Tai Kwun

Tai Kwun, or the Former Central Police Station Compound includes three declared monuments in , Hong Kong: the former Central Police Station, the , and the .
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  • Opening hours: 11:00 AM—11:00 PM
  • Type: Arts center
  • Description: cultural center in Central, Hong Kong
  • Also known as: “Former Central Police Station Compound”, “Old Central Police Station Compound”, and “大館 Tai Kwun”
  • Address: 10 荷李活道 Hollywood Road

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Victoria Prison and Former Central Police Station.

Historic site
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was the first and longest-running prison to date in . It is located on Old Bailey Street in , . Named in honour of Queen Victoria, it was originally known as Victoria Gaol and was renamed into in 1899.

Heritage site
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The of Hong Kong is located at the eastern end of Hollywood Road, in , Hong Kong. It has been redeveloped into a cultural and shopping destination generally called Tai Kwun.

Mosque
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The is a Friday mosque in , Hong Kong. Completed in 1890, it is the oldest mosque in Hong Kong. The neighbouring streets – Mosque Street and Mosque Junction – are named after the mosque. is situated 240 metres southwest of Tai Kwun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include SoHo and Central Hong Kong.

Neighborhood
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is an area of located on the western edge of , bordering , known for its bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. The name is derived from its location: South of Hollywood Road.

Photo: seeminglee, CC BY 2.0.
Central and Western is a district of Island. It is the political, administrative and financial hub and home to some fantastic skyscrapers and Victoria Peak.

Suburb
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is an affluent residential area on in . It is located between and . Residents are predominantly more affluent Hong Kong locals and expatriate professionals.

Tai Kwun

Latitude
22.28118° or 22° 16′ 52″ north
Longitude
114.154° or 114° 9′ 14″ east
Inception
May 29th, 2018
Wheelchair access
yes
Operator
香港賽馬會 Hong Kong Jockey Club
Open location code
7PJP75J3+FJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 591035975
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­arts_centre
Wiki­data ID
Q10871919
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Satellite Map

Discover Tai Kwun from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Yue Chinese—“Tai Kwun” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “中区警署建筑群”
  • Chinese: “中區警署建築群”
  • Chinese: “前中區警署建築群”
  • Chinese: “大館”
  • Chinese: “舊中區警署建築群”
  • French: “Tai Kwun”
  • Japanese: “大館”
  • Japanese: “大館當代美術館”
  • Yue Chinese: “大館”
  • “Tai Kwun”

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Highlights include Parade Ground and Prison Yard.

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