University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong is a public research university in Hong Kong. Founded in 1911, its origins trace back to the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, which was founded in 1887. It is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. HKU was also the first university established by the British in East Asia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°16'59"N, 114°8'16"E

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University of Hong Kong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cat Street, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, Kennedy Town Swimming Pool.

0.8 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Cat Street, Hong Kong
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling metropolis lies Cat Street, a vibrant shopping district renowned for its unique blend of history, culture, and retail therapy. Officially known as Upper Lascar Row, this narrow lane is a treasure trove for antique hunters...
0.7 miSE
Lush lookout point with telescopes
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
18 min walk • Victoria Peak, commonly known as "The Peak," is an iconic hill located in the bustling city of Hong Kong, China. Standing at 552 meters, it is the highest hill on Hong Kong Island and a major tourist attraction, known for providing the most stunning panoramic views of...
0.7 miE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, Hong Kong
19 min walk • The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences was established in 1996. It is in a renovated three-story Edwardian-style building, at 2 Caine Lane at the Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is also referred to as Old Pathological Institute.
0.4 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Park
Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, Hong Kong
11 min walk • The Kennedy Town Swimming Pool is a public swimming complex in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong. There have been two pools of this name. The first iteration opened in 1974 while the current iteration opened in 2011.
~1430 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Kau Yan Tsung Tsin Church, Hong Kong
7 min walk • Kau Yan Tsung Tsin Church, also known as Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Kau Yan Church, is a church in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong. The building is located at Western Street, between Third and High Streets.
0.7 miSE
Tranquil park and gardens with city view
Victoria Peak Garden, Hong Kong
18 min walk • Victoria Peak Garden is a Chinese style garden near the summit of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. The former Mountain Lodge, an alternate residence for the Governor of Hong Kong, was located there, which has since been demolished, but the park remains as an attraction at the Peak.
~530 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong
3 min walk • The University Museum and Art Gallery is located at 90 Bonham Road, next to the University of Hong Kong's East Gate entrance. Its exhibition galleries occupy the Fung Ping Shan Building as well as the first floor of the TT Tsui Building, where also the Museum Store is housed on the ground floor. The two buildings are joined by a bridge.
~240 ftW
Memorial
Pillar of Shame, Hong Kong
2 min walk • Pillar of Shame is a series of sculptures by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt memorialising the loss of life during specific events or caused by specific circumstances in history. Each sculpture is an eight-metre tall statue of bronze, copper or concrete.
~1950 ftS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Pinewood Battery, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Pinewood Battery is a historic military site in Hong Kong, located 307 metres above sea level, within Lung Fu Shan Country Park, in the northwestern part of Hong Kong Island.
0.4 miNE
Park
King George V Memorial Park, Hong Kong
12 min walk • King George V Memorial Park, Hong Kong is an urban park in Sai Ying Pun and one of the few parks in Hong Kong bearing the former colonial links to the territory's past.
~1420 ftSW
Park, Trail
Lung Fu Shan Country Park, Hong Kong
7 min walk • Lung Fu Shan Country Park, established 18 December 1998, is a country park in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Hong Kong?

Nearby attractions include Pillar of Shame, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Stephen Hui Geological Museum, Hong Kong (2 min walk), University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Shek Tong Tsui Terminus, Hong Kong (7 min walk).

How to get to University of Hong Kong by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Hong Kong:

Bus

HKU East Gate • Lines: 10, 10P, 22, 22S, 22X, 28, 31, 31X, 40, 40M, 8X (3 min walk)
Chiu Sheung School Hong Kong • Lines: 10, 22, 22S, 28, 28S, 31, 40, 40M, 40P, 55, 8 (3 min walk)

Metro

Hku • Lines: Isl (5 min walk)
Sai Ying Pun • Lines: Isl (10 min walk)

Tram

Whitty Street • Lines: 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 → 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 (8 min walk)
Water Street • Lines: 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 → 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 (9 min walk)

Train

The Peak (30 min walk)
Barker Road (32 min walk)