Hong Kong Stadium
This well-designed stadium was built soon after 1997 and it is just as impressive today, with its curved white arches standing out against its lush backdrop. Various events take place here from time to time, but none of these events are as significant as the annual
This well-designed stadium was built soon after 1997 and it is just as impressive today, with its curved white arches standing out against its lush backdrop. Various events take place here from time to time, but none of these events are as significant as the annual Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, which is basically the raison d'etre of the stadium.
Take a taxi at exit F of Causeway Bay MTR station - or it is a 15 mintue walk away.
Meiling Villa
Situated on the foot of Purple Mountain, a visit to Meiling Villa would complement a trip to some of the bigger attractions on the mountain. The villa was built in 1931 as a weekend retreat for Chia...
Situated on the foot of Purple Mountain, a visit to Meiling Villa would complement a trip to some of the bigger attractions on the mountain. The villa was built in 1931 as a weekend retreat for Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi, 蒋介石) and his wife Song Meiling. It features mixed Chinese and Western architecture. The area is designed in the shape of a necklace, with the house sitting as the central pendant.
The Meiling Villa is also referred to as Meiling Palace (Meiling Gong, 美龄宫)
Song Meiling
Song Meiling (1898-2003!) lived a long and influential life. Being raised as a Christian and receiving most of her childhood education in USA she felt her viewpoint was very Western. Once she remarked that “the only thing Oriental about me is my face.” In 1927 she married Chiang Kai-Shek. This marriage added legitimacy to the rule of Chiang Kai-shek since her older sister was previously the wife of Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925). Song Meiling was instrumental in retaining US support for the Nationalist Party both on the Chinese Mainland and in Taiwan.
Bus 游1 (you 1, travel 1) stops in front of Meiling Villa at the 美龄宫 bus stop.
J Gallery
This is one of the more grandiose galleries around town which, although not being very big, houses art works which make big statements. J gallery focuses on wo...
This is one of the more grandiose galleries around town which, although not being very big, houses art works which make big statements. J gallery focuses on work that is worth a lot and is well known so you can expect to see professional and contemporary artwork featured here. Significant past artists exhibited here have included Andy Warhol, Shan Shan Sheng, Guan Pu Xue, and Huang Gang, to name just a few.
Izen Art
They define themselves as an 'art constultancy' mainly exhibiting works which have a high level of artistic integrity and are basically worth a lot of money. The commonly ...
They define themselves as an 'art constultancy' mainly exhibiting works which have a high level of artistic integrity and are basically worth a lot of money. The commonly exhibited here includes paintings and creative sculptures made out of a variety of materials.
Hanart TZ Gallery
Founded in 1983, Hanart TZ Gallery has exhibited many internationally recognised Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong artists. Expect t...
Founded in 1983, Hanart TZ Gallery has exhibited many internationally recognised Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong artists. Expect to see oil paintings, ink paintings, prints and work on paper, sculptures, installations as well as photography and video exhibitions.
Grotto Fine Art Gallery
Grotto is defined a picturesque cave and this is a fitting metaphor for this contemporary gallery in Central. Exclusively featuring...
Grotto is defined a picturesque cave and this is a fitting metaphor for this contemporary gallery in Central. Exclusively featuring local Chinese artists the gallery exhibits paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, mixed-media and conceptual installation pieces.