The Hillside

Located outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Golden Bauhinia Square is where the Hong Kong handover ceremonies were held in 1997. A flag ceremony is held here every morning at 8am. 

Going on a hike along this trail is the perfect way to enjoy the serene, picturesque views of Hong Kong’s natural landscape. The trail starts at Wan Chai Gap Road and goes all the way across the rugged terrain of Hong Kong Island.  

This large outdoor sports ground is the place to go for an energisingworkout, whether it’s an impromptu basketball game or football match you’re after. There’s even a play area designed for kids. 

This swimming complex offers both outdoor and indoor facilities, including a main pool, training pool, teaching pool and toddlers’ pool. The heated indoor pools are open all year round. 

Equipped with a full range of indoor sporting facilities, Lockhart Road Sports Centre hosts a wealth of sports events and recreational activities throughout the year.  

Hong Kong’s oldest surviving post office building was strongly influenced by British architectural styles. Today, it educates visitors on how best to promote environmentally friendly practices within their communities.  

A leading tertiary institution and the only establishment in Hong Kong that provides professional undergraduate education in the performing arts, the Academy also holds plenty of lively cultural events that are bookable by the public. 

So named for its striking blue walls, this block of buildings is one of the last remaining tong laus — or tenement blocks — with balconies in the city. Catch a glimpse of yesteryear faithfully preserved in Hong Kong’s modern urban setting. 

This Grade I historic building is dedicated to the deity who protects mariners according to Taoist beliefs. Pay a visit for fascinating insights into Chinese folklore. Given its central location along Queen’s Road East, the temple’s distinctive architecture also creates an intriguing contrast against the nearby skyscrapers. 

Much more than your regular museum, the Hong Kong House of Stories showcases the Wan Chai community’s culture and traditions from past to present through interactive activities and exhibitions.  

The Hong Kong Arts Centre is a hub of contemporary art and culture where a wide range of exhibitions, art education and relatedprogrammes are run throughout the year. 

Formerly dubbed Comix Home Base, 7 Mallory Street is home to a collection of revitalised century-old historical buildings that serve as venues for a variety of art and cultural events.  

This shopping mall is a one-stop shop for digital products; those seeking the latest in hi-tech gadgets should definitely drop by.  

Fondly nicknamed “Toy Street” by the locals, Tai Yuen Street is a treasure trove for toy enthusiasts. The shops along the street, including some that have been around for decades, have both new and vintage toys on offer. It’s especially colourful during festive seasons. 

Stroll along Queen’s Road East and you’ll find an abundance of shopping, entertainment and dining choices. Consider venturing down nearby side streets to immerse yourself in the unique charms of the surrounding neighbourhood, too.  

You’ll find everything from designer brands and luxury department stores to top class restaurants and a cinema at premium shopping mall Pacific Place, which boasts over 130 shops.  

Al fresco cafés, restaurants, and boutiques offering trendsetting local and international brands alike fill this relaxing, tree-lined pedestrian boulevard, which was formerly famous as a historic centre of Hong Kong’s publishing and stationary manufacturing industries.  

Housed inside a century-old historic building that was once a famous pawn shop, The Pawn is the ideal place to savour a quintessentially British gourmet meal. Grab a spot on the rooftop garden if it’s open views and verdant surrounds you’re after. 

Delicious international cuisine, chic interior design and panoramicharbour views are all par for the course at The Hennessy. 

This gastronomic hotspot offers a wide range of international cuisines. It’s also home to The Grand Buffet, the only revolving restaurant in town where diners can enjoy rotating views of the city. 

This enclave next to Pacific Place features a variety of restaurants that offer a leisurely meal amidst an artsy, romantic ambiance.