Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Central, Hong Kong’s glitzy financial district, lies the green serenity of Hong Kong Park. Opened to the public in May 1991, the Park offers locals and visitors a range of attractions, from a sports centre to a walk-through aviary to a children's playground. For the less energetic the carefully landscaped gardens and plentiful benches allow for a few lazy hours to sip a cold drink and watch the world go by.
Edward Youde Aviary
Named after the late Sir Edward Youde, the Governor of Hong Kong from 1982 to 1986, the aviary is home to more than 600 birds of around 90 species. A raised walkway leads the visitor through a tropical rain-forest, full of discreet information panels and the sound of rushing water. To allow visitors to view the birds at a closer range, there are three display cages near the entrance to the aviary, housing birds from different areas.
Tai Chi Garden
The Tai Chi Garden is a peaceful and shady colonnaded space, bordered by a spiral view tower and a moving memorial to the health-workers who battled the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003.
Forsgate Conservatory
One of the largest conservatories in Southeast Asia, the Forsgate’s climate controls allow it to display flora from tropical rainforests to arid deserts.
Sports Facilities
Hong Kong Park has the largest squash centre in the city, with 12 air-conditioned squash courts, as well as a multi-facility sports centre.
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
Built in the 1840s, Flagstaff House is the oldest Western building in Hong Kong. It originally served as the office and residence of the Commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong, and was converted into a museum in 1984. The museum is home to an extensive collection of tea paraphernalia, illustrating the central role tea plays in Chinese culture. Open from 10am to 5pm daily (except on Tuesdays), admission to the museum is free.
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
Home to the Art Promotion Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (VAC) provides studios for artists in the fields of sculpture, printmaking and ceramics. The Centre also organizes activities, such as workshops, exhibitions and lectures.
Refreshments in Hong Kong Park
There are three restaurants and two kiosks in the Park.
How to Get to Hong Kong Park
The main entrance to the Park is on Cotton Tree Drive. The nearest MTR (subway) station is Admiralty.
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