Old Wan Chai Post Office, Hong Kong

Name: Old Wan Chai Post Office
Address: Hong Kong, China
Telephone: +852 2835 4376

#353 among attractions in Hong Kong

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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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. ()

Local name: 舊灣仔郵政局 Opened: 1 March 1915 (109 years ago)Coordinates: 22°16'27"N, 114°10'23"E

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湾仔区 (跑马地)Hong Kong China

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+852 2835 4376

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Old Wan Chai Post Office – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Happy Valley Racecourse, Pacific Place, Wan Chai Market, Hung Shing Temple.

0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong
15 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 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Pacific Place, Hong Kong
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling Admiralty district, Pacific Place stands as a premier shopping centre, offering an unrivaled blend of luxury, contemporary lifestyle, and family-friendly amenities. With over 711,000 square feet of retail space, this upscale...
~360 ftE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Wan Chai Market, Hong Kong
2 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...
~780 ftNW
Temple
Hung Shing Temple, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Hung Shing Temples or Tai Wong Temples are temples dedicated to Hung Shing Tai Wong. Hung Shing temples have been widely built in southern China, especially Guangdong province and in Hong Kong.
~420 ftE
Museum
Hong Kong House of Stories, Hong Kong
3 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.
0.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
14 min walk • The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld–Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial buildings.
~570 ftSE
Temple
Pak Tai Temple, Hong Kong
3 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.
~1040 ftN
Park, Football, Basketball court
Southorn Playground, Hong Kong
6 min walk • Southorn Playground is a sports and recreational ground in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It comprises a football pitch, four basketball courts, and a children's playground.
0.4 miE
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.
~350 ftE
Memorial, Vernacular architecture
Blue House, Hong Kong
2 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.
~1970 ftN
Tower
Immigration Tower, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Immigration Tower is a skyscraper located in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong completed in 1990. The tower rises 49 floors and 181 metres in height.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Wan Chai Post Office open?

Old Wan Chai Post Office is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 6 pm - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Wan Chai Post Office?

Nearby attractions include Hopewell Centre, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Blue House, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Wan Chai Market, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Hong Kong House of Stories, Hong Kong (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Wan Chai Post Office by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Wan Chai Post Office:

Bus

Wu Chung House • Lines: 6, 66, 6A, 6X (1 min walk)
Bamboo Grove • Lines: 28, 28S (2 min walk)

Tram

Swatow Street • Lines: 北角 → 石塘咀 North Point → Shek Tong, 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 (4 min walk)
O'Brien Road • 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 (5 min walk)

Metro

Wan Chai • Lines: Isl (6 min walk)
Admiralty • Lines: Isl, Sil, Twl (15 min walk)

Ferry

Wan Chai Ferry Pier (17 min walk)
Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (33 min walk)

Train

Happy Valley Terminus (20 min walk)
Garden Road (24 min walk)