Former French Mission Building, Hong Kong

Name: Former French Mission Building
Address: Hong Kong, China

#473 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Former French Mission Building, Hong Kong

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The Former French Mission Building is a declared monument located on Government Hill at 1, Battery Path, Central, Hong Kong. It housed the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong from 1 July 1997 to 6 September 2015. ()

Local name: 前法國外方傳道會大樓 Opened: 1917 (107 years ago)Coordinates: 22°16'46"N, 114°9'36"E

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中西区 (湾仔)Hong Kong China

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Day trips

Former French Mission Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House, Chater House, The Landmark.

~870 ftSE
Park
Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Park stands as an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. This verdant expanse, located in the Central District, offers a serene escape from the urban rush, presenting a harmonious blend of artificial...
~1080 ftE
Antique teaware in a historic building
Flagstaff House, Hong Kong
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, Flagstaff House stands as a serene vestige of the city's colonial past. This historic building, now functioning as the Museum of Tea Ware, offers a unique cultural experience amidst the modern skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
~1220 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
Chater House, Hong Kong
6 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.
~920 ftNW
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...
~550 ftN
Landscaped public space with a statue
Statue Square, Hong Kong
3 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...
~740 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Prince's Building, Hong Kong
4 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.
~1110 ftS
Zoo, Park
Edward Youde Aviary, Hong Kong
6 min walk • The Edward Youde Aviary is a 3,000-square-metre aviary built over a natural valley at the southern corner of Hong Kong Park, which is located in Central at the bottom of the north eastern slope of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.
~870 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
The Cenotaph, Hong Kong
5 min walk • The Cenotaph is a war memorial constructed in 1923 and located between Statue Square and the City Hall in Central, Hong Kong, that commemorates the dead in the two world wars who served in Hong Kong in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
~1200 ftN
Park
Jardine House, Hong Kong
6 min walk • Jardine House, formerly known as Connaught Centre, is an office tower in Hong Kong. The building is located at 1 Connaught Place, Central on Hong Kong Island. It is owned by Hongkong Land Limited, a subsidiary of Jardines.
~520 ftNE
Park, Garden
Chater Garden, Hong Kong
3 min walk • Chater Garden, located in the Central District of Hong Kong, is a public park directly east of the Legislative Council building. It is named after Sir Paul Chater, as is the adjacent Chater Road.
~430 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Cathedral, Hong Kong
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Former French Mission Building?

Nearby attractions include Cheung Kong Center, Hong Kong (1 min walk), Cheung Kong Park, Hong Kong (1 min walk), HSBC Building, Hong Kong (2 min walk), St John's Cathedral, Hong Kong (3 min walk).

How to get to Former French Mission Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former French Mission Building:

Bus

Cheung Kong Center • Lines: 6, 66, 6A, 6X (1 min walk)
Chater Garden • Lines: N969 (2 min walk)

Tram

Bank 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 (3 min walk)
Murray Road • 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 (3 min walk)

Train

Garden Road (4 min walk)
Kennedy Road (6 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: Isl, Twl (5 min walk)
Admiralty • Lines: Isl, Sil, Twl (10 min walk)

Ferry

Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (15 min walk)
Wan Chai Ferry Pier (28 min walk)