Statue Square — Attraction in Hong Kong

Statue Square is has a peculiar history in Central district. It situated next to the historic Court of Final Appeals building. The square was constructed in second half of the 18th-century upon reclaimed land and was the location of several statues of important British figures during the early colonial times until the Japanese occupation during WWII. At that time the statues were removed.

After the war, the statue of Sir Thomas Jackson was returned to Statue Square. However, the Queen Victoria monument was moved to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay and the two HSBC lions, Stephen and Stitt, where placed in front of the bank nearby where you can see them today. Sadly, the bronze statue of George V was lost and not replaced.

The Cenotaph monument is technically located at Statue Square as well but is across th street on the other side of the LegCo building. These are both worth seeing while visiting this area of Central District as well.

Otherwise, today you will see two contemporary and abstract fountain pools at Statue Square and if you visit on Sundays, you'll find the square filled with Filipino helpers who congregate here in great numbers during their day off each week.

Note: During some years, the Hong Kong Winter Fest has used Statue Square to host Christmas fair and themed decorations. This has been nice to see...

When I visit the heart of Hong Kong, Statue Square was a highlight for me. This place, wow, it show the mix of old and new, history with modern life, very impressive!

First, the big banks around the square, they look so powerful, like giants. They make me feel Hong Kong's strong in finance world, very modern. But then, you see City Hall close by. It's different, more old and full of culture. They have many events, I hear, make culture live in the city.

Nearby, there is Old Court House, very special architecture from colonial time. It stand out among the skyscrapers, telling old stories. Then, not forget Mandarin Hotel, very fancy and showing luxury living. It's nice to see how such place mix in with history around it.

In middle of all is metal statue of a man. It seem to watch over square, represent Hong Kong people spirit. This, I find very moving.

Also, getting to Statue Square very easy. Tram, bus, MTR—all direct there. So, you can start explore city from this point very easy.

So, Statue Square, for me, is where you see all sides of Hong Kong. Old, new, culture, finance, all together. I think everyone should visit...

A heritage site of Hong Kong. It is partly a pedestrian park (the southern portion) and partly not at where the Cenotaph is (the northern portion).

The square is divided into 2 portions by Chater Road.

It is surounded by the former LegCo building & the Hong Kong Club on the East side, the HSBC headquarter building (with a helipad on the roof) on the South, Prince's Building & Mandarin Oriental hotel on the West & the Edinburgh Place garage on the North.

My photo here shows the beautiful former LegCo building at night. It was taken when I was waiting...