The West Kowloon Cultural District (西九文化區) is one of Hong Kong's largest key projects in recent years, sprawling over 40 hectares of reclaimed land. Currently under development, it stands as one of the world's most significant cultural initiatives. The district offers a broad spectrum of experiences, from museums and performance centers to waterfront promenades and sporadic performances, thereby capturing the imagination of both locals and tourists. In this guide, we've curated four highlights:

1. Art Park (藝術公園)

After immersing yourself in cultural arts for several hours, you might feel a bit tired. Why not step outside and take a break on the grass of Art Park, discussing your experiences? If you're hungry, there are various restaurants and mobile snack shops nearby, offering dim sum, Western cuisine, and local Hong Kong specialties.

2. M+ 

For those who've ambled along the shores of Hong Kong Island, the radiant sign of M+, particularly at night, is hard to miss. As the largest visual culture art museum in Hong Kong, it displays artworks from the 1950s onwards, presenting the art of Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Asia, extending as far as Europe. The most special feature is the museum's special exhibitions, usually held for half a year.

3. The Hong Kong Palace Museum (香港故宮文化博物館)

If you haven't visited Beijing's Forbidden City, the Hong Kong Palace Museum offers an insightful alternative. The Forbidden City (紫禁城), also known as the Imperial Palace (故宮), was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Many life stories and cultural relics remain there, and this museum will display some of them to tell the story of Chinese culture.

4. ICC and Sky 100 Observation Deck

Hong Kong's tallest structure, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), is a popular attraction due to its 'Sky100' observatory on the 100th floor that offers breathtaking 360-degree aerial views of the city, and the integrated Elements Mall at ground level offering shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Visitors to the ICC can learn about the city's evolution through engaging multimedia installations before a 60-second elevator ride transports them to the top floor, where they can enjoy panoramic views and VR experiences that provide historical insights into Hong Kong.