photogenic
Monster Building
Five interlocking 1960s housing blocks in Quarry Bay whose courtyard walls of stacked flats close overhead, Hong Kong's most photographed piece of density.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Braemar Hill
Eastern District, Hong Kong · Asia
About Braemar Hill
Braemar Hill works well as a base: 1km from Monster Building.
Braemar Hill is in Eastern District, Hong Kong, with about 16,000 people.
Braemar Hill (Chinese: 寶馬山; Jyutping: bou2 maa5 saan1; Cantonese Yale: bóumáhsān) is a hill with a height of 200 metres (660 ft) south of Braemar Point on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The hill was likely named after the Scottish village of Braemar by British officials.
Contrary to popular belief, the peak of BraemarRead more
Hill lies on the eastern end of Braemar Hill Road instead of the western end, where the ascent towards Red Incense Summit is noticeably steeper. Hikers often misidentify Red Incense Summit and nearby hilltops as the peak of Braemar Hill.
The north and western sides of this hill are largely residential, consisting primarily of private upmarket real estate. Because of its convenient location and high real estate prices, Braemar Hill is considered one of the more affluent neighbourhoods in the territory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Braemar Hill?
Within an hour or so of Braemar Hill: Monster Building (1 km), Mido Cafe (4 km), Australia Dairy Company (4 km), Ocean Park Hong Kong (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Braemar Hill?
The nearest famous roads are Guia Circuit.
Where is Braemar Hill?
Braemar Hill is in Eastern District, Hong Kong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,171
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Eastern District
- Timezone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates
- 22.2828, 114.2003
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Worth the detour from Braemar Hill
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Mido Cafe
A 1950s cha chaan teng on Temple Street with mosaic tiles, steel window frames and a corner upstairs table overlooking Yau Ma Tei, the archetypal Hong Kong diner.
4 km · about 10 min drive
restaurant
Australia Dairy Company
A Jordan institution serving steamed milk pudding and scrambled egg sandwiches at ferocious speed, where waiters clear your table while you are still chewing.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Marine mammal park and theme park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island with aquarium exhibits and thrill rides.
5 km · about 10 min drive
restaurant
Lin Heung Tea House
A survivor of old-Canton yum cha culture where dim sum still comes round on pushed trolleys and regulars compete for it, in a room of ceiling fans and communal tables.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Victoria Peak
Hong Kong's highest point on the island, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour.
6 km · about 10 min drive
photogenic
Choi Hung Estate
A 1962 public housing estate painted in rainbow bands, with a rooftop basketball court over the car park that frames the colours against the towers.
6 km · about 10 min drive
photogenic
Ping Shek Estate
A 1970s Kowloon estate whose grey concrete stairwells and repeating balcony grids draw photographers for their brutalist symmetry, far quieter than Choi Hung.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Braemar Hill
- 68 kmGuia CircuitA 6.2km street circuit through Macau lined by armco and walls, with the impossibly tight Melco hairpin and the fast Mandarin bend. Everyday public roads outside the November Grand Prix weekend.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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