Travel Guides

Hong Kong Park: Secret Garden in the Heart of the City

Discover Hong Kong Park in the Heart of the City’s Financial District.

While Hong Kong is known among locals as a “concrete jungle”, the city balances it all with amazing parks and nature escapes. Right in the heart of the city’s financial district, discover Hong Kong Park:

 

All About Hong Kong Park

In what used to be the former barracks of the 1800s, Hong Kong Park opened in 1991 covering a span of 8 hectares, or 80,000 square meters.

This massive park is not like other cities like Manhattan or London with their long stretches of grass to layout and have a picnic. Rather, the park proudly offers gorgeous walkways, pristine landscaping, trees, flowers, ponds, a man-made lake, a waterfall, an aviary with over 80 species of birds in a tropical “rainforest”, a greenhouse, a tea museum, an arts centre, a marriage registry, and a multi-level playground. And there are still benches on which you can also enjoy an afternoon picnic.

The park is truly an oasis in the heart of Central which is known as the financial hub of the city with major luxury brands for high-end shopping. And yet this park is literally a breath of fresh air in how the natural landscaping blends in beautifully with the modern city skyscrapers.

 

Hours & Information

Map | Website | TripAdvisor Reviews
Hong Kong Park, 6 am to 11 pm
Aviary & Conservatory, 9 am to 5 pm
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, 10 am to 6 pm, Closed Tuesdays
Playground, Closed Mondays from 7 am to 1 pm for maintenance

 
 

 
Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. With no additional cost to you, your bookings earn me a commission if you click on the links via my website – Thank you!


Sign up for my newsletter on the sidebar for blog updates and my travel insider tips! And, check out my vlogs on YouTube!

Angela

Share
Published by
Angela
Tags Hong Kong

Recent Posts

Tempura History: Origins of Japan’s Deep-Fried Classic

Tempura History in Japan. Tempura is one of Japan’s most iconic foods that is quintessential…

22 hours ago

German Chocolate Cake History: From Germany??

German Cake? It’s Actually German’s Sweet Chocolate Cake. Before getting into the German chocolate cake…

3 days ago

Chicken Tikka Masala History & All Of Its Origin Stories

Originally posted May 5, 2021 Which Origin Story Do You Believe? Chicken Tikka Masala is…

1 week ago

Dulce de Leche History: Origins of Caramelized Milk

The History of Latin America’s Favorite Sweet Treat. Dulce de leche is an irresistible treat…

2 weeks ago

Salted Butter Benefits: The Case for Salted Butter

It’s Actually Pretty Great. The difference is simple - salted butter is churned with salt…

2 weeks ago

Ensaimada History, Plus Ensaimadas of Palma de Mallorca & the World

Mallorca’s Specialty Ensaimadas Dating back to the 17th century, ensaimadas are a part of Mallorcan…

3 weeks ago