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Quarry Bay
ℹ️Practical info — Quarry Bay
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💡 Tips
- The 'Monster Building' is private property; photography is officially restricted, so be respectful if you take quick snaps.
- The area is very busy during lunchtime on weekdays due to the dense office population in Taikoo Place.
- Use the air-conditioned footbridges connecting Taikoo Place buildings to escape the heat.
- Observe the contrast between modern glass towers and old concrete housing blocks.
🍽 Food
Enjoy this dish at traditional noodle shops along King's Road.
Relax in the modern pubs situated around the Taikoo Place precinct.
Discover East-meets-West pastries in the shopping arcades.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A massive shopping mall just one MTR stop away in Tai Koo.
An occasional Sunday market featuring local food vendors and crafts.
A spacious waterfront park with a promenade and refreshing sea breezes.
A paved uphill path starting near the MTR, leading into the lush hillside.
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Quarry Bay is a fascinating district on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island that beautifully illustrates the city's transition from an industrial outpost to a global financial hub. Historically centered around the Taikoo Sugar Refinery and its extensive dockyards, the area is now dominated by the sleek skyscrapers of Taikoo Place and the massive Taikoo Shing residential estate. Its most iconic landmark is the 'Monster Building' (Yick Cheong Building), a dense, multi-colored residential complex that has become a global symbol of Hong Kong's vertical living and a popular spot for architectural photography. The neighborhood provides a compelling mix of upscale shopping, modern office spaces, and gritty street-level markets. Visitors can explore the contrast between the high-tech corporate environments and the historic traces of the area's working-class past, all while enjoying easy access to the scenic hiking trails of Mount Parker that rise directly behind the urban sprawl.
- Location: Hong Kong SAR China
- Top sights: Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery · Quarry Bay Park · Hong Kong Film Archive
- Nearby: Ho Man Tin (4 km)
- Population: ~11.198 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 |
| Rain mm | 35 | 29 | 69 | 109 | 231 | 288 | 197 | 234 | 173 | 56 | 29 | 21 |
Geography
Facts
- Quarry Bay MTR station opened on May 31, 1985.
- Taikoo Shing contains 61 residential blocks with about 12,700 units.
- Taikoo Place office complex comprises 6 towers totaling 560,000 m².
- Population density is around 32,000 people per km².
- Quarry Bay Park spans 7 hectares.
- Over 200 companies are headquartered in the area.
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Sights in the town Quarry Bay (6)
Quarry Bay Park🌳 park
Located along the waterfront, this large urban park features a prominent promenade with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the famous 'Monster Building' located?
Is photography allowed at the Monster Building?
Are there any parks in Quarry Bay?
What is the Mount Parker Trail?
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