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Pok Fu Lam

Southern District, Hong Kong · Asia

About Pok Fu Lam

Pok Fu Lam works well as a base: 9km from Monster Building.

Pok Fu Lam is a town located in Southern District, Hong Kong. With a population of 77,100, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pok Fu Lam sits in Hong Kong. It's in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pok Fu Lam to your route.

About Pok Fu Lam

The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (branded as HKUMed) is a faculty offering healthcare education at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), a public research university. It was founded in 1887 as the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, the city's first western medical school and one of the oldest in the

Read more Asia–Pacific region. The college served as the base for HKU's founding in 1910 and was absorbed to become its first faculty. It has expanded to now consist of multiple schools that provide tertiary programmes in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and traditional Chinese medicine. English is the medium of instruction for all classes, while Chinese is retained for the teaching of Chinese medicine. It is located several kilometres away from the university's main campus and is near the Queen Mary Hospital, its main teaching facility and research base. The faculty was renamed after businessman and philanthropist Li Ka-shing in 2006 following a HK$1 billion donation. HKUMed is the oldest of the two currently operational medical faculties in Hong Kong, the other being the Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Together, they are the only tertiary institutions offering medical and pharmacy education in the city.

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Pok Fu Lam offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pok Fu Lam located?

Pok Fu Lam is located in Southern District, Hong Kong, Asia. The coordinates are 22.2686 latitude, 114.1292 longitude.

What is the population of Pok Fu Lam?

Pok Fu Lam has a population of approximately 77,100 people, making it a town in Hong Kong.

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Quick Information

Population
77,100
Continent
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
Region
Southern District
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Coordinates
22.2686, 114.1292

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Worth the detour from Pok Fu Lam

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Victoria Peak

Hong Kong's highest point on the island, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour.

2 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Lin Heung Tea House

A survivor of old-Canton yum cha culture where dim sum still comes round on pushed trolleys and regulars compete for it, in a room of ceiling fans and communal tables.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Ocean Park Hong Kong

Marine mammal park and theme park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island with aquarium exhibits and thrill rides.

5 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Mido Cafe

A 1950s cha chaan teng on Temple Street with mosaic tiles, steel window frames and a corner upstairs table overlooking Yau Ma Tei, the archetypal Hong Kong diner.

6 km · about 10 min drive

restaurant

Australia Dairy Company

A Jordan institution serving steamed milk pudding and scrambled egg sandwiches at ferocious speed, where waiters clear your table while you are still chewing.

6 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Monster Building

Five interlocking 1960s housing blocks in Quarry Bay whose courtyard walls of stacked flats close overhead, Hong Kong's most photographed piece of density.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Hong Kong Disneyland

Compact Disney park on Lantau Island blending classic Disney magic with Chinese cultural touches.

10 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Choi Hung Estate

A 1962 public housing estate painted in rainbow bands, with a rooftop basketball court over the car park that frames the colours against the towers.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Pok Fu Lam

  • 60 kmGuia CircuitA 6.2km street circuit through Macau lined by armco and walls, with the impossibly tight Melco hairpin and the fast Mandarin bend. Everyday public roads outside the November Grand Prix weekend.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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