Hidden Spaces

Find yourself somewhere quiet at HKU

 

Students and staff inevitably encounter great pressure in their time at HKU. In these moments, we long for a hidden corner or a private bench where we can sit back, forget about out deadlines, presentations or a growing pile of work, and relax for a while. But are there such spaces on campus? Where does our HKU community go to unwind?

1⃣️   Between Meng Wah Complex and Eliot Hall

There are a few benches and picnic tables. Sometimes I will come here to study alone, to look over notes from my lectures or different materials.

Anthony

a graduate student in the Faculty of Engineering

Where is it?

2⃣️   The Lily Pond, next to the Knowles Building

I often wander beside the pond. When I am stressed and want to run away from the office, I come here to relax and to give my eyes a break from staring at a computer. It is comfortable, pretty and air feels clean.

Li Rong

a PhD student in the Faculty of Architeture

Where is it?

3⃣️   The third floor of the Jockey Club Tower

You can picnic here, or just sit and chat. I used to sit here and eat lunch with my classmates before lessons. When I go back, it reminds me of those time we spent together.

Annabel

a part-time research assistant in the Department of Psychology, used to be a bachelor and master student in HKU

Where is it?

4⃣️   Chi Wah Garden

I come here to eat or listen to music. There’s lots of space and fresh air. It makes me comfortable.

Brandon

a freshman in the Faculty of Business and Economics

Where is it?

5⃣️   The Centennial Garden

I often walk here after dinner, or when I need to focus on something. The trees, the scenery and the quiet help me feel calm.

Wei Yuantang

a 2nd year PhD student in the Department of Physics

Where is it?

6⃣️   The Turtle Pond, between the Jockey Club Tower and Run Run Shaw Tower

It’s a fun place. You can not only sit on the bench and enjoy the calm, but also watch the turtles. They are cute and you can feel your breathing become as slow as them, especially when you watch them swim in the pond.

Xu Simeng

a graduate student in JMSC

Where is it?

Author