Noonday Gun, Hong Kong

Name: Noonday Gun
Address: Gloucester Rd, Hong Kong, China

#155 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Facts and practical information

The Noonday Gun is a former naval artillery piece mounted on a small enclosed site near the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Owned and operated by Jardine Matheson, the gun is fired every day at noon and has become a tourist attraction. ()

Local name: 怡和午炮 Coordinates: 22°16'57"N, 114°11'2"E

Address

Gloucester Rd湾仔区 (铜锣湾)Hong Kong China

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Day trips

Noonday Gun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Causeway Bay, Times Square, Hysan Place, World Trade Centre.

~1020 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Causeway Bay is known as one of the most vibrant shopping districts in Hong Kong, China. Nestled on the island's northern shore, this energetic area is a hub for fashion enthusiasts, gadget lovers, and bargain hunters alike.
~1710 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Times Square, Hong Kong
9 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...
~1020 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hysan Place, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Hysan Place, a beacon of modern retail in the bustling heart of Hong Kong, is a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This contemporary shopping centre, located in the thriving Causeway Bay area, stands out as a symbol of Hong Kong's luxury...
~330 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
World Trade Centre, Hong Kong
2 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Causeway Bay, the World Trade Centre in Hong Kong stands as an emblem of the city's vibrant commercial dynamism. This modern shopping centre, serving as a hub for both luxury shopping and everyday conveniences, offers a diverse range of...
~1690 ftE
Green space for sports, swimming and play
Victoria Park, Hong Kong
9 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Victoria Park serves as a serene oasis in the heart of the city. This verdant expanse is the largest park on Hong Kong Island, offering residents and visitors alike a tranquil escape from the urban sprawl.
~1530 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
Manulife Plaza, Hong Kong
8 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...
~800 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sino Plaza, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Sino Plaza is a skyscraper located in the Causeway Bay district of Hong Kong. The tower rises 38 floors and is 185 metres high.
~780 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fashion Walk, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Fashion Walk is a shopping centre in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong near Causeway Bay station. The mall is bounded by Great George, Paterson, Kingston and Cleveland streets.
~1290 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Lee Garden, Hong Kong
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Library, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Hong Kong Central Library, Hong Kong
11 min walk • Hong Kong Central Library is the largest library in Hong Kong, flagship library of Hong Kong Public Libraries and used as Hong Kong Public Library headquarters, functioning as the territory's National Library.
~780 ftSE
Skyscraper
Pearl City Mansion, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Pearl City Mansion is a 34-storey, 109 m skyscraper at 22-36 Paterson Street in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong near Causeway Bay station. When completed in 1971, it was the tallest building in the city, surpassing Wing On House in Central. It was also the first building in the city to achieve a height greater than 100 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Noonday Gun open?

Noonday Gun 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 Noonday Gun?

Nearby attractions include Pearl City Mansion, Hong Kong (4 min walk), Hang Lung Centre, Hong Kong (6 min walk), Lee Garden, Hong Kong (7 min walk), Manulife Plaza, Hong Kong (8 min walk).

How to get to Noonday Gun by public transport?

The nearest stations to Noonday Gun:

Bus

Paterson Street • Lines: 967X, 969X (2 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: 49S (3 min walk)

Metro

Causeway Bay • Lines: Isl (5 min walk)
Tin Hau • Lines: Isl (13 min walk)

Tram

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

Ferry

Wan Chai Ferry Pier (13 min walk)
Star Ferry Pier (32 min walk)

Train

Happy Valley Terminus (23 min walk)