Hong Kong Park

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    Hong Kong Island, 12A runs btwn Chater Rd in Central & Kennedy Rd, alight at the first stop on Cotton Tree Dr, Admiralty
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    2521 5041
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    bus: 12A runs btwn Chater Rd in Central & Kennedy Rd, alight at the first stop on Cotton Tree Dr

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Lonely Planet review

Hong Kong Park is one of the most unusual parks in the world, emphasising artificial creations such as its fountain plaza, conservatory, artificial waterfall, indoor games hall, playground, t'ai chi garden, viewing tower, museum and arts centre. For all its artifice, the 8-hectare park is beautiful in its own weird way and, with a wall of skyscrapers on one side and mountains on the other, makes for some dramatic photographs.

By far the best feature of the park is the delightful Edward Youde Aviary, named after a former Hong Kong governor (1982-86) and China scholar who died suddenly while in office. Home to more than 600 birds representing some 90 different species. Visitors walk along a wooden bridge suspended some 10m above the ground and at eye level with the tree branches, where most of the birds are to be found.

At the park's northernmost tip is the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (2869 0690; - Wed-Mon). Built in 1846 as the home of the commander of the British forces. The museum, a branch of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, houses a collection of antique Chinese tea ware.

The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (; - Wed-Mon), housed in the Cassels Block of the former Victoria Barracks, within Hong Kong Park at its eastern edge, since 1992, supports local sculptors, printmakers and potters, and stages temporary exhibitions.