Mining Heritage Centre, ELCHK Grace Youth Camp

“A renovated school and church converted into education centre and local cafe. The education centre briefs the visitors with the mining history of Ma On Shan Area and the livings of the miners. It also provides geotechnic information on Ma On Shan rocks and offers samples of rock collected in the area. Visitors can learn how to distinguish iron ores in the exhibition. Air conditioning is provided in the exhibition hall, making it an excellent place for resting. The cafe offers local herbal drinks, freshly brewed coffee and local food like tofu puddings. A great place to talk with the locals and rest after hiking.”

“Interesting background info on former mine near Ma On Shan situated in the former Lutheran church in the village. The staff are friendly and willing to answer questions. Entrance is free open Fridays, Saturday and Sunday only. There is a small cafe next door serving drinks and snacks.”

“Discovered this place during hiking. Nice place to visit to understand more about HK History. Friendly curator introduced us the history of the mining industry and also shown us the camping site and hostel. Eco tour can also be orgsnized upon request. A very good attempt to revitalize historical place. The cafe here offers refreshments. The coffee and cookies we ordered are both very nice! tips : worth visit the real entrance of mine 240M.L. which is located near to the center. Walk down to the parking lot, turn right on the road after the lot. Not much distance up the road, on the left hand side, there is a trail blocked by a concrete bar on the ground. The entrance is about two hundred meter inside.”

“After a short hike from the Ma An Shan BBQ site, you will reach Grace Youth Camp. This place used to be a church and school for the village of the mine, and it's a great place to visit and have a cup of coffee before continuing the hike. The Mining Cafe looks like a cabin in the ski resort, and the coffee and snacks are great!”