Tiger Balm Garden, Heritage mansion and garden in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong.
The Tiger Balm Garden features a four-story main building with Italian stained glass windows, gilded murals, and decorative elements influenced by Indian and Burmese styles.
Built in 1935 by wealthy businessman Aw Boon Haw for 16 million Hong Kong dollars, the estate originally covered 53.4 hectares of land on the slopes of Tai Hang.
The mansion represents Chinese Renaissance architecture, combining Eastern and Western building techniques with symmetrical layouts, porches, window sills, and traditional fireplaces.
Visitors can access the mansion through guided tours from Friday to Sunday and public holidays, with registration required through the Antiquities and Monuments Office website.
The private garden and interior spaces maintain their original 1930s appearance, showcasing the architectural preferences of Hong Kong's prominent business families during that period.
Location: Wan Chai District
Inception: 1935
GPS coordinates: 22.27640,114.19500
Latest update: November 25, 2025 20:42
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