Quarry Bay, Residential district in Eastern District, Hong Kong.
Quarry Bay is a residential neighborhood in Hong Kong's Eastern District, with modern office and apartment buildings arranged along Victoria Harbour at the foot of Mount Parker. The area features waterfront walkways and open spaces overlooking the harbor.
The name comes from stone quarrying during colonial times, when Hakka stonemasons worked here and shipped materials by sea to other parts of the region. This heritage shaped the waterfront character of the area.
The Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery displays preserved equipment and tells the story of Hong Kong's firefighting work through the sea. Visitors can see how ships were once used for emergency response along the harbor.
The area is easy to reach via two MTR stations and multiple bus routes connecting to different parts of the city. Cityplaza shopping mall serves as a central hub for shopping, dining, and other activities.
Monster Building is composed of five interconnected residential towers forming a densely packed architectural complex. This linked structure was developed during a period of rapid urban growth and remains a distinctive landmark.
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