 Hong Kong offers a wealth of architectural influences and styles just waiting to be discovered. During this walk through Hong Kong's Central district, visitors will come to understand the evolution of the city through its buildings. Taking in such sights as the Central Police Station, the Fringe Club and the former French Mission building, architect hosts will point out the special characteristics that make each structure unique as well as discussing its relevant history.
Thrusting skyward in dramatic contrast to these historical structures are Hong Kong's many glass and steel monuments to modernism. Designed by some of the world's most renowned architects, they are vital to understanding the evolution of building styles and the way Hong Kong's urban architecture has changed during the past century.
 Architecture Walk |
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Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, reception at entrance, G/F, 3 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
(Central MTR Station Exit K, make 180o turn upon leaving exit, walk ahead through pedestrian tunnel to Edinburgh Place, turn right, Gallery is beside City Hall.) |
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| Time: |
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Every Saturday at 10:15am-1:15pm (about 3 hours) |
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| Registration: |
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HKTB Visitor Information & Services Centres |
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| Fee: |
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Refundable deposit of HK$100 per person
(no small change or foreign currency will be accepted)
Effective from 1 April 2008, fee for joining Architecture Walk is HK$ 100 per person. Participant who has signed up for Architecture Walk departing from 1 April 08 onward are required to pay the fee. Visitors may visit HKTB Visitor Information and Services Centres (Causeway Bay or Tsim Sha Tsui) for registration or call Visitor Hotline at +852 25081234 for details.
The Cultural Kaleidoscope programme is for bona fide visitors only. Visitors are required to present their passports when they join any of the programmes and during registration. |
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Member of Hong Kong Institute of Architects |
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| Capacity: |
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15 people per walk |
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| Enquiry: |
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HKTB Visitor Hotline +852 2508 1234 |
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Visitors must register in advance |
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Visitors are advised to wear light clothing and wear sun block if appropriate. |
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Recommended age range of participants: 3 to 75. |
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Walk organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects. |
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