Attractions in Hong Kong

Bank of China Tower

The Bank of China Tower is now Hong Kong’s “national” monument and was deliberately designed not to overlook the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building.

The Chinese-American architect IM Pei gracefully translated Beijing’s intentions to triumph into architectural forms with a towering, irregular pinnacle, the design characteristics of which spark lively debates among feng shui lovers. You have to look closely at the triangular and hexagonal structures for a few minutes to see the logic behind them after some confusion.

Visitors can drive up to the 43rd of the 74 floors to enjoy an incredible view of the Central District.

Address: 2A Des Voeux Road Central, Statue Square, Hong Kong
Telephone: 28 26 68 88
Entry Fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Flagstaff House is located in beautiful Hong Kong Park, from where you can see the ultra-modern skyline of the Central District. It dates from 1846 and is the oldest colonial building in Hong Kong. Today it houses a museum with tea services and accessories, seals and other ceramics.

Address: Hong Kong Park, Central, Hong Kong
Telephone: 28 69 06 90
Opening hours:Open every day except Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).

Website: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/ce/Museum/Arts/english/tea/tea.html
Entry fee: No.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Hong Kong Museum of History

It seems fitting that the history of this progressive city be presented in a new building in Kowloon. It houses exhibits from this region that span a period of 6000 years, including traditional costumes, a huge collection of old photographs, replicas of old village houses, and an entire street with a Chinese pharmacy in the style of around 1881.

Address: 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Telephone: 27 24 90 42
Opening hours:Mon and Wed – Fri from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat, Sun and on public holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).

Website: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk
Entrance fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland is located on the island of Lantau, about a 30-minute drive from the city center and 10 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport.It has two Disney hotels in addition to Fantasyland, Toy Story Land, Tomorrowland, Adventureland, Grizzly Gulch and Main Street, USA with 1000 beds.

Address: Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Phone: 183 08 30
Hours:Daily from 10.30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Website: http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com
Entry fee: With admission fee.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building

The bizarre outline of Norman Foster’s masterpiece may not look very impressive on paper – it is printed on most Hong Kong dollar bills – but when you stand in front of it, it appears huge. When it opened in 1986, the exemplary courtyard corresponded to the latest fashion in the world of architecture. A ride on the escalator inside the tall, air-conditioned building should not be missed.

Address: Des Voeux Road Central, Statue Square, Hong Kong
Telephone: 28 22 11 11
Disabled Access: No
UNESCO: No

Mid-level escalator

The Mid-Levels Escalator is not just any escalator, it is the longest in the world at over 800 m and was built to help commuters in the rich hillside residential area. The city fathers allegedly shrank from the cost of a double escalator and therefore there is only one that goes downhill from 07.00-10.30 a.m. and uphill between 10.30-00.00 a.m. From the escalator you get a great, free view of the streets of modern Soho; and users and cafe owners have a great opportunity to watch people.

Address: Central Market (corner of Queens Road and Jubilee Street) to Conduit Road., Hong Kong
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No

Noonday Gun

This cannon, immortalized by Nöel Coward in a well-known song, is fired at noon at noon at a ceremonial ceremony. To be precise, it is a three pound gun from the location of which you can see Typhoon shelter in Causeway Bay (next to Gloucester Road, opposite the Excelsior Hotel). The cannon can be reached through an underpass at the World Trade Center.

Address: Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Star ferry

The green and white, bucket-shaped ferries are a familiar sight around Hong Kong and as such a symbol of the city. It is far more important, however, that you have the best view of the harbor districts of the Hong Kong and Kowloon islands day and night from your decks – not to forget the multi-faceted traffic through the ocean shipping lanes. The boats themselves are cast-iron vintage cars that should delight children of all ages.

Address: Central, Tsim Sha Tsui-, Wan chai and Hung Hom Star Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong
opening times:The ferries run daily between 7.20 a.m. and 10.30 p.m.

Website: http://www.starferry.com.hk
Entry fee: Yes.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Statue Square

Statue Square is a must for tourists due to its fantastic, modern architecture. The headquarters of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, designed by Richard Rogers, occupies the south side of the square, to the east is the Bank of China Tower designed by IM Pei. Both are surrounded by less significant but equally striking buildings that tower over the remains of colonial St John’s Cathedral. Another contrast is the historic Legislative Council Building, the former Supreme Court, on the east side of the square that houses the partially elected National Assembly.

Address: Statue Square, Hong Kong
Entrance Fee: No entry fee.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Times Square

Times Square outperforms all of the city’s other malls and is a huge Hong Kong temple of consumerism. The massive Times Square building houses shops over nine floors and has an imposing exterior with a giant electronic clock. At the weekend, incredible crowds of people climb the escalators to pursue their favorite pastime, shopping.

Address: Hong Kong
Telephone: 21 18 89 00
Website: http://www.timessquare.com.hk
Entry fee: No entry fee.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Tsim Sha Tsui promenade

This promenade also offers a fantastic view of the impressive Victoria Harbor and the waterfront of Hong Kong Island. It runs from the Star Ferry terminal to Hung Hom and offers a romantic backdrop for Hong Kong couples who go for a walk here in the evening. The view is excellent day and night.

Address: Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Hong Kong
Entrance Fee: No entry fee.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Victoria Peak

In colonial times, the peak was a tiny mountain settlement, today it is one of the most socially exclusive and expensive residential areas. However, ordinary people can visit it with the breathtaking steep Peak Tram, which has been in operation since 1888. On top of the hill is the Peak Tower, a somewhat bizarre viewing platform. The view of downtown Hong Kong and the sea to Kowloon is indescribable – day and night. Hikers can climb the top of the hill, which is about 140 m above the cable car terminus and offers views of the rest of Hong Kong Island. Since 2007 you can learn about the history of Hong Kong in the 19th and 20th centuries in the Peak Tram Historical Gallery.
Address: Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Opening times:The Peak Tram runs daily from 7:00 a.m. to midnight.

Website: http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/
Entry fee: With entrance fee to Sky Terrace. The Peak Tram is also subject to a fee. 
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Western Market

The Western Market is housed in a red brick building from 1906 that occupies an entire block at the eastern end of the Central District. This former market was reopened in 1991 as a shopping center with small shops and souvenir and curios stands. On the first floor, an old ‘dress alley’ was reproduced, in which silk and all kinds of fabrics are sold. There is also a dim sum restaurant and an excellent antique shop with a café. In 2003 the Western Market was renovated again and a mezzanine was inserted between the two floors. Here, customers can stroll from boutique to boutique, buy art objects or eat delicious food.

Address: Connaught Road, Hong Kong
Telephone: 25 43 68 78
Website: http://www.westernmarket.com.hk/
Entry fee: No entry fee.
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No

Wong Tai Sin Temple

The Wong Tai Sin Temple is an ornate, traditional temple in the heart of Kowloon that combines Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist traditions. Wong Tai Sin was a shepherd and alchemist from Zhejiang who supposedly brewed a wonderful panacea. His statue in the main building was brought across from the mainland in 1921. With red columns, golden ceilings and decorated latticework, the building is particularly colorful, if not otherwise remarkable. The fortune tellers at their densely lined up stands and the multitudes of devout temple goers are much more fascinating.

Address: Tai Sin Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone: 23 27 81 41
Hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Entry fee: No.
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden

The breeding and raising of songbirds is a long-standing tradition in China and the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden in Hong Kong is entirely dedicated to this passion. There are about 70 stalls, each with its own songbird choir, decorated cages and cage fittings, which also arouse interest. Birds are cared for and cared for here. They even feed honey nectar to make their singing more lovely. There is a wonderful flower market just north of the Vogelgarten and there is a goldfish market not far from the MTR train station on Tung Choi Street.

Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon

Address: Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Kowloon
Opening times: Open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Website: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/ypsbg/en/index.php
Disabled access: Yes
UNESCO: No

Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Information Center

Hong Kong International Airport (Terminal 1, transition area between Hall A and B, arrival level)
daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Lo Wu Information Center
Lo Wu Terminal, Arrivals Hall, 2nd floor

Hong Kong Island Visitor Center
The Peak Piazza
Between the Peak Tower and the Peak Galleria
Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Kowloon Visitor Center
Star Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui
daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Address: Hong Kong
Telephone: 25 08 12 34 (hotline)
Opening hours:Office hours of the hotline: Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Website: http://www.discoverhongkong.com