Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Man Mo Temple Hanging incense coils wreath Man Mo Temple, dedicated to the gods of literature and war, in sandalwood
smoke.
Pete Seaward / lonely planet ©
SIGHTS
Lan Kwai Fong & Soho
MUSEUM
LIANGYI MUSEUM
sion HK$200; 10am-6pm Tue-Sat; Central, exit D2)
This private three-floor museum houses two exquisite collections - antique Chinese fur-
niture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and Chinese-inspired European vanities from the
19th and 20th centuries. The former is one of the world's best. The 400 pieces of precious
huanghuali
and
zitan
(wood) furniture are shown in rotating exhibitions that change every
six months. The only way to visit is by contacting the museum at least a day in advance to
join a small tour. Visitors can touch or sit on the pieces which are not separated by rope or
glass. The vanities collection shows gem-studded clutches and toiletry cases in intricate
Chinoiserie motifs popular in art nouveau and art deco.
