The postal system in Hong Kong was established in 1841 and came under the control of the British Empire'sRoyal Mail in 1843. Authority over Hong Kong's post offices changed to Hongkong Post during the handover of Hong Kong to China on July 1, 1997. In April 2020, Hongkong Post had 120 post offices—30 on Hong Kong Island, 35 in Kowloon, and 56 in the New Territories and Outlying Islands. In addition, its three mobile post offices provide postal services in remote areas in the New Territories. Following is a list of current and former post offices in Hong Kong.
First Hong Kong General Post Office in Coastal Central 中環海徬香港第一代郵政總局, 1841-1846
The postal system in Hong Kong was established in August 1841, with the first post office opening i on April 15, 1842.[1][2]:1 and 171 When Hong Kong became a British Crown Colony in 1843, its post offices were placed under control the Postmaster General of the United Kingdom in London, England.[1] The various iterations of the General Post Offices became landmarks in Hong Kong.[3]
Many post offices were closed during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II, with most locations reopening between 1942 and 1945, when the United Kingdom regained control.[4][2]:1 The British also used the post office locations for political gain, such as distributing political booklets at post office locations.[5]
In 1960, mobile post offices were introduced to serve remote locations and villages.[6] During the 1970s, Hong Kong's postage stamp designs led to it becoming an international philatelic centre, leading to the designation of several post offices as philately sales centers in 1975.[2]:99 and 121 Thousands of people line up outside these post offices at midnight the day before new stamp releases.[7] For a May 1997 stamp release, 23 of Hong Kong's post offices opened early to accommodate lines that were 11.5 kilometres (7.1mi) long.[8]
The Postmaster General is responsible for the establishment of post offices in Hong Kong.[12] Under the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, residents of urban areas should have access to a post office within 1.2 kilometres (0.75mi) from where they live or work.[12] For rural areas, a distance of 3.2 kilometres (2.0mi) was established.[12][13] Hongkong Post supplements its remote post office locations with mobile post offices.[6]
This five-story building was designed by K. M. Tseng, an architect with Hong Kong's Architectural Services Department and includes counter service, a delivery office, and a sorting office. It is the 4th location of the General Post Office. Philately center.
This post office was opened before 1924. It closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, and reopened on 26 March 1942. It moved to its current location in 1967
This post office closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 14 February 1942. In 1988, its name was changed to the Western Branch Post Office. Its name was changed back to Sheung Wan Post Office in 1991. Philately center.
It is the oldest post office building still in service in Hong Kong and was renovated in 2007. This post office closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 11 May 1942. It closed briefly in 2021 after a bus crashed into the building.
Built in 1912 and first used as a post office in 1915, this was the oldest post office in Hong Kong until it moved to its current building in 1992. It closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 14 February 1942. Philately center.
This post office was originally at the Kowloon Wharf Dockyard. It closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 22 January 1942. It moved to a new building in 1967. Philately center.
This post office closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 14 February 1942. It moved to a new building in 1959. Philately center.
This post office closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 15 November 1942. It moved to its current location on 19 March 2012. Philately center.
This post office closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, reopening on 14 February 1942. It moved to a new building in 1986. Philately center.
In the early 1970s, this post office was the location of a "near riot" when 8,000 copies of a first day cover sold out in three hours, leading angry customers to break windows. Philately center.
This post office closed during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation, and reopened on 26 March 1942. It moved to its current location in 1979. Philately center.
This post office relocated from Sau Fu Street to Yuen Long Pau Cheung Square on 30 December 2002. It moved to its current location in Hop Yick Plaza on Tai Tong Road on 28 September 2020. Philately center.
This post office closed due to low utilisation and heavy operational losses. It was located in the Canton Road Government Offices, which were demolished in 2011.
This was the third location of the General Post Office, a purpose-built granite and brick Neoclassical structure and landmark that was nicknamed "the Old Lady of Pedder Street". It was demolished to make way for the construction of the MTRCentral station, and the General Post Office moved to its current location at Connaught Place.
Once a large post office, this location was downgraded to a medium-sized post office in 2019 based on declining use. In 2021-22, its usage fell below the requirement for a medium-sized post office. Its closure considered that its service area overlapped with Kowloon Central and Tsim Sha Tsui Post Offices.
The post office was closed due to the redevelopment of Asian House, the building where it was located. It was replaced by the Johnston Road Post Office. Philately center.
This post office was closed due to low utilisation and heavy operational losses. However, its closure was contentious, with district councilors coming to a physical altercation over the vote.
This post office was originally located at 111 Praya West. On 17 July 1903, this location closed, and the building was demolished. It reopened at theCanton Wharf on 1 July 1906. Finally, it moved to the Old Harbour Office on 1 April 1914.
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