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Clock TowerThe tower was built in 1915. It is a railway landmark, not a church bell tower.
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HK PRINT CLUB / VOL. 01
Clock Tower
This red-brick and granite clock tower survives from the former Kowloon-Canton Railway terminus. A landmark of changing journeys, it now stands beside the waterfront.
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FIELD NOTES / HK PRINT CLUB
Stories & visitor guide
- Allow about
- 15–30 min
- Walking level
- Gentle stroll
01
Know the place
The Clock Tower remains from the former Kowloon-Canton Railway terminus. A place once connected to distant rail journeys now connects visitors along the waterfront, preserving a recognisable piece of transport history.
- The tower was built in 1915.
- It is a railway landmark, not a church bell tower.
02
A suggested route
- 1
Around the tower
Compare the red brick and pale stone features.
- 2
Cultural Centre forecourt
Step back to frame the tower beside the harbour.
- 3
Star Ferry pier
Continue the transport-history theme with a harbour crossing.
03
Before you go
- Getting there
- Walk from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR towards the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, or arrive via the Star Ferry.
- Suggested time
- Daylight for brickwork; after dusk for exterior lighting.
- Plan an exterior visit rather than assuming access inside.
- Keep clear of pedestrians and any temporary event barriers.
References & official information
Hong Kong Tourism Board · Tsim Sha Tsui waterfrontAntiquities and Monuments Office · Clock Tower historyInformation checked · 2026-10-02
Routes, time of day and durations are editorial suggestions, excluding long return journeys. Check official notices for current access, fares and departures.
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