Time Ball Tower, 1881 Heritage — Attraction in Hong Kong

Time Ball Tower, 1881 Heritage Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Former Marine Police Headquarters have been rejuvenated and re-integrated into the urban fabric of the surrounding area. The 130 year-old historical development has been revitalized and transformed into a cultural and shopping landmark in Hong Kong - "1881 Heritage". Following extensive renovation and conservation works by CK Asset Holdings Limited, "1881 Heritage" now features luxury shops, fine dining establishments and hip bars, a heritage hotel, and a Heritage Hall which allows visitors to discover the history of the site. With the prime location on Canton Road, "1881 Heritage" is at the centre of the Tsim Sha Tsui cultural and shopping hub. It is only steps away from Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art, and Kowloon Park. "1881 Heritage" can be conveniently reached by various modes of public transport, including by MTR, ferry and bus. #hongkong #hkig #singapore #taiwan #china #malaysia #photography #discoverhongkong #japan #travel #indonesia #usa #dubai #london #fashion #australia #love #art #hkiger #thailand #hongkonger #korea #newyork #hkgirl #streetphotography #photooftheday #paris #instagood #TimeBallTower1881Heritage...

Free entry. The Time Ball Tower, a small tower approximately 20 meters in height, was used to indicate the time to ships in the harbor. Each day at 1 PM, a time ball was manually raised to the top of the mast. Sailors would observe this precise action to adjust their chronometers, a critical step for determining longitude prior to the...

Nice and detailed introduction tags gave an great introduction to this historical building. The combination of a modern mall does not conflict with its authentic substance, which is brilliant and surprising. This tower is no doubt the most significant historical legacy of Hong Kong----it is how Hong Kong made its...