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Tai Kwun

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Tai Kwun
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“Tai Kwun, or the Former Central Police Station Compound includes three declared monuments in Central, Hong Kong: the former Central Police Station, the Former Central Magistracy, and the Victoria Prison. Surrounded by Hollywood Road, Arbuthnot Road, Chancery Lane, and Old Bailey Street, the…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 17

The best free things to do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an expensive place to visit, so save your dollars with this guide to some of the best things to do that are completely free.

heritage and arts complex in restored police station-magistracy-prison

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 22, 2025

24 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong

From early morning dim sum to late-night mahjong, here's our list of what to do in this buzzing city.

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  • Victoria HarbourSightIt acts as both a major trading hub and tourist attraction of Hong Kong in general.
  • One Dim SumRestaurantsignature har gow, siu mai, steamed rice rolls
  • LockCha Tea HouseRestauranthigh-quality Chinese teas and vegetarian dim sum
  • West Kowloon Cultural DistrictSightmuseums, live performances, open lawns, waterfront dining
  • Kai Tak Sports ParkParkThe venue is located to the northwest of the old Kai Tak Airport, on the old car park.
  • Star FerryPlaceBoth a popular commuting option and one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions, the Star Ferry has been plying Hong…
  • Shanghai StreetNeighborhoodneighborhood-wide department store for kitchenware
  • Hong Kong DolphinWatch TourPlacesee endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins
  • Yuet Tung China WorksSightlast remaining hand-painted porcelain factory
  • Bar LeoneBarrefined Italian classics and signature Olive Oil Sour
  • Central MarketMarketrevitalized 1930s landmark with dining, design, culture
  • Victoria PeakSighthighest point with city and island views
  • Cat StreetTrailLet’s start with scale.
  • Chi Lin NunneryPlace of worshipBuddhist monastery complex with bonsai trees
  • Dragon's BackTrailIt lies within the Shek O Country Park.
  • Aqualuna Symphony of Lights CruisePlaceAs the sun sets over Victoria Harbour , guests gather at Central Pier 9 and Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 for Aqualuna’s…
  • Tai KwunSightTai Kwun, or the Former Central Police Station Compound includes three declared monuments in Central, Hong Kong: the…
  • Lamma IslandNeighborhoodAdministratively, it is part of the Islands District.
  • W.W. Chan & Sons Tailor Ltd.PlaceLet’s start with scale.
  • Blue HouseSightIn hyper-dense Hong Kong , it's rare to find pre-World War II buildings that haven't been razed or modernized.
  • Man Mo TempleSightOne of Hong Kong ’s most enchanting urban temples , Man Mo Temple sits on busy Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan, between…
  • Man Kee Chopping BoardRestaurantfamous for solid-wood chopping blocks
  • CentralSuburb與其在有限地方尋覓空間，不如活用中環街市，將其重塑成可滿足現今需要的娛樂休閒兼備的場所。透過利用建築本身獨特的歷史背景，以及注入三個不可或缺的 DNA 元素 — 零售娛樂、第三空間和以人為本的技術，我們把古老的中環街市，升級成中環街市…
  • Tsim Sha TsuiQuarterThe area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District.
  • DolphinWatchPlaceProtect the sea, protect the environment, protect the world’s pinkest wild dolphins.
  • Pearl River DeltaSightReferred to as the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area in official documents, the region is one of the most…
  • Hong Kong ParkParkBuilt at a cost of HK$398 million and opened on 23 May 1991, it covers an area of 80,000 square metres (860,000 sq ft)…
  • Mammy PancakeCafégrab fluffy egg waffles
  • Blooms CoffeeRestaurantdecadent tiramisu latte
  • M+MuseumAsia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture
  • Hong Kong Palace MuseumMuseumshowcases treasures from Beijing’s Forbidden City
  • Art ParkParkopen-air park for walks, picnics, sunset views
  • Xiqu CentreTheatreintroduction to Cantonese opera
  • Peak TramPlacehistoric funicular railway to Victoria Peak
  • Peak GalleriaSightobservation decks with city views
  • Morning TrailTrailhour-long trek through forests up the mountainside
  • Cat Street marketMarketvintage treasure hunting, antiques, souvenirs
  • MoraRestaurantsoy-inspired Chinese-French cuisine
  • Blue SupremeRestaurantcasual gastropub with fantastic beer selection
  • Halfway CoffeeCafégreat lattes and an even better atmosphere
  • Nan Lian GardenGardenmeticulously pruned bonsai trees and gardens
  • Yau Ma TeiTrain station
  • MongkokSuburb
  • Prince EdwardTrain station
  • Mid-Levels EscalatorSight
  • LockCha TeRestaurant
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