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Flagstaff House (Cotton Tree Drive, Central)
Flagstaff House in Hong Kong Park Central is the oldest existing Western building in Hong Kong. Built in 1846 for Major General George Charles D'Aguilar, it was formerly known as Headquarters House. The building was renamed Flagstaff House around 1932 and remained the office and residence of the Commander of British Forces until 1978. It now houses the Museum of Tea Ware displaying Chinese teaware and related material of different periods.
Flagstaff House
Address
Cotton Tree Drive, Central (Plan)
Virtual Heritage Explorer
Opening Hours
10:00am –5:00pm daily.
Closed on Tuesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and the first 3 days of the Lunar New Year.
Transport
MTR
Admiralty Station
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