Hong Kong Park, tucked discreetly behind Central and the imposing Bank of China building, is one of the most charming and surprising areas in the city. This is a gorgeous and lush urban park, beautifully designed with modern fountains, bamboo and palm trees but also incorporating some fantastic colonial style buildings.

The Park sits in a dip and is sheltered by the huge tower blocks and mountains shooting up into the horizon that surround the area. The Park contains a lovely aviary, and the Museum of tea ware in Flagstaff House. Hong Kong Park also has over 2000 types of plant and there is a pottery and plate-painting center here too.

It is free to enter the Park and it's a gorgeous place to take a break from the high rises and hectic streets of Hong Kong. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of a bride as Hong Kong newly-weds love to have their photographs taken here.

Opening hours: The Park is open between 10am and 5pm everyday.

How to get Hong Kong Park : You can walk to the Park from Central or Wanchai. The entrance is on Cotton Tree Drive.