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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong

Hong Kong ParkHong Kong Park is a public parks, located next to Cotton Tree Drive, in Central, Hong Kong, China.It covers an area of 80,000 m² and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities blending with natural landscape.

Hong Kong Park Location

Hong Kong Park is located next to Cotton Tree Drive in Central

Hong Kong Park History


Part of the site was known as Cantonment Hill in early colonial days in 1841. At the upper part of the former location of the Victoria Barracks, built between 1867 and 1910, the barracks were handed to the government in 1979, which turned the area into the present park. Hong Kong Park was open to public in May 1991. It covers an area of 8 hectares and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities blending with the natural landscape.
Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong Park Facilities

Hong Kong Park captures the natural landscape in the busy and crowd business centre and provides a relaxing environment. Its main feature is the Hong Kong's largest aviary while the Vantage Point is another great place to see the "bird exhibition". Moreover, inside the Hong Kong Park, there is a greenhouse which holds "plant exhibition" such as "Orchid Exhibition" temporarily. There are also many modern gardens, including Garden Plaza and Tai Chi Garden. In order to suit the sport-lovers, a sport centre and a squash centre were also built in Hong Kong Park.Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong Park Nearby Recreation Area

Mid-levels, public park like Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens and country parks such as Tai Tam Country Park and Aberdeen Country Park are some perfect choices for both Hong Kong people and visitors to savor the unpolluted realms far away from the "concrete forest".

Hong Kong Park Opening hours

Opening hours of Hong Kong Park:

Outdoor facilities 6.30am - 11.00pm
Indoor Games Hall and Squash Centre : 7.00am - 11.00pm
Conservatory and Aviary : 9.00am - 5.00pm

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