The Bank of China Tower is the headquarters of Bank of China (Hong Kong), located at 1 Garden Road, Central, in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong. Construction began on April 18, 1985, with Kumagai Gumi as the main contractor, and was completed in 1989. The occupancy permit was obtained in August, and it was officially opened on May 17, 1990. The original site was occupied by the Murray Building. When the tower was completed, it...
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Exhibition Hall (Exchange Exhibition Hall), located on the first floor of Tower 1 and Tower 2 of Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, was opened on April 26, 2006, together with the new trading hall. It officially opened to the public on May 15 of the same year. However, at the end of February 2013...
The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System is a pedestrian transport system connecting Central and Mid-Levels in Hong Kong. The escalator system spans 800 meters in length, with a vertical rise of 135…
St. Anthony's Church (English: St. Anthony's Church) is a Catholic church located on Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. It is managed by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and was established on June 13, 1953, when it was consecrated by Bishop Bianchi. The main gate and shutter of the church facing the road are currently...
The University Museum and Art Gallery of The University of Hong Kong (English: University Museum and Art Gallery) (HKU Museum) is located next to the East Gate entrance of The University of Hong Kong at 90 Bonham Road. It consists of the Fung Ping Shan Building (now a Grade I historic building) and the…
The Legislative Council Building of Hong Kong was formerly the Supreme Court Building. It was resolved for construction by the Legislative Council on 28 February 1898, and the building was designed by Aston Webb and Ingress Bell, consulting architects from the Crown Agents for the Colonies. The building...
The Fung Ping Shan Museum is affiliated with the University of Hong Kong and is a specialized museum dedicated to the collection of Chinese cultural relics and art. It was established and opened to the public in 1953. The Fung Ping Shan Museum is a two-story fan-shaped red brick building, completed in 1932. This structure was funded and donated to the University of Hong Kong by Mr. Fung Ping Shan...
Introduction The Peninsula Hotel is located at 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, facing Victoria Harbour, with mid-to-upper-floor rooms offering harbour views. The hotel has 300 guest rooms, which are larger than those of typical hotels in Hong Kong. Facilities include a Roman-style palace swimming pool and a fitness club. The basement shopping arcade features mostly luxury brand stores. The Peninsula Hotel…
Introduction "Cheung Po Tsai" was the name of Hong Kong's most famous pirate from the last century. The shipping company named the vessel after him to reinforce Hong Kong’s traditional image. The most distinctive feature of the "Cheung Po Tsai" is its mast painted in traditional Chinese red, giving it a strong Chinese flair. Every nail and piece of wood on the ship is handmade using ancient Chinese shipbuilding techniques…
Highlights An old-fashioned sailboat offering a glimpse of Hong Kong’s past and present. Introduction Originally owned by fishermen, the Duckling is a classic Chinese-style sailboat that was once used by local fishermen for sea expeditions. About 150 years ago, these sailboats dominated the waters of Hong Kong. Now, visitors can board the Duckling to reminisce about the legendary days when foreign firms and merchants thrived in the city, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Travel Tips: This activity is only open to non-permanent residents of Hong Kong. Visitors must register and board with their original permit or passport (if registering on behalf of someone else, a copy of the relevant person’s permit or passport is required). Registration and boarding must be done in person at the Star Ferry pier in Tsim Sha Tsui or at the office located at Exit F of Causeway Bay MTR Station. Registration is available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The service is suspended every March for maintenance. Transportation
Victoria Harbour is one of Hong Kong’s most treasured assets. No matter how many times you’ve visited Hong Kong, you’ll still be captivated by its stunning beauty. Travelers from around the world flock here, all eager not to miss this picturesque harbour. The magnificent views can be enjoyed from atop Victoria Peak, along the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, or the waterfront promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai...
Introduction Stretching from the Cultural Centre, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour along the way, as well as take in the scenery of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak across the harbour. The park is built along the coast with railings, featuring wide and clean walkways. The distinctive street lamps are a favorite among photography enthusiasts. In front of the Brilliant Centre, there are five stone pillars relocated from the former Central Post Office, resembling ancient Greek ruins. In front of the pillars stands Hong Kong’s only water fountain clock. Beside the South Seas Centre, there is a large fountain plaza, the largest of its kind in the city. This is also a popular spot for couples to stroll hand in hand.
Guide | On November 21, 2005, A Symphony of Lights was officially included in the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest permanent light and sound show. Introduction | A Symphony of Lights is a laser and light music show performed on the skyscrapers along Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. It is a tourism project launched by the Hong Kong Tourism Board...
Introduction This building, constructed in 1902, was originally a school and is the oldest surviving school building in Hong Kong. It features a typical Victorian-era British school architectural style and now serves as an exhibition gallery for the Antiquities and Monuments Office. The Antiquities and Monuments Office was established in 1976. Its goal is to ensure that…
Located on Science Museum Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East, the Hong Kong Science Museum is a three-storey building with a highly futuristic exterior. It is a place full of knowledge and fun where visitors and locals can personally explore the mysteries of science. It’s especially suitable for science-loving children and adults. The museum's permanent exhibition features about 500 exhibits, the most…
Introduction: The former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower stands at the front of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Plaza in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is 44 metres tall and built from red bricks and granite, with clocks on all four sides. Background: The Kowloon-Canton Railway Tsim Sha Tsui Station was originally constructed in 1913. Due to some equipment and installations ordered from Britain not arriving in Hong Kong on time because of World War I...
Kowloon Mosque is one of the larger mosques in Hong Kong, located at a corner of Kowloon Park. The mosque is a three-story building with a domed and arched structure, exquisitely carved and majestically built, featuring characteristics of modern Arabic-Islamic architecture. The entire mosque covers an area of over 1,500 square meters, with symmetrical minarets standing on both sides, and the whole structure is clad in marble...
Introduction Located in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui area, during the Opium Wars, this was the site of the Kowloon and Kwun Chung Forts, which were urged to be built by Lin Zexu. It later became British military barracks. After being turned into a park by the Urban Council, it became the “green lung” of the Kowloon Peninsula. It was officially opened in 1970. By 1989, it was rebuilt at a cost of three hundred million Hong Kong dollars, covering…
The museum was originally located within Kowloon Park but was relocated in 1998 to 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, near the Hong Kong Science Museum. It showcases unearthed relics from Hong Kong, historical photographs, paintings, maps, and more. The museum also regularly hosts cultural events and displays precious historical artifacts related to Hong Kong or from various countries. Introduction located at...
Introduction The Hong Kong Cultural Centre is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, adjacent to the Space Museum and the Hong Kong Museum of Art. The foundation stone of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre was laid in 1979, construction began in 1984, and it was officially opened on November 8, 1989. The unveiling ceremony of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre invited the then Prince Charles, heir to the British throne…