The 2024 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Road cycling race and test event for the 15th National Games will take place on 24 November, and temporary control measures will be in place at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge. Click here for details.
With the world currently experiencing travel disruptions due to the coronavirus, enjoying some of Hong Kong’s top spots first-hand is just not possible at this moment. But that shouldn’t stop you from checking out some of Hong Kong’s impressive attractions and experiences virtually! Many popular destinations in Hong Kong are now offering virtual experiences — it’s the next best thing to actually visiting in person! Here’s a list of top Hong Kong virtual tours and experiences you can enjoy without leaving your sofa:
We’re all excited for the West Kowloon Cultural District {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info to fully open, but in the meantime check out M+ Collections Beta. It has over 5,000 objects on virtual display, offering photography, visual art, design and architecture, moving images and more to pique your artistic interest.
Tour the Hong Kong Museum of Art {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info in the Virtually@HKMoA section where you can browse multi-media programs, check out the audio guide and pamphlets of their exhibitions. Access a massive library of their collections and past shows through Google Arts & Culture.
Tai Kwun {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , the Centre for Heritage and Arts, is sharing multiple virtual galleries and online guided tours to enjoy a wealth of culture without leaving home. The contemporary art programme, My Body Holds Its Shape, features the work of five artists. They Do Not Understand Each Other is a collaboration of collections from the National Museum of Art, Osaka and the Singapore Art Museum.
Ham Kyungah, Needling Whisper, Needle Country / SMS Series in Camouflage / Are you lonely, too? BK 03-01-01, 2018-19 (Detail)
Photo courtesy: CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile), Hong Kong
CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) at The Mills is aligning with cultural institutions around the world in offering a running series of online programmes and content with #MuseumFromHome. Stay active and be inspired by their online tours, workshops and artist talks, and enjoy contemporary art, heritage, and methods of making from the comfort of your own home!
Can’t get enough of Hong Kong-based art and artists? Check out ART Power Hong Kong, a non-profit campaign and digital platform with content streams that shine a spotlight on the arts and cultural infrastructure of Hong Kong as a united whole — think virtual exhibitions, online talks, HK artist interviews, online art history lectures and more.