The Court of Final Appeal Building, also known as the Old Supreme Court Building, houses the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. It served as the former Supreme Court from 1912 to 1983 and the Legislative Council from 1985 to 2011. Located at 8 Jackson Road in Central, the building sits along the eastern side of Statue Square, directly west of Chater Garden. Its exterior is a designated monument of Hong Kong, reflecting its historical significance. Designed by British architects Sir Aston Webb and Ingress Bell, who also designed parts of Buckingham Palace and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the building opened on January 15, 1912, after construction began in 1900.The building is a two-story neo-classical structure made of granite and supported by Ionic columns. Atop it stands a 2.7-meter-high blindfolded statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of justice, inspired by the statue at London's Old Bailey. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong (1941–1945), it was used as the headquarters for the Kempeitai (Military Police). In 1978, the building required restoration due to the construction of the MTR, temporarily relocating the Supreme Court to the Former French Mission Building.In 1985, the building became the Legislative Council Building, while the Supreme Court moved to Admiralty. After the Legislative Council moved to the Tamar site in 2011, the building reverted to its judicial role, housing the Court of Final Appeal starting on September 7, 2015. The opening ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li.The building was constructed on reclaimed land, with a foundation supported by hundreds of Chinese fir tree trunks, effectively 'floating' on a timber raft. A groundwater replenishment system maintains the necessary groundwater level. The building's symmetrical design covers an area of 2,660 square meters (28,600 sq ft), with a height of around 40 meters (130 ft). A pediment above the central section features a Statue of Justice and an inscription reading 'Erected AD MDCCCCX.' Beneath it is a carving of the British royal coat of arms, which includes the emblems of England, Scotland, and Ireland, supported by an English lion and Scottish unicorn, topped with a royal crown. The motto 'Dieu et mon droit' (God and my right) appears beneath the arms, flanked by the figures of Mercy and Truth.

The Cross-Harbour Tunnel (CHT or XHT) is Hong Kong's first underwater tunnel, consisting of two steel road tunnels with two lanes each, constructed using the single shell immersed tube method. Opened in 1972, it was the first of three vehicular harbour crossings in Hong Kong. Initially built under a 30-year private-sector franchise, the tunnel’s title passed to the Hong Kong government in 1999 when the franchise ended.The tunnel, one of the most congested roads in Hong Kong, saw 116,753 vehicles passing through daily in 2013. The project followed a build–operate–transfer (BOT) model, with a private company responsible for financing, construction, operation, and toll collection for 30 years. The original concession was granted to Cross-Harbour Tunnel Company Limited (now Cross-Harbour Holdings Limited), which was founded in 1965. The Hong Kong government held a 20% stake to maintain influence. Designed with two lanes in each direction, the tunnel was intended to accommodate 80,000 vehicles daily. The project was jointly engineered by Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Partners and Freeman Fox & Partners.Linking Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, the tunnel connects Kellett Island (now part of Hong Kong Island due to reclamation) to a reclaimed area near Hung Hom Bay in Kowloon, near the former Hong Kong Technical College. The tunnel's toll plaza, located at the Hung Hom end, has 14 toll booths. Before its construction, cross-harbour vehicular traffic relied on ferries, while passengers used the Star Ferry.Construction began in September 1969 and was completed a year ahead of schedule, opening on 2 August 1972. Initially charging HK$5 per car, the operator recouped the construction costs in just three and a half years. In 1984, the Hong Kong government introduced an additional tax to address overcrowding, raising the toll to HK$10 per car.In 1993, an electronic toll collection system was installed, increasing vehicle capacity by better managing traffic flow. The tunnel was operated by Cross-Harbour Tunnel Company Ltd until 1999, after which the government took over. From November 2010, Serco managed the tunnel under contract, later replaced by Chun Wo Tunnel Management Limited in 2016. In November 2022, Serco resumed management.The tunnel gained cultural significance in 2017 when it was featured in the Hong Kong action film 'Shock Wave', starring Andy Lau. In November 2019, during the Hong Kong protests, demonstrators set up roadblocks and set fire to tollbooths, leading to the tunnel's closure for several days.In 2023, manual toll collectors were replaced by HKeToll, an electronic toll collection system. Cash and Octopus Cards are no longer accepted, and toll booths have been removed. The tunnel now generates approximately HK$700 million in annual toll revenue.

The Monster Building is a cluster of five interconnected buildings located on King's Road in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Known for its striking appearance, it has become a popular photography spot and has inspired several filming locations. The complex consists of 2,243 units across five blocks, each with 18 floors, and is home to around 10,000 residents.Originally built in the 1960s as the Parker Estate (named after Mount Parker to the south), the housing estate was later sold and divided into five separate blocks in 1972: the Fook Cheong Building, Montane Mansion, Oceanic Mansion, Yick Cheong Building, and Yick Fat Building. Shops line the street-facing sides of the buildings, with the Oceanic Mansion being the tallest at 18 floors. The dense, composite nature of the structure contributes to its unique character.The private estate gained widespread attention in 2013 when a photograph of it by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze went viral. The image was featured on the cover of his photo book 'Vertical Horizon' and further fueled the building’s popularity among both tourists and locals. Due to its newfound fame, residents have posted signs asking visitors to be respectful. The Monster Building has served as the backdrop for films like 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' and 'Ghost in the Shell', as well as music videos such as 'Labyrinth' by Mondo Grosso and Hikari Mitsushima, and 'Cave Me In' by Gallant and Eric Nam.

Jardine House (Chinese: 怡和大廈), formerly known as Connaught Centre (康樂大廈), is an office tower located at 1 Connaught Place, Central, on Hong Kong Island. Owned by Hongkong Land Limited, a subsidiary of Jardines, the building was completed in 1973 and was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia at the time. In 1980, the Hopewell Centre surpassed it as the tallest building in Hong Kong.The building is connected by the Central Elevated Walkway to other Hongkong Land properties, such as Exchange Square and the International Finance Centre. Constructed on reclaimed land, the site was leased to Hongkong Land Limited in 1970 for 75 years at a record price of HK$258 million, payable interest-free over 10 years. In return, the government ensured that no buildings would be built to the north of Jardine House to obstruct its views, capping the height of the nearby General Post Office building at 120 feet (37 meters).The construction of the fifty-two-storey building, with an estimated cost of $120 million, took 16 months. It features a metal frame and a curtain wall with round windows, reducing the thickness of the structural frame due to the window design. Metal lettering from the original Jardine House was salvaged and placed in the lobby of the new building.Unusually for a Jardine property, the building's elevators were manufactured by Otis Elevator, with one bank reaching speeds of 1,400 feet per minute (430 m/min) at the time of opening, making them the fastest in Asia. Escalators were supplied by Schindler Elevator, with whom Jardine maintains a partnership in Asia. Schindler later modernized the elevators in the mid-2000s.The building's distinctive circular windows earned it the nickname 'The House of a Thousand Arseholes.'.

The General Post Office (GPO), the headquarters of Hongkong Post, was built in 1976 and is located at Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong. Originally situated at the seafront, the building is now inland due to reclamation works completed after 2007. It is adjacent to Jardine House and the International Finance Centre, and was once near the former Star Ferry Pier.Scheduled for demolition in 2018, efforts are being made to preserve the GPO as a historical landmark. The building was constructed on reclaimed land, with the government originally planning a 30-storey structure in 1967, allocating 5 floors for the GPO and 25 for government offices.Hongkong Land secured the site directly to the south at a record price. In exchange, the government agreed that no building would be constructed to the north of Connaught Centre (now Jardine House) to obstruct its views, limiting the GPO’s height to 120 feet.Designed by architect K. M. Tseng, the GPO consists of five floors, with a foundation designed to support two additional floors, though it never reached this height. The building also features Hong Kong’s first central vacuum-cleaning system, which does not require bag changes.

St. Paul's College (SPC; Chinese: 聖保羅書院) is an Anglican day school for boys located in Hong Kong. Established in 1851, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating school in the region. The college began with a single tutor and nine students and has since grown to over 1,200 students in its secondary section and nearly 600 in its primary section.The school consists of an all-boys primary section (Primary 1–6) and a secondary section (Forms 1–6). The secondary campus is situated in the Mid-Levels area of Hong Kong Island's Western District, while the primary school operates from a dedicated campus in Pok Fu Lam, part of the Island's Southern District.Governance of St. Paul's College is unique in Hong Kong, as its College Council is a statutory body established by the St. Paul's College Council Incorporation Ordinance (Cap 1102, Laws of Hong Kong). The college’s mission is to 'provide a liberal education to Chinese youths in the English language upon Christian principles.'.

The Legislative Council Complex (LegCo Complex) is the headquarters of Hong Kong's legislature, playing a central role in the legislative process and serving as a focal point for political events and public demonstrations. Located at 1 Legislative Council Road in Central, Hong Kong, it is part of the Central Government Complex and faces Victoria Harbour. Officially opened in 2011, it was the first purpose-built building for Hong Kong's legislature, replacing the historic Old Supreme Court Building.The complex was developed as part of the Tamar Development Project, aimed at consolidating government functions in a modern location following Hong Kong’s 1997 sovereignty transfer. Planning began in the early 2000s, and construction started in 2008, facing public debate over costs and environmental concerns.In 2019, during the anti-extradition bill protests, a group of protesters stormed the LegCo Complex, causing significant damage estimated at HK$10 million. However, they avoided damaging historical artifacts and libraries.Following the 2021 electoral reforms, which increased LegCo members from 70 to 90, the complex’s expansion was approved, leading to cost overruns. The expansion includes additional floors, interior upgrades, and conversion works, expected to be completed by 2026.Architecturally, the LegCo Complex combines solemnity and openness, symbolized by the use of square and round shapes. Sustainable design features include a natural light funnel, green roofs, a sky garden, a lily pond, and a double-layered ventilated façade, all contributing to energy efficiency and environmental integration. The complex continues to evolve, serving as both a legislative hub and a symbol of Hong Kong’s modern identity.

The Former French Mission Building is a declared monument located at 1 Battery Path, Government Hill, Central, Hong Kong. It served as the Court of Final Appeal from 1 July 1997 until 6 September 2015. Built on a podium due to the hilly terrain, it was originally a mansion called Johnston House before being transformed into a three-storey building in the 1870s and 1880s. The current structure, resulting from a major renovation, was completed in 1917. The building, constructed in granite and red brick in Neo-Classical style, dates from the Edwardian period and is possibly based on an earlier structure called 'Beaconsfield.'The site has a rich history, with the first Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Henry Pottinger, residing there from 1843 to 1846. It later housed various notable occupants, including the tai-pans of Augustine Heard and Company, HSBC, and the Russian Consulate in the 1870s. After being leased by the government in 1879, it housed offices such as the Sanitary Board and Registrar-General's office by 1911.In 1915, the Paris Foreign Missions Society acquired the building and undertook a major renovation, adding a chapel with a cupola and refacing it with red bricks. It reopened in 1917 as the 'French Mission Building.' The building was sold back to the Hong Kong government in 1953 and was used for various purposes, including housing the provisional Government of Hong Kong from August 1945 to April 1946, following the Japanese occupation. It also served as the St. Ignatius Language School and was occupied by the Education Department, Victoria District Court, Supreme Court, and Government Information Services before becoming the Court of Final Appeal in 1997.The building was declared a monument on 14 September 1989. In 2011, it was decided that it would be repurposed for adaptive reuse following the relocation of the Court of Final Appeal to the Old Supreme Court Building in 2015.

Béthanie is a historic building complex located in Pok Fu Lam, Southern District, Hong Kong. Built in 1875 as a sanatorium by the Paris Foreign Missions Society, it later became part of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2003, along with the nearby Dairy Farm cowsheds. After undergoing renovations, the complex reopened in 2006 and is now home to the Academy's School of Film and Television. It also houses two performance venues, an exhibition hall, a chapel, and a museum. In 2013, Béthanie was declared a monument. Situated at No. 139 Pok Fu Lam Road, it offers a scenic view of the coast and was originally chosen for its ideal location to help French priests recover from tropical diseases. Today, the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute (CCTI) is located next to Béthanie, which can be accessed by following signs to the CCTI. Béthanie, built in 1875 by the Paris Foreign Missions Society as the first sanatorium in Hong Kong, served as a recovery place for priests and missionaries suffering from tropical diseases. It also housed a successful printing press publishing religious items in multiple languages. The building underwent several expansions and renovations, especially in the 1890s, to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors. During World War II, the building was ransacked by Japanese forces, but was later restored in 1949. After political unrest following the Communist Revolution, Béthanie operated beyond capacity until it was sold in 1974. In the late 1970s, students occupied the building, sparking a movement to preserve it. In 1981, it was listed as a Grade II historic building, and by 2009, it was upgraded to Grade I. After significant restoration funded by the Hong Kong government and completed in 2006, Béthanie became a part of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and was declared a monument in 2013.

Golden Bauhinia Square is an open area located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It is named after the iconic giant statue of a golden Bauhinia blakeana, which stands at the center of the square outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This location is historically significant as it hosted the ceremonies marking the handover of Hong Kong and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in July 1997.A daily flag-raising ceremony takes place at 8:00 am, making the square a popular tourist attraction. The golden sculpture itself is a six-meter-high gilded flower, set atop a red granite pillar and pyramid-shaped base. It is considered a symbol of pride and identity for Hong Kong's people post-handover. On special occasions such as the second day of Chinese New Year and National Day of the People's Republic of China, the square is illuminated by a grand fireworks display. Locals have affectionately nicknamed the statue the 'Golden Pak Choi.'The flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square is conducted by the Hong Kong Police Force and features three variations:1. Daily Flag-Raising Ceremony: Held every day except the 1st of each month, this version involves regular police attire and includes the playing of the national anthem.2. Enhanced Flag-Raising Ceremony: Held on the 1st of each month (except July and October), this ceremony features a flag-raising party of Hong Kong police officers in ceremonial dress, accompanied by a rifle unit. The Police Band performs the national anthem, followed by a 10-minute musical performance by the Police Pipe Band.3. Special Flag-Raising Ceremony: Conducted on 1 July and 1 October, marking significant national events.Since July 2008, the flag-raising ceremony on the second Sunday of each month has been carried out by local youth uniformed groups (UGs). During these ceremonies, the flag party consists of five members: a commander, two national flag raisers, and two regional flag raisers. These events do not feature a band performance.Golden Bauhinia Square remains a vibrant cultural and historical landmark, drawing visitors to experience its unique blend of tradition and modern symbolism.