Located at the junction of Sung Wong Toi Road and Ma Tau Chung Road, Sung Wong Toi Garden has become a hotspot to visit after the opening of Tuen Ma Line. Though not a very large area, the garden is planted with abundant greenery that creates a relaxing vibe. The centrepiece of the garden is the boulder inscribed with the words “Sung Wong Toi”. Originally located on the Sacred Hill, the boulder was engraved by the descendants of the Southern Song Dynasty to commemorate the two fugitive emperors who once took refuge in Kowloon City.
Sacred Hill was a rocky hillock in the southern Kowloon City. It sat close to the shore and was approximately 35 metres tall. The tranquil ambience made it a popular travel spot among the Chinese and foreign tourists. During the Japanese Occupation period, the hill was flattened by the Japanese troops for rocks and land to support the expansion of Kai Tak Airport. Luckily, the “Sung Wong Toi” boulder survived intact under the protection of local residents. The Hong Kong government later relocated it 100 metres west from the original site and built a new park for it in 1960. Thanks to the effort made, the story of Sung Wong Toi can still be heard and circulated nowadays.
