Place to visit
Hong Kong Railway Museum, China: what it is and when to go
Hong Kong Railway Museum is a railway museum in Tai Po, Hong Kong (香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum) in China (Shenzhen). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Railway museum in Tai Po, Hong Kong · Museums and art
- Local name
- 香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 43 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- heritagemuseum.gov.hk
- Coordinates
- 22.44827, 114.1639
What it is and where
Hong Kong Railway Museum is a railway museum in Tai Po, Hong Kong (香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum) in China (Shenzhen). It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Shenzhen, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.44827, 114.1639; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hong Kong Railway Museum is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:46
- FebPossible11:15
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayBest time13:05
- JunPossible13:22
- JulPossible13:15
- AugPossible12:47
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:28
- NovPossible10:54
- DecPossible10:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pak Shing Street BathhouseHot spring bath139 m
- Wilson TrailLong-distance footpath in Hong Kong693 m
- Fan Sin TempleBuilding in Hong Kong, China1.3 km
- Grassy HillMountain of Hong Kong4.1 km
- Sze Fong ShanMountain in Hong Kong4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Museums and art
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Mukden incident: dynamite explosion on railway line near Mukden (Shenyang) in 1931
- Spring Temple Buddha: monumental sculpture and the second tallest statue in the world
- National Museum of China: museum in Beijing, China
- Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site: archeological site
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall: final resting place of Mao Zedong, former Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China
Every China place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hong Kong Railway Museum?
It is a railway museum in Tai Po, Hong Kong (香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum in the local language) in China. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong Railway Museum?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38.
How do you get to Hong Kong Railway Museum?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pak Shing Street Bathhouse, Wilson Trail, Fan Sin Temple. The rest is in the China guide.
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