This indoor market is held in a four - storey red brick colonial building that was constructed in 1906. After extensive

Western Market

 

            This indoor market is held in a four - storey red brick colonial building that was constructed in 1906. After extensive

            renovation it re- opened in 1991 and now occupies an entire block at the western end of Central Hong Kong. The

            building houses a variety of shops and stalls that sell a range of products from curios to assorted silks and fabrics.

            From here one can hop onto Hong Kong's ancient double - decker tram headed for Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and

            Happy Valley.

            Address: 323 De Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wang; Transport: Take the MTR to Sheung Wan, exit B or C; bus

            or tram along Des Voeux Road to Sheung Wan; Opening time : Open daily from 10am to 7pm; Admission: Free

           

 Police Museum

 

            The Police Museum showcases a display tracing the development and history of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force

            from 1844 to today. The main exhibit encompasses a significant number of artefacts relating to the Hong Kong

            Police Force from uniforms and firearms, to historical archives and photographs. Other exhibits look at the major

            factions which have influenced the status quo namely the triad societies and narcotics (Hong Kong was founded on

            the narcotics trade). The Police Museum is an interesting visit, which provides insight into the dedication of the

            officers who served within this elite force.

            Address: 27 Coombe Road, The Peak, Hong Kong; Telephone: 2849 7019; Transport: Take NWFB Bus No.15

            (from Exchange Square to the Peak). Get off at the stop between Stubbs Road and Peak Road; Opening time :

            Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm; Tuesday 2pm to 5pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays; Admission: Free

           

 Statue Square

 

            This square is an amalgamation of Hong Kong's contemporary architecture that reaches its most spectacular

            manifestation in the designs of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and the Bank of China Tower .

            The most significant feature of the HSBC building is that it has been designed without a central core, a feat of

            structural engineering blended with the ultimate in aesthetic principles. The Bank of China Tower became a much-

            debated conversation piece following its construction, largely because of the asymmetrically - designed pinnacle that

            acquires differing perspectives depending on one's vantage point.

            Transport: MTR Central station, exit K