How to get to the Hong Kong Ferris Wheel

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is on the Central Harbourfront, next to Central Pier 9.

The nearest MTR station is Hong Kong Station, about 7 minutes away on foot; Central Station is about 10 minutes away, and the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui docks 3 minutes from the wheel.

By MTR to Hong Kong Station

Hong Kong Station is on the Tung Chung Line and the Airport Express, and it is the shortest walk from the MTR.

  1. Ride to Hong Kong Station

    Take the Tung Chung Line or the Airport Express.

  2. Leave by Exit A2

    7 min

    Walk along Man Yiu Street towards the harbour and the Central Piers.

  3. Join the queue at the wheel

    Show your mobile voucher at the entrance, or buy tickets at the ticket office first.

From Central Station, the Star Ferry or by bus

Central Station (Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line): leave by Exit A, go up to the footbridge and follow it towards the Central Piers, about 10 minutes on foot.

Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui: cross the harbour to Central Pier 7 and walk along the waterfront to Pier 9, about 3 minutes. You see the wheel as soon as you leave the pier.

Bus: many routes end at the Central Bus Terminus at Exchange Square, about 7 minutes' walk from the wheel.

Taxi: show the driver the Chinese name, 中環海濱摩天輪.

Hong Kong Observation Wheel address and operating hours

Address
33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Opening hours

  • Monday – Thursday12:00 ⁠–⁠ 22:00
  • Friday – Sunday11:00 ⁠–⁠ 23:00
  • Last admission30 minutes before closing

Public holidays and the eves of public holidays follow the weekend hours, 11:00-23:00. The wheel closes under Typhoon Signal 3 or higher, a Black Rainstorm warning, strong wind or lightning nearby.

Getting to the Ferris wheel: questions

How do I get to the Hong Kong Ferris Wheel from the airport?

Take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, leave by Exit A2 and walk about 7 minutes. Large suitcases cannot go into the gondola; leave them in the paid luggage storage at the wheel.

Can I take the Star Ferry to the Hong Kong Ferris Wheel?

Yes. The Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui lands at Central Pier 7, about 3 minutes' walk from the wheel.

Is the Ferris wheel wheelchair accessible?

Yes, for manual wheelchairs: each gondola takes up to 2 non-electric wheelchairs, and the rider boards with a companion. Visitors with disabilities pay the HK$10 concession fare.