Clock Tower, Hong Kong

The fast growing of the city means the replacement of the old, colonial buildings by the new skyscrapers and modern buildings. Some of the old stuff is still surviving, and turning into landmarks, may, eventually be kept. That happens to the clock tower, once part of the railway station of Kowloon, and today... just a remaining tower.

Close to the cultural center, and Star Ferry terminal, it fits well in the square.

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This clock tower is a very well known landmark in Hong Kong.
It is located right next to the Star Ferry on the Tsin Sha Tsui Side of Hong Kong.
The clocktower is the only remnant left, which used to be the former site of the former Kowloon Railway Station.

The tower is very small in comparison to the tall buildings to be found in Hong Kong, and peaks at a mere 44m.
It's nice, and worthwile checking out. It will only take a few minutes. :)

Clock tower remains there and it is landmark, monument and a reminder to past when there was train station here in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Long time ago… though, and new station is less remarkable building and it is now in Hung Hom with international train to China-Guangzhou (and via Shenzhen – from both these places you can pick further train connections throughout China and make your way all back to Europe by trains if needed).
Extending further from the tower palm tree line appears nowsadays and it porvides flashy views, which are particulary interesting at night. Some sculpture (was looking for information on it but didn't find one, it looks like soldier with gun to me) erects alone, and pavement comprises of stones in different shapes and hues, like the mosaic upon which you walk. Makes it pleasant place to explore and variety of installations keeps your eye busy. Behind all that… huge HK Cultural Centre appears as the fortress in a way. Well, the fortress of fine art.

Get on the elevated terrace for even better view of the area. Yes, gets busy when people come to the place in evening to watch the symphony of light.

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The old clock tower of the former Hongkong Railway Station of the Canton-Kowloon Railway looks somehow lost between all the modern buildings and scyscrapers. The part of the station, together with Clock Tower, was completed in 1915, and the whole station 28 March 1916.

The Clock Tower reused the clock from the demolished Pedder Street Clock Tower. However, only one side had a clock, and it was not until 1920 that the remaining three sides of the Clock Tower were installed. They began operation in the afternoon of 22 March 1921, and have run ever since except during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II.

In 1975, Kowloon Station was moved to the present-day Hung Hom Station on the newly reclaimed Hung Hom Bay. The building of the station was demolished in 1977 but the Clock Tower was to be preserved.

The old Railway Clock Tower is a landmark in Hong Kong. It is located right at the bottom tip of Kowloon in an area known as Tsim Sha Tsui, near where the Star Ferry terminates. It is the only remnant of the original site of the former Kowloon Station on the Kowloon-Canton Railway. It was built in 1915 out of red bricks and granite and is 44 metres high, topped with a 7 metre high lightning rod.

Symphony of Lights is a lighting performance by the buildings around the harbour. It is just spectacular. Although I do not understand the storyline, I think it is amazing how much effort or planning is put in to put up such shows. Tips: come early around 7pm to get best spot to watch. Go to the raised promenade near the clock tower where there are steel railings where you can sit on and have unobstructed view. Most of the benches provided will be blocked by photographers.

Avenue of Stars is like Hollywood Walk of Fame with all the names of HK celebrities printed on the floor plus status and many other displays. Never come before/after Symphony of Lights as it will be crowded and oyu can never take photos in peace. Consider coming another day and see it while Symphony of Lights is shown. Or if you have to do it on the same day, stay awhile after Symphony of Lights and go there around 9 plus. It will be less crowded and photos taken then will be great.

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The Clock Tower is a landmark in itself and what is left of the old Canton Railway station. There are stairs going up towards the tower so you can get some close up photos. I began my walk @ the tower every morning along the promenade. It's also a great meeting place because of it's location right there by the Star Ferry and the harbour promenade.

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The only surviving part of the old Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) Station is the now iconic Clock Tower. Built in 1921, the clock tower is now an integral part of the Tsim Sha Tsui shoreline and cultural precinct to be now found here. The station was demolished in the 1970s when the terminus was moved to Hung Hom, but at least the Clock Tower was saved and is one of the few surviving colonial heritage buildings/consttructions on this part of Kowloon.