Golden Bauhinia Square & Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center Above: The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai viewed from a Star Ferry. Located in Wanchai on the waterfront, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center is one of the most prominent landmarks around Victoria Harbor, and it was where the hand-over of Hong Kong back to China took place in 1997. It has become the de facto venue for many major ceremonies, and the Golden Bauhinia Square in front of it is now a main tourist spot. In addition to the government official ceremonies, major exhibitions and expos are held here regularly. There are a few easy ways of getting there. Since the Star Ferry Wanchai Pier is just nearby, you can just take the Star Ferry to Wanchai from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon. It is linked to the Wanchai MTR subway station via a series of footbridges - you will pass through a couple of buildings including the Central Plaza (an interesting building in itself). (Above right: the Golden Bauhinia Square in front of the HK Convention and Exhibition Center) Connected to the complex are a couple of harbor view hotels within just walking distance without even going outdoors. If you're one of the exhibitors at an event in the HK Convention and Exhibition Center, staying in either would be ideal. (2009.2.7) Raising of the PRC national flag and Hong Kong SAR flag can be observed here at the Golden Bauhinia Square on some mornings. Above: the HK Convention and Exhibition Center all lit up at night Above: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center viewed from footbridge to the new Star Ferry pier in Central. Related Pages HK Convention and Exhibition Center (night view) Wanchai district   Enter your search terms Web www.12hk.com Submit search form