Ying Lin Tang is the first male hostel in Chung Chi College designed by the famous architect Robert Fan (1893-1979). It was donated by the United Presbyterian Mission and completed in 1958. Owing to a strong demand for dormitory places, the College was funded by the Government to build the east wing in 1960. Hence, the number of hostel places increased to 162. In 1970, the hostel was named after Dr. Lee Ying Lin (1892-1954), the first President of the College, as a remembrance.

Dr. Lee was devoted to youth education throughout his lifetime. During the Sino-Japanese War, he became the President of the Lingnan University (LU), and took the helm of its relocation and reopening. During his term, he made outstanding achievements for LU. In 1951, Bishop Ronald Hall (1895-1975) invited him to found Chung Chi College. Dr. Lee took on the responsibility and persuaded the American church representatives in Hong Kong to participate in this plan.

Meanwhile, he wrote a letter to the United Board for Christian Colleges in China based in New York asking for financial support. Later he was designated as the first President of Chung Chi College. He recruited his former colleagues at LU to contribute to the initial establishment of the College. Dr. Yung Chi Tung (1908-1987) was appointed as the Advisor, Prof. Mark Kent-chun (1900-1977) was the Professor of Business Administration and Economics and the Head of the Departments, Mr. Tse Chiu Kit was the Registrar, and Mr. Zia Nai-zin (1892-1991) was the Part-time Lecturer of Chinese and Philosophy, among others.

After years of hard work by Dr. Lee, a good foundation was established for Chung Chi. In 1954, he died of illness during his term. Mr. Aaron S.L. Lee, his eldest son, followed his father’s footsteps since the founding of the College. He served as the Director and Instructor of Physical Education, and was also the Cashier of the College. Mr. Lee extended his father dedication to Chung Chi, and served the College for more than three decades.