It’s not historic, at least, not yet. But Bauhinia Square, on Wan Chai’s waterfront, is Hong Kong’s most visible reminder of a momentous event–the 1997 handover of the former British colony to China. The actual ceremony took place inside the adjacent Convention Centre, but here on Bauhinia Square stands China’s gift to Hong Kong, the Golden Bauhinia sculpture (the bauhinia, a local flower that serves as Hong Kong’s floral emblem, is also on Hong Kong’s flag and coins).

Although probably not worth going out of your way for, there’s a daily event that draws photo-snapping crowds, especially from China. Every morning there’s an official flag-raising ceremony by uniformed Hong Kong police along with the national anthem (youth groups carry out the ceremony on the second Sunday of each month). On the first day of every month, there’s also a rifle unit in ceremonial outfits and a 10-minute performance by the Police Pipe Band. Note that the ceremony is cancelled in inclement weather; tune in to local media channels between 7-8am for updated information.