Blue House, Hong Kong

Name: Blue House
Address: Hong Kong, China
Telephone: +852 3182 0128

#330 among attractions in Hong Kong

Memorial, Vernacular architecture

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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. It is one of the few remaining examples of tong lau of the balcony type in Hong Kong and is listed as Grade I historic building. ()

Local name: 藍屋 Completed: 1922 (102 years ago)Floors: 4Coordinates: 22°16'27"N, 114°10'26"E

Address

湾仔区 (跑马地)Hong Kong China

Contact

+852 3182 0128

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Times Square, Happy Valley Racecourse, Wan Chai Market, Hung Shing Temple.

0.6 miNE
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...
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong
14 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...
~180 ftN
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Wan Chai Market, Hong Kong
1 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...
~1120 ftNW
Temple
Hung Shing Temple, Hong Kong
6 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.
~90 ftSE
Museum
Hong Kong House of Stories, Hong Kong
1 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.
~430 ftS
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.
~1260 ftNW
Park, Football, Basketball court
Southorn Playground, Hong Kong
7 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.
~1730 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong
9 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 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Old Wan Chai Post Office, Hong Kong
2 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.
0.4 miN
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 Blue House open?

Blue House is open:

Monday 12 pm - 1 am
Tuesday 12 pm - 1 am
Wednesday 12 pm - 1 am
Thursday 12 pm - 1 am
Friday 12 pm - 1 am
Saturday 12 pm - 1 am
Sunday 12 pm - 1 am

Which popular attractions are close to Blue House?

Nearby attractions include Hong Kong House of Stories, Hong Kong (1 min walk), Wan Chai Market, Hong Kong (1 min walk), Old Wan Chai Post Office, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Pak Tai Temple, Hong Kong (3 min walk).

How to get to Blue House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blue House:

Bus

The Zenith • Lines: 6, 66, 6A, 6X (1 min walk)
Wanchai Polyclinic • Lines: 28 (3 min walk)

Tram

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)
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 (6 min walk)

Metro

Wan Chai • Lines: Isl (7 min walk)
Admiralty • Lines: Isl, Sil, Twl (16 min walk)

Ferry

Wan Chai Ferry Pier (17 min walk)
Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (34 min walk)

Train

Happy Valley Terminus (19 min walk)
Garden Road (25 min walk)