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Tamar Park is located at Harcourt Road, Admiralty. Adjacent to the Central Government Offices and the Legislative Council Complex, it covers an area of around 1.76 ha. Designed with elegant simplicity, the park offers broad views of the picturesque Victoria Harbour. Apart from the spacious green lawns, park facilities include a landscaped garden, water features, a floating platform, an amphitheatre and Tamar Cafe.
Hong Kong Park at Cotton Tree Drive, Central covers an area of 8.16 ha.
The present site of the Park was originally a garrison named Victoria Barracks. A number of garrison buildings built between 1842 and 1910 are preserved, including Flagstaff House (currently accommodating Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware), Rawlinson House (currently housing the Park management office and Cotton Tree Drive Marriage Registry), Wavell House (currently accommodating Education Centre) and Cassels Block (currently housing Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre). Flagstaff House was declared a monument in 1989 and the other 3 buildings were rated Grade 1 historic buildings in 2009.
Website:
https://hkp.lcsd.gov.hk/en
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Located inside Hong Kong Park on Cotton Tree Drive in Central, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware was originally Flagstaff House which served as the office and residence of the Commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong until 1978. Built in 1846, Flagstaff House is one of the oldest surviving Western buildings in Hong Kong. It was converted into Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in 1984.
The Museum specialises in the collection, study and display of tea ware. Alongside its exhibitions, the Museum holds regular demonstrations, tea gatherings and lecture programmes to promote ceramic art and Chinese tea drinking culture.
Flagstaff House was declared a monument in 1989.
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Bank of China Tower at Garden Road in Central was designed by the world-renowned Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. Inspired by the sectioned trunk of bamboo reaching higher and higher with each new growth, the 367.4 m tower has 4 prism-shaped shafts and is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Hong Kong.
The Court of Final Appeal Building on Jackson Road (also called “the Old Supreme Court Building”) was opened in 1912 and housed the Supreme Court at that time. The Building was used as the Supreme Court and other courts and government offices except during the Japanese occupation and the period between 1978 and 1981 when the Supreme Court was temporarily moved to the former French Mission Building. In 1984, the Supreme Court moved to the current High Court Building (formerly called “the Supreme Court Building”) in Queensway. The Building was used as the Legislative Council Chamber and associated facilities from 1985 until 2011 when the Legislative Council moved to its current premises in Tamar. The Building has been home of the Court of Final Appeal since 2015.
Chater Garden and Statue Square are on the east and west sides of the Court of Final Appeal Building respectively. Supported by tall Ionic columns, the 3-storey granite building is Neo-classical in style, surmounted by a blindfolded statue of Justice personified in the form of the Greek goddess Themis holding a sword and a pair of scales in her left and right hands respectively. The exterior of the Old Supreme Court Building was declared a monument in 1984.
HSBC Main Building at Queens Road Central is designed by the famous British architect Norman Foster. The Building stands 178.8 m high across 52 floors and is one of the prominent landmarks on Hong Kong Island.
The City Gallery, situated in Edinburgh Place, Central, is Hong Kong’s first exhibition hall with the theme of urban planning and large-scale infrastructure development. The Gallery was previously known as “The Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery”. Following refurbishment and expansion works since 2009, the permanent gallery — the City Gallery — was officially opened to the public in 2012.
Apart from the permanent exhibitions, the City Gallery also showcases extraordinary interactive exhibition experiences from the past, present and future achievements of Hong Kong’s urban planning to enable the public to have a better understanding of the planning process of major projects and the future development of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong City Hall, situated at Edinburgh Place in Central, opened in 1962. It has been reputed as one of the most prominent arts and cultural venues in Hong Kong.
Occupying an area of 11 000 sq m, Hong Kong City Hall comprises 2 buildings and a memorial garden. The garden was built in memory of the soldiers and citizens who died in defence of Hong Kong during World War II. The Low Block houses major facilities, including a well-equipped concert hall, a theatre, an exhibition hall and restaurants, whilst the recital hall, exhibition gallery, committee rooms, public library and the City Hall Marriage Registry are located in the High Block.
Hong Kong City Hall was declared a monument in 2022.
The former French Mission Building on Battery Path in Central, was originally built in 1842. Expansion and conversion works were completed in 1860 and 1917 respectively. Dating from the Edwardian period, the 3-storey building with a basement is constructed in granite and red bricks in the Neo-classical style. A chapel is incorporated in the northwest corner, where its cupola projects above the roof. The Building was declared a monument in 1989.
The Building was once government residence and accommodation of tycoons and celebrities. It had also been used as a consulate, the French Mission Building, the post-war temporary government headquarters, the District Court, the Supreme Court and government offices. It housed The Court of Final Appeal between 1997 and 2015.
After the relocation of The Court of Final Appeal to Jackson Road, Central, the Building was incorporated into the Legal Hub project. To enhance and promote Hong Kong’s status as an international legal hub for legal, deal-making and dispute resolution services, the government has allocated space in part of the West Wing of the former Central Government Offices, the Building and Two Exchange Square to form the Legal Hub for housing local, regional and international Law-related organisations (“LROs”), with a view to providing premier legal and dispute resolution services. LROs have gradually moved in the Building and commenced operation upon completion of the renovation works in mid-2020.
Located at Man Kwong Street, Central near the Central Harbourfront, the Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a 60-metre tall ferris wheel with 42 gondolas, each holding up to 8 passengers. Passengers can enjoy the spectacular view of Victoria Harbour from any angle as the wheel spins.
Hong Kong Maritime Museum was established in 2005 at Murray House in Stanley and relocated to its current address at Central Pier 8 in 2013. It is dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta. The 3-level museum has over 10 galleries displaying more than 1 200 objects, the Museum Shop and Museum Café.
Government House at Upper Albert Road in Central is the official residence of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and a venue for the reception of dignitaries and other important official and social functions.
Completed in 1855, the Government House was originally built in the Neo-classical style. After a number of large-scale renovations, the building now features an exquisite and unique blend of Eastern and Western designs and is a prominent landmark of Hong Kong.
Government House was declared a monument in 1995.
Located at Albany Road in Central, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the oldest park in Hong Kong. Built in 1860, the Gardens was fully completed and opened to the public in 1871.
The Garden used to house an assemblage of native plants for collection and research in its early years, and had therefore been known as the Botanic Gardens. Since 1876, the Gardens expanded its zoological collection comprising birds and mammals, and was officially renamed as the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens in 1975.
The Gardens covers an area of 5.6 ha. The eastern part of the Gardens, known as the Old Garden, provides children’s playground, aviaries, a greenhouse and the fountain terrace garden, whereas the western part, or the New Garden, is mainly home to mammals and reptiles. On top of the zoological and botanical attractions, visitors may also enjoy a stroll down the heritage trail and savour the stories of the Gardens.
The Peak, about 552 m high, is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. You can enjoy the spectacular cityscape from the Peak.
The Peak Tram is one of the ways to get to the Peak. Commenced operation in 1888, it is the 1st cable funicular in Asia. It carries passengers from the downtown, passes the residential area of the Mid-Levels and then to upper terminus of Peak Tram at Peak Tower.
A dazzling array of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, as well as a viewing platform make the Peak Tower a leisure destination for dining, entertainment and shopping. Opposite to Peak Tower is Peak Galleria which also provides an observation deck and houses various shops and restaurants, rendering it a can’t be missed spot on the Peak.
Winding around the Peak, the Peak Circle Walk offers stunning vistas of the city. Walking along Harlech Road and Lugard Road, you will be looking at Hong Kong Island’s scenic north and south sides, and panoramic views of the city and the Victoria Harbour.
Going up either Mount Austin Road or Harlech Road Fitness Trail, you will find Victoria Peak Garden where you can see sprawling lawns and pagodas, and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount High West, Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and Lamma Island.
Tai Kwun, located at Hollywood Road, Central, is a centre for heritage and arts. It comprises three groups of magnificent buildings: the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.
After a decade of conservation and revitalisation works, Tai Kwun was opened to the public in phases starting from 2018. Under the joint partnership between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and The Government of the HKSAR, Tai Kwun represents one of the most significant revitalisation projects in Hong Kong. The historic buildings, together with 2 new buildings (including JC Contemporary and JC Cube) and outdoor spaces, offer various multi-purpose venues for a wide range of programmes, exhibitions and performances for the public to cultivate their knowledge and appreciation of arts and history in the community.
The former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison were declared monuments in 1995.
Website:
https://www.taikwun.hk/en/
Located on Shelley Street, Central, Jamia Mosque is the oldest mosque in Hong Kong, which could accommodate a congregation of around 400 people. It was built in the 1910s with donations from Haji Mohamed Essack Elias, a Bombay merchant, to replace the old mosque on the same site.
Jamia Mosque is constructed in concrete and bricks with rich Islamic mosque architectural features. It is historically significant as it has witnessed the growth of the Muslim community in Hong Kong. It remains an important place of worship and gathering for local Muslims.
Jamia Mosque was declared a monument in 2022.
There are a number of large-scale malls and department stores in the Central and Western District, including the Pacific Place, Queensway Plaza and the United Centre in Admiralty; The Landmark, The Galleria, Pedder Building, Prince's Building, Chater House, ifc mall in Central; and Shun Tak Centre and Wing On Centre in Sheung Wan, etc. Apart from these malls, you can also find a number of small stalls along Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West selling affordable clothing and commodities.
Located at Central, Lan Kwai Fong is one of Hong Kong’s most popular nightlife hot spots. Clustering with unique bars and restaurants, the area attracts thousands of local and overseas visitors alike. During festivals like Halloween, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, the area is particularly lively, like a street carnival.
SoHo refers to the array of restaurants and bars along Staunton Street, Elgin Street and Shelley Street. The area derives its name from being located south of Hollywood Road, Central and is a must-go place for nightlife. Taking the Central to Mid-Levels Escalator, you can find a huge range of international cuisines and lively pubs there.
Accorded as a Grade 3 historic building, the Central Market is located in Central between Queen's Road Central and Des Voeux Road Central. Built in 1939 and ceased operation in 2003, it was then handed over to the Urban Renewal Authority for conservation and revitalisation and fully reopened to the public in 2022.
After revitalisation, the Central Market has become a hub for retailing shops, restaurants and bars; and offered venues for exhibitions and cultural and arts events.
Website:
https://www.centralmarket.hk/en
The Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System starts at Queen's Road Central, passes through narrow streets and ends at Conduit Road. It consists of covered walkways, 16 reversible one-way escalators and 3 reversible one-way travelators. Visitors can enjoy the local street scenes and distinctive city views built on hillside along the way.
Located at Queen’s Road Central, The Center is about 350 m high and adorned with a landscape garden spanning over 1 500 sq m at the front entrance, making it one of the landmarks on Hong Kong Island. A community space named “H6 CONET” on ground floor seeks to connect the community and the creative art talents through art appreciation. Venues for holding exhibitions and performances, and greening and leisure seating area are provided.
PMQ at Aberdeen Street in Central was revitalised and transformed from the Former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters. The site first served as the campus of the Central School.
Established in 1862 at Gough Street in Central, the Central School was the 1st government school providing upper primary and secondary education to the public. In 1889, the school was relocated to the current site of PMQ and was renamed Victoria College. It was again renamed Queen’s College in 1894. Severely damaged during World War II, the school premises were demolished, and Queen’s College moved to its present site at Causeway Bay in 1950. In 1951, the Police Married Quarters which was the first of its kind to provide residence for married Chinese rank and file police officers, were constructed at the former school site at Aberdeen Street.
The building design of the Former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters reflects the architecture of the modern movement. The quarters were rated Grade 3 historic buildings in 2010. Revitalised as PMQ in 2014, the original quarters units have been converted into studio units, pop-up stores and co-working spaces for leasing to budding create-preneurs as well as some international and local designer brands for showcasing and marketing their products and services.
Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is located in Kom Tong Hall at Castle Road, Mid-Levels in Central. Opened in 2006, the 4-storey museum, with a floor area of 2 560 sq m, has 2 permanent exhibitions displaying a number of precious historical artefacts. Supplemented by a wide range of audiovisual programmes, the Museum gives a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Dr Sun, and Hong Kong's vital role in the reform movements and revolutionary activities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Built in 1914, Kom Tong Hall was named after its first owner Mr Ho Kam Tong. A typical Edwardian Classical building, Kom Tong Hall was among the earliest residential buildings constructed with reinforced concrete structure and fitted with concealed electrical wiring in Hong Kong. It is also one of the best-preserved buildings dating back to the early 20th century Hong Kong. Kom Tong Hall was declared a monument in 2010.
Located at Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan is a compound comprising 3 blocks built between 1847 and 1862 – Man Mo Temple, Lit Shing Kung and Kung Sor. Man Mo Temple was mainly dedicated to Man Cheong and Kwan Tai. Lit Shing Kung was built for the worship of all Chinese gods and Kung Sor served as a meeting place and venue for dealing with matters related to the Chinese community in the neighbourhood. The 3 blocks are separated by 2 alleys.
Man Mo Temple enshrines the gods Man Cheong (God of Literature) and Kwan Tai (God of Martial Arts). Legend has it that Man Cheong, also known as “Wen Chang Celestial Lord” and “Wenquxing”, governs knowledge and studies and therefore many students and examination candidates pay homage to him. He is also a figure representing filial piety. Kwan Tai refers to Guan Yu (courtesy name Yunchang) who was a famous military general of the State of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period (220 - 280). He was reputed as "the enemy of ten thousand people", and is the paradigm of mightiness, loyalty and righteousness. Kwan Tai is widely glorified and worshipped for his wisdom, trustworthiness, benevolence, righteousness and courage.
Man Mo Temple Compound was declared a monument in 2010.
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Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences at Caine Lane in Sheung Wan is formerly the Old Pathological Institute (also known as Bacteriological Institute).
Opened in 1906, the Old Pathological Institute was the 1st purpose-built public health and medical laboratory in Hong Kong. Comprising 2 upper floors and a basement, the red-brick structure was built in the Edwardian style. It was declared a monument in 1990.
Established at the building in 1996, Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences provides various exhibition galleries introducing the development of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Western Scientific Medicine in Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s medical heritage.
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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park at Eastern Street North in Sai Ying Pun covers an area of about 4 ha and is named after Dr Sun Yat Sen to commemorate his contribution as the father of modern China. Dr Sun received his secondary and university education in Hong Kong and the majority of his activities during that time took place in the Central and Western District. The Park locates at the previous berthing place of Dr Sun’s vessels many time on his way back to the Mainland.
A bronze statue of Dr Sun is placed at the memorial lawn at the centre of the Park. The covered walkways of the children's play area and the roof of the chime tower are respectively modeled on the colonnade structures of the Central School (now Queen's College) and the design of the Main Building of The University of Hong Kong where Dr Sun received education.
Other major facilities of the Park include basketball courts, a waterfront promenade, a 7-a-side artificial turf soccer pitch, swimming pool complex, etc.
Mount Davis Fort Historical Trail is about 2 km long starting at the junction of Victoria Road and Mount Davis Path. Visitors can visit the military relics of Mount Davis Fort, as well as embrace the full view of Lamma Island and West Lamma Channel.
The Mount Davis Fort was one of the largest coastal defence batteries in Hong Kong and was first operational in 1911. It saw extensive actions during the Battle of Hong Kong (8th – 25th December 1941). The existing relics include artillery batteries, lookout, barracks and training field etc. Visitors can understand the history of the Fort through the information boards along.
The Mount Davis Battery was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
Artlane is a popular mural village located in Sai Ying Pun in the areas around Chung Ching Street, Ki Ling Lane and Shek Chan Lane. Showcasing colourful murals of different styles created by local and international artists on the exterior walls of buildings in the areas, the village is a perfect spot for visitors and photo lovers.
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Occupying an area of around 5 200 sq m, Central and Western District Promenade – Western Wholesale Food Market Section comprises a promenade of about 400 m long and 4 idle piers.
The design of the Promenade preserves the distinctive features and historical elements of the Western Wholesale Food Market and the piers. The 4 piers have been converted into recreation areas with different themes, making the Promenade an unique pier-turned-park. Not only does the park provide activity space for the public, but also serves as an ideal venue for different groups to organise activities.
Located at High Street in Sai Ying Pun, the Old Mental Hospital was built in 1892 as quarters for foreign nursing staff. In 1939, the building was converted into a mental hospital until the opening of the Castle Peak Hospital in Tuen Mun in 1961, then it was used as a day treatment centre for psychiatric outpatients. It was left vacant from 1971 up to 2001 when the site was redeveloped into the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, with the façade of the building preserved intact.
The façade of the Old Mental Hospital is L-shaped in plan and featured the style of Early-Baroque architecture, including a wide arched verandah and retaining walls made of rusticated granite blocks. The façade was declared a monument in 2015.
The University of Hong Kong at Pokfulam was established in 1911 and was officially opened in the following year. It is the oldest tertiary education institution in Hong Kong.
Many buildings on the campus of The University of Hong Kong are declared monuments or rated historic buildings. Of them, the Main Building completed in 1912 is the oldest structure. Classical in style, the well-proportioned, 3-storey red-brick Main Building is supported by granite columns of the Ionic order. It is designed symmetrically around the central axis of the clock tower featuring pairs of turrets at both ends of the principal façade . The Exterior of the Main Building was declared a monument in 1984.
Other monuments in the campus include the Exterior of Hung Hing Ying Building, the Exterior of Eliot Hall, the Exterior of Tang Chi Ngong Building, the Exterior of May Hall, the Exterior of Fung Ping Shan Building (now the University Museum and Art Gallery) and the Exterior of University Hall (now a male student dormitory).
Website:
https://hku.hk/
Lo Pan Temple at Ching Lin Terrace in Kennedy Town is the only temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Lo Pan, the patron saint of Chinese workers of the building industry. The Temple was constructed in 1884 by the Contractors’ Guild with donations from people of three trades, namely carpentry, masonry and bricklaying. With 2 courtyards and 3 halls, it features a typical layout but is distinguished by its elaborate parapet walls, ceramic sculptures, plastered reliefs and murals.
Lo Pan Temple was declared a monument in 2024. Free public guided tours are available for visitors.
In the 19th century, Sands Street in Kennedy Town served as a "slipway" for ships to go ashore for repairs and for new ships to be launched. Taking the old slipway as the theme, the staircase painting at Sands Street recreates the slipway and its surroundings in the old days. A mural painting on the side of the staircase showing the horizontal perspective of the slipway and a brief history of the site also allow visitors to learn more about the history of Sai Wan.
The mural painting at Rock Hill Street in Kennedy Town, taking the history of "Seven Terraces of Sai Wan" as the theme, recreates the architectural features of the then-Seven Terraces and people’s livelihood there back in those days. The Seven Terraces, including Tai Pak Terrace, Hee Wong Terrace, Ching Lin Terrace, To Li Terrace, Hok Sz Terrace, Li Po Lung Terrace and Chi Lan Terrace, were developed by Li Po Lung, son of a rich merchant, Li Sheng. Although most buildings at the Seven Terraces have been demolished or rebuilt, visitors can still have a glimpse into the old days at Sai Wan by appreciating the wall painting.
Sai Ying Pun is the well-known trading centre for salted fish and other dried seafood. The section of Des Voeux Road West between Queen Street and Centre Street earns the name of Dried Seafood Street from the cluster of dried seafood shops there. Similarly, Bonham Strand West and Wing Lok Street are collectively called Ginseng and Bird’s Nest Street, and Ko Shing Street is normally called Herbal Medicine Street because of the array of such shops. Visitors can find various dried seafood products and herbal medicine in the area.
Upper Lascar Row, Lower Lascar Row, Hollywood Road and Lok Ku Road are well-known antique trading centres of Hong Kong. The highlight of Upper Lascar Row is the seemingly endless row of antique stores, offering an eclectic collection of Chinese calligraphy, arts and vintage furniture. It is a treasure hunting place for people who love nostalgic items.
Western Market, situated at Des Voeux Road Central, was originally the old Western Market (North Block) built in 1906. The market originally had a South Block on Queen’s Road Central but the building was demolished in 1980.
Western Market is an Edwardian style building with a red brick exterior and a granite arch over its entrance. The Market ceased operation when Sheung Wan Municipal Building came into service in 1989. Western Market was declared a monument in 1990.
The building was redeveloped in 1991 to become a centre for traditional trades, arts and crafts. It also houses various shops selling handicrafts and fabric, as well as restaurants.
Situated at Chai Wan Road, Youth Square provides a wide range of facilities, such as the Y Theatre, Y Studio, Y Platform and Y Loft, for youth activities including local and overseas exchange programmes, leadership development, performance, conference, exhibition and multi-media production training, etc.
Law Uk Folk Museum at Kut Shing Street in Chai Wan was originally Law Uk, a Hakka village house with a history of over 200 years and named after the original owner, surnamed Law. Law Uk is a typical example of 3-jian (bay), 2-lang (chamber) Hakka vernacular architecture. A light well stands between the front door and the main hall of the house, and is flanked by bedrooms, a kitchen and a storeroom. The forecourt of Law Uk used to be an area for grain and laundry drying, as well as social gatherings. Declared a monument in 1989, Law Uk is the only Hakka village house left intact in Chai Wan.
Upon completion of renovation, the house was opened as Law Uk Folk Museum for display of village furniture and traditional farming implements.
Situated at Tsui Wan Street in Chai Wan, Chai Wan Park measures around 7 ha in size and houses facilities including a cascade, a pond, a model boat pool and 2 old cannons.
The 2 old cannons were unearthed in 1973 during a sea bed excavation project in Chai Wan. It is believed that they were discarded by the barracks near Chai Wan in the old days. The 2 old cannons have been exhibited near a knoll (also known as “Scout Hill”) inside Chai Wan Park since 1985.
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Sai Wan War Cemetery is located at Cape Collinson Road in Chai Wan. Local and allied soldiers as well as civilians who sacrificed in the Hong Kong Battle are buried here. Visitors may pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the war.
Leaping Dragon Walk is about 1.2 km long lying between the southwest tip of Siu Sai Wan Promenade and Cape Collinson Road, Chai Wan. Along this hiking trail are recreational facilitates such as Leaping Dragon Pavilion, Tidal Melody Paradise, Leafy Shade Paradise and Leaping Dragon Paradise. Embracing the full view of Lei Yue Mun, it is an ideal place for outing.
Hikers may also visit Cap Collinson Path on the way. Starting from Leafy Shade Paradise, the Path is about 450 m long and is close to the shore. It is the place where you can enjoy the unobstructed views of Lei Yue Mun and Tathong Channel, and take a look far into Tung Lung Chau.
The Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence, located at Tung Hei Road in Shau Kei Wan, was converted from the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence on 3 September 2024 (the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression) and has a total area of 34 200 sq m. The permanent exhibition showcases Hong Kong’s resistance against the Japanese invasion of China and its close relationship with national coastal defence and military changes from the Tang dynasty to Hong Kong’s return to the Motherland in 1997. There is also a military-themed Historical Trail in the museum. Visitors can experience and enjoy the unique beauty of the built structures embedded in the natural scenery, and immerse themselves in the military and historical ambience of this site through walking the Historical Trail.
Website: https://hk.waranddefence.museum/en/web/mcd/home.html
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Eastern District Tourist Trail starts from Shau Kei Wan Tram Terminus and runs along the waterfront at Shau Kei Wan Main Street East before ending at Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence. There are plenty of distinguished historic and cultural spots along the trail such as Tin Hau Temple, Shau Kei Wan and Tam Kung Temple, Shau Kei Wan which are of exceptional cultural and research values.
Tin Hau Temple, Shau Kei Wan at Shau Kei Wan Main Street East was built in 1873. The Temple is a 2-hall layout with a courtyard in between. The main hall houses Tin Hau.
Tin Hau, also known as “Matsu”, was said to be a native in Fujian Province called Lam Mak Leung during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). According to legend, she had gifted power and saved many people from sea disasters. The seafarers therefore worship Tin Hau and regard her as their patron saint.
Tin Hau Temple, Shau Kei Wan was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2010.
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Tam Kung Temple, Shau Kei Wan at Tam Kung Temple Road was built in the 31st year of the Guangxu reign (1905) of the Qing Dynasty. The Temple is one of the oldest Tam Kung Temples in Hong Kong.
According to legend, Tam Kung possessed the power to make accurate weather forecast and cure patients at the age of 13 and became a popular deity. On the 8th day of the 4th lunar month, many worshippers visit the Temple in celebration of Tam Kung Festival
The layout of the Temple is a typical 2-hall vernacular building. The main hall houses Tam Kung. An old temple bell and an altar that date back to the Qing Dynasty are kept in the Temple. Tam Kung Temple, Shau Kei Wan was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2013.
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Eastern District Cultural Square is situated at the junction of Tam Kung Temple Road, Tung Hei Road and Oi Lai Street in Shau Kei Wan. Equipped with a covered performance stage and over 2 000 sq m of green space, the Cultural Square is an ideal venue for cultural and recreation activities in the district. Linking up with the Aldrich Bay Promenade, it also provides an unbroken view of Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter.
Hong Kong Film Archive, a 5-storey building at Lei King Road in Sai Wan Ho, houses a mini cinema, an exhibition hall, a resource centre, collection vaults and restoration laboratories. The Archive regularly holds film programmes, exhibitions and seminars, etc. to enhance public interest and awareness of Hong Kong’s cinematic treasures.
Website:
https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en_US/web/hkfa/home.html
Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery, with an area of 1 200 sq m, is located inside the Quarry Bay Park. The Gallery showcases a number of firefighting artefacts and offers a wealth of information in multimedia formats, enhancing the visitors’ understanding of marine rescue work in Hong Kong.
Commissioned in 1953, fireboat Alexander Grantham was the flagship of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department’s fireboat team and had responded to various fire alarms and conducted rescue operations in Hong Kong’s waters and along the shoreline. Built in Hong Kong, the fireboat is also a testament to the achievements of Hong Kong shipbuilding in the 1950s. Given its profound historical significance, Hong Kong Museum of History acquired the fireboat after it was decommissioned in 2002 for the Museum’s collection. The Gallery was opened to the public in 2007.
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Lying at the foot and on the mountainside of Mount Parker in Quarry Bay, Mount Parker Road Green Trail starts at King’s Road near Quarry Bay Municipal Services Building. Along the Trail are 12 signboards of special botanical, environmental and historical interests, as well as Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre, which was originally named as Woodside (also known as Red House). Visitors may continue their journey by visiting the nearby Quarry Bay Tree Walk and relics of war-time cooking ranges.
Situated on Mount Parker Road in Quarry Bay, Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre was originally named as Woodside (also known as Red House). Built in the 1920s, the building was initially senior staff quarters of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery. After the closure of the refinery, the building became a Government property in 1976, and was once leased to the Institute of Cultural Affairs. Woodside was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2010 and was revitalised into the 1st biodiversity education centre in Hong Kong in 2012.
With an area of around 3 400 sq m, the Centre has 3 themed exhibition galleries, a nature garden, a resources centre and an activity room, etc. Public seminars, workshops and guided tours, etc. are held regularly. Visitors may also visit the Quarry Bay Tree Walk nearby to appreciate the native tree species.
The relics of the war-time cooking ranges near Quarry Bay Tree Walk in Tai Tam Country Park (Quarry Bay Extension) were built by the Government between 1938-1939. They were intended to provide food in anticipation of the outbreak of war. It is said that since Hong Kong fell within 18 days after the start of the Battle of Hong Kong on 8 December 1941, these cooking ranges had never been used.
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Tai Tam Country Park (Quarry Bay Extension) lies on the northern edge of Tai Tam Country Park, taking in Mount Parker and the north face of Mount Butler. Offering a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour, this 270-ha green country provides several picnic and barbecue areas, as well as some popular hiking trails such as Sir Cecil’s Ride, Wilson Trail Section 2, Mount Parker Road Green Trail and Quarry Bay Tree Walk. Conveniently placed near Quarry Bay and Sai Wan Ho, this Country Park is a hot spot for morning walk and leisure activities of Eastern District residents.
Website:
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_tt/cou_vis_cou_tt.html
Located at No. 12 Oil Street in North Point, Oi! was originally the clubhouse of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Built in 1908, the complex consists of a main block and 2 ancillary buildings. The combined use of red bricks and rendering for the façades, prominent chimney stacks and expressed rainwater pipes are features of an architectural style popular in the Edwardian period known as Arts and Crafts. The former clubhouse of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
The complex was revitalised into a space for promoting community arts in 2013 – Oi!. Oi!’s Chinese name is related to the Cantonese pronunciation of its address, signifying a starting point from which budding artists realise their dreams, whereas its English name gets it inspiration from the location, Oil Street, conveying a message for people to unlock their creative potential.
In May 2022, Oi! completed an expansion project integrating with an adjacent outdoor space of over 3 000 sq m. The new 2-storey “Oi! Glassie” provides space for art exhibitions and public participation activities. Oi! collaborates with various organisations and artists in organising diversified programmes and activities, and is a place for the community to fuel its creativity and experiment freely and transform everyday life through art.
Website:
https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/APO/en_US/web/apo/oi.html
Red Incense Burner Summit is located at Braemar Hill near the Sir Cecil's Ride with a height of about 230 m. It is a popular place for hikers to enjoy the spectacular view of both sides of Victoria Harbour and the beautiful sunset.
As a famous gourmet street in Hong Kong, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East is filled with an array of restaurants and food stalls. Visitors can indulge themselves in the mouth-watering delicacies of local and international cuisines along the street.
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Soho East at Lei King Wan in Sai Wan Ho is famous for the array of restaurants serving a wide range of delicacies and offering the magnificent view of Victoria Harbour. Visitors may also go for a stroll in the nearby Sai Wan Ho Harbour Park and Quarry Bay Park.
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Located at Taikoo Shing Road, Cityplaza is one of the large shopping malls on Hong Kong Island. The 6-level mall houses more than 170 shops and restaurants, a cinema and an indoor ice rink. Cityplaza offers great dining, shopping and entertainment experiences, making it a hub for leisure and happiness.
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Taikoo Sugar Refinery, which was established in the area around Tong Chong Street nowadays, went into production in 1884. Since then, Quarry Bay gradually developed as one of the industrial centres in Hong Kong.
Due to increasing competition in the industry and other factors, the Refinery was closed in 1973. Industrial buildings on Tong Chong Street have been redeveloped for commercial use. In recent years, a number of chic bars, cafes and restaurants congregate at Tong Chong Street, projecting a relaxed ambience like that of Lan Kwai Fong in Central, thereby earning Tong Chong Street the name of "Little Lan Kwai Fong".
“Tong Chong Street Market” held at G/F of One Taikoo Place is another attraction of Tong Chong Street. It offers unique dining experience by featuring local farmers’ organic produce, creative dishes and latest food and beverage trends, etc.
Visitors can find clothing, trinkets and daily necessities at reasonable prices at hawker stalls on Marble Road between Tong Shui Road and Shu Kuk Street. The long and narrow streets there are flanked by old tenement buildings, making the area a spot full of characteristics.
Cyberport at Cyberport Road is a creative digital community. There are 4 office buildings, a hotel, a mall named The Arcade and a waterfront park.
The Arcade is a retail and entertainment complex with a cinema, restaurants, a variety of lifestyle shops and a supermarket. Visitors may also take a walk or have a picnic at the waterfront park.
Situated on a verdant hill at Pok Fu Lam Road, University Hall is a charming edifice that blends Tudor, Gothic and Renaissance Revival architectural styles.
It was built in around 1861 by a Scottish businessman, Douglas Lapraik, as his headquarters and residence and named after him as “Douglas Castle”. The French Society of Foreign Missions bought the building in 1894 and renamed it ‘Nazareth’. Later, The University of Hong Kong acquired the building in 1954. Now known as University Hall, the building has served as a hall of residence for male students since 1956.
The Exterior of University Hall was declared a monument in 1995.
The Béthanie on Pok Fu Lam Road was built by the French Society of Foreign Missions in 1875 as a sanatorium for missionaries. Built in the Neo-gothic style, the Béthanie consists of 3 parts – the chapel, the sanatorium and the service wing.
After its closure in 1974, the premises were taken over by the Government and leased to The University of Hong Kong from 1978 to 1997. After completion of the restoration and conversion works in 2006, the Béthanie has become the campus of the School of Film and Television of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Apart from the teaching facilities, the Béthanie Campus now houses 2 performance venues, an exhibition hall, a chapel and a museum.
The Béthanie was declared a monument in 2013.
Located at Pok Fu Lam Road, The Pokfulam Farm was formerly the site of the Old Dairy Farm Senior Staff Quarters (“the SSQs”) known as “Braemar”. Built in 1887, the SSQs comprise the Main Building, the Servants’ Quarters and the Garage Block.
The SSQs had been left vacant since 1987. They were subsequently revitalised under the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme of the Development Bureau and reopened to the public in 2023. The name of the project “The Pokfulam Farm” using ancient written form of the Chinese name of Pok Fu Lam highlights its long history.
The SSQs were constructed in a simple classical style. The Main Building is a 2-storey building in which the stone walls of the lower level were built with extra thick granite, with circular windows fitted on the walls at regular intervals for ventilation. These granite stone walls act as a plinth to support the upper level. The Servants’ Quarters and the Garage Block are single-storey buildings and their double-layered Chinese pan-and-roll tile roofs are one of the architectural features.
The Pokfulam Farm offers various exhibitions, guided tours and workshops for members of the public to better understand the local community, and culture and history of Pok Fu Lam.
The Pokfulam Farm was accorded Grade 1 historic building in 2009.
Located in the west of Hong Kong Island, Pok Fu Lam Country Park is a 270 ha sylvan sanctuary encompassing Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. Completed in 1863, the Reservoir is the oldest water storage facility on Hong Kong Island.
The 50 km Hong Kong Trail is divided into 8 sections, with Sections 1 and 2 lie within the boundary of Pok Fu Lam Country Park. Walking along Lugard Road and Harlech Road in Victoria Peak, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Pok Fu Lam Country Park, Victoria Harbour and southern part of Hong Kong Island. The route is particularly popular with weekenders and sightseeing visitors.
Website:
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_pfl/cou_vis_cou_pfl.html
Aberdeen was a traditional fishing village. Many fishermen lived on fishing boats moored in the typhoon shelter. With the decline of traditional fisheries industry, many fishermen have moved to live onshore. Nevertheless, fishing boats are still shuttling back and forth in the harbour from time to time featuring the trace of a fishing port.
Visitors can enjoy the view of Aberdeen Harbour along the Aberdeen Promenade or go for a ride on kaito to Ap Lei Chau, Stanley and Po Toi. The shopping mall in Aberdeen Centre nearby is definitely a dining and shopping spot that cannot be missed.
Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter has long been one of the refuges for fishing vessels in times of heavy seas. Apart from stormy weather, boats of various sizes also swarm here during Chinese New Year and traditional festivals, such as Tin Hau Festival. The annual dragon boat race is also held here during the Dragon Boat Festival in the 5th lunar month.
Covering an area of 423 ha at the southern part of Hong Kong Island, Aberdeen Country Park is an ideal place for hiking and outing. A good part of the Country Park was damaged during World War II. The beautiful scenery today is the combined result of post-war reforestation and natural regeneration of woodlands.
Visitors can find several trails and the Aberdeen Tree Centre inside the Country Park. The Tree Centre, the 1st thematic education centre featuring trees and promoting tree conservation in Hong Kong, demonstrates different aspects of tree through thematic exhibition panels, 3D model, computer kiosk, etc. with an aim to enhancing visitors’ knowledge on trees.
Encircled by the dense forests of the Country Park, Aberdeen Reservoir comprises the upper reservoir and the lower reservoir, both built in 1932. Atop the magnificent dam, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valley which changes with seasons.
Website:
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_abe/cou_vis_cou_abe.html
Located at Aberdeen Main Road, Tin Hau Temple in Aberdeen was founded by fishermen of the area in the 1st year of the Xianfeng reign (1851) of the Qing Dynasty. The Temple was originally built near the shore, but is now surrounded by bustling streets as a result of reclamation over the years.
The Temple is dedicated to Tin Hau. Tin Hau, also known as “Matsu”, was said to be a native in Fujian Province called Lam Mak Leung during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). According to legend, she had gifted power and saved many people from sea disasters. The seafarers therefore worship Tin Hau and regard her as their patron saint.
The Temple is a 2-hall type building with a courtyard in between. The decoration of pottery figurines of females along the ridge of the roof is very rare amongst Temples. It has preserved a number of historical relics of the Qing Dynasty, including a copper bell cast in the 4th year of the Yongzheng reign (1726) which is said to have been found during fishing on the sea and donated to the Temple by fishermen. Tin Hau Festival falls on the 23rd of the 3rd lunar month when many worshippers flock to the Temple to pay homage to Tin Hau
Tin Hau Temple, Aberdeen was rated as Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
Located at Aberdeen Main Road, the Warehouse was previously the Old Aberdeen Police Station built in 1891. The Old Aberdeen Police Station comprises 3 red-brick buildings, including the 2-storey main building and 2 annex buildings. It was one of the oldest police stations established in the Southern District, and was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
Following commissioning of a new police station in Wong Chuk Hang in 1969, the Old Aberdeen Police Station had been used by various Government departments. The Warehouse moved in the Old Aberdeen Police Station in 1995. It provides activity venues and space dedicated for young people.
Located at Hung Shing Street in Ap Lei Chau, Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau is dedicated to Hung Shing. Other deities in the Temple include Kwan Tai, Tai Sui, Man Cheong and Kwun Yum, etc.
Hung Shing, also known as the "God of Southern Sea", is a famous deity in Southern China. Hung Shing was conferred the title of the "King of Kwong Lee" during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), and was further honoured with a posthumous title of “King Hung Shing of Kwong Lee” in the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). Followers worship Hung Shing to pray for safe voyage and good weather.
Ap Lei Chau is a fishing community where villagers used to make their living by shipbuilding, fishing and marine trading. It was said that worshippers believed Hung Shing had saved them many times from marine danger and built the Temple to worship Hung Shing and pray for safe voyage and good harvest. A number of precious historical relics survive in the Temple, such as Shiwan potteries made in the Qing Dynasty and a bell cast in the 38th year of the Qianlong reign (1773) of the Qing Dynasty denoting the completion year of the Temple. The Temple was declared a monument in 2014.
The Temple is one of the very few traditional temples that still retains its original fung shui setting facing the sea. Hung Shing Festival on the 13th day of the 2nd lunar month is one of the major annual events in Ap Lei Chau. Many worshippers flock to the Temple with sacrifices.
Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park at Lee Chi Road, Ap Lei Chau, covers an area of 2.62 ha. Apart from a “Wind Tower” viewing deck and an exhibition gallery, the Park features a multi-purpose concourse for an audience size of 300, an elevated viewing deck and several sitting-out areas for visitors to enjoy the scenery of the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.
The historic Shui Yuet Temple, Ap Lei Chau is in the vicinity of the Park. The Temple is dedicated to Kwun Yum. Kwun Yum, originated in India, was a male divinity in the earlier times but evolved to be a gracious female deity. She is also known as a deity of sympathy, compassion and mercy, responding to the pleas of those who are suffering, thus earning her the title of the “Buddhist of Goddess of Mercy”.
Shui Yuet Temple, Ap Lei Chau was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
Located at the junction of Heung Yip Road and Nam Long Shan Road in Wong Chuk Hang, Tai Wong Ye Temple, Wong Chuk Hang was rebuilt on this piece of land granted by the Government in 1982, which was said to be the place where the statue of Tai Wong Ye was discovered.
White wall and golden tiles characterise the Temple. The exterior walls of this concrete structure were inlaid with various porcelain pictures expressing religious dedication. The overall architectural style of the Temple is quite modern. In the main hall sits the 2 m statue of Tai Wong Ye. The original statue is placed in a shrine.
Ocean Park, located at Wong Chuk Hang Road in Aberdeen, is Hong Kong’s premier educational theme park. It covers an area of more than 915 000 sq m and features a diverse selection of animal attractions and thrill rides divided between The Waterfront and The Summit.
The main attractions in The Waterfront include The Grand Aquarium which has a collection of 5 000 fishes from over 400 species, the Giant Panda Adventure and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures where you can visit the giant pandas, etc. At The Summit, guests can feel the chill of the North and South Poles in the Polar Adventure, or seek for excitement in the Thrill Mountain.
The Cable Car and The Ocean Express are 2 main transportation moving guests between The Waterfront and The Summit. The 1.5 km long cable car system offering not only just a convenient but also exceptionally scenic route between these 2 areas, with spectacular panoramic views of the southern part of Hong Kong Island and nearby sea area. The Ocean Express offers a fascinating train ride by simulating an underwater journey in a submarine. Creatures of the deep make surprising appearances in the multimedia display along the way.
Opened in September 2021, the Water World Ocean Park includes 27 thrilling attractions in 5 theme zones. The Water World Ocean Park’s architecture and environmentally-conscious design and details encourage visitors to embrace the importance of preserving the natural environment.
Website:
Ocean Park
https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/en
Water World Ocean Park
https://waterworld.oceanpark.com.hk/en/
Southern District Literary Trail was established to commemorate 5 notable contemporary Chinese literati, namely Eileen Chang, Hu Shih, Cai Yuanpei, Xiao Hong and Xu Dishan. With reference to their footsteps in Southern District, 5 commemorative landmarks are established for members of the public to appreciate literature from a new perspective.
The 5 landmarks are:
“Eileen Chang’s Hong Kong Journeys” at Repulse Bay Gardens, on the walkway connecting Repulse Bay Road and Beach Road to commemorate Eileen Chang
“Hu Shih’s Tic Tac Toe” at the pavement opposite to St. Stephen’s College at Stanley to commemorate Hu Shih
“Stroll the Past” at Aberdeen Praya Road near the entrance of Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery to commemorate Cai Yuanpei
“Stray Birds 31” at Repulse Bay Beach to commemorate Xiao Hong
“Plain” at the Victoria Road / Consort Rise Sitting-out Area to commemorate Xu Dishan
Deep Water Bay is a bay situated at the southern part of Hong Kong Island. Flanked by its headlands is Deep Water Bay Beach, one of the best-liked public beaches in Hong Kong. The waters off the beach is a popular destination among wakeboarders and windsurfers.
Repulse Bay, located at the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, is a renowned tourist attraction and low density residential area. The wide crescent-shaped Repulse Bay Beach is a popular spot among visitors.
There are many places near the Beach worth visiting, including the traditional Chinese-style Training Headquarters of the Hong Kong Life Saving Society and the picturesque Kwun Yam Shrine with the statues of Kwun Yam and Tin Hau in the east of the Beach. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful panoramic sea view while shopping or dining in the shopping mall “the pulse”.
Built on the site of the former Repulse Bay Hotel completed in 1920, the Repulse Bay across the Repulse Bay Road is a luxurious residential development built after the hotel was demolished in 1980s. Visitors can find images and artefacts from the Repulse Bay Hotel’s early years in The Repulse Bay Historical Gallery or enjoy a meal at the restaurants inside the mall.
Tai Tam Country Park nestled in the eastern corner of Hong Kong Island. From Jardine's Lookout in the north, it sprawls across the slopes of The Twins to end at the southern border on Stanley Gap Road. The western border lies in Wong Nai Chung Gap, while Tai Tam Road marks its eastern boundary. The park occupies a total area of 1 315 ha, approximately 1/5 of Hong Kong Island’s land area.
Tai Tam Reservoir is located inside the Country Park. The paths around the Reservoir, adorned with flourishing trees and surrounded by beautiful landscapes, are suitable for visitors of all ages. The tracks around Violet Hill, the Twins and Lo Fu Shan are comparatively rougher. In addition, there lies the well-known Sir Cecil's Ride running through Wong Nai Chung Gap and Mount Parker Road.
Website:
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_tt/cou_vis_cou_tt.html
Sitting in the southeastern corner of Hong Kong Island, the 701 ha Shek O Country Park extends along the ridgeline that links Pottinger Peak with Mount Collinson in the north, and crosses Wan Cham Shan and Shek O Peak (Dragon's Back) to reach D'Aguilar Peak in the south.
There are 3 major hiking trails inside the Country Park, namely Sections 7 and 8 of Hong Kong Trail that leads from Tai Tam Road to To Tei Wan and from To Tei Wan to Big Wave Bay respectively; and Pottinger Peak Country Trail that runs from Pottinger Gap in Shek O to Cape Collinson Road. All 3 trails are scenic routes offering stunning vistas of Stanley, Tai Tam, Shek O and outlying islands, as well as the deep indent of Tai Tam Bay and Clear Water Bay. Of them, Dragon’s Back, covered by Section 8 of Hong Kong Trail, was selected “Asia’s Best Urban Hike” by the Time Magazine in 2004.
Website:
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_so/cou_vis_cou_so.html
Tin Hau Temple in Stanley, located at Stanley Main Street, was built in 1767. The Temple underwent various restoration with the last one completed in 2002.
Tin Hau, also known as “Matsu”, was said to be a native in Fujian Province called Lam Mak Leung during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). According to legend, she had gifted power and saved many people from sea disasters. The seafarers therefore worship Tin Hau and regard her as their patron saint.
Tin Hau Festival falls on the 23rd of the 3rd lunar month when many worshippers flock to the Temple to pay homage to Tin Hau.
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Located at Carmel Road in Stanley, Stanley Plaza comprises a large shopping centre, a piazza adjoining the seafront promenade and the historic Murray House.
Murray House was originally situated at Central where the Bank of China Tower now stands. This Victorian-era building was built in 1846 and used as the barracks of the British Forces in Hong Kong and offices of various Government departments. Due to structural problems of the Building and the strong demand for land in Central, Murray House was demolished in 1982. More than 3 000 disassembled components were numbered, and reassembled for rebuilding Murray House at Stanley Plaza in 1998. Although some components of Murray House, such as the ventilation chimneys, were lost during the demolition and replaced with those of similar buildings, the building still retains its original appearance and is one of the landmarks in Stanley.
Blake Pier, originally located at Central, was demolished in 1993 due to the Central Reclamation project. The steel pier roof was preserved and once relocated in Wong Tai Sin Morse Park No. 4. In 2005, the Government reinstated the pier roof at the pier next to Murray House in Stanley, and the pier is now Blake Pier at Stanley. Visitors can take kaito ferry service between Stanley and Po Toi there.
The architectural style and historical value of the pier roof is similar to Murray House nearby. Putting back the roof to its original use brings out its heritage value and blends the pier harmoniously with its surroundings.
After visiting Blake Pier at Stanley, what better way to end the day than dining in Murray House or enjoying the beautiful sunset on the Stanley Promenade?
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Stanley Main Street near the Stanley waterfront is also known as “Bar Street”.
Along Stanley Main Street stand a mix of laid-back eateries that provide spectacular view and various styles of cuisine, from alfresco dining to oriental favourites. You may have a drink with your friends at an open-air cafe or enjoy a pleasurable meal along the coast.
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Stanley is located at the southern part of Hong Kong Island. Apart from beautiful beaches, the Stanley Market along Stanley New Street and Stanley Market Road is a famous tourist attraction among local and overseas visitors. There are innumerable shops and stalls in the market offering a huge variety of clothing, souvenirs, handicrafts, art pieces, etc.
Built in 1859, the Old Stanley Police Station at Stanley Village Road is the oldest surviving police station in Hong Kong. It was declared a monument in 1984.
The Old Stanley Police Station is a simple 2-storey structure. The façade of the building is dominated by colonnaded open verandahs that give the front elevation a classical appearance. The dome-shaped ceiling of the original gunroom constructed in brick and fireplaces can still be seen in the building today.
Pat Kan Uk, located at the eastern side of Stanley Bay, is a building compound of 8 houses with distinctive architectural characteristics.
The 8 houses were built in 1930s to rehouse the 8 families originally lived in Wong Ma Kok, which was resumed for the construction of Bluff Head Battery for enhancing coastal defence. The distinctive architectural characteristics of Pak Kan Uk include the use of red bricks, green painted doors and traditional Chinese pitched roof covered with pan-and-roll tiles.
Among the 8 houses, 7 were rated Grade 2 historic buildings in 2011 and 1 was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2012.
There are still residents living in Pat Kan Uk. Visitors are advised not to trespass on the private premises.
Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is located at Tung Tau Wan Road in Stanley. The 2-storey museum building comprises 10 galleries with a mock gallows and 2 mock cells. It has a collection of some 600 artefacts detailing the history and development of the penal system in Hong Kong.
There is also a Community Education Experience Centre, based on the theme ‘Home‧Nation‧Corrections’, showcases the Correctional Services Department’s relations with our country and Hong Kong, and introduces the Correctional Services Department’s education programmes for youngsters. Visitors can savour the scenery of Tai Tam Bay at the lookout point outside the Centre.
In 1933, the government relocated the graves at the former Stanley Military Cemetery to its present location at Wong Ma Kok Road in Stanley.
The graves at the Cemetery fall into 3 categories, including those for members of the garrison between 1841 and 1870; those for internees during the Japanese Occupation (1941 – 1945); and those for soldiers and civilians who died during the Commonwealth war. The Cemetery was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
Well-known for its tranquil and serene atmosphere created by the landscaped and beautifully kept surroundings, Stanley Military Cemetery is the resting place of soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect Hong Kong in the early days. Visitors are advised to keep quiet.
Located at Tin Hau Temple Road, Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay is dedicated to Tin Hau. Tin Hau, also known as “Matsu”, was said to be a native in Fujian Province called Lam Mak Leung during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). According to legend, she had gifted power and saved many people from sea disasters. The seafarers therefore worship Tin Hau and regard her as their patron saint.
The year when the Temple was built cannot be verified. The oldest relic preserved inside the Temple is a historical bell cast in the 12th year of the Qianlong reign (1747) of the Qing Dynasty. The name plaque above the main entrance and the accompanying pair of couplets, as well as historical plaques, an incense burner and a carved stone offering table, etc. inside the Temple are all dating back to the Qing Dynasty. The Temple is a 2-hall building with 2 side halls. The roof ridges are exquisitely decorated, and the “cut-and-paste shard works” that make up some of the decorations and couplets in the Temple are a rarity in Hong Kong.
Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay was declared a monument in 1982.
Probably built in the 2nd year of the Tongzhi reign (1863) of the Qing Dynasty, Lin Fa Temple, Tai Hang at Lily Street is dedicated to Kwun Yum.
Kwun Yum, originated in India, was a male divinity in the earlier times but evolved to be a gracious female deity. She is also known as a deity of sympathy, compassion and mercy, responding to the pleas of those who are suffering, thus earning her the title of the “Buddhist of Goddess of Mercy”.
Legend has it that Kwun Yum was once seen appearing on a huge rock inside Lin Fa Temple, Tai Hang. Villagers then built the Temple on the said rock (now known as the “Lotus Rock”) to worship Kwun Yum. The architecture of the Temple is very unique. The front hall with a double-eaves-tended roof is in half-octagonal shape. It is connected to the rectangular main (rear) hall without internal courtyard in-between. Right in the middle of the façade is an arched opening with a balustrade. Access to the Temple is through 2 entrance staircases on left and right ends of the front hall, unlike other traditional Chinese temples with the main entrance in the middle of the façade.
Many worshippers pay tribute to Kwun Yum at Lin Fa Temple, Tai Hang on Kwun Yum Festivals. They also flock to the Temple to "borrow money" from the Goddess during Kwun Yum Treasury Opening Festival (meaning Kwun Yum opens her treasury and lends money to people) on the 26th day of the 1st lunar month, hoping to increase wealth in the year ahead.
Lin Fa Temple, Tai Hang was declared a monument in 2014.
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre is situated at School Street, Tai Hang. The original building, built in 1909 and named "Hung Shing Yi Hok", was destroyed during the Second World War. With donations from residents in the area, the new school building was reconstructed on the same site in 1949, and has been used by different institutions for running schools or educational purposes until 2010 when the building became vacant. Through the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme, the building was revitalised into the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre and officially opened in 2022.
The ground floor of the Centre houses an exhibition centre, which provides an interactive demonstration of Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance with new digital projection technology to showcase the tradition and history of Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the Hakka culture of Tai Hang. The themed restaurant on the first and second floors provides fusion dishes blending traditional Hakka style and modern tastes. The second floor also provides a multi-purpose space for organising a variety of functions and events such as educational workshops, talks and mini-exhibitions, etc.
The existing building was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
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Victoria Park at Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay occupies an area of around 19 ha and offers a wide range of sports facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer pitches as well as a swimming pool complex. The central lawn is a famous spot where visitors picnic and relax themselves. The Park is also the venue for the largest Lunar New Year Fair in Hong Kong.
Located at Tai Hang Road, Haw Par Mansion and its private garden were built by Mr Aw Boon Haw in 1936, and named after him and his younger brother Mr Aw Boon Par. The Mansion is one of the few surviving specimens of the Chinese Renaissance style architecture in Hong Kong.
Adjoining the Mansion once stood the famed Tiger Balm Garden which was also completed in 1936 and opened for public enjoyment. The Garden was demolished for redevelopment in the 1990s, and has become part of the collective memories of generations of Hong Kong people. Fortunately, a selected collection of the artefacts and figurines in the Garden have been restored and installed in dedicated locations within the Mansion and its garden.
Haw Par Mansion was rated Grade 1 historic building in 2009.
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Jardine Noonday Gun is located at the waterfront of Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay. Every day at noon, a 1-shot salvo is fired from Jardine Noonday Gun as a time signal. This tradition has a history of over a century. In addition, the Gun will also be fired at the last minute on the New Year's Eve, known as “Jardine’s Midnight Gun”, every year.
Located in the headquarters of Po Leung Kuk at Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Po Leung Kuk Museum is dedicated to the collection, compilation, preservation and conservation of Po Leung Kuk’s cultural heritage. Exhibitions and guided tours are held to introduce Po Lueng Kuk’s history and development since its establishment in 1878.
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Hong Kong Stadium (formerly known as the Government Stadium) at Eastern Hospital Road, So Kon Po is an excellent and well-equipped venue. Different kinds of games, performances, and community and religious events are held at the Stadium. Of them, The Hong Kong Sevens attracts numerous overseas rugby fans to Hong Kong to enjoy the game.
Canal Road Flyover is commonly known as Ngo Keng Kiu. The area underneath the Flyover at the junction of Canal Road West and Hennessy Road is famous for “Petty Person Beating”, a local practice.
It is said that “Petty Person Beating” helps driving away ill luck and welcoming good fortune. The practice of each “Petty Person Beating” practitioner is slightly different, but most would ask the name of the client and the particular objective of beating. Practitioners would write them down on a piece of “petty person paper”, place the paper on a brick and the beat it with an old shoe while chanting specific words. People would also make sacrifice to Bai Hu (white tiger) during Insects Awakening. Practitioners would seal the paper tiger’s mouth by smearing a greasy pork over it so as to avoid gossip and rumours.
The area underneath Ngo Keng Kiu is the most popular place for “Petty Person Beating” in Hong Kong. The spot bustles even more during Insects Awakening in March.
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Built in 1845, Happy Valley Racecourse is one of the earliest large-scale constructions in Hong Kong. The 1st horse racing competition in Hong Kong was also held there.
Numerous racing events are staged every year at the Racecourse, attracting countless fans and spectators. Visitors can also drop in the nearby Hong Kong Racing Museum to learn more about the history and anecdotes of horse racing in Hong Kong.
Originally named “Hei Lo”, King Yin Lei at Stubbs Road, Mid-Levels was built in around 1937. The building was renamed as "King Yin Lei" in 1978.
King Yin Lei complex reflects richness and details in Chinese architectural features. The main chamber and its 2 wings have hip-and-gable roofs featuring a full set of traditional Chinese ornaments. External walls of the main building and the annex building are made of distinctively fine red fair-faced brickwork, whilst interior floors are finished with marble tiles, timber floorings and mosaics laid in various patterns. Windows with Chinese pattern metal muntins and grano finished window casings are adopted on the elevations. A grid pattern supporting system is used for the beams of the main halls on various storeys. For the round chamber to the west of the ground floor, a concentric radiating pattern is in place, imitating the coffer ceiling of traditional Chinese palace architecture. The complex also incorporates Western architecture style in terms of structure, material and plan. For instance, reinforced concrete was used to replace the traditional wooden structural roof members.
This historical residence could be most probably defined as an outstanding work of Chinese Renaissance style. Apart from being a popular spot for photography enthusiasts, King Yin Lei has also been featured in films of international renown and local television series. It also represents an earlier phase of Hong Kong history when the upper-class residential area took shape in the Mid-levels.
Kin Yin Lei was declared a monument in 2008. The monument, together with its garden, has been under the ownership of the Government for restoration and adaptive re-use. Since completion of the restoration in 2010, it has been opened to the public from time to time. The monument will be revitalised into a healthy living icon and a learning centre named “King Yin Kei – a Healthy Living Centre based on Pu’er Tea & Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)” under the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. Prior to the completion of the revitalisation project, visitors can get a glimpse of the exterior of King Yin Lei whilst taking a stroll along Stubbs Road.
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Woo Cheong Pawn Shop and the 3 adjacent tenement houses at Johnston Road, Wan Chai constitute a row of 4 bays of balcony type tenement buildings forming a continuous façade verandah rarely seen nowadays. It is believed that certain parts of the buildings could date from around 1888. The shophouses were a mixture of Chinese and Western architectural features including high ceilings, light wells, French windows to the balconies, and covered pedestrian arcade formed by the projected balconies and the columns on ground floor.
The buildings were preserved and redeveloped in 2008, now serving as an iconic spot for exhibitions and entertainment. The name of the pawn shop previously operated there, “Woo Cheong Pawn Shop”, is preserved and clearly visible.
Woo Cheong Pawn Shop was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
Built likely before 1847, Hung Shing Temple, Wan Chai at Queen’s Road East is simply built on large boulders against the rugged terrain behind, which used to overlook the waterfront. After land reclamation projects for over a century, the Temple is now surrounded by buildings.
Hung Shing, also known as the “God of Southern Sea”, is a famous deity in Southern China. Hung Shing was conferred the title of the "King of Kwong Lee" during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) and was further honoured with a posthumous title of “King Hung Shing of Kwong Lee” in the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). Followers worship Hung Shing to pray for safe voyage and good weather.
Apart from Hung Shing, Kwun Yum, Pau Kung, etc. are also enshrined at the Temple. Many worshippers visit the Temple on the 1st and 15th days of every lunar month and on Kwun Yum Festivals. Hung Shing Temple, Wan Chai was rated Grade 1 historic building in 2010.
With a unique and majestic appearance, The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) at Expo Drive, Wan Chai was opened in 1988. In response to the ever rising utilisation rate and increasing demand for exhibition space, HKCEC has undergone several expansions over the years.
Being a premier international convention and exhibition destination, HKCEC covers a total area of 306 000 sq m providing 6 exhibition halls, 2 multi-purpose halls, 2 theatres, 52 meeting rooms and several restaurants, etc.
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Situated at Expo Drive East and adjacent to The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Golden Bauhinia Square is where the “Forever Blooming Bauhinia” Sculpture, commonly known as the Golden Bauhinia, stands. The Sculpture was a gift from the Central People’s Government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to mark the 1997 Handover.
A flag-raising ceremony is held daily at 8:00am at the Square, attracting a large number of citizens and visitors. The flag-raising ceremonies on the National Day and the anniversary of HKSAR's establishment also include playing of the National Anthem by the Police Band, performance by the honour guards formed by disciplined services, a sea parade and a fly-past.
The Reunification Monument at the open area to the north-west of HKCEC blends gracefully with the Golden Bauhinia. It bears inscriptions of the calligraphy of former President Jiang Zemin.
Perched on Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, the Blue House is a 4-storey pre-war shophouse built in the 1920s. With a spacious balcony, upper floors of the building were used as living quarters and the ground floor for commercial use.
During the renovation works carried out by the Government in the 1990s, the external walls of the building were painted blue - thus, the Blue House was born. The Blue House Cluster (BHC), comprising the Blue House and other 2 tenement buildings nearby, won the Award of Excellence of the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2017. The award affirms the “Retain House and Tenant” concept of the revitalisation.
After the revitalisation, BHC retains their original residential purpose housing the old and new tenants, and offers various community and cultural activities such as workshops and guided tours in “House of Stories” to foster community interaction.
The Blue House was rated Grade 1 historic building in 2009.
Yuk Hui Temple, Wan Chai at Lung On Street is also known as Pak Tai Temple. It was built in the 2nd year of the Tongzhi reign (1863) of the Qing Dynasty for the worship of Pak Tai. The main temple building is a 2-hall-3-bay structure with an incense pavilion in the centre and annexes to either side. The main building has outstanding architectural features. Exquisite examples of Shiwan ceramic decorations can be found on the main ridge and gable corner walls of the temple’s entrance hall. A bronze statue of Pak Tai cast in the 31st year of the Wanli reign (1603) of the Ming Dynasty is enshrined in the incense pavilion.
Pak Tai, alternatively known as “Zhenwu Celestial Lord” and “Yuen Tin Sheung Tai” (Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven), is worshipped for longevity, relief of water-related risks and safe voyage. Legend also has it that Pak Tai defeated the Demon King and was awarded the title of Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven. Pak Tai is worshipped for his courage and valour. Many worshippers pay their tribute at the Temple during Pak Tai Festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month.
Yuk Hui Temple, Wan Chai was declared a monument in 2019.
Located at Coombe Road, the Police Museum is formerly the Wan Chai Gap Police Station.
The Museum embarked on a revitalisation project in mid-2020 and was re-opened to the public in September 2022 with a new look. The revitalised Museum features four galleries: the Orientation Gallery, the Thematic Gallery, the Serious Crime Gallery, and the Triad Society Gallery, and has adopted interactive technology and interesting elements, such as video clips, digital photographs and audio guides, to enhance visitors’ understanding of the history, development and daily work of the Hong Kong Police Force. The Museum also offers guided tours provided by retired police officers and civilian staff as docent volunteers to enhance and enrich visitors’ experience.
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Stubbs Road Lookout at Stubbs Road, Mid-Levels is a prime location for visitors to marvel at the view of Wan Chai District, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Peninsula. Visitors will have a complete view of famous spots such as Happy Valley Racecourse, Central Plaza and Hopewell Centre. The view at night is equally enchanting, featuring a myriad of colourful, twinkling lights from numerous buildings.
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Located at Harbour Road, Wan Chai, the 78-storey Central Plaza is 374 m to the top of the spire.
At the apex of Central Plaza is LightimeTM, a unique neon tower clock which indicates the time by changing colour(s) in a regular sequence, synchronized to the Hong Kong Observatory clock. LightimeTM consists of 4 neon bands, each representing 15 minutes, that change colour on the quarter hour. A complete hour is signified by the 4 neon bands showing the same colour.
Lovers' Rock lies on the hillside above Bowen Road, Wan Chai. It resembles a stone pen sticking out of a stone base.
It is believed that worshippers’ sincere wishes would come true if they hang a wine bottle on a tree near the Lovers’ Rock. On the 6th, 16th and 26th days of every lunar month, a bunch of men and women wishing for a well-matched spouse come to worship Lovers' Rock.
From where Lovers’ Rock lies, visitors may also enjoy the splendid views of Happy Valley Racecourse, Central Plaza, Hopewell Centre and other famous skyscrapers.
Established in 1984, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts at Gloucester Road, Wan Chai provides professional undergraduate education and practice-based postgraduate studies in Chinese opera, dance, drama, film and television, music and theatre and entertainment arts.
The Academy is also one of the major performance venues, where a variety of art exhibitions and programmes are held.
Footbridge Gallery is on the footbridge at the junction of Hennessy Road and Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. The poles of the footbridge are decorated with sticker wallpapers laying out the “50 landscapes of Wan Chai”, viz. 50 most representative old and new landscapes of Wan Chai, made up of the fingerprints of more than 20 000 citizens.
Located in the heart of Causeway Bay, Jardine's Crescent is a roadside bazaar with numerous hawker stalls selling clothes, accessories and daily commodities at affordable prices.
Large-scale shopping malls, department stores are located everywhere in Causeway Bay, including the Lee Gardens, Hysan Place, Times Square, Windsor House, Fashion Walk and SOGO Hong Kong, etc., showcasing the latest trends in fashion and accessories. In addition to stores of all sizes, the area offers a variety of culinary delights, allowing visitors to enjoy leisure, shopping and dining at the same time.
For a distinctive experience of the bustling local street-stall shopping scene, a visit to Tai Yuen Street and Cross Street in Wan Chai is a must-do activity. Here stands numerous hawker stalls offering a wide variety of dried goods, clothing and household products at affordable prices.
Located at the Rutland Quadrant in Kowloon Tong, Shang Sin Chun Tong was established in 1952. It comprises the Sam Ching Din, Kwun Yum Din, Yun Sun Din, Man Shu Din and Man Cheong Din,etc. With a sizeable garden inside, Shang Sin Chun Tong is also a good place for enjoying the beautiful landscape.
Hong Kong Baptist University is located at Waterloo Road inKowloon Tong. It was formerly Hong Kong Baptist College founded in 1956. In 1994, the college gained university status and was renamed Hong Kong Baptist University.
Opened in 1978, Academic Community Hall at the campus of the University helped relieve the shortage of performing venues in Hong Kong at the time. Over the years, many international and local events have been staged there. The grand staircase leading up to the lobby is the distinctive feature of the Hall’s unique architecture.
Kowloon Walled City Park at Tung Tsing Road in Kowloon City was formerly the site of Kowloon Walled City which was one of the most historic sites in Hong Kong.
Once strategically located at the northeastern corner of Kowloon Peninsula, Kowloon Walled City, a walled garrison-city built with granite slabs and incorporated 6 watchtowers and 4 gateways was constructed by imperial officials of the Qing Dynasty in 1847. The Yamen Building, which was originally the administrative office of the assistant magistrate of Kowloon, is a 3-hall, 2-courtyard structure built of grey bricks with tiled roofs sitting on purlins supported by columns and gable walls. However, the granite slabs of the Walled City were torn down completely during the Japanese Occupation. After World War II, a lot of high-rise tenements built over the Walled City site. Owing to the lack of regulation, the place had become a notorious nest of illegal activities gradually.
After the demolition of Kowloon Walled City in 1994, a park was built on the site. 2 granite plaques bearing the characters "South Gate" and "Kowloon Walled City" of the original South Gate were unearthed during the demolition. Hence, the park was named Kowloon Walled City Park. The Yamen Building was also preserved and restored.
Occupying an area of 31 000 sq m, Kowloon Walled City Park is laid out in the Jiangnan garden style of the early Qing Dynasty, producing a green and peaceful environment studded with Chinese pavilions and ponds. In its centre stands the restored Yamen Building offering visitors a glimpse of the physical appearance of the Walled City in the old days. The Yamen houses an exhibition which shows both the history of the Walled City and the construction process of the Park, together with the display of some relics unearthed in the Walled City. Visitors may soak up the ambience of the remote past whilst enjoying the charming Park.
Remnants of the South Gate and the former Yamen Building of Kowloon Walled City were declared monuments in 1996.
Stone Houses Family Garden at Junction Road in Kowloon was originally the Old House at Nos. 31 - 35 of the former Hau Wong Temple New Village, which were believed to be built between 1945 and 1949. The block of 5 2-storey residential units was mainly constructed of granite blocks and with a pitched roof of timber rafters and clay tiles.
After World War II, the area became a squatter area, known as the Hau Wong Temple New Village, Lai Chi Yuen and Ho Ka Yuen, accommodating a large immigrant population from the Mainland. In the 1950s, a number of film studios were established in the squatter area. After such film studios were moved out in the 1970s, many small-scale factories were established there. Of them, the signboard of a tombstone company named “Nam Yan Kee” remains intact.
Hau Wong Temple New Village was cleared in 2001 and the Old House at Nos. 31 - 35 has become the only remaining structure of the village. In 2015, the Old House was revitalised as the Stone Houses Family Garden, a nostalgic themed cafeteria with an interpretation centre and a visitor information centre, offering catering, exhibitions, guided tours and training classes.
The Old House at Nos. 31 - 35 of the former Hau Wong Temple New Village was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
The array of restaurants along the streets surrounded by Junction Road, Carpenter Road and Prince Edward Road West in Kowloon City offers a glut of gastronomic delights, earning the area the name of “Culinary City”. Apart from Cantonese and other Chinese delicacies, you can find Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and European dishes, dessert corners and chic cafes there. Amongst them, the number of Thai and hot pot restaurants tops the list. “Culinary City” is a dinning hot spot for food lovers and visitors.
Kowloon Tsai Park at Inverness Road in Kowloon City covers an area of about 12 ha providing a variety of recreational facilities.
The Bauhinia Garden, home to about 120 Bauhinia trees, is a key attraction of the Park. Flower lovers flock to the Garden when blossoms burst into magnificent shades of magenta during the flowering period. (The Garden has been temporarily closed from June 2022 for the associated works for the redevelopment of Kowloon Tsai Swimming Pool Complex until further notice.) Other major facilities of the Park include a natural turf soccer pitch, 7-a-side hard-surfaced soccer pitches, artificial turf soccer pitches, basketball courts, a roller skating rink, a jogging track, an elderly fitness corner, a children’s playground, a dog garden, a sports ground and swimming pools, etc.
Located at Ma Tau Wai Road, Hung Hom, Vantage Row is a 2-storey shopping mall with an area of over 30,000 sq ft. On the ground floor of the shopping mall is a Japanese-designed food street with restaurants offering both Chinese and foreign cuisines. The small shops on both sides of the food street are decorated with Japanese lanterns, door signs and canvases, making Vantage Row a popular photo spot for visitors.
Situated at the junction of Sung Wong Toi Road and Ma Tau Chung Road, Sung Wong Toi Garden is a landmark of great historical significance in Kowloon City District.
It is said that in the final years of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279), the last 2 emperors (Emperor Zhao Shi and Emperor Zhao Bing) fled south during the Mongolian invasion and took refuge in Kowloon City area. People inscribed the Chinese characters "Sung Wong Toi" (literally meaning “Terrace of kings of the Song Dynasty”) on a huge rock on the “Sacred Hill”, a hillock once overlooking the coast, to commemorate the visit of the imperial court.
In the 1950s, the “Sacred Hill” was levelled by the Government for the expansion of Kai Tak Hong Kong International Airport. The boulder inscribed with the characters “Sung Wong Toi” was salvaged, and cut into a rectangle shape. Later on, the Government constructed Sung Wong Toi Garden in the vicinity of the “Sacred Hill” and the inscribed boulder has been displayed here since then.
Standing at the end of the runway of the former Kai Tak Hong Kong International Airport, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is one of the major tourism infrastructures in Hong Kong. The 2 berths of the cruise terminal can accommodate 2 large cruise liners up to 220 000 gross tonnages each simultaneously.
The 3-storey terminal building features terminal and passenger clearance facilities, and ancillary commercial space. Its unique design has made it an iconic landmark in the Victoria Harbour. At the rooftop of the building is Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park. Occupying an area of approximately 23 000 sq m, the Park is one of the large public rooftop gardens in Hong Kong and is an ideal place to enjoy the spectacular view of the Victoria Harbour.
Located at Ma Tau Kok Road in To Kwa Wan, the Ex-Ma Tau Kok Animal Quarantine Depot (commonly known as the Cattle Depot) is the only surviving pre-war slaughterhouse premises in Hong Kong. Constructed in 1908, it provided quarantine service until mid-1999 when Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse commenced operation. The Ex-Ma Tau Kok Animal Quarantine Depot was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
The front portion of the Cattle Depot was renovated and converted into Cattle Depot Artist Village in 2001 to house local artists relocated from the Oil Street Art Village in North Point. The rear portion was revitalised as Cattle Depot Art Park in 2019.
Cattle Depot Artist Village provides units and open space for short-term leasing to individual artists or arts groups. Arts activities such as exhibitions and workshops are held from time to time. Rich in artistic contents aside, the red-brick buildings with tiled roofs, and the well-preserved cement water trenches and metal rings for securing cattle also appeal to many visitors.
Cattle Depot Art Park is a recreational space themed on arts and culture. Valuable heritage features of the Cattle Depot such as feeding troughs and water ponds are preserved in-situ. New facilities are modelled on the architectural features of the Cattle Depot with the infusion of innovative design. For example, metal plates in silhouette of livestock such as cattle and pig are set on the wire fences, and light and shadow shelter is installed with double layers of roofs for air circulation similar to the red-brick buildings in the site plus ceiling cast with laser printing to capture the effect of shadow casted by leaves onto the ground. Visitors can catch a glimpse of the former quarantine depot which supplied hygienic and safe fresh meat to locals.
Hoi Sham Park is located at Yuk Yat Street in To Kwa Wan. It used to be an island called “Hoi Sham Island” but has connected with land upon reclamation.
"Hoi Sham Rock" and "Fishtail Rock" are landmarks of the Park. It is believed that “Hoi Sham Rock” will bring couples blissful love and marriage. Besides, “Hoi Sham Pavilion” at the waterfront is well-known for the spectacular sunset view.
Hoi Sham Park Extension has been opened to public since April 2023. The 1.3 ha extension provides a number of recreational facilities to meet the needs of people of all ages, including fitness corners, pavilion and lawn, a children's play area, a children's cycling ground and the promenade, etc.
Ko Shan Theatre inside Ko Shan Road Park in Hung Hom, is virtually a "theatre within a park". Opened in 1983, it is an ideal venue for holding community activities, as well as a major venue for Cantonese opera performances.
To further enhance venue options for Cantonese opera performances, the 5-storey Ko Shan Theatre New Wing was opened in 2014. The design and layout of the New Wing are dedicated for Cantonese opera performances. Major facilities include an auditorium with about 600 seats, an exhibition gallery, a function room, rehearsal rooms and singing practice rooms, etc., providing an ideal performing venue for Cantonese opera organisations and other theatrical events by arts and community groups.
Sung Kit Street in Hung Hom has emerged from an unknown lane to a renowned food plaza. Diners can find restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines here.
Located at Station Lane, Kwun Yum Temple, Hung Hom was built in the 12th year of the Tongzhi reign (1873) of the Qing Dynasty. Constructed on a 2-hall-1-courtyard plan, the 2 side halls have pitched tiled roofs whilst the roof of the covered courtyard in the middle is in hip-and-gable style. The main ridge is decorated with exquisite plastered carvings and Shiwan ceramics. The Temple is one of the famous Kwun Yum temples in Hong Kong.
Kwun Yum, originated in India, was a male divinity in the earlier times but evolved to be a gracious female deity. She is also known as a deity of sympathy, compassion and mercy, responding to the pleas of those who are suffering, thus earning her the title of the “Buddhist of Goddess of Mercy”.
Many worshippers pay tribute to Kwun Yum at Kwun Yum Temple, Hung Hom on Kwun Yum Festivals. They also flock to the Temple to "borrow money" from the Goddess during Kwun Yum Treasury Opening Festival (meaning Kwun Yum opens her treasury and lends money to people) on the 26th day of the 1st lunar month, hoping to increase wealth in the year ahead. The Temple also rose to fame from a saying that it stood firmly after a bombardment destroying the vast majority of the buildings nearby during World War II. Worshippers believe that it was a miracle of the Goddess.
Kwun Yum Temple, Hung Hom was rated Grade 1 historic building in 2010.
Whampoa Gourmet Place is one of the themed malls in The Whampoa in Hung Hom. Housing many reputable restaurants offering various kind of cuisines, it is the right place for food lovers.
With a cruise liner as the landmark, The Whampoa in Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom comprises a unique combination of themed malls offering an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. It is one of the large shopping and entertainment centres in Kowloon City District.
Hung Hom Promenade next to Hung Hom Ferry Pier is linked to Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Extension. The Promenade connects the harbour frontages of Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom. Visitors can reach Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and the Avenue of Stars via this section of promenade and the footbridge next to Salisbury Road, and enjoy the magnificent view of the Victoria Harbour along the journey.
At Ping Shek Estate, you will find Sam Shan Kwok Wong Temple, Ngau Chi Wan. The Temple has red external walls, green tiles, ceramic portraits on the roof and a stone plaque inscribed with 4 Chinese characters “ 三山國王 ” (meaning Kings of 3 Mountains, the English transliteration is Sam Shan Kwok Wong) at the entrance. The exact year of construction of the Temple cannot be ascertained. According to the inscription at the ridge, it is believed that the Temple was rebuilt in 1911.
The belief of Sam Shan Kwok Wong originated from Chaozhou, Guangdong. “Sam Shan” refers to Du Shan, Ming Shan and Jin Shan in Chaozhou. There are many legendary stories about them. Some people said that the mountain deities of these 3 mountains helped Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, successfully combat enemies; and Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty granted the deities the title of “Kings of 3 Mountains”.
Sam Shan Kwok Wong Temple, Ngau Chi Wan was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
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Kowloon Bay Park is located at Kai Lai Road and next to Richland Gardens. There is a novel design cycling ground featuring a stainless steel cycle bridge and a beginners’ cycling area. The cycling ground is an ideal venue to practice cycling.
The Park also provides an artificial turf soccer pitch, a grass soccer and rugby pitch, a children's playground, a Tai Chi garden and a pebble path.
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Kai Yip Recreation Centre at Kai Yip Estate in Kowloon Bay is one of the few covered street basketball courts in Hong Kong.
The recreation centre completed a renovation project in 2019. The venue is divided into different zones marked with lines on the ground, including a badminton court and a basketball court. Many facilities have also been added. For example, additional basketball goals at different heights are provided on the walls, creating a “Multiple Splash Shots” challenge zone. Inspirational slogans are placed around the court to cheer the sportsmen up. There are also an additional mini-soccer pitch for Joga 3, a jogging track, a children’s play area and a fitness area that suit different sports lovers.
Jordan Valley Park is located at New Clear Water Bay Road, Kwun Tong. Formerly the Jordan Valley Landfill, the Park occupies an area of about 6 ha providing a wide range recreational facilities, and is the largest park in Kwun Tong District. A key attraction of the Park is the radio-controlled model car circuit, which meets the international standards for holding model car racing events. In addition, the extensive central lawn is a leisure and entertainment hotspot for families.
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MegaBox on Wan Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex with floor area of 1 100 000 sq ft. It provides an array of shops including home furnishing and accessories, department store, children’s products, electrical and electronic appliances, etc. There are also restaurants offering cuisine from around the world, an Olympic-sized ice rink, cinema and indoor children’s playground. Megabox is a leisure hotspot for families and visitors.
Zero Carbon Park (ZCP) on Sheung Yuet Road is the first zero carbon building in Hong Kong. A collaboration between the Construction Industry Council and the Government, ZCP aims to promote a low-carbon mentality through state-of-the-art eco-building design and technologies. Not only does it serve as a platform for the construction industry to share knowledge and expertise in low/zero carbon building design, but also provides guided ZCP tours and organises education programmes to introduce various green building design features and to raise community awareness of low carbon living.
Telford Plaza is a large shopping mall linking Kowloon Bay MTR Station. It is home to many brands including a cinema, department stores, supermarkets, banks, restaurants offer different delicacies, fashion and other retail outlets. Performances and shows of different scales are also staged in the mall from time to time.
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A number of leisure and recreation parks are located in Kwun Tong town centre area. Amongst them, Yuet Wah Street Playground and Elegance Road Garden on Ngau Tau Kok Road are in close vicinity of Kwun Tong MTR Station and Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station respectively. Comprising 2 phases, Hong Ning Road Park provides a children’s playground, tennis courts, a soccer pitch and a Chinese style garden. In addition, Kung Lok Road Children Playground not far away from Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station features a cycling ground.
YM2 on Hip Wo Street is one of the key development items of Kwun Tong Town Centre Redevelopment Project.
Apart from providing distinctive leisure, entertainment and dining experiences, the mall also features “Yue Man Lane” and “Yue Man Hawker Bazaar” for former operators in Yue Man Square area to resume their businesses. To preserve the unique community culture in Kwun Tong, an Interactive AR Gallery presenting different scenes of old days with signature silhouettes and AR effects is established in “Yue Man Lane”.
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apm, located on Kwun Tong Road and linked with Kwun Tong MTR Station as well as Kwun Tong Town Centre, has a total area of over 600 000 sq ft and is one of the large shopping malls in Kwun Tong District.
The name apm is a combination of “am” and “pm”, meaning that the shopping mall introduces an innovative late night shopping experience to the customers, bringing shoppers the newest and trendiest entertainment and lifestyle any time of the day.
Adjacent to Kwun Tong Bypass, Kwun Tong Promenade is built on the site of the former Kwun Tong Public Cargo Working Area. The Promenade has an area of about 4 ha.
Visitors can get close-up views of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and Runway Park, splendid night-time views of Hong Kong Island East and the panoramas of Victoria Harbour and Lei Yue Mun along the about 1 km waterfront boardwalk.
Models of mechanical cranes and waste paper bundles inspired by the paper recycling industry are the artistic attractions of the Promenade to evoke memories of the site as a former cargo handling area. There are also music fountains and interactive wet play areas. The music fountains incorporate the presentation of musical masterpieces during performance sessions. The night shows further synchronise the music with kaleidoscopic beams. The interactive wet play zones equipped with sensory devices, through which visitors can interact with water jets of various effects, providing a fresh park-going experience.
The area southwest of Kwun Tong MTR Station is a busy business area with many industrial and commercial buildings. In the industrial and commercial buildings on Hoi Yuen Road, Shing Yip Street and How Ming Street, there are a large number of shops and warehouses selling all kinds of goods and products, such as fashion, home appliances, stationery, electrical appliances etc. There are also many restaurants for you to take a short break after shopping.
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Situated on Tsui Ping Road in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong Public Records Building is the first purpose-built archival facility in Hong Kong. The welcoming public areas of the building include an exhibition hall and a search room equipped with computers for access to the archival collection. The Public Records Office organizes exhibitions, seminars, workshops, visits and other activities every now and then to introduce its holdings and services.
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Kwun Tong Tai Wong Ye Temple was originally located in Lok Fu. Owing to community development, it was rebuilt in 1963 at its present site on the hill behind Tsui Ying House of Tsui Ping South Estate. The Temple is solemnly decorated, with its exterior walls inlaid with porcelain pictures of dragon and tiger on the left and right respectively.
The Temple was built to worship Li Man Chung, the ancestor of a loyal general of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). It is said that General Li carried the spirit tablet of his ancestor and followed the last emperor of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhao Bing, to flee to the south driven by the Mongol troops. The spirit tablet was then placed at Lo Fu Ngam (nowadays Lok Fu). Legend has it that many people had seen the spirit of Li Man Chung and therefore built a temple to worship him. According to the historical book “Old Book of Tang”, there was a senior officer in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) called Li Yuan Hong (courtesy name Li Man Chung). However, whether Li Yuan Hong was the Li Man Chung enshrined in the Temple could not be ascertained.
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Laguna City is a large private housing estate in Kwun Tong. Laguna Plaza, the shopping centre inside the housing estate, is the place where you can find all kinds of shops, including supermarkets, banks, restaurants and chained-stores.
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Atop Lam Tin MTR Station, Sceneway Plaza featuring restaurants, supermarket and shops selling all kinds of products is a large shopping mall in Lam Tin. Conveniently located at Lam Tin Public Transport Interchange, the shopping mall attracts lots of visitors.
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Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground on Sin Fat Road, Kwun Tong is built on the restored Sai Tso Wan Landfill. It comprises a multi-purpose grass pitch for soccer and baseball, batting cages for practicing baseball, a children's playground and a jogging track. The multi-purpose grass pitch is also a standard baseball pitch. You may also visit the environmental gallery to know more about waste management in Hong Kong.
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Lam Tin Park on Pik Wan Road was built along the Black Hill and is one of the large-scale parks in Lam Tin.
Alongside the beautiful landscape, a variety of sports and recreational facilities are provided at the Park, such as the outdoor arena, children's playground, picnic sites, fitness trails and so on. Visitors may also overlook the eastern part of the Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon East at the lookout point.
Cha Kwo Ling is located in the south of Laguna City, Kwun Tong. The Cha Kwo Ling Village there has a history of over a century. There are many attractions in Cha Kwo Ling that worth visiting.
The original Tin Hau Temple in Cha Kwo Ling was destroyed by typhoon and rebuilt. However, the temple gave way to district development and was demolished. The current Tin Hau Temple on Cha Kwo Ling Road was erected in 1948. The building is a two-hall-one-courtyard plan of three bays and constructed of granite blocks recalling one’s memory of people in Cha Kwo Ling made a living by quarrying at that time. It has pitched roofs of timber rafters, purlins and brown clay tiles. The main ridge is with a set of ceramic “Two Dragons Competing for a Pearl” for decoration. Tin Hau Temple, Cha Kwo Ling Road was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
“Hop Yee Lung”, a 20 m long dragon boat built in 1958, can be found in Cha Kwo Ling Village. In the old days, dragon boat race during Tuen Ng Festival was a mega event of the village. Many villagers rowed “Hop Yee Lung” and won numerous awards. However, reclamation projects carried out in Cha Kwo Ling area later on made it impossible to launch the dragon boat from the beach and the dragon boat could only stay onshore. Nowadays, villagers of Cha Kwo Ling Village still worship “Hop Yee Lung”.
Law Mansion built around 1900 is also situated at Cha Kwo Ling Village. It is said that the building was constructed by the Laws, one of the groups of earliest settlers of Cha Kwo Ling. As Cha Kwo Ling was rich in granite, the villagers were mostly stonemasons and quarry operators. Constructed of granite blocks, Law Mansion is a 2-storey building with a pitched roof and flush gable end walls. The eaves are decorated with carved mouldings. The building is a historic residence in the district. Law Mansion was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2011.
Lei Yue Mun is located at the southeastern corner of Kwun Tong. It is also the name of the channel at the eastern side of Hong Kong.
The 4 villages at Lei Yue Mun are all with a history of over a century. Villagers used to earn their living by farming, fishing and quarrying until the 1960s when they started to operate seafood restaurants. Since then, Lei Yue Mun has become a prominent seafood dining place. The Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazzar is a popular stop for food lovers with many seafood restaurants to choose from. Diners may buy seafood from the market stalls and bring it to the restaurants for preparation of the dishes according to their preferences.
Apart from savouring a lavish seafood feast, visitors may visit Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse and Lei Yue Mun Tin Hau Temple along the promenade. Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse serves as a lighting and navigation guide for ships crossing Lei Yue Mun channel. It also rewards visitors with a stunning sea view. Lei Yue Mun Tin Hau Temple in Ma Wan Tsuen was first built in the 18th year of the Qianlong reign (1753) of the Qing Dynasty and is still being enshrined by many worshippers. Under the boulders in front of the Temple are 2 antique cannons which are believed to have built for safeguarding Lei Yue Mun Channel. Lei Yue Mun Tin Hau Temple was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
The 78 km Wilson Trail is one of the 4 long-distance hiking trails in Hong Kong. It spreads across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. The Trail is divided into 10 sections. The first two sections are on Hong Kong Island, beginning at Stanley in the south of Hong Kong Island and completing at Quarry Bay. The Trail starts again from Lam Tin in Kowloon and finishes at Nam Chung in New Territories North. Section 3 runs through Kwun Tong District. Starting from Lam Tin, this section goes around Devil's Peak, reaches Black Hill and passes via Ma Yau Tong to Tseng Lan Shue. Visitors can admire the spectacular and appealing landscapes of Tseung Kwan O and the Victoria Harbour along the trail.
Lung Cheung Road Lookout is located at Lung Cheung Road near the Beacon Heights. You can view the landscape of the Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbour from the lookout.
The Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC), located at Pak Tin Street in Shek Kip Mei, is a multi-disciplinary arts centre converted from the former Shek Kip Mei Factory Estate.
With the aim of furthering the development of creative arts in Hong Kong, JCCAC offers a creative environment for artists and organises activities for members of the public. Since its opening in 2008, JCCAC has become one of Hong Kong’s most dynamic and exciting cultural landmarks.
Website:
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Festival Walk at Tat Chee Avenue in Kowloon Tong and with a direct access to Kowloon Tong MTR Station, is a popular large-scale shopping mall. Its special design combining natural light and open space creates a comfortable shopping environment.
The mall has 7 floors and an area of over 980 000 sq ft. There are over 200 shops and restaurants, a cinema and an indoor ice-skating rink.
Apliu Street Flea Market is located at the section of Apliu Street between Nam Cheong Street and Kweilin Street. It is famous for the cluster of shops and stalls selling brand new or second-hand electronic parts, electrical appliances, video and audio equipment, etc. You can also find watches, antique clocks and old coins for sale there.
There are a lot of shops selling webbings, zippers, ribbons and buttons in the area around Ki Lung Street and Nam Cheong Street of Sham Shui Po, earning the area the name of Buttons and Laces Street. You can bring home these beautiful accessories for embellishing your clothes, turning them into fancy ones.
A lot of bead shops selling colourful beads of different textures and materials can be found along the nearby Yu Chau Street and its vicinity. The area, also known as Beads Street, is a paradise for hand-made accessories and handicraft lovers.
In the area around Pei Ho Street, Fuk Wing Street and Kweilin Street in Sham Shui Po, you can find a vast diversity of eateries offering tasty local cuisines. The famous Kaya toast, corned beef and egg sandwich, pork liver noodles, shrimp roe noodles, traditional Chinese pastries and tofu dessert are just a few items amongst many that cannot be missed.
Kwan Tai Temple on Hai Tan Street in Sham Shui Po is also known as Mo Tai Temple and is dedicated to Kwan Tai. According to the inscription of a bronze bell in the Temple, the Temple was built before the 17th year of the Guangxu reign (1891) of the Qing Dynasty.
Kwan Tai refers to Guan Yu (courtesy name Yunchang) who was a famous military general of the State of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period (220 – 280). He was reputed as "the enemy of ten thousand people", and is the paradigm of mightiness, loyalty and righteousness. Kwan Tai is widely glorified and worshipped for his wisdom, trustworthiness, benevolence, righteousness and courage.
An endless stream of followers comes to the Temple on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month to celebrate Kwan Tai Festival.
Kwan Tai Temple, Sham Shui Po was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
Sam Tai Tsz Temple, Sham Shui Po is located at Yu Chau Street. It is the only temple in Hong Kong mainly dedicated to Sam Tai Tsz (who is better known by the name "Na Cha").
Sam Tai Tsz was the 3rd son of great general Li Jing in Chinese folklore and was known for his ability to overcome demons. As the story goes, in 1894, a plague rapidly spread throughout Hong Kong. People thought those infected were haunted by demons. Residents of Hakka origin in Sham Shui Po brought the statue of Sam Tai Tsz from Huizhou, Guangdong to the district to drive away the evils. After a parade of the statue in the area, the plague was subsided. Residents then built the Temple in 1898 for worshipping Sam Tai Tsz. The Temple is still keeping some cultural relics from the late years of the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911), such as bells.
Pak Tai Temple next to Sam Tai Tsz Temple was built by local fishermen in 1920.
Pak Tai, alternatively known as “Zhenwu Celestial Lord” and “Yuen Tin Sheung Tai” (Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven), is worshipped for longevity, relief of water-related risks and safe voyage. Legend also has it that Pak Tai defeated the Demon King and was awarded the title of Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven.
Sam Tai Tsz Temple and Pak Tai Temple, Sham Shui Po were rated Grade 2 and Grade 3 historic buildings in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
Tung Chau Street Jade Market, located inside Tung Chau Street Temporary Market in Sham Shui Po, has over a hundred stalls. The Market is a jade trade hub and is frequented by jade traders and jade lovers.
Tin Hau Temple, Sham Shui Po is located at Yee Kuk Street. Sham Shui Po was formerly a bay where many fishing boats berthed. The fishermen believed that Tin Hau has the power to keep them safe on the sea and built this Temple in the 27th year of the Guangxu reign (1901) of the Qing Dynasty to worship Tin Hau. The Temple originally faced the sea but is now tucked in the midst of high-rise buildings due to urban development.
Tin Hau, also known as “Matsu”, was said to be a native in Fujian Province called Lam Mak Leung during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). According to legend, she had gifted power and saved many people from sea disasters. The seafarers therefore worship Tin Hau and regard her as their patron saint.
Tin Hau Temple, Sham Shui Po was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.
DX design hub, located at Tung Chau Street in Sham Shui Po, is a creative landmark operated by Hong Kong Design Centre. The 5-storey facility is constructed by the Urban Renewal Authority, with strategy formulation, coordination and supervision by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, dedicated to providing enriching design experiences to the public and offering creative talents and fashion designers opportunities to showcase their talents.
The hub features several specialised zones, including The Fashion-Pop, The Square, The Gallery, The Annex, The Box, The Steps, The Lounge, Library (books and materials), etc. These spaces accommodate exhibitions, design workshops, cultural talks and forums.
Beyond serving as a space for nurturing creativity, the DX design hub acts as a vital platform connecting designers with the community. Through various interdisciplinary fashion and design-related activities, it showcases the power of design and Hong Kong's creative prowess, making it an essential destination for experiencing the city's creative pulse.
The Golden Computer Arcade, Golden Computer Centre, New Capital Computer Plaza and Wonder Building Shopping Centre at Fuk Wa Street and Fuk Wing Street in Sham Shui Po are shopping malls specialised in selling computer products. With all kinds of computer hardware and software and accessories of the latest models for sale, these malls have enjoyed a high reputation and have become the preferred place to buy computer products in Hong Kong.
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum is located at Tonkin Street in Sham Shui Po.
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb was discovered in 1955 when the Government was levelling a hill slope at the north end of Tonkin Street for the construction of Lei Cheng Uk Estate. The structure of the tomb, inscriptions on the tomb bricks and tomb finds suggest that the tomb was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 -220). Archaeologists unearthed 58 burial objects from the tomb, including 50 pottery and 8 bronze objects. The Han Tomb was declared a monument in 1988.
Apart from displaying the pottery and bronze objects excavated from the tomb, the Museum also stages an exhibition introducing the tomb and the discovery of it.
Han Garden is next to Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum. Designed in the style of a Han Dynasty garden featuring classical pavilions and bridges with a pond surrounded by trees, the Garden is a leisure spot of the residents.
The Dragon Centre at Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po is a large-scale shopping mall with 9 levels and a total area of around 840 000 sq ft. It won the Certificate of Merit awarded by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects in 1994 for its unique design.
The Dragon Centre houses over 700 shops. On the 8th and 9th floors are a real snow skating rink and an indoor playground respectively, making the mall a good place for families to have fun together.
The section of Cheung Sha Wan Road between Yen Chow Street and Wong Chuk Street is also known as “Fashion Street”. There you can find a dazzling array of fashions in rich and colourful styles. While some shops are specialised in fashion wholesale, most of the shops also do retail.