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Top Tourist attractions in Central, Hong Kong
Top Rated Tourist attractions in Central
Top Reviewed Tourist attractions in Central
The Cenotaph
Tai Kwun
City Gallery
Kwong Hon Terrace Garden
Statue Square
The Cenotaph
10 Chancery Lane Gallery
Art Central
Reviews
Fantastic shop with very helpful staff. Unusual to find such a well stocked shop for these materials.
Great view of Hong Kong Island especially at night when the weather is good.
Great artfair, a classic of Hong Kong you shouldn't miss
Former prison with a lot of activities, museus, shops and connected with Hollywood road. Plenty of bars and restaurants on the Soho area around and nice antiques as well on the way to PMQ
Great place to just walk around and enjoy the architecture and history. Some historical exhibits but not a lot. Rotating modern art exhibitions were good.
No admission fees for anything when I went, but that can change with the exhibits.
No admission fees for anything when I went, but that can change with the exhibits.
The light show here showcases a rich display of local culture and is truly impressive. If you're interested in capturing beautiful photographs, it would be advisable to pick quieter moments to attend, as the show is immensely popular and draws a large number of visitors who thoroughly enjoy it.
Free entry even to foreigner on a weekend morning.
Free exhibition and historical site for you to take your photos and understand more about the place. Surrounding has some bar for you to get your drinks.
Generally a good place to spend about 30min in your itinerary if you're in the area :)
Don't have to get tickets, just walk in!
Free exhibition and historical site for you to take your photos and understand more about the place. Surrounding has some bar for you to get your drinks.
Generally a good place to spend about 30min in your itinerary if you're in the area :)
Don't have to get tickets, just walk in!
Combining our leisurely stroll along the Central-Mid Level Escalator, we stopped by this cultural center.
It houses a free-to-visit prison museum, a prison yard with chairs and tables for a relaxing break, several art exhibition centers, restaurants and many more. We also indulged in a quick coffee break at a cafe inside.
The center offers many picturesque spots, including a stunning spiral staircase.
It houses a free-to-visit prison museum, a prison yard with chairs and tables for a relaxing break, several art exhibition centers, restaurants and many more. We also indulged in a quick coffee break at a cafe inside.
The center offers many picturesque spots, including a stunning spiral staircase.
I was really surprised at how interesting this place was. The old police and prison buildings are well preserved and the information was interesting. Those prison cells are tiny! And looking at those prison uniforms reminded me of old HK movies growing up.
It's all free so you can wander around all you like. Try to get a feeling from the old maps and photos of where you are and you'll be amazed at how much Hong Kong has been built from the sea.
Well worth a visit for a bit more of Hong Kong history.
It's all free so you can wander around all you like. Try to get a feeling from the old maps and photos of where you are and you'll be amazed at how much Hong Kong has been built from the sea.
Well worth a visit for a bit more of Hong Kong history.
Former prison - now cultural, social and all around photogenic centre.
Between dining, expos and events you can spend an entire day here.
Also, if you love taking photos, don’t miss this place!
Between dining, expos and events you can spend an entire day here.
Also, if you love taking photos, don’t miss this place!
Transformed prison made popular tourists spot. You don’t need to pay to get in. There are many shops to explore and bars around to chill. You can also do venue hire here for events as well. They really have quite cool renovations here.
Very good place to see the historic development of Hong Kong. This place show the urban planning history and milestones of the city state through interactive panels and multimedia shows. This can be visited with children and many activities for kids to learn the evolution of Hong Kong. Free of charge entrance with friendly staff assisted for multiple exhibits in four floors. Second floor was closed for renovation, and highly recommended for anyone who wish to learn about history of Hong Kong.
It used to be pretty cool, but now it's rather empty. Just some interactive maps showing the old shoreline vs the ones nowadays. It's a bit of a walk from everything else, and I would not recommend you going out of the way just to visit this museum
The City Gallery is a multi-floor facility with exhibition space dedicated to the history of city planning and urban development of Hong Kong. Exhibits are educational and interesting.
Presently, there is a much relevant exhibition on the G/F for the proposed New Town of San Tin Technopole which is under consideration for being developed near the mainland border, showing how the township will be designed, laid out and eventually built for a future community in the northern border area of Hong Kong.
Presently, there is a much relevant exhibition on the G/F for the proposed New Town of San Tin Technopole which is under consideration for being developed near the mainland border, showing how the township will be designed, laid out and eventually built for a future community in the northern border area of Hong Kong.
British-era monument to war dead. Looking forward to annual dawn service on Anzac Day April 25
I recently visited City Gallery and found it to be an average attraction. The gallery offers a glimpse into the history and development of the city, and it was interesting to learn about some of the key landmarks and events that have shaped it.
However, I didn't find the exhibits to be particularly engaging or interactive. While there were a few multimedia displays, most of the information was presented through static displays and plaques. Additionally, some of the exhibits felt a bit dated and could benefit from an update.
The staff at the gallery were friendly and helpful, but there didn't seem to be many of them around to answer questions or provide additional information.
I would say that City Gallery is worth a visit if you're interested in learning more about the history of the city, but it may not be the most exciting or engaging attraction. The exhibits could benefit from more interactivity and updates, but the friendly staff and informative displays still make it a decent option for a day out.
However, I didn't find the exhibits to be particularly engaging or interactive. While there were a few multimedia displays, most of the information was presented through static displays and plaques. Additionally, some of the exhibits felt a bit dated and could benefit from an update.
The staff at the gallery were friendly and helpful, but there didn't seem to be many of them around to answer questions or provide additional information.
I would say that City Gallery is worth a visit if you're interested in learning more about the history of the city, but it may not be the most exciting or engaging attraction. The exhibits could benefit from more interactivity and updates, but the friendly staff and informative displays still make it a decent option for a day out.
Art Central is an annual art exhibition that runs annually March 22-25 (give or take a day or 2, better to check the website directly)
Featuring a wide range of domestic and international artists. It pushes the boundaries far more than any exhibition you'll find on the mainland, although it has been curbed in recent years as things are slowly being changed.
The art is predominantly modern art and its vibrant, and fun. It's great to see a city getting behind its culture. The area is great too with Victoria Harbour and IFC nearby.
Tickets 125-175 HKD.
Featuring a wide range of domestic and international artists. It pushes the boundaries far more than any exhibition you'll find on the mainland, although it has been curbed in recent years as things are slowly being changed.
The art is predominantly modern art and its vibrant, and fun. It's great to see a city getting behind its culture. The area is great too with Victoria Harbour and IFC nearby.
Tickets 125-175 HKD.
Fabulous free museum showcasing Hong Kong transport, infrastructure and development. Spent a good 2-3 hours here with my 4 year old who loved the interactive exhibitions, art made of Lego, building blocks and video presentation.
A solemn memorial that mourns the glorious deaths during the World Wars. An important heritage of Hong Kong.
Nice place for outdoor appointment, location in quite easy to find because near from landmark such as HSBC, standard chartered, and mandarin oriental building. Nice and good vibe in winter but very hot in summer because no many trees there. Owhh just suggestion to management, need to upgrade the fountain to more attactive hehe
As an urban planner by profession, it was interesting to see how a dense city like Hong Kong deals with land use and development, and to understand the challenges that HK urban planners face. (No doubt there would be huge pressure from the billionaire HK developers! I take my hat off to the urban planners, who must have balls of steel.)
There were many interactive activities, and I did go a bit crazy (and naughty) with the building blocks...
Free entry. Unfortunately, the top two floors were undergoing renovations and closed to the public when I visited.
There were many interactive activities, and I did go a bit crazy (and naughty) with the building blocks...
Free entry. Unfortunately, the top two floors were undergoing renovations and closed to the public when I visited.
Such a great art-fair with galleries from mostly around Asia. There's lots to see and do, they always set-up a nice food and beverage section wither they invite local restaurant to cater to the visitors.
If you're in HK when art-central is on, you should definitely go and see!
If you're in HK when art-central is on, you should definitely go and see!
Very good location and children can have a lot of fun and knowledge about the city development as well as its historical information. The most important, it is free of charge. Beside, when we arrived there, on the 2nd and 3rd floor, you can view the e-formula race inside the building. Great!
It is an almost exact replica of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, which was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled in 1920, two years after the end of the First World War. The Cenotaph was unveiled in 1923 to commemorate the dead of the First World War. Initially, it was simply inscribed with the words “The Glorious Dead.” The dates 1939-1945 were later added to honour victims of the Second World War. In the 1970s, eight Chinese characters 英魂不朽浩氣長存, meaning “May their martyred souls be immortal, and their noble spirits endure,” were carved on the side of the Cenotaph as a belated recognition of those who lost their lives during the Japanese invasion.
Dropped in while passing by. Good for a stroll and has lots of detailed information about HK and the development of the city both past and future plans. Free entry and very informative.
Here stands a solemn monument to remember the supreme sacrifice made by the servicemen during WW1 (1914-1918) and WW2 (1939-1945). Salute!
The Cenotaph in Hong Kong is a bleak and sombre monument dedicated to the fallen victims of World War I. Built at this location in 1923, it is an exact replica of the famous Sir Edwin Lutyen's Cenotaph situated at Whitehall in London.
You can find the Cenotaph in a small grass clearing near Statue Square, Town Hall and the Legco building. It is worth stopping for a moment if you are in the area, even if to simply pay respects before moving on.
There is a Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) Service held at the Cenotaph held in November each year, organised by the local Hong Kong Ex-Servicemen's Association.
You can find the Cenotaph in a small grass clearing near Statue Square, Town Hall and the Legco building. It is worth stopping for a moment if you are in the area, even if to simply pay respects before moving on.
There is a Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) Service held at the Cenotaph held in November each year, organised by the local Hong Kong Ex-Servicemen's Association.
Amazing exhibition! It surpassed my expectations😊
The Cenotaph (Traditional Chinese: 和平紀念碑) is a war memorial, constructed in 1923 and located between Statue Square and the City Hall in Central, Hong Kong,that commemorates the dead in the two world wars who served in Hong Kong in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Built in stone, it is an almost exact replica of the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, UK(designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled in 1920).It is listed as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
Inspiring Exhibition with lots of good art pieces on display.
Very Inspiring. Many gallery from all over the world have participated. Could spend a whole day there.
The outdoor park amongst the shops of central plays host to Hong Kong’s largest outdoor Christmas tree. Be sure to go outside peak hours as it’s popular for photos