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	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum (李鄭屋古墓) is composed of an ancient brick tomb and of an exhibition hall adjacent to it.
		The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum is served by the Cheung Sha Wan MTR station (exit A3).
		Museum of the Tomb of the King of Southern Yue in Western Han Dynasty, in Guangzhou
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lei_Cheng_Uk_Han_Tomb_Museum (1164 words)

	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, was created for the brick tomb, accompanied by an exhibition hall located adjacent to it.
		The tomb was commonly believed to be built during the Eastern Han Dynasty although the Southern Dynasties was also suggested.
		The tomb was probably built for a Chinese officer attached to the local garrison.
	publicliterature.org.cob-web.org:8888 /en/wikipedia/l/le/lei_cheng_uk_han_tomb_museum.html (230 words)

	Fascinating museums in Hong Kong :: Gowealthy.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Sam Tung Uk, which means "three-beam dwelling", is a restored 200-year-old rural walled village and the 2,000-square-metre museum includes an ancestral hall, two rows of side houses, an exhibition hall and a lecture hall.
		The site of a four-chambered Han tomb discovered in 1955, the gallery features 58 items that were excavated during the construction of the Lei Cheng Uk Resettlement Area.
		The tomb is the earliest preserved architecture in Hong Kong and was declared a gazetted monument in 1988.
	www.gowealthy.com /article/1113/index.asp (1021 words)

	Hong Kong Museum of History - About Us - Branch Museums - Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum - Exhibition - Lei Cheng UK Han ...
		Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb is the only Eastern Han brick tomb ever found in Hong Kong.
		Archaeologists unearthed fifty-eight burial objects from the Han Tomb.
		The Han Tomb does not only reflect the life of people in the Han dynasty, but also proves that Hong Kong was under the administration of Panyu County during Han times.
	www.lcsd.gov.hk /ce/Museum/History/en/lcuht_exhibition1.php (366 words)

	Kowloon Attractions and top things to see Guide
		The Museum is composed of an Eastern Han dynasty brick tomb and an exhibition gallery.
		The tomb was discovered in 1955 when the Government was leveling a hill slope at the Lei Cheng Uk Village for the construction of resettlement buildings.
		The tomb was declared as a gazetted monument in 1988 and is preserved permanently thereafter.
	www.yourrooms.com /hongkong_hotels/kowloon/attractions.htm (1061 words)

	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
		The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, in Kowloon, Hong Kong, was created for an Eastern Han Dynasty brick tomb, accompanied by an exhibition hall located adjecent to it.
		The tomb was discovered in 1955 when the Hong Kong Government was leveling a hill slope at Lei Cheng Uk Village for the construction of resettlement buildings.
		Details on the discovery and charateristics of the tomb are always on display in the exhibition hall.
	www.encyclopedian.com /le/Lei-Cheng-Uk-Han-Tomb-Museum.html (195 words)

	CLT: China
		This project concerns the preservation of Cheng Fang's former residence in Zhuhai and its adaptation into a vernacular museum and a tourist attraction.
		The Lei Cheng UK Han Tomb Museum is built at a tomb site dating back to the Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), which is the oldest structure found in Hong Kong.
		Since its discovery in 1955 during the leveling of a hill slope for development of Lei Cheng UK Resettlement Housing Estate, it was protected with cement under an earth mound.
	www.unescobkk.org /index.php?id=4140 (265 words)

	Lei Cheng Uk Tomb, Hong Kong
		This tomb, which dates from the Later Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 221), was discovered in 1955 during excavations for a new housing estate.
		The tomb, built in brick on a cruciform plan, has four chambers opening off a central room with a vaulted roof.
		The tomb is under the guardianship of the Museum of History
	www.planetware.com /kowloon/lei-cheng-uk-tomb-hk-ko-lc.htm (171 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - Heritage - Museums
		Research into the calligraphy and content of the inscriptions on tomb bricks has led historians to believe the tomb was built between AD 25-220.
		The tomb was declared a gazetted monument in 1988.
		Note: The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum will be temporarily closed from 17 January to 16 June 2005 for renovation to improve the exhibition facilities and preservation measures.
	www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/heritage/museums/mu_kln_0005.jhtml (207 words)

	Hong Kong Museum of History - About Us - Branch Museums - Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum
		The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb was discovered in 1955 when the Government was levelling a hill slope at the Lei Cheng Uk Village for the construction of resettlement buildings.
		The exhibition hall was built adjacent to the tomb.
		In addition to the display of pottery and bronze wares excavated from the tomb, there are two exhibitions namely "Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb" and "Han Culture in South China".
	www.lcsd.gov.hk /CE/Museum/History/en/lcuht.php (472 words)

	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum : Hong Kong Travel Guide : Hong Kong Tourist Information
		This museum is home to the city’s oldest historic monument, a tomb from the Han Dynasty that dates back 2,000 years.
		The tomb was discovered in the 1950s by workers building new housing and has been carefully preserved at the site.
		An arm of the Museum of History in Tsim Sha Tsui, the museum itself is small, but the history of the tomb and the diagrams related to it offer an intriguing glimpse into the past.
	www.lonelychina.com /hongkong/leicheng-uk-museum.html (141 words)

	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum to close temporarily (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum will be closed from January 17 to June 16, 2005, for renovation works, a Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) spokesman said today (January 6).
		Works will include construction of a tensile cover structure over the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb as a long-term protection measure to tackle the water leakage problem caused by the deteriorated outer concrete case during the heavy rains.
		During the renovation period, those who wish to learn more about the Han Tomb may visit the Hong Kong Museum of History's "Hong Kong Story" exhibition, in which the tomb and its history are featured.
	www.info.gov.hk /gia/general/200501/06/0106205.htm (219 words)

	Hong Kong Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Opened in early 1996, the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences charts the historical development of medical sciences in Hong Kong and is one of the first museums in the world to compare traditional Chinese and Western approaches to medicine.
		The museum is housed in the former Old Pathological Institute, a declared historical monument.
		Research into the calligraphy and content of the inscriptions on tomb bricks has lead historians to believe the tomb was built between AD The tomb was declared a gazetted monument in 1988.
	www.asia-planet.net /hongkong/museums.htm (2540 words)

	ISSUE THREE: A WALK INTO ASIA PACIFIC
		In 1998, the Museum of Macau was installed into the fortress, with two levels underground and one on top.
		There are three sections with exhibits illustrating the history of Macau during its gold age in the 16th and 17th centuries; the period of rising and falling fortunes, and modern Macau, from the last 19th century to today.
		This ancient tomb was discovered in 1950’s when workmen leveled a hill slope to make way for the surrounding Lei Cheng Uk Estate.
	members.fortunecity.com /lamore/trip3.htm (2084 words)

	10/23/2002
		The complex consisted of the actual tomb and a museum which chronicled the history of the tomb as well as the Chinese culture, including a section which documented the Chinese propensity to celebrate all occasions with food.
		The rest of the tomb was bare except for a modern ventilation system designed to keep the temperature and humidity inside the tomb at an optimal level.
		Museums are extremely tiring because of the amount of walking involved and the concentration required to read the fine print on the exhibits and to absorb the information.
	www.funfolks.net /Unfolding_Millenium/2002/10/23-Hong-Kong/index.htm (1207 words)

	Han Garden & Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb -- a branch museum of HK Museum of History pictures from history photos on ...
		Han Garden and Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb -- a branch museum of HK Museum of History pictures from history photos on webshots
		Han Garden and Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb -- a branch museum of HK Museum of History
		Han Garden is just next to the LCU Han Tomb Museum -- ancient Chinese map on sale.
	community.webshots.com /album/549297088cvGmya (334 words)

	Hong Kong History \| History Hong in Kong \| Hong Kong Museum of History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Hong Kong Museum of History was established in July 1975 when the City Museum and Art Gallery was split into the Hong Kong Museum of History and Hong Kong Museum of Art.
		In 1983, Hong Kong Museum of History was moved to the temporary accommodation in Kowloon Park.
		Apart from the main museum at Chatham Road South, the Hong Kong Museum of History runs three branch museums, namely the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence at Shau Kei Wan, the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum at Sham Shui Po and the Law Uk Folk Museum at Chai Wan.
	www.stayreshongkong.com /history.htm (266 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - Heritage - Museums
		The revolutionary ideologies of Dr Sun Yat-sen were shaped while he was receiving his early education in Hong Kong and the city served as his base for 18 years prior to the founding of the Chinese Republic in 1912.
		This museum is located in the 2,560 square-metre, four-storey Kom Tong Hall, an early 20
		After a visit to the museum, further insights into the life of this amazing man can be gleaned by following the Dr Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail.
	www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/heritage/museums/mu_hk_0014.jhtml (410 words)

	Renovated Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum offers visitors a new experience (with photos) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb after installation of the canopy.
		This year marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Lei Cheng Uk Han tomb.
		To enhance the protection of this monument, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department carried out a renovation project at the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, including building a canopy to protect the Han tomb, refurbishing the exhibition hall and presenting new exhibitions.
	www.info.gov.hk /gia/general/200512/30/P200512300115_photo_300487.htm (93 words)

	Travel for Kids: Kowloon, Hong Kong
		At this museum, kids can see how the people lived in Hong Kong over the centuries, including re-creations of a traditional Chinese medicine shop, a tea house and opium den.
		Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum (Sham Shui Po) – This small museum is built on the site of Han Tomb.
		The tomb, built nearly 2,000 years ago, has four rooms, and was filled with things that the deceased would use in the afterlife, clay pots and pans, model houses etc.
	www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/HongKong/kowloon.htm (323 words)

	June 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The structure of the tomb and the tomb finds show a great similarity to those of the other Eastern Han tombs discovered in South China.
		The tomb was built into a raised marine terrace on the northwestern coast of the Kowloon Peninsula and was once near to the coast.
		Due to reclamation...when I went to look at the actual tomb, nothing can really be seen, as the interesting parts are closed off to the public.
	www.ocf.berkeley.edu /~yoshizo/hk/june/hkjune.html (251 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - Heritage - Museums
		Hong Kong's museums showcase fascinating displays of Chinese art and antiquities as well as featuring Hong Kong's history, coastal defences, film industry, space, science, medicine, the police, correctional services and much more.
		You can order a copy of Museums and Heritage to get a full list of museums or pick it up at our Visitor Information and Services Centre.
		However, extra charges apply to the special exhibitions at the Science Museum and the Space Theatre in the Hong Kong Space Museum.
	www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/heritage/museums/index.jhtml (137 words)

	Hong Kong Hotels & Lodging - Discount Hong Kong Hotel Reservations - Discount Hotels (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This museum, housed in the oldest remaining colonial building in Hong Kong, is nestled inside the quiet and scenic Hong Kong Park.
		The name means "three-beamed dwelling," and this museum offers an educational look at a recreated rural walled village circa 1800.
		This small museum is not one of the most visited attractions, but that makes this excellent collection of art and objects even more appealing, since you don't have to elbow through throngs to see the treasures.
	www.hongkong.ichotelsgroup.com.cob-web.org:8888 /list.process/OID_80/MID_189/SID_411 (673 words)

	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum \| Hong Kong \| WCities Destination Guide
		This museum houses the oldest historical monument in Hong Kong, an early Han Dynasty tomb believed to have been constructed in AD25-220.
		The burial vault was discovered in 1955 when workmen levelled a hill slope during construction of the surrounding housing estate.
		The tomb is thought to have been built for an imperial Chinese official or settler, and a display describes the funeral objects found in the tomb, including pottery, bronze pieces as well as model houses and barns.
	www.wcities.com /en/record/168,278939/86/record.html (123 words)

	Google Earth Community: The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum
		This ancient brick tomb was discovered in 1955 when workmen were levelling a hill slope to make way for the present Lei Cheng Uk Estate.
		A total of 58 pottery and bronze objects were found inside the tomb.
		Available evidence based on the design of the tomb and the forms of burial objects suggests that it was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (A.D.25-220).
	bbs.keyhole.com /ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/325162/Main/325162 (145 words)

	Hong Kong Hotel & Resort - Place to go of Hong Kong
		Whichever you do decide to visit plan to spend a few hours in each one of them so you can learn as much as possible and admire the beautiful works of art in them.
		The Hong Kong Museum of Art is another one that is worth taking the time to visit so be sure that you do.
		Inside this fabulous museum you will learn so much about the Hong Kong area and its culture.
	www.hongkonghotels.net /place_museum.php (341 words)

	Outer Kowloon, China. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Just northwest of here, the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum (Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10am–1pm & 2–6pm, Sun 1–6pm; free), part of the main Museum of History, has been constructed over a two-thousand-year-old Han-dynasty tomb which was unearthed by workmen in 1955.
		By far the oldest structure discovered in Hong Kong, the tomb offers some rare proof of the ancient presence of the Chinese in the area.
		You can reach the museum from Chang Shan Wan MTR; take exit A2, walk for five minutes along Tonkin Street and the museum is on your left.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/china/outer_kowloon (442 words)

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