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Hong Kong Park is a public park, located next to Cotton Tree Drive, in Central and Western|Central, Hong Kong, China.

The park is located at the former location of the Victoria Barrack, which had been 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.

A few buildings were kept, including:

• Flagstaff House (1846), since 1984 housing the Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware

• Cassels Block (early 20th century), former barracks for married British officers. Now housing the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

• Rawlinson House (early 20th century), former house of the British Deputy General, converted in the 1980s into a marriage registry

• Wavell House (early 20th century), former quarters for married British officers, conerted in 1991 into the aviary support centre

The park can be easily reached by walking through the Pacific Place and its nearby escalator.

image:HongKongParkGreenhouse.JPG|thumb|200px|The greenhouse in the Hong Kong Park
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 are also built in Hong Kong Park.





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Hong Kong Park

Opening hours of Hong Kong Park:

Outdoor facilities 6.30am - 11.00pm

Indoor Games Hall & Squash Centre : 7.00am - 11.00pm

Conservatory and Aviary : 9.00am - 5.00pm

See also:

• List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong

• List of urban public parks and gardens of Hong Kong

Last Modified:   2005-04-13