In the late 19th century, the remains of Chinese who died overseas were returned to the Mainland via Hong Kong, where they would be kept temporarily in a "coffin home". The construction of the Tung Wah Coffin Home in 1899 thus testifies to the complex history of Chinese people going abroad. In 2003, restoration of the Tung Wah Coffin Home was completed at a cost exceeding $10 million. The project won two heritage restoration awards. Pictured is the Tung Wah Coffin Home before restoration.   Close