Tai Kwun — Heritage & Arts Centre, Hong Kong

#TravelWithPochiKatsu🏛 Tai Kwun — Heritage & Arts Centre, Hong Kong

📍 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island

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Overview/Historical Background

Tai Kwun is a cultural hub created by preserving and restoring a complex that once housed a police station, courthouse, and prison in Hong Kong's Central district. It originally housed three legal institutions: the Central Police Station, the Central Magistrates' Office, and the Talisman Prison.

Reopened in 2018 as the Heritage & Arts Centre, it is the symbolic facility of a project aimed at integrating the restoration of historic architecture with contemporary spaces for expression.

Tai Kwun includes a total of 16 historic buildings and two outdoor spaces, dotted with exhibition spaces, theater and music venues, dining options, and shops.

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Attractions and What to Do

Experience a "walk" through history: Inside, you'll find spaces that evoke their former functions, such as small jail cells, courtrooms, and former police stations. Walking through the area gives you a sense of the connection between past and present.

Intersection of Art and Culture: A diverse program is held, including contemporary art exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and workshops.

A dialogue between architecture and preservation: A mix of restored and newly constructed buildings, including those by Herzog & de Meuron, harmonizes old brick architecture with modern structures.

Many Free Spaces to Enjoy: Many public spaces, courtyards, and exterior corridors are open to the public free of charge. Some special exhibitions require tickets.

Great Location: Located in the heart of Central, the area connects Hoi An Road, Lan Kwai Fong, and SoHo. It fits seamlessly into tourist routes.