Hong Kong East

Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong East
Hong Kong East
Hong Kong East
Hong Kong East
Hong Kong East

A holiday village that once housed British soldiers and a pair of preserved temples complement the dazzling skyscrapers and malls of this eclectic district.

Towering shopping malls, high-rise luxury apartment blocks and intriguing museums have modernized the former industrial hub of Hong Kong East. Filling the eastern side of the island with its skyscrapers, the district is a cultural haven comprising historic buildings and parks. Notice the rounded green peaks that frame the vistas of Junk Bay and the towers across the water.

Learn about this part of the island’s military history at the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence. The museum lies within the historic Lei Yue Mun Fort, which played a role in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong.

A different kind of history is on display at the Hong Kong Film Archive, which has a resource centre and exhibition hall. Watch traditional locally produced movies on its screens.

Nearby, browse the stores of the sleek and glassy six-level Cityplaza shopping centre and skate on the Ice Palace rink. Go from new to old with a trip to the nearby Tam Kung Temple, which is dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen. Inspect the deity’s statue and see the old dragon boat. Across the street stands the Tin Hau Temple–Shau Kei Wan, which was built in 1873 and has several fascinating murals and woodcarvings.

For a change of scenery, head to the Lei Yue Mun Park and Holiday Camp. Once a barracks for British soldiers, this intriguing camp is today made up of holiday lodgings, a horse-riding school and sports fields. Walk around the grounds to see repurposed and abandoned structures that used to house soldiers.

The area incorporates various districts making up the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. From the Central zone, ride the metro east to the Shau Kei Wan Station and continue south through the district as far as Chai Wan. You can also take a bus to the many stops around here.

Hong Kong East is full of historic gems, from a 19th-century temple to a military museum.


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Top hotels in Hong Kong East

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

5 out of 5
1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €106 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€106
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
HKG Hyatt
"Really good location, the MRT is on the for step to travel around. Overall lovely hotel, very impressed, only comment I would make is the pool area is small so does get busy. Shopping centre is nearby."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
Hotel Alexandra

Hotel Alexandra

4.5 out of 5
32 City Garden Road, North Point, Hong Kong
The price is €92 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€92
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (823 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hotel Alexandra
Harbour Plaza North Point

Harbour Plaza North Point

4 out of 5
665 King's Road, Hong Kong
The price is €72 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€72
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The staffs were nice and beddings were great"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Harbour Plaza North Point
EAST Hong Kong

EAST Hong Kong

5 out of 5
29 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
The price is €146 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
€146
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location with lots of eateries and several shopping malls within the walking distance. Helpful and efficient staff."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

EAST Hong Kong
Harbour Grand Kowloon

Harbour Grand Kowloon

5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is €123 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€123
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Very surprised & unforgettable
"Very convenient location for food and transportation as well. But Poor Experience for their Front Desk"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Eaton HK

Eaton HK

4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
The price is €84 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€84
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,443 reviews)
"Rooms not well soundproofed, which made sleeping worse. Rooms quite small. Outside escalator are a bit strange and long winded."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Eaton HK
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Other neighbourhoods around Hong Kong East

Chai Wan

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Chai Wan. You might consider stopping by Law Uk Folk Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Chai Wan
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Quarry Bay

5/5(1 area review)

Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some notable features of Quarry Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Cityplaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mount Parker Road Tram Stop or Shipyard Lane Tram Stop to get around town.

Quarry Bay
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Tai Tam

While visiting Tai Tam, you might make a stop by sights like Aberdeen Country Park and Tai Tam Country Park.

Tai Tam
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North Point

4/5(87 area reviews)

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in North Point. Check out top attractions like North Point Ferry Pier and Victoria Harbour, and jump on the metro at Shu Kuk Street Tram Stop or North Point Terminus Tram Stop to see more of the city.

North Point
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Fortress Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Fortress Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Point Ferry Pier and Victoria Park.

Fortress Hill
Tin Hau Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Tin Hau

Travellers choose Tin Hau for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Lau Sin Street Tram Stop or Hong Kong Tin Hau Station and check out top sights like Victoria Park.

Tin Hau

Hong Kong East

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