Hong Kong Cemetery, Hong Kong

Name: Hong Kong Cemetery
Address: Hong Kong, China

#237 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Cemetery, formerly Hong Kong Cemetery and before that Hong Kong Colonial Cemetery, is one of the early Christian cemeteries in Hong Kong dating to its colonial era beginning in 1845. It is located beside the racecourse at Happy Valley, along with the Jewish Cemetery, Hindu Cemetery, Parsee Cemetery, St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery and the Muslim Cemetery. Hong Kong Cemetery contains 79 scattered Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 62 from the Second World War, which are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. ()

Local name: 香港墳場 Established: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 22°16'13"N, 114°10'55"E

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湾仔区 (跑马地)Hong Kong China

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Hong Kong Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Square, Happy Valley Racecourse, Manulife Plaza, Wan Chai Market.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Times Square, Hong Kong
15 min walk • Nestled in the bustling district of Causeway Bay, Times Square Hong Kong stands as a testament to the city's reputation as a shopper's paradise. This towering shopping centre and office complex is a beacon for both locals and tourists seeking a premium retail...
~910 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Hong Kong, Happy Valley Racecourse stands as an iconic sport venue renowned for its electric atmosphere and storied history in the world of horse racing. Since its establishment in 1845, this legendary racecourse has been a centerpiece...
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
Manulife Plaza, Hong Kong
16 min walk • Manulife Plaza, a beacon of modern commerce in the bustling city of Hong Kong, stands as a testament to the city's dynamic blend of business and retail. Located in the heart of Kowloon, this shopping centre is an essential destination for both locals and tourists...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Wan Chai Market, Hong Kong
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Hong Kong, Wan Chai Market offers a vibrant and authentic experience for those eager to dive into local culture. This traditional wet market, a staple of daily life in this dynamic city, provides a sensory feast for both residents...
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong
13 min walk • Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium, it reopened as Hong Kong Stadium in March 1994.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Hong Kong House of Stories, Hong Kong
15 min walk • Hong Kong House of Stories, formerly Wan Chai Livelihood Place, is a museum of Hong Kong Culture and society. The museum is located in the Blue House in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The museum provides Kong stories with movies, concerts, and exhibitions.
0.6 miW
Temple
Pak Tai Temple, Hong Kong
15 min walk • The Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple, also known as Yuk Hui Kung, is located on Lung On Street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was built by locals in 1863. The temple is dedicated to Pak Tai, a martial deity, and houses a 3 metres Ming Dynasty statue of Pak Tai built in 1603, as well as a number of antique bells cast in 1863.
0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong
10 min walk • The Queen Elizabeth Stadium is an indoor sport facility on the Morrison Hill in Wan Chai, on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. First opened in 1980, it has a 3,500-seat arena, gymnasia, squash and badminton courts, and a multi-purpose hall.
0.6 miNW
Memorial, Vernacular architecture
Blue House, Hong Kong
15 min walk • Blue House refers to a 4-storey balcony-type tenement block located at 72-74A Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It is named after the blue colour painted on its external walls.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Old Wan Chai Post Office, Hong Kong
17 min walk • The Old Wan Chai Post Office is the oldest surviving post office building in Hong Kong. It is situated at No. 221 Queen's Road East, at the junction with Wan Chai Gap Road.
0.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Lee Garden, Hong Kong
17 min walk • Lee Gardens is a hill south of East Point and west of Causeway Bay on the Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong, approximately the area between Percival Street, Hennessy Road and Leighton Road. It was also known as Jardine's Hill or East Point Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hong Kong Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong (5 min walk), King Yin Lei, Hong Kong (7 min walk), The Leighton Hill, Hong Kong (9 min walk), Happy Valley Jewish Cemetery, Hong Kong (9 min walk).

How to get to Hong Kong Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hong Kong Cemetery:

Bus

Tung Shan Terrace • Lines: 6, 66 (4 min walk)
Lingnan Primary School • Lines: 6, 66 (5 min walk)

Train

Happy Valley Terminus (4 min walk)

Tram

Happy Valley Terminus • Lines: 堅尼地城 → 跑馬地 Kennedy Town → Happy, 筲箕灣 → 跑馬地 Shau Kei Wan → Happy V, 跑馬地 → 堅尼地城 Happy Valley → Kenned, 跑馬地 → 筲箕灣 Happy Valley → Shau Ke (4 min walk)
Hong Kong Cemetery • Lines: 跑馬地 → 堅尼地城 Happy Valley → Kenned, 跑馬地 → 筲箕灣 Happy Valley → Shau Ke (6 min walk)

Metro

Causeway Bay • Lines: Isl (18 min walk)
Wan Chai • Lines: Isl (20 min walk)

Ferry

Wan Chai Ferry Pier (26 min walk)