1881 Heritage

This historical place was situated near the ferry pier and the bus terminal. Visitors were welcomed free of charge. It was previously a marine police headquarter and also one of the weather observatories. The facilities were well maintained but some escalators and stairway were closed. Part of the platform with nice decorations was arranged for marriage celebration. The view from the upper level was still attractive. High-end retail stores were operating in the place. The point was worth a visit.

Heritage 1881 (formerly Marine Police Headquarters) is a stunning Victorian-era complex built in 1881. Declared a monument in 1994, it was revitalised into a luxury shopping, heritage hotel and shopping destination (1881 Hullett House). Iconic features include the historic stables, Time Ball Tower and colonial architecture. Yes there are shops here but the real draw is the architecture which is immaculately maintained and stunning in design. The location near TST Harbour City and the coast means it is very well placed for a good day of activities.

It is a full of vintage and historical atmosphere! The dinning is very nice with many professional cookers! I Enjoy all in 1881! Remember to bring your selfi stand to take more photos! I suggest all wear the vintage and elegant dessing!

Highly recommend a tour if visiting. Plenty to learn and see. Beautiful building.

So amazing and entertaining this place

Former marine police HQ You may feel like in Europe because of the architecture of building Nice place to take pictures

Great place to visit especially during Christmas holidays. Nice lighting, nice displays. A nice place to go during nighttime with families. Atmosphere is great . A must visit

Nice place 1881 Heritage in Tsim Sha Tsui is a stunning mix of history and luxury. Formerly the Marine Police Headquarters from the 19th century, this beautifully restored site now features high-end shops, fine dining, and a boutique hotel, all set against gorgeous Victorian architecture.

I couldn't find the restaurant 'The Queen' on Yelp, so I'm reviewing it here since it's in the same structure! Funny, because the restaurant itself was rather tough to find as well. The entire building was glorious in all its classical attributes and design elements, and I can see why it's a landmark in the city--hence why it's on here and not the Michelin restaurant. Go figure! Anyway, the food was very well made and super flavorful, as you'd expect from a fancy restaurant. But the weird thing was how empty it was. There were only about half a dozen tables, and not a single patron besides us during peak dinner hours. Very odd indeed! Maybe it's the high prices or the hard-to-find location, but only hours later did we finally have some company join us. My only quibble is the high prices, but the portion sizes and quality were excellent, so it's perfectly fine for an occasional fine-dining splurge. All the dishes were extremely well made, and my favorite was definitely the seafood fried rice. God(s) Bless Hong Kong.

1881 Heritage is an open-air mall with a hotel and lots of yummy restaurants... also is absolutely beautiful! Located in TST, Kowloon district of Hong Kong, it's definitely a must visit! This was once a 19th century police HQ building and a lot of the artifacts and historical monuments, such as the time ball tower & bomb shelter have been preserved well; still available for viewing by visitors. There are so many shops here, literally a shopper's paradise! Lots of luxury shops and fine dining restaurants here. Whenever I am in HK, I always have to visit ;)) Definitely one of my favorites place to go... perfect place to go regardless of time of day & is right by the Victoria Harbour!

Very cool and awesome set of historical buildings that also include a cool cannon (positioned at the top of the mountain to optimally stop the advance of pirates) - definitely recommended as a very nice landmark to check out in Hong Kong!

Interesting historical reproduction of colonial 1800s architecture with some informational stations to explain what each of the features represents. If you're walking around downtown Hong Kong I'd make a stop to check it out.

Before it became 1881 Heritage, a high end shopping mall in the most commercial part of Tsim Sha Tsui, this was the site of the former Marine Police Headquarters (前水警總部). You read that right: this was a police compound that has been transformed for tourists and is one of the oldest surviving government buildings in all of Hong Kong. Folks might be thinking 1881 as the inception date, but this HQ for the Marine Police was built in 1884. It served its purpose for practically a century, minus the Japanese occupation in the 1940s during WW2, and for much of the 2000s when it was declared a monument of the city. After it's renovation in 2003, it was approved for use as a retail space where via a 50 year lease that other businesses could come in and leverage the tourism in the area; becoming a hotel and high end shopping haven. It wasn't until 2009 that they unveiled the new establishment, rebranded as 1881 Heritage. It is a gorgeous place to take pictures during both the day and night. Any day of the week, this place is flooded with plenty of mainland tourists. Beyond the occasional afternoon tea, I can't see myself coming here often. All retail gripes aside, I'm glad this historical site is preserved.

REVIEW SOLELY on high noon tea. We came here on a weekday to have high noon afternoon tea. The pastries and sandwiches were JUST OK. Service was SLOW too. Of course you know they are going to overcharge you for this venue. I am OK with that, but the quality of the pastries and sandwiches should be better! Lots of great photo ops here! We saw a wedding taking place on a weekday! I am sure their photos will be amazing!

Be sure to visit 1881 every now and then especially during festive days, you are guaranteed to capture beautiful pictures with your loved ones with the beautiful centre piece and backdrop that change regularly according to the festivity! I walked past 1881 just yesterday (Jan 27) and the valentines day decoration is just beaaaautiful! Go early to avoid the crowd that will start flooding in towards the big day! Lucky enough I have been there twice for friends' wedding photo shooting after lunch and before the banquet at night. This place is popular for graduation photo taking and wedding photo taking for obvious reasons! A visit to 1881 Heritage will transport you to Victorian-era Hong Kong. From the 1880s to 1996, this was the headquarters of the Hong Kong Marine Police. Several buildings and artefacts of historical interest have been preserved and restored, and the site now features a shopping mall, a heritage hotel, and an exhibition hall.

This is a great outdoor plaza that used to be an converted Marine Police HQ. The theme of this place is TIME therefore all the stores are pretty much watch stores. For a watch aficionado like my DH, this is mecca for him. Climb up to the top of the tower to visit the little tree garden and learn about the Typhoon system and the Time Ball Tower. Look down and see the map on the ground. Love the look of the converted hotel with the beautiful shutters and verandahs.

I love visiting historical sites but this place is unfortunately overrun by luxury shopping brands. What makes the management team think that by visiting a site with so much historical significance would encourage me go shopping at Cartier or Tiffanys? Hong Kong has so many other luxury malls where you can do that. I wish they had more exhibits than stores showcasing the history of Hong Kong.

1881 Heritage, or Hullett House as I prefer to refer to it, is an amazing historical site, steeped in the history and grandeur of old Hong Kong. It has unfortunately in my opinion been completely ruined by the luxury shopping experience that has invaded the ground floor. Stepping away from the Tiffany's and the Puyi Optical, I find myself drawn to the main building, Hullett House, that used to be the former marine police HQ. And boy, if I knew the marine police HQ looked like that, I would have signed up! It is a magnificent building that commands the entire site with beauty and elegance that we so rarely see now in Hong Kong. For me, this site is all about the history, and you can find out about all of this inside the Heritage Hall, which is underneath the main building. Also on the site is the Time Ball Tower, which is a giant ball that was dropped every day at 1pm, so that ships could reset their chronometers with accuracy, and the original typhoon signal mast, where they would manually hoist huge metal typhoon signals. The same symbols are used today, just on our iPhones, which are a bit easier to carry around. Elsewhere on the sites are a number of cafes and restaurants, including all of the offerings inside the Hullett House Hotel. If the history is too much to take, you can rest your feet and have a nice G&T. For visitors and locals alike, is it fantastic place to come to remember the good old days, and the great heritage of Hong Kong. If you are desperate for a shopping fix, you can always nip downstairs to Shanghai Tang.