Hong Kong Heritage Maps [Folded Map]

A double sided folded map providing an overview of Hong Kong’s most significant historical heritage sites, unofficially consolidating information from the Antiquities & Monuments Office and Antiquities Advisory Board. Draw ideas from these checklists for your next urban or countryside adventure in Hong Kong!

Historic buildings in Hong Kong can be designated Grade I [highest], Grade II, Grade III or Nil Grade. Declared Monument status can be additionally assigned with or without grading.

The Declared Monuments Map [Pink Side] includes classic must-see sites such as Tai Kwun, Lin Fa Temple, and Bronze Age rock carvings. The Grade I Historic Buildings Map [Blue Side] will contain more hidden gems such as the Blue House, Ex-Yaumati Service Reservoir, and Ladder Street. In this August 2024 first edition, the Declared Monuments Map has 134 sites while the Grade I Historic Buildings Map contains 193 sites, grouped into 144 clusters. Only 38 buildings appear on both maps.

Sites are arranged spatially across a vividly shaded satellite map, providing key information including photographs, bilingual names, locations and years of completion. Each site is colour-coded by type such as Temples, Residential Homes, Schools, etc. Record your progress as you check off the sites you have visited.

• Folded Map 48x68cm [Sleeve size 24.5x14.5cm]
• 140g light-coated textured paper [not water proof]
• Offset print with metallic gold text
• August 2024 First Edition
  
• $30 Shipping Within Hong Kong
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• Note: Also available as a poster!

About the Designer

These maps were designed by Nick Tsao, founder of Papertecture. Nick is an architect and papercutting artist based in Hong Kong, currently living in the historic Wanchai Blue House. He was inspired to make this map after finding it difficult to navigate online resources. He reorganised information from official sources and made the first edition in 2018 to share with friends. In 2024, he finally decided to update and publish them as a product so that they can be enjoyed by fellow enthusiasts.

Remarks

Maps were designed in August 2024 based on the official lists of Declared Monuments and Grade I Historic Buildings maintained by the Antiquities & Monuments Office. Any additional designations as a result of Antiquities Advisory Board’s quarterly meetings after August 2024 will not be reflected. Updated versions of the map may be released periodically.

Building types are categorised based on the designer’s interpretation and do not reflect any official designations. Some building names, locations and completion dates have been shortened or simplified for formatting purposes. 

Please note that the maps are not waterproof.