Tourists visiting Hong Kong are opting for more cultural, natural, and Instagrammable experiences. Hong Kong authorities, too, are swiftly adapting to this new travel trend. The local government has unveiled nine new Hong Kong tourist hotspots, with developments to slowly roll over in the coming year. The locations were picked based on their stand-out characteristics and rich culture. The ‘Made in Hong Kong’ campaign also aims to support local businesses and bring in a new perspective for historic neighbourhoods.
9 new tourist hotspots: Major developments transforming the landscape in Hong Kong
Victoria Park Bazaar
Around 30 stalls will open at Victoria Park’s entrances in Causeway Bay, focusing on cultural services, handmade crafts, and artworks. It’ll be open on weekends and public holidays, and feature rotating themed activities to create a vibrant arts fair atmosphere. This project is to launch in Q4 of this year.
Pink Trumpet Tree Garden
Complementing Central’s scenic waterfront, vibrant pink trumpet trees and bougainvillea shrubs will be planted along Tamar Park’s harbourfront. The picturesque floral display is set to finish by year-end.
Old Town Central Tour
HKTB and HKwalls have collaborated to transform Central into an open-air art gallery featuring murals by local and international artists. The photo-worthy installations will upgrade the Mid-Levels escalators and digital guides will help visitors explore hidden alleyway gems by year-end. The tours will also include dining for immersive local experiences.
Kowloon City Tour
Building on the ‘Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey’ exhibition, visitors can now explore Kowloon City’s rich heritage through curated food tours and smart travel routes, stimulating local commerce. This year, the Tourism Commission will bring its augmented reality ‘City in Time’ project to the district, allowing travellers to digitally experience historic landmarks like the Kowloon Walled City and Kai Tak Airport through immersive AR recreations of their heyday.
Disciplinary Services Pioneer Tours
Hong Kong’s specialised museums—including the Police Museum, Correctional Services Museum, and Fire & Ambulance Museum—will team up with tour operators to create new visitor experiences launching this spring. Later, they’ll develop special themed tours for international visitors and refresh exhibits with new displays and special exhibitions about Hong Kong’s emergency services history.
Opening of the Former Yau Ma Tei Police Station
Tourists can soon visit Hong Kong’s historic Yau Ma Tei Police Station, famous from many cop movies. By late 2025, the ground floor will open with:
- A recreated police office and jail cells
- AR photo spots
- Classic crime movie displays
- A souvenir shop
The station will eventually house the Police Museum too.
“Four Peaks” Tourism
To promote green tourism in Hong Kong, the government will enhance hiking trails to four popular routes: The Peak, Lantau Peak, the Sharp Island Country Trail, and Tai Mo Shan. The developments will include improved transportation to and from the hiking trails to the main city areas, as well as more directional signs and hiking information.
Revitalising the Former Hung Hom Railway Freight Yard Pier
The former Hung Hom Railway Freight Yard Pier will be transformed into a dynamic waterfront space, offering a unique location for events with stunning panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island.
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
