Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower

Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower

Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This 44 metre tall clock tower used to be part of the former Kowloon-Canton Railway Terminus.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the major tourist and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a high concentration of hotels, retail shops and commercial offices – it’s a busy and bustling neighbourhood that never sleeps. On the surface, Tsim Sha Tsui seems to only feature an abundant number of high-end retail stores selling designer brands and jewelry, owing to its popularity with high-budget shopping tours. However, it also contains a diverse range of attractions for the entire family. Whether taking a walk in Kowloon Park, exploring museums, going shopping or grabbing a bite to eat – Tsim Sha Tsui has something for everyone.
How to get there
  • Tsim Sha Tsui • 7 min walk
  • East Tsim Sha Tsui • 7 min walk
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,494 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
I enjoy history and viewing relics of times past. The clock-tower is the sole remaining link of the Kowloon Station on the old Kowloon–Canton Railway. The tower reaches a height of 44m with a 7m lightning rod fixed atop. Able-bodied visitors can climb the internal staircase to the top, unfortunately currently closed for maintenance. It's an imposing landmark constructed of granite and red bricks with a clock face on each side.
Written 17 December 2023
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Fredric John
Dubai, United Arab Emirates243 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
While walking from the harbor, promenade, and the avenue of stars. This is also in front or nearby the Hong Kong Cultural center. The railway clock stands out among the Hong Kong harbor.
Written 24 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
The Kowloon Clock Tower is a Declared Monument of Hong Kong. The tower began life as part of the main station on the Kowloon-Canton Railway. Canton is now known as Guangzhou. It's a landmark of Hong Kong. It's near the southern shore of Tsim Sha Tsui, on Victoria Harbor. The clock tower is a sturdy structure of red brick and granite, with a clock with four faces, showing the correct time. Anyone who goes to Kowloon will see the clock tower. It's 44 meters tall (145 feet), with a 7 meter lightning rod (23 feet).
Written 28 April 2023
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Jonathan C.
La Jolla, California, USA478 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
Right between the avenue of stars and the pier for the star ferry. Remnant of the original Kowloon station.
Written 9 February 2023
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Moscow, Russia118,396 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
The clock tower of the old railway was the only surviving structure of the Kowloon Canton railway station building complex. It was built in 1915 as part of the station. The height of the tower is 44 meters and a lightning rod adds another 7 meters of height.
Written 1 November 2022
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Michael K
995 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
This is best viewed at the Avenue of Stars for an elevated viewpoint where the tower can be seen with the reflecting pool in front lined with palm trees at the side. Other than nostalgia, this clock tower is also an interesting looking piece of architecture.
Written 21 October 2022
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Anee
Jarvis, Canada9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
There are people who are doing all sorts of unsociable things here, writing graffiti and whistling at tourists. Security guards needs to be here at all times.
Written 26 June 2022
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,772 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
There is an interesting Mid-Autumn festival decoration arrangement at the fountain in front of the historic Canton Railway Clock Tower in TST. Presently, there are six large scale balloon rabbits in seated positions reading books or ipad devices. The arrangement is interesting and makes for photogenic opportunities during the day and night when the fountain is lit up against the dark night sky.

This is something fun to see while the Mid-Autumn decorations remain up on display for the holiday season. Related, the fountain is usually decorated with Chinese New Year themed decor as well, this is something nice to see in late January or early February during the new years holiday as well.
Written 24 September 2021
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Nickola
Helsinki, Finland8 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
The place is full of teenage kids. Graffiti everywhere. Public toilet next to is gives out bad smell. Very bad place.
Written 27 June 2021
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Summer
Juneau, AK14 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
This tower is dwarfed by lots of other buildings. This has sadly become part of Star Ferry pier. Sad to see it like this former grand terminus.
Written 29 May 2021
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