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Hong Kong Layover Must-Visit! A 5-Hour Guide to Exploring the M+ Museum

Say goodbye to boring layovers! After landing at Hong Kong Airport, store your luggage and use the mobile Octopus card for seamless travel straight to the M+ Museum of Visual Culture in West Kowloon. As Asia's first global contemporary visual culture hub, it rivals the likes of the Pompidou Center and MoMA, making it a must-visit for architecture enthusiasts and art lovers! Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the museum's dark green ceramic tile facade is incredibly photogenic, and the rooftop garden offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline. Right next door is the Hong Kong Palace Museum, giving you a double dose of cultural experiences! The biggest surprise? The free exhibition of Isamu Noguchi's paper lanterns on the basement level—an absolute steal compared to the paid exhibitions in Shanghai! Even if you don’t have time to explore the indoor exhibits, the architectural details alone are worth savoring. The spatial design is incredibly comfortable, and sitting on the grand staircase with a cup of coffee while enjoying the harbor view is pure bliss. With fewer crowds and beautiful scenery, it’s the perfect spot to recharge. Next time you have a longer layover, make sure to come back for a deeper dive! Turn your layover into an artistic escape with the M+ Museum.
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Posted: Jun 28, 2025
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