Government House, Hong Kong

Name: Government House
Address: Albert Road, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
Telephone: +852 2530 2003

#270 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Government House, located on Government Hill in Central, Hong Kong, is the official residence of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. It was constructed in 1855 as a Colonial Renaissance-style building, but was significantly remodelled during the Japanese occupation, resulting in the current hybrid Japanese-neoclassical form. ()

Local name: 香港禮賓府 Architectural style: Neoclassicism, Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 22°16'43"N, 114°9'25"E

Address

Albert Road, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island中西区 (湾仔)Hong Kong China

Contact

+852 2530 2003

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Government House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Chater House, The Landmark, Statue Square.

~470 ftSW
Zoo, Garden, Park
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Hong Kong
3 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens offer a serene and enchanting escape to nature lovers and families alike. This verdant oasis, located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak, is among the oldest...
~1320 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
Chater House, Hong Kong
7 min walk • Chater House is an embodiment of modern architectural elegance in the heart of Hong Kong, China. This sleek office building is a notable feature of the city's skyline and is situated in one of the most bustling districts of Hong Kong.
~940 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
The Landmark, Hong Kong
5 min walk • The Landmark, often referred to as "The Landmark Mandarin Oriental," is a beacon of luxury and sophistication in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling Central district. This mixed-use skyscraper is not only an office tower but also a premier shopping and dining...
~1290 ftNE
Landscaped public space with a statue
Statue Square, Hong Kong
7 min walk • Statue Square, a distinguished memorial park nestled in the heart of Hong Kong, serves as a poignant reminder of the city's rich colonial history. Located in the bustling Central district, this urban oasis offers a serene reprieve from the surrounding skyscrapers...
~1140 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Prince's Building, Hong Kong
6 min walk • Prince's Building is an office tower with a six-level shopping centre, known as Landmark Prince's. Located along the western side of the southern section of Statue Square in Central, Hong Kong near Central station, the building is connected to Alexandra House and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong by pedestrian bridges.
~1240 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
LHT Tower, Hong Kong
6 min walk • LHT Tower or Luk Hoi Tong Building is an office building and shopping mall at 31 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong. It is directly adjacent to MTR Central station. It was opened in November 2011.
~680 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Cathedral, Hong Kong
4 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Evangelist is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Hong Kong Island, and mother church to the Province of Hong Kong and Macao. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Hong Kong and the Bishop of Hong Kong Island.
~990 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
5 min walk • The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is located in Hong Kong Park, at 7A Kennedy Road above Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It was opened by Leung Ding-Bong, then chairman of the Urban Council, on 28 April 1992. The centre encourages local art creation.
~550 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Bars and clubs
Fringe Club, Hong Kong
3 min walk • The Fringe Club is a not-for-profit arts organisation. Its mission is to help emergent artists, promote Hong Kong artists abroad through cultural exchange and overseas touring, and conserve and develop Hong Kong cultural heritage.
~1010 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hong Kong
5 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a late 19th-century English Gothic revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. It is located in the Mid-Levels area of the city at 16 Caine Road.
~1020 ftE
Park
Cheung Kong Park, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Cheung Kong Park is a small garden located in the Central district of Hong Kong Island and named for Li Ka Shing's corporate empire. The park is privately maintained by Cheung Kong Holdings, but is open to the public. The park consists of ponds and cascades with benches for visitors to enjoy the scenery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Government House open?

Government House is open:

Monday 12 am - 12 am
Tuesday 12 am - 12 am
Wednesday 12 am - 12 am
Thursday 12 am - 12 am
Friday 12 am - 12 am
Saturday 12 am - 12 am
Sunday 12 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Government House?

Nearby attractions include Umbrella Square, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Fringe Club, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Edouard Malingue Gallery, Hong Kong (4 min walk).

How to get to Government House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government House:

Bus

Government House • Lines: 10, 28, 28S, 31, 40M (1 min walk)
HK Zoological & Botanical Garden • Lines: 40 (3 min walk)

Train

Kennedy Road (5 min walk)
Garden Road (5 min walk)

Tram

Ice House Street • Lines: 上環 (西港城) → 筲箕灣 Western Market →, 堅尼地城 → 筲箕灣 Kennedy Town → Shau K, 堅尼地城 → 跑馬地 Kennedy Town → Happy, 石塘咀 → 北角 Shek Tong Tsui → North, 石塘咀 → 銅鑼灣 Shek Tong Tsui → Cause (5 min walk)
Pedder Street • Lines: 上環 (西港城) → 筲箕灣 Western Market →, 北角 → 石塘咀 North Point → Shek Tong, 堅尼地城 → 筲箕灣 Kennedy Town → Shau K, 堅尼地城 → 跑馬地 Kennedy Town → Happy, 石塘咀 → 北角 Shek Tong Tsui → North, 石塘咀 → 銅鑼灣 Shek Tong Tsui → Cause, 筲箕灣 → 上環 (西港城) Shau Kei Wan → We, 筲箕灣 → 堅尼地城 Shau Kei Wan → Kenned, 跑馬地 → 堅尼地城 Happy Valley → Kenned, 銅鑼灣 → 石塘咀 Causeway Bay → Shek To (6 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: Isl, Twl (6 min walk)
Hong Kong • Lines: Ael, Tcl (12 min walk)

Ferry

Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (17 min walk)
Star Ferry Pier (32 min walk)