University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Established in 1911, HKU is the oldest university in Hong Kong. The Edwardian-style Main Building, with its pastel-pink edifice, colonnaded verandahs and red-brick core, dates to 1912 and is a declared monument. Several other early 20th-century buildings on the campus, including the domed Hung Hing Ying (1919), opposite the main entrance, and Tang Chi Ngong Buildings (1929), are also protected.

The University Museum & Art Gallery is downhill to the east of the university’s main building, opposite the start of Hing Hon Rd.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Hong Kong attractions

1. University Museum & Art Gallery

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The University of Hong Kong Museum & Art Gallery houses collections of ceramics and bronzes spanning 5000 years, including exquisite blue-and-white Ming…

2. ᠎Western District Community Centre

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Offices and amenity rooms occupy this red-brick Georgian house at the junction of Western St and Third St. The listed building was opened in 1922 as the…

3. ᠎Sai Ying Pun Community Complex

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A modern high-rise imposed on Victorian remains make up this complex that's fondly nicknamed the High Street Haunted House. The grey stone facade and…

4. Pak Sing Ancestral Hall

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In the 19th century many Chinese who left home in search of better horizons died overseas. As it was the wish of traditional Chinese to be buried in their…

5. Kwun Yam Temple

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Built in 1840, Sheung Wan's oldest temple honours Kwun Yam, the Goddess of Mercy. It's a quaint-looking structure, with a magnificent and intricate brass…

6. Palace of Moon & Water Kwun Yum Temple

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Not to be confused with Kwun Yum Temple nearby, this dimly lit temple honours Kwun Yum of a Thousand Arms. Kwun Yum (aka Guanyin) is the Goddess of…

7. Possession Street

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Just before Hollywood Rd meets Queen’s Rd West is Possession St, where Commodore Gordon Bremmer and a contingent of British marines planted the Union Jack…

8. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

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Although this museum's focus is medical sciences, there are several interesting exhibits for tourists – in particular the section dedicated to the history…