Monument to Sai Kung Martyrs During World War II
Situated at Tsam Chuk Wan, overlooking scenic Sai Kung Bay, this memorial was built by the descendants of the Hong Kong freedom fighters living in Sai Kung during the Second World War. Comprising three cenotaphs, the main one (10 metres high) has an inscription detailing the resistance put up by the Sai Kung residents against the Japanese soldiers.
The guerillas trained the villagers to defend themselves, to create systems to communicate danger, and even to farm more efficiently to preserve their meager rations. Through a broad intelligence network (including many young people) they found, and took reprisals against collaborators with the Japanese and many stories surround incidents of heroics in the face of various Japanese soldiers.
They also played a major part in the successful escape of many prisoners-of-war and pilots whose aircraft had been shot down. Escapees would find their way to Sai Kung, aided by the British Army Aid Group (BAAG) and then the East-River Guerillas would guide them to Wai Chau through To Kwa Peng and Sha Yue Chu'ung.
It is important to note, however, that this memorial is not only dedicated to those who actively fought for freedom during the occupation of Hong Kong, but also to those who lost their lives as innocent bystanders while the Japanese took over their homes, land, and livelihood in the New Territories.
Getting There:
Take either the KMB Bus #94 (or #96R on weekends) towards Wong Shek Pier, Green Minibus #7 towards Hoi Ha Wan, or Green Minibus #9 towards Lady Maclehose Holiday Camp from Sai Kung Town Centre. Ask the driver to let you off at Tsam Chuk Wan (about 15 minutes along look for the orange walls of the "Sai Kung Outdoor Training Centre" on the right hand side of the bus - you get off at the next stop). Go to our Getting Around page for more detailed information.