International Finance Centre, Hong Kong: Hours, Address, International Finance Centre Reviews: 4/5
International Finance Centre
International Finance Centre
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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A prominent landmark on Hong Kong Island, IFC consists of two skyscrapers, the IFC Mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Tower 2 is the second tallest building in Hong Kong, behind the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Central
When people think of Hong Kong, most imagine movies with famous skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The area widely known as Central is the major financial hub and entertainment district, which truly lives up to the saying, “work hard, play hard.” Bars stay open late into the night and there just happens to be a street party every weekend. Although everything seems to be operating at lightning speed, Central is full of quiet, hidden gems. Nestled between office towers are wet markets and some of the city’s oldest restaurants dating back to the 1960s. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Retreat from the crowds by exploring beautifully restored historical buildings and even a green oasis of botanical gardens.
How to get there
- Hong Kong • 2 min walk
- Central • 6 min walk
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom6,324 contributions
May 2021
Hong Kong is not short of is tall buildings but you can’t miss the two soaring IFC towers on the harbour-front. These are the towers that Batman leapt between in The Dark Knight. Standing at the top of 2IFC, with Hong Kong city spread out below him, he plunges towards 1IFC to break in and track down the loot that the Joker had stolen from the Gotham City Bank.
IFC is one of the most distinctive landmarks on the HK skyline. Mostly it houses the city’s banking and finance industry. A large-scale commercial complex, it includes the 1IFC and 2IFC towers, the Four Seasons Hotel and the luxurious IFC shopping mall.
Tower 2 is the taller of the two towers and was built in 2003, five years after 1IFC. It’s still only the second tallest in HK although interestingly, its 88 floors don’t include some numbers. Numbers with “4” in them are considered unlucky because the word “4” sounds awfully similar to the word, death in Cantonese.
A viewing deck on 55th floor offers a stunning outlook. Officially, this is the HK Monetary Authority Information Office but it’s regularly open to the public and once you’ve registered at the front desk, it’s free to enter. It’s a stunning view. Although it was shut for a while, I believe it’s now open again.
The shopping mall is conveniently located near the Star Ferry and sits right above the Hong Kong Airport Express Station and MTR. Apart from restaurants and high-end shopping, there are also some very good views over the city and the harbour from the Apple shop, the Level 3 restaurants and the Shake Shack outdoor area on level 4.
IFC is one of the most distinctive landmarks on the HK skyline. Mostly it houses the city’s banking and finance industry. A large-scale commercial complex, it includes the 1IFC and 2IFC towers, the Four Seasons Hotel and the luxurious IFC shopping mall.
Tower 2 is the taller of the two towers and was built in 2003, five years after 1IFC. It’s still only the second tallest in HK although interestingly, its 88 floors don’t include some numbers. Numbers with “4” in them are considered unlucky because the word “4” sounds awfully similar to the word, death in Cantonese.
A viewing deck on 55th floor offers a stunning outlook. Officially, this is the HK Monetary Authority Information Office but it’s regularly open to the public and once you’ve registered at the front desk, it’s free to enter. It’s a stunning view. Although it was shut for a while, I believe it’s now open again.
The shopping mall is conveniently located near the Star Ferry and sits right above the Hong Kong Airport Express Station and MTR. Apart from restaurants and high-end shopping, there are also some very good views over the city and the harbour from the Apple shop, the Level 3 restaurants and the Shake Shack outdoor area on level 4.
Written 11 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
JoeBenevides
Fresno, CA380 contributions
Feb 2020
The guard in the lobby told us the observation deck was closed. This was the middle of the afternoon on a Thursday. They either closed it permanently, or the guard did not want to deal with us.
Written 18 February 2020
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EU family in HK
Hong Kong, China81 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I went up to see, if it was worth it to take the kids.
Oh yes. Not open air, but really is a great view AND an interactive exhibition about the Hong Kong Dollar.
The way up is not obvious to find, does not seem to be signposted in the IFC, but worth the effort.
Ground floor of the 2 IFC office building, where very nice personel signs you in (picture ID) and leads you to the elevators.
On the 55th floor (the only stop for these elevators), the exhibition about HongKong’s money is quite informative.
The view is great. Not 360 degrees, but well worth it.
Just check the actual opening hours.
https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/about-the-hkma/hkma-information-centre/hkma-information-centre.shtml
Oh yes. Not open air, but really is a great view AND an interactive exhibition about the Hong Kong Dollar.
The way up is not obvious to find, does not seem to be signposted in the IFC, but worth the effort.
Ground floor of the 2 IFC office building, where very nice personel signs you in (picture ID) and leads you to the elevators.
On the 55th floor (the only stop for these elevators), the exhibition about HongKong’s money is quite informative.
The view is great. Not 360 degrees, but well worth it.
Just check the actual opening hours.
https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/about-the-hkma/hkma-information-centre/hkma-information-centre.shtml
Written 7 September 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MalcH
Loughborough, UK2,727 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Impressive building and one of the key landmarks in HK which also contains a large shopping mall primarily full of all the top brand names you would expect.
Written 7 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Serene-View
Doncaster, UK1,058 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
From the outside this is a great building which is right up there with some of the other high buildings in HK. Within the building is the shopping mall and also the MTR station so there is plenty to admire of this building in and around.
Written 4 May 2019
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Nellieluk
Hong Kong, China129 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
The IFC mall is part of the International Finance Center, which is one of the highest buildings in HK. There are shops, brand name boutiques, and restaurants in the mall. The International Finance Center houses the Monetary Bureau and many financial companies. Next to the IFC is the Four Seasons Hotel and the luxurious service apartment building.
Written 13 April 2019
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peterlondon91
London, UK347 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Visited on a Saturday. Shopping centre is ok, some restaurants on the upper floors are interesting and reached by lift.
Written 7 April 2019
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easterntreker
Halifax, Canada3,493 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
This is a landmark building that is seen from everywhere in the city . 80 stories high. Wonderful views of the city from floor 55. Good place for shopping as .
Written 22 February 2019
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ChristianKBoston
Regensburg, Germany94 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
IFC 1 and IFC 2 make for a million of possible pictures from every angle around the impressive skyscrapers ... the mall is also very nice and offers a lot of fashion/watch and jewelry stores plus a big array of mid to upscale restaurants
Written 18 February 2019
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BVS5
Caloundra, Australia141 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
The International Finance Centre is located above the Hong Kong Metro station. Look for IFC 2. When you approach the front counter you will be asked for your Passport. Once that has been recorded you take the lift to Floor 55. There is a great exhibition area which tells you the story of "Banking in the city of Hong Kong" It is a great display with plenty of information which will keep you reading for some time. Check out the one cent bank note. The multicoloured Hanging Display is worth some photographs.
The building allows you a great view over a fair percentage of the city..
The building allows you a great view over a fair percentage of the city..
Written 7 February 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Szeretnék felmenni az IFC-be.Lehetséges? Hol és hogyan?
EU family in HK
Hong Kong, China81 contributions
Ez a kérdés még releváns?
igen lehetséges.
az IFC 2 utcaszintjén (egy mozgólépcsö le).
A lifteknél, a mozgólépcső alatt be kell jelentkezni egy fényképes igazolvánnyal.
Majd az 55. emeleten a kiállítás termében gyönyörű a kilátás...
(ingyen, és nincs itt szinte senki)
Lucylouuu
28 contributions
Can you go up to the top with a bottle of wine in the evening and watch the sunset?
sharonA1437LJ
Tiburon, CA1 contribution
We are a family of 4 (parents and two adult girls ages 21 and 18 years old). We would like to see the fireworks in Hong Kong
on New Years Eve 2016-2017. We would be happy to see them from the best hotel. Could you suggest a hotel with great views from your room or rooftop?
Could we go to the IRC Rooftop and see the fireworks at 12:00 Midnight? Would we have to stand for hours to see them. I can't stand for long periods of time and would need to sit often.
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- Hotels near International Finance Centre:
- (0.34 km) Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- (0.36 km) Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
- (0.50 km) The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
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- (0.58 km) Butterfly on Wellington
- Restaurants near International Finance Centre:
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- (0.04 km) Paul Lafayet Patisserie Francaise