West Kowloon Cultural District

Nice outdoor open space and museums here. Great for a weekend picnic during the cooler seasons but torturous when hot. The Tokyo Coffee Fest was held here. Good to go once for a look but probably not again due to the lines of 30-45 min for each booth in the humid heat.

A place suitable for artists and tourists. A lot of hot famous tourist visit nearby, such as M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum. They all are mostly paid for ticket if you want to visit. Also suitable for outdoor activities such as picnic. Crowded during weekend.

This is a highly recommended spot! It’s not crowded, giving you a glimpse of the authentic Hong Kong lifestyle without many tourists around. Visit in the late afternoon or early evening, close to sunset, for an amazing atmosphere. You’ll get to enjoy both the twilight view and the stunning nighttime scenery—absolutely breathtaking! The cool breeze adds to the charm. The restrooms are clean, and there are restaurants where you can dine while soaking in the ambiance. Around 8:00 PM, there’s a Symphony of Lights show. If you want to avoid the crowd at the Avenue of Stars, this is another great location to enjoy the performance.

The West Kowloon Cultural District is a spacious waterfront area that combines arts, culture, and impressive views of Victoria Harbour. The open space is perfect for a relaxing walk, a picnic, or simply enjoying the skyline and sunset. It’s home to world-class venues like the M+ Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, making it a great spot for art and history enthusiasts. The promenade is well-maintained and offers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle. A nice place to visit for both culture and scenery.

The view is great. I was there in the afternoon and enjoyed the sunset there. It is windy and very comfortable

West Kowloon Cultural District - A Hidden Gem in Hong Kong! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The West Kowloon Cultural District is a must-visit for anyone interested in art, culture, and the outdoors. The stunning architecture, expansive green spaces, and diverse cultural offerings make it a truly unique destination. I recently visited the West Kowloon Cultural District and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The area is beautifully designed and well-maintained, with plenty of green spaces and interesting architecture. The views of Hong Kong Island from the district are simply stunning. It's a great place to relax and take in the scenery. I was particularly impressed by the Palace Museum and M+, which are both world-class cultural institutions. However, even if you're not interested in art or history, the district is still worth a visit.

The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of Hong Kong's most famous attractions, with the nearby Elements shopping mall and a large lawn where many locals come for picnics and to walk their dogs. There’s also the M+ Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum close by, making it a lovely spot for relaxation. However, walking outdoors in Hong Kong during the summer can be quite challenging due to the heat!

Very pleasant and enjoyable place with a very nice view of central Hong Kong.

M+ Pavilion / West Kowloon (Hong Kong) -- It's not every day that you can visit a world-class museum that's also a political lightning rod. Open just three years ago, the space is as modern and expansive as you would expect it to be with 33 galleries spread over 700,000 square feet. Jamie W and I decided to come here after seeing several young vloggers praise its architecture and collection. The art on display is specifically from the 20th and 21st centuries. Don't expect ancient artifacts here. We had the foresight to buy the Special Exhibition Dual Passes for HK$240 each well in advance. This allowed us entry to the popular museum on a pre-selected day within a certain timeframe. It included access to two special exhibitions, an overview of the work of revered architect I.M. Pei called 'Life Is Architecture', and the stylized work of trendsetting fashion designer Guo Pei called 'Fashioning Imagination'. They're not related. However, both figures reflect vast imaginations translated into stunning designs. Coincidentally, I had seen Guo Pei's meticulously ornate gowns at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco two years ago, but this was a nicely condensed version of that collection. I.M. Pei's work turned out to be a vast display of buildings and structures well beyond the glass pyramid at the Louvre. Especially interesting was archival video where the architect shared his approach and philosophy. The other galleries showcase contemporary Chinese art with some pieces quite revolutionary in their messaging. Even before it opened, the museum has been under scrutiny from Beijing with the pending threat of censorship from the Communist Party. Due to its unique administrative status, Hong Kong has managed thus far to maneuver the treacherous political waters to create a museum comparable to the Tate Modern and MoMA. Who knows how long it will last? RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

While I may not 'get' all the art that is in M+, I can absolutely and unequivocally appreciate the space this place has created to pause, soak in, be comforted and challenged by the creations in it. Modern, loud, different, this museum houses art that I never knew growing up. Whether it's something I can understand and appreciate or be completely perplexed by, I love how M+ mixes and matches its different galleries to elicit different emotions as you move from one to the next. I also love how it features different regions and times and mediums in doing so. And all this is a stunningly beautiful space. Definitely budget a day to explore this place!

One of my favorite things that we did during our recent Hong Kong trip was checking out the contemporary art scene in Hong Kong at M+. The space itself is huge and beautiful and the museum was much larger than we initially expected despite exhibits being spread out across just 2-3 floors. We spent around 3.5 hours in total here and didn't even get to see everything. Along with an amazing curation of art and exhibitions (including Yayoi Kusama's "Dots Obsession--Aspiring to Heaven's Love"), they also have a rooftop area with lovely views of the Victoria Harbour.

M+ has definitely expanded and grown into a bigger and better art museum! I remember when I first when a couple years ago when it was just a lil building and now it houses 5+ exhibition halls/rooms with different types of art (primarily from artists related to Asia). Most recently it featured the Yayoi Kusama exhibition (which is a separate exhibit with separate tickets) and I finally got a chance to go! I thought it was really cool to see an exhibition dedicated to her (vs just featuring some of her work). Haven't check out her famous Infinity Room exhibitions in LA and DC, but finally got to see one of her mirrored rooms! While I enjoyed the exhibition, I felt that it was shorter than expected so not entirely sure if the tickets were worth it. Backpacks unfortunately are not allowed and lockers are *not* free :/. They charge you per hour and depending on the size of the locker. They do have this visual/audio place downstairs that is free and offers curated films! They also have an M+ cinema that features a wide range of movies from classics to indie. The entire M+ building is really aesthetically pleasing with lots of opportunities for pics. Staff were pretty nice and friendly. Toilets were super nice and clean. Again the entire west kowloon culture area is pretty accessible by public transit but because there are so many options, pick one route and stick with it!

Great architecture, great museum space. Wish they had international art. Art could be grouped more nightly to make sense of the collection. Description of artwork were misplaced order at some tables. The space would be amazing for huge installation pieces. The rooftop is special even though the plants were in dreadful state despite we saw water lines for automatic water sprinklers system, some plants were dying. Great views for sunset from the rooftop

I would not change a word I wrote in my prior review and even a year and half later, I would say the same. I remain excited about all M+ will bring in the realm of contemporary art to Hong Kong with time and with the completion of their larger building. I just went to see "The Weight of Lightness" (up until Jan. 14, 2018) and at first fearful that it was going to be traditional caligraphy, WOW!, I was blown away by turned out to be some traditional caligraphy, but mostly cool contemporary ink art. GO SEE IT! A note of finding M+...with all of the construction going on out in the West Kowloon Cultural District, it is a mess to find M+ on your own. Take the MTR to Kowloon Station, take Exit A, turn right and then turn left out the door to see the bus stop area. The "free" shuttle will take you to M+ and return you to this same spot. The information person at the MTR had no idea the shuttle even existed, so don't necessarily rely on the MTR for proper information.