Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

Description:

• This museum highlighting historic preservation efforts throughout Hong Kong is itself located in an historic renovated building, former barracks in Hong Kong Park built in 1910 and used to accommodate British troops until 1967. Models, photographs, and signboards outline the history of both Western and Chinese architectural sites that have been renovated and put to new use, like Tsang Tai Uk, a walled village in the New Territories that is now a museum. Because so many of Hong Kong's historic buildings are in the New Territories, this is a good stop before venturing outside the city. Unfortunately, displays consist mostly of text and are a bit dry, making the museum of interest to architecture and history buffs. If you have a laptop, you can also get Wi-Fi access here for free.

• © Frommer's 2012