Name (English): International Finance Centre
Name (Chinese): 國際金融中心
Category: Markets & Malls
Phone Number: +852 22593308
Address (English): 8 Finance Street, Central
Address (Chinese): 中環金融街8號
Address Google Map Link: https://g.page/ifcmall?share
Address longitude and latitude: 22.286038824067628, 114.15810953894
Nearest MTR Station: Hong Kong MTR Station
Nearest MTR Station Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/CswzbJgPnvF4Gyzz7
Nearest MTR Station longitude and latitude: 22.28446338531666, 114.15805879823903
How far from the nearest MTR Station: 1-minute walk from Hong Kong MTR Station
Opening hours:
MON 10:00 – 19:00
TUE 10:00 – 19:00
WED 10:00 – 19:00
THUR 10:00 – 19:00
FRI 10:00 – 19:00
SAT 10:00 – 19:00
SUN 10:00 – 19:00
Recommended Time to Visit: Before you take Airport Express
Accessibility Note: Easy access
Talking about the skyline of Hong Kong, it is impossible not to be aware of the prominent International Finance Center, situated at the Central harbourfront comprising of two skyscrapers, the IFC mall and the Four Seasons Hotel, shaping the Hong Kong skyline since 1998. The two sky-scraping buildings, designed by the renowned urban landmark architect César Pelli, are 210m tall of 39 storeys and 415m tall of 88 storeys, with notable tenants like UBS, BNP Paribas and State Street. The towers were featured in several Hollywood movies, like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, and The Dark Knight.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority has owned four floors in Two IFC, and the 55th floor is open to the public as the HKMA Information Center. It is an interactive exhibition and research library of Hong Kong monetary and banking history, suitable for kids and adults to learn some fun facts about currency notes and coins, and enjoy the spectacular view of the Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula despite heat and rain. The admission is free, and it offers guided tour at 14:30 on weekdays and 10:30 on Saturdays.
If you look for a place to kill time after checking in at Hong Kong Station flight counter, IFC mall can be a good spot for dining before your departure. It has a wide variety of restaurants to choose ranging from Shanghaiese dim sum, Michelin-star ramen and other Asian cuisines. The mall also has a roof garden on the top floor (4/F) where you can have a drink accompanied by a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.
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