Queen's Building

Queen's Building is an office building in Hong Kong's downtown area featuring architectural elements from the late 1800s. Its solid construction style was typical for the city's early commercial development during that era.

The architectural firm Leigh & Orange completed this building in 1899 when the city was expanding rapidly as a major trading center. It represents one of the significant structures built during that period of growth.

The facade displays Chinese characters that blend Eastern and Western design traditions in a way you can see as you walk past. This mix shows how Hong Kong's business district grew from the influence of multiple cultures working side by side.

The building is easy to reach by bus and MTR train, both of which run regularly through this area. Plan your visit around business hours and look for the main entrances on street level.

The building has served the same business purpose for over 120 years while updating itself to work with modern needs. This kind of lasting continuity through changing times is quite rare to find.

Location: Central and Western District

Location: Hong Kong

Inception: 1899

Architects: Leigh & Orange

GPS coordinates: 22.28170,114.15900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42