Hong Kong - To Do (06Nov2013 ABBA Contribution) (Noon Gun)

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Noon Gun

A tradition well dating over one and half centuries to the days of the Empire, the story of the gun and its links to Jardine Matheson is told here: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/culture-heritage/historical-sites/colonial/noon-day-gun.jsp

Getting There

To get there, head to the nearby World Trade Centre's carpark and look for the signs "Noon Day Gun". A tunnel connects to the opposite side of the expressway and the site of the gun.

A small crowd waits for a diminutive man clad in uniform to run through the simple ceremony marking noon before he unlocks the gate for visitors.

The 3-pounder fired every afternoon. Might be worth a visit for first-timers. Or...you could save yourself a trip by checking out the video:

Click here for ABBA location of Noon Gun from Parklane Hotel Hongkong