Hong Kong’s newest world-class art space Why locals love it Tai Kwun immerses visitors in the rich heritage of the historic Central Police Station compound. More than 170 years of history will unfold through interactive tours, heritage storytelling spaces, diverse education programmes and thematic heritage and community exhibitions. Why you should visit it Tai Kwun is the Centre for Heritage and Arts, a place of inspiration, stimulation and enjoyment for all Hong Kong people.

One of the Hong Kong oldest Temples and declared monument, atmospheric Man Mo Temple is dedicated to the gods of literature (Man) and of war (Mo). Built in 1847 during the Qing dynasty by wealthy Chinese merchants. Tips You will see a canister filled with fortune sticks in the temple. You can shake the canister, tilting it slightly, until a stick fall out. Esah stick has a number corresponding to lines of text, which the fortune teller can interpret for you. Don’t miss Lit Sh

This new arts hub occupies the modernist buildings and breezy courtyard of the old married police quarters. You will see the usual suspects - design studios, cafes, galleries and a bookstore. The site ’s earliest incarnation was a temple built in 1843, which was subsequently replaced by Central school, where Nationalist leader Dr Sun Yet Sen once studied. #PMQ #Central #HongKongIsland #Art #heritage

Built between 1841 and 1919, Hong Kong ’s Oldest symbol of law and order is this now-dissed, police magistracy prison complex modelled after London ’s Old Bailey. The large compound is being redeveloped into arts hub with cinema, museum and boutique shopping mall. #Central #Art #HongKongIsland #heritage

Nicknamed Ding Ding by locals, trams have been sedately chugging back and forth between the Eastern and Western districts of the island since 1904. More than a century on, the world ’s largest fleet of double decker tramcars and Hong Kong ’s most low carbon tan port option - continues to negotiate pathways through the city ’s heavy traffic. Board a ding ding and watch the city unfold like a carousel of images as you relax and ponder tomorrow ’s itinerary. The bonus of riding

In Stanley village the busy and labyrinthine market has reasonably priced casual cloths (including large sizes and children ’s wear), Linens, bric a brac and formulaic art. Murray House Relocated from Central, is a three storey classical building with breezy , wrap around verandahs and tiled roof with Chinese characteristics common in colonial architecture of hat era. #Stanley #market #Village #HongKongIsland

The campus of the University of Hong Kong boasts some of the best examples of British colonial architect on the island. The main buildings are Edwardian and Neoclassical in style, and are attractively disposed on the hillside along the western end of Bonham Road. Universities were founded in China from the 1880s onwards and were usually started by Christian missionaries. But in Hong Kong a group of businessmen felt that there should be a secular university following those fou

Times Square will be on your right overlooking the juction with Russel Street . This is Causeway Bay ’s Largest mall, with 12th floors all dedicated to the city ’s favourite pastime: shopping. Times square is also home to a number of restaurants, cafes ad even has a cinema complex. The plaza in front of Russell street entrance is ofter full of street performers. One of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attractions, time Square sit at the heart of a web of narrow street that ra

Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve (Chinese: 鶴咀海岸保護區) designated in July 1996, is the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong, China. It is located at the far south-east corner of Hong Kong Island and covers an area of just 20 hectares mainly between Kau Pei Chau and the rocky coastline. It was designated to protect the rocky shores and the subtidal habitats in the area. Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve is managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) with on-site

The Wan Chai Heritage Trail (Chinese: 灣仔歷史文物徑) is a walking trail in Hong Kong. It was launched on 27 September 2009 and is two hours in duration. It was formed by the Old Wan Chai Revitalisation Initiatives Special Committee (OWCRISC) established by the Development Bureau to promote the local culture, history and architectural style of Wan Chai District.[1] At present the trail features 15 sites, including the Blue House, Wan Chai Market, Nam Koo Terrace and the Starstreet P

Lung Fu Shan Country Park (Chinese: 龍虎山郊野公園, established December 18, 1998) is a country park located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong. It covers the densely vegetated slopes of Lung Fu Shan, including the disused Pinewood Battery as well as the Pinewood Garden picnic area, providing a scenic backdrop to the residential and commercial districts of Hong Kong Island. In proximity to residential areas in the Mid-levels and the Western District, Lung Fu Shan area

The Hong Kong Trail (Chinese: 港島徑), opened in 1985, is a long-distance footpath from Victoria Peak to Big Wave Bay on Hong Kong Island. It is a 50 kilometre walking route which passes through the five country parks on Hong Kong island.[1] The trail is extremely popular with local residents for its unique combination of well-marked paths (with reassuring trail markers every half-kilometre) through verdant woods that offer relief from the sun on sunny days, and featuring numero

Pottinger Peak (Chinese: 砵甸乍山) is a mountain on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. It is located south of Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan and north of Big Wave Bay. Initially known as Ma Tong Peak,[1] it was renamed Pottinger Peak after Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong.The peak is 312m above sea level. #PottingerPeak #HongKongIsland

Cape D'Aguilar, or Hok Tsui, is a cape in the south of Shek O and D'Aguilar Peak on southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The peninsula, where the cape is on its southeastern side, is also known as Cape D'Aguilar. It is named after Major-General George Charles D'Aguilar. There are two small islands, known as Kau Pei Chau (狗髀洲), in the southern vicinity of the cape. Its south water is Sheung Sze Mun (雙四門) #HongKongIsland #HokTsui #ShekO

Jardine's Lookout (Chinese: 渣甸山) is a mountain and a residential area on the Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located Southeast of the Wan Chai district and South of the Tai Hang area, at an altitude of about 433 metres.[1] Nearby hills include Mount Nicholson, Violet Hill and Mount Butler etc. It is named after William Jardine, founder of Jardine Matheson. It was from here, in the days of the sailing ships, that a watch was kept for the first glimpse of the sails of the

Violet Hill, also known as Tsz Lo Lan Shan (Chinese: 紫羅蘭山, literally meaning violet (flower) hill) is located within Tai Tam Country Park in Hong Kong. The hill is a popular site for hiking. Hong Kong Government named three trails on the hill, namely Wilson Trail, Tsz Lo Lan Shan Path and Tai Tam Country Trail. Towards the top of the hill, it splits into three peaks of altitude 436 m (1,430 ft), 433 m (1,421 ft) and 430 m (1,410 ft). It offers beautiful views of Tai Tam Rese

Mount Butler (Chinese: 畢拿山) is a 436 m high hill on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. "Mount Butler H.F. Radio Receiving Station" is situated on Mount Butler. Masts of the stations can be seen from a distance. Hong Kong Trail Stage 5 passes near the summit of Mount Butler. The best place to start the hike to the summit is from the Parkview Apartment complex. The trail ascends steeply to Jardine's Lookout, continues to climb, then drops down a set of stairs for 10-15 minutes, then

Mount Cameron (Chinese: 金馬倫山) is a 439 m high hill in Hong Kong. Located within the Aberdeen Country Park,[1] it was likely named for Major General William Gordon Cameron, British Army officer and former Administrator of Hong Kong. A memorial for fallen Japanese soldiers was built during the occupation of Hong Kong. It was later demolished in 1947. #MountCameron #AberdeenCountryPark #HongKongIsland

Mount Gough is a hill on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It lies directly east of Victoria Peak and peaks at 370 metres (1,214 ft) above Admiralty.[citation needed].It is named for Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough, Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in China.It is the 18th highest mountain on Hong Kong Island. #MountGough #Admiralty #HongKongIsland

High West (Chinese: 西高山) is a mountain in Hong Kong Island. The mountain has a height of 494 m (1,621 ft). It is west of Victoria Peak, north of Pok Fu Lam and south of Lung Fu Shan.[1] Queen Mary Hospital is at its west slope and Harlech Road passes its north slope. Hatton Road and Lugard Road end in the pass between High West and Victoria Peak. The mountain is located within Pok Fu Lam Country Park.[2] Although not as high as Victoria Peak, its peak is a much less touristed