Tai Kwun-Center for Heritage and Arts (Tai Kwun - Center for Heritage and Arts)

From 1841 to 1925, this was the complex of the Central Police Department, including 16 sections built in British colonial architecture including the police administration and small prisons. In 1862, with the number of prisoners increasing, the government decided to expand the vicinity and the Ta Kwun complex was formed from that day on. In 1867, a Chinese diplomat and statesman from the Qing dynasty went to Hong Kong and visited Tai Kwun. He recorded in his travel diary the status quo inside the prison: it was a three-story building and the worst offenders would be locked up on the top floor. Renamed Victoria Prison since 1899, it underwent several expansions and reconstructions during the 20th century and was officially decommissioned in 2006, fulfilling its law enforcement mission for the city. .

In 2008, the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region cooperated with the Hong Kong Jockey Club to carry out a project to restore and preserve the complex of architectural and historical value. this history. It was one of the most expensive, historically and culturally important heritage restoration projects in Hong Kong at that time. After 8 years with many difficulties and challenges, the complex was finally successfully restored and officially opened to visitors at the end of May 2018.

Named after the original name of the complex, Tai Kwun is a place to preserve and preserve architectural and historical values with 3 typical buildings: Central Police Headquarters, Victorian court area and prison; which has witnessed the formation and development of Cang Thom for more than 150 years. Coming here, visitors will have a more holistic view of Hong Kong from the late 19th century; In particular, you will witness the cramped cells where hundreds of people are detained or learn about the heritage and historical values through highly interactive exhibitions. Tai Kwun not only contributes to bring you back to a glorious past of Hong Kong, but also a place where visual art exhibitions converge. You will easily find well-invested performances, art exchanges and music with high-quality concerts and performances on the premises of the center.

Located in the heart of Trung Hoan area, Tai Kwun is an extremely interesting attraction that you should not miss in your trip to the land of Port of Fragrance. You will be extremely excited to find a colonial building, invested to restore and preserve in the heart of a bustling, modern city with modern skyscrapers. More specifically, the neighboring residential area of Tai Kwun also contains a vibrant local culture that you can spend time exploring.

With a convenient location, you can easily visit Tai Kwun by public transport: bus, subway or taxi.

Opening time: weekdays from 1000 AM to 1000 PM. Free entrance ticket.