Historic Walking Areas • Flea & Street Markets
Hong Kong Island
THE 10 BEST Hong Kong Historic Walking Areas
Historic Walking Areas in Hong Kong
Category types
Types of Attractions
Sights & Landmarks
Sights & Landmarks
Traveler rating
Neighborhoods
Good for
40 places sorted by traveler favorites
- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Kowloon
•
Open now
Historic Walking Areas • Flea & Street Markets
Kowloon
•
Open now
Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
Ping Shan
•
Open now
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Hong Kong Island
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Hong Kong Island
•
Open now
Historic Walking Areas
Hong Kong Island
•
Open now
Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Western (Sai Wan)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Hong Kong Island
Historic Walking Areas
Cheung Chau
•
Open now
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Kowloon
Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Historic Walking Areas
Hong Kong Island
•
Open now
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Hong Kong Island
•
Open now
Historic Walking Areas • Flea & Street Markets
Open now
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Kwai Tsing
•
Open now
Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
North District
•
Open now
Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Historic Walking Areas
Open now
Showing results 1-30 of 40
What travelers are saying
- BradJillHong Kong, China159,137 contributionsFor those looking to do a bit of hiking around Stanley there are a couple of trails nearby including a short route up to see the weathered land formations known locally as Rhino Rock on the Stanley Peninsula south of the village as well as Devil's Paw and the Snoopy Rock in the area known as Chung Hom Kok just to the west of Stanley.
We recently hiked up to see Devil's Paw and Snoopy Rock combined with brief visits to the old battery and public park at the southern tip of Chung Hom Kok along with the local beach just to the north. To reach these two land formations from Stanley, one only needs to walk the trail through Ma Hang Park starting behind the Murray House. Make your way west to the end of the park. You will find yourself at a roadside roundabout. From here, follow Chung Hom Kok Road west to Cheshire House. Walk until you start to see the large boulders on the left (south) side of the road.
You will notice a dirt trailhead through rather dense forest. There are red ribbons tied to branches to help you stay on course, which is actually a bit challenging. You'll need to scale and scramble a bit and duck under some lower branches for a short 3-4 minute hike where you reach an opening. From here you can see the Devil's Paw for the first time. From here, you can wind your way along the trail until you find yourself just in front of very interesting and large rock formation. From up close the weather erosion patterns are quite neat to see. Views from here of the coastline and sea are pretty good while sky conditions are favourable.
From Devil's Paw you can continue to ascend trails further south for another 8-10 minutes until you will reach an exposed outcrop of boulders. This is where you find the Snoopy Rock. It is not clear and obvious but from certain angles, one of the boulders sort of looks like Snoopy. The massive and interesting boulders are really nice and panoramic views here are really nice as well.
The trail continues further south for a while past a couple more boulder batches before descending downward to Chung Hom Kok Road. From here, if you still have time and energy, you continue south along the main road to see the old coastal defence battery at the southern tip of the peninsula. Or you can begin to make your way back towards Stanley Village. Note, there is a pretty good public beach at Chung Hom Kok that you can make way to as well if you fancy a swim in the sea after your hike as well.Written September 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Fredric JohnDubai, United Arab Emirates216 contributionsEven though I don’t know some of the Hong Kong stars exhibited on the Avenue of Stars I do appreciate the whole commemoration to the stars with their handprints and all the excellence they’ve done with their body of work.
It’s a long walk from the beginning to the end but don’t miss it and just walk on the side handrails so you can see the whole Avenue of Stars.Written November 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China159,137 contributionsThis is a feature street market in Mongkok located just north of Prince Edward West Road, around a 5 minute walk from both Prince Edward and the Mongkok East MTR Stations. The Mongkok Flower Market has dozens of shops and is worth seeing anytime of of the year. However, it is particularly interesting now during the Chinese New Year season.
At this time of year, the flower market is thriving with shops and added stalls filled with seasonal flowers, plants and decorations. You'll be able to see daffodils, orchids, chrysanthemums and holiday specials including Narcissus, peonies, kumquat (mandarin orange) plants, bamboo shoots, colourful willow stems and cherry blossom stems amongst others.
Do expect crowds when you plan to visit the Flower Market but especially during the Chinese New Year - to a point of being uncomfortable in the evenings and weekends. As such, consider midday weekday visits during CNY when things are more manageable and its easier to take pictures.Written January 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AngelaD17Tuggeranong, Australia59 contributionsThe Ping Shan Heritage Trail in the New Territories gives relief from the crowds if you're staying in HK long enough to have covered the touristy bits and are interested in history. Go to the Tourist Info Office at the Kowloon side Star Ferry and ask for the free information sheet and map to guide you through the trail. You take the MTR to Tin Shui Wai station Exit E. The trail is easy to find and easy to walk. It has historic buildings, some of which are in a bad state, but still worth seeing. I was fascinated by the remains of the 200 year old wall which originally enclosed the village: the bricks are of various shapes, sizes and colours. The ancestral halls were built in the 13th and 16th centuries. There is a cafe in the village (I didn't go in) and reasonably clean loos in the market square. If you're interested in history and a 'different' HK experience my advice is not to miss this, but don't go if you're only there for the bright lights and shopping.Written March 27, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- J&S_SingaporeSingapore, Singapore4,332 contributionsDropping by Central and having nice stroll along the various street has always been a ritual for us whenever we dropped by HK. Exploring the F&B outlets and the various unique Landmark always make one appreciate the culture & history of the area much more. It was Pottinger Street recently we spent much time on in the recent trip. The street was originally on the slope between Queen's Road Central and Hollywood Road but it has since “expanded” from the junction of Hollywood Road in Central to part of Connaught Road. The historic small street is made of large stone slabs, the high and low stone paved road is so famous that the commonly used Chinese name of Pottinger Street translates as “Stone Slab Street”!
Not too much of a challenge for most even if the street is paved unevenly by granite stone steps, but best be equipped with comfy shoes definitely help. and is a popular venue for photo shoots and movie scenes. The iconic street are lined on both sides with many old shops and stalls and throngs of tourists and passers-by like to explore. Several of the shops here are still the old wooden kiosks, selling mainly souvenirs and fancy-dress costumes, making this a favorite spot for Halloween shopping. The offering of outrageous outfits and popular masks make it to visit for any occasion.
The plus-point is that the street is smack in Central so one can pair it with a watering session at LKF or even food therapy at the various F&B nearby
Written August 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Irish ZHong Kong, China19 contributionsIf you are a local or not, this place would leave you in awe! Isolated and very quiet this beach is located in Sai Kung East Country Park and could be reached either by taxi to the dam then a quick hike or hiring a boat to take you. We camped here a few times and it could get packed but still had our own private space. Waking up in the morning was very much worth it as we got to see the sunrise. Make sure to bring enough food and water as they don't have any shops you could buy amenities. The toilet is shared and quite smelly but that's the only downside of it. Would totally recommend this to everyone coming to HK!Written November 11, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JanLinksGroningenGroningen, The Netherlands1,308 contributionsNice stairway. Lovely neighborhood, lovely shops And horeca. Man mo tempel is nice. So this is a must see in Hong Kong!!Written August 21, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom9,315 contributionsSurprisingly, there are not many statues in Statue Square. There used to be more. Today, there is only a single, unexceptional bronze statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, of HSBC bank. He is standing all alone, probably wondering where everyone else went?
Originally called Royal Square, the space was dedicated to the British royalty. A statue of Queen Victoria sitting under a domed shrine was erected in 1896 to commemorate her Golden Jubilee. Over time, statues of Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, the Duke of Connaught, George V and Queen Mary were added. It was intended as a powerful display of imperial power and glory.
When the Japanese invaded and occupied Hong Kong during WWII (1941-45), they immediately ripped them out, sending the stark and brutal message that this was now Japanese territory and under Japanese authority and power. The statues were mostly sent to Japan to be melted down for munitions. Queen Victoria was somehow saved and was later relocated to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. Thomas Jackson was reinstalled in his original position, although facing in a new direction
Even without the statues, it is an interesting square to walk through. From here you can see many of Hong Kong’s most significant buildings, including the old colonial Supreme Court and Cenotaph. Across the road are Norman Foster’s HSBC building, the old Bank of China and the fabulous new Bank of China Tower.Written May 10, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰Hong Kong, China4,509 contributions...which has some superb restaurants, bars and shops. Taco Tuesday at 11 Westside or Little Creatures, oysters at Shoreditch or getting beers to go from TramlineWritten November 27, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China159,137 contributionsGreen Hub is a project by the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens and makes use of the historic Old Tai Po Police Station on Wan Tau Kok Lane in Tai Po. It is an endeavour which sponsors sustainable and low-carbon living while managing and maintaining this Grade I Historic Building (2021). Opening hours are 10am to 5pm daily (Closed on Tuesdays).
At Green Hub, visitors can participate in scheduled tours through their website or independently visit the Old Tai Po Police Department exhibition rooms, Coop Store and Eat Well Canteen. They offer a host of programmes and workshops for schools, groups, families and individuals on green living and life as well. All is described well on the Green Hub for those interested.
Visits to Green Hub are free for the public. During my recent visit, a kind host explained the Green Hub objectives and briefed on what areas of the heritage attraction I could visit. Then, they leave you on your own to explore the Old Tai Po Police Department, which was restored to its near original state in recent years and makes for an enjoyable historic attraction to visit and explore.
Note: It is also worth making a visit to the Old District Office North which is just above the Old Tai Po Police Station. While you can't enter that historic building, you can enter the grounds and walk around it, enjoying the stately and impressive red brick exterior and early 20th-century colonial architecture.Written December 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China159,137 contributionsWith the pandemic now over, the streets of Hong Kong are quickly filling with locals and tourists alike. One place that is busier on weekends now but mostly with locals, is Tai Ping Shan Street in Sheung Wan.
Tai Ping Shan Street is perhaps HK's most successful gentrification endeavour to date. Over the past 10 years, it has become a cool place with loads of coffee shops, cute cafes, art galleries, lifestyle shops and the likes. On weekends, there is a real buzz in the neighbourhood with many people taking up outdoor seating to enjoy the atmosphere, especially on days when we have pleasant weather.
There is street art scene in the area in the area (inc. Square Street and Tank Lane), a few small but interesting temples as well as interesting history related to the Bubonic Plaque outbreak that started in this area in 1894. The neighbourhood is part of Sheung Wan and easy to pass through and visit when spending time in the area.Written March 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mairwen1United Kingdom9,315 contributionsCheung Chau Island is an easy and popular day trip from Hong Kong. The main streets alongside the ferry terminal are the best point for starting to explore this lovely, old-world fishing village. Pak She Praya St is the main road running beside the harbour. No cars are allowed so it feels more like a promenade. The colourful harbour is filled with small fishing boats. Along the way you will see trays of fish and shrimp lined up to dry in the sun and large, open tanks of fresh fish, crabs and razor sit outside local seafood restaurants.
For those who are interested to look in the streets in this area, you’ll find shops selling traditional dried foods and herbal medicines, takeaway stalls selling giant fishballs on sticks, waffles and giant slices of frozen watermelon or mango.
Cheung Chau is one of the more developed islands and alongside traditional shops, you will also find a range of local boutiques selling trinkets, clothing, hats and jewellery as well as cheap and cheerful souvenir shops. There are some interesting local crafts and designers as well like Island Origin T-shirts, MyArts and the BnB Creative Workshop.Written August 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China159,137 contributionsThis is the old Ma Tau Kok Quarantine Depot (Cattle Depot) that was built in 1908 and used for more than 90 years as a cattle quarantine and slaughter centre. It is a Grade II Historical Site (2009) that is made up of 5 blocks of distinctive red-brick buildings with early 20th-century, western architecture.
Since 2001, the historic Cattle Depot has been repurposed as a village for artists now housing 20 art groups who make use of its facilities. The groups have performances, exhibitions and events from time to time and the heritage attraction is open to the public if you want to visit and view the grounds.
While there may or may not be art related events taking place on the day, the architecture is interesting enough to bring in a handful of visitors. Equally interesting is the adjacent Cattle Depot Art Park that opened in 2019, making a public park out of more of the old Depot building ruins.
The Cattle Deport Artist Village is located on Ma Tau Kok Road while the Art Park is back around the corner on San Shan Road. The Depot is open from 10am to 10pm daily while the Art Park is open from 7am to 10pm each day.Written December 19, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LeonhknyHong Kong, China14,187 contributionsThis is supposed to be a major highlight of the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. The family institution of the Tang clan in the area, the Tang Ancestral Hall is a showcase of traditional Cantonese architecture. Unfortunately it is closed to public due to political conflict between local villagers and the government.Written June 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong
- These places are best for historic walking areas in Hong Kong:See more historic walking areas in Hong Kong on Tripadvisor
- These are the best places for kid-friendly historic walking areas in Hong Kong:See more historic walking areas for kids in Hong Kong on Tripadvisor
- These are the best places for couples seeking historic walking areas in Hong Kong:See more historic walking areas for couples in Hong Kong on Tripadvisor
- These are the best places for groups seeking historic walking areas in Hong Kong:See more historic walking areas for groups in Hong Kong on Tripadvisor
- These are the best places for budget-friendly historic walking areas in Hong Kong:See more budget-friendly historic walking areas in Hong Kong on Tripadvisor