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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

10 Cotton Tree Dr, Hong Kong

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Hours Wed-Mon 10am-5pm
Location Flagstaff House, Hong Kong Park, Central, On Hong Kong Island
Transportation MTR: Admiralty (exit C1); then follow the signs through Pacific Place to Island Shangri-La Hotel/Hong Kong Park via 2 escalators
Phone 852/2869 0690
Web site http://hk.art.museum
Prices Free admission

Review of Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Flagstaff House, located in Hong Kong Park, is the oldest colonial building in Hong Kong -- the best place to go if you want to see typical Hong Kong architecture of 165 years ago. Completed in 1846 in Greek Revival style, it served as the office and residence of the commander of the British forces until 1978. Now a museum devoted to the subject of tea culture in China, its collection includes about 600 pieces of tea ware ranging from earthenware to porcelain, primarily of Chinese origin, dating from the 7th century to the present day. However, only 150 or so pieces are on display at any one time, with exhibitions changed two or three times a year. I always find them fascinating, especially the exhibits describing the various kinds of tea and tea-making methods favored by the major dynasties and in various parts of China. Don't miss the museum shop, which sells beautifully crafted teapots as well as teas (I always buy my Pu'er tea here, which purportedly lowers cholesterol and aids in weight loss), and the K.S. Lo Gallery with its exhibits of ceramics and seals. You can see everything here in about 30 minutes, though if available (usually on Sat), you might wish to join a tea ceremony, presented on a first-come, first-served basis (check the website for the schedule).

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