, the architecture is simple but functional. It is a two-hall building with cocklofts, providing both classrooms and living quarters. It has a rectangular layout. The external walls are made of grey bricks and the internal partitions are made of unfired mud-bricks and rammed earth.
The full restoration of Kang Yung Study Hall was completed in 1993.
Kang Yung Study Hall (also known as Kang Yung Shu Uk) was declared a monument in 1991.
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