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Oct 22, 2024 · Shop 09-2/F. Shop 03-207 & 208. Tai Kwun - the cultural heart of Hong Kong, inspiring and building vibrant communities. Check out the latest programmes and exhibitions, dining options and exclusive shops! Your heartfelt cultural journey awaits.
- Walking Around Tai Kwun
- An Old Prison and Two New Buildings
- What to Do in Tai Kwun
- Transportation to Tai Kwun
Tai Kwun’s revitalization program embraced its history while reorienting it towards the future. Existing buildings were preserved, and some gaps were filled in with new architecture that complements the lot’s overall look and feel. The renovated facade uses 15,000 bricks made by the same brickworks in England that made the building’s original, cent...
The walkways and narrow passageways winding through Tai Kwun’s buildings show that the complex was initially intended to be a “one-stop-shop” for the law. Prisoners could be arrested, brought to the Headquarters Block for processing, to the Central Magistracy for their trial, and Victoria Prison for confinement—all without leaving the area. Both th...
There’s plenty to do and see in Tai Kwun once you get there. Here’s a thumbnail sketch of a day spent in this historic Hong Kong compound: 1. Hear the stories of Tai Kwun’s historic residents. Eight storytelling spaces reveal Tai Kwun’s history, based on the testimony of the people who lived and worked in the former Central Police Station. One mome...
Tai Kwun stands on the eastern end of Hollywood Road in Central, and can serve as the starting point for a walking tour of this historic Hong Kong street. To get to Hollywood Road by MTR, disembark at Central Station, exit the station at Exit D1 (Google Maps), then walk up Pottinger Street to the Pottinger Gate into Tai Kwun (Google Maps). To get t...
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Dive into Hong Kong's rich cultural history at Tai Kwun, a former police headquarters turned heritage and arts center. Explore its unique European-inspired architecture, attend art exhibitions and performances, or simply capture stunning photos for your Instagram feed.
An inside look at Hong Kong's new arts and culture centre, Tai Kwun, located at the former Central Police Station complex.
Tai Kwun is the colloquial name used by Hong Kong people to refer to the former police headquarters. With over 180 years of history, the group of historic buildings are among some of the most significant and visually appealing in town.
Tai Kwun is easily accessible via public entrance gates. Visitors can also enter via a footbridge at the intersection of Hollywood Road and Old Bailey Street, which connects the compound with the Central to Mid-Levels Escalator.
Jan 28, 2021 · Aside from a bevvy of heritage experiences, thematic art exhibitions, and immersive public programmes, this gorgeous compound is also home to some fantastic bars and restaurants. Here is your dedicated guide to exploring, shopping, eating, and drinking in Tai Kwun.
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