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Clock Tower
Type: Attractions, Great Views, Historic Sites
10Best Says
The 44-meter-tall brick-red structure is one of the most historic buildings in fast-growing Hong Kong. Although visitors can't access the building nowadays, it's a mandatory pit stop for tourists en... Read More
The 44-meter-tall brick-red structure is one of the most historic buildings in fast-growing Hong Kong. Although visitors can't access the building nowadays, it's a mandatory pit stop for tourists en route from the Star Ferry terminal to Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to take in the contrast between now and then. Hong Kong's very own "Big Ben" is the only remaining structure of the now-demolished Kowloon-Canton Rail Terminus. This was the original railway to have connected Hong Kong with mainland China. Millions of mainland Chinese immigrated to Hong Kong through here between 1910-1949 before the Communist China shut its door to the outside world for the next 30 years. The railway station has since been relocated to Hunghom.
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Address:
Star Ferry pier, Kowloon Point
Hong Kong,
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ed Peters
Hong Kong Local Expert
- Attractions near Cruise Port: "After snapping a photo or two in front of the Clock Tower, history buffs can hop across Salisbury Road to visit The 1881 Heritage on the crossroads of Canton Road. The colonial-style mansion were built in 1881 as the former Marine Police Headquarters."
- Free Things to Do: "After snapping a photo or two in front of the Clock Tower, history buffs can hop across Salisbury Road to visit 1881 Heritage on the crossroads of Canton Road. These two colonial-style mansions were built in 1881 as the former Marine Police Headquarters (until 1996)."
- Best for Attractions near Cruise Port Because: This protected historic landmark is a true reminder of the fast-growing city's faded past.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Hong Kong's heritage has a habit of being demolished by over-eager developers, but the Clock Tower is a gallant survivor.
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