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1. Ride the Tram to Victoria Peak. Victoria Peak is the most spectacular viewing point in Hong Kong, giving you a bird's-eye view of the whole of Victoria Harbour and the city. Great view on Victoria Peak. The most relaxing way to reach the top is to take the Peak Tram.
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The clue’s in the name – Central is the centre of Hong Kong’s metropolitan areas, where offices, shops, restaurants, bars, galleries, nightlife, and entertainment venues all vie for a physical...
Jun 21, 2024 · Discover the best of Hong Kong's Central District with our guide to the top 5 must-visit places, including Victoria Peak, Man Mo Temple, and more. Dive into the district's rich history, from iconic landmarks to the banking war between HSBC and China Tower.
Jun 20, 2019 · There are few better and more relaxing ways to see Hong Kong than on a one-hour circular cruise of Hong Kong’s famous Victoria Harbour. With its pick-up point at Central ferry pier 7, the cruise sails out to the Eastern Harbour, along Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and North Point.
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- The Star Ferry Pier Viewing Platform
- IFC Observation Decks
- Statue Square and HSBC
- St. John’s Cathedral
- Hong Kong Park
- Ride The Tram
- Ride The Escalator
- Hollywood Road
- Man MO Temple
- Get Your Kitsch on
We start at Central Pier 7, the Star Ferry Pier, because nothing beats the view of Victoria Harbour. Climb the steps at Pier 7 to access a free public observation deck, where you can smell the sea breeze, and watch the endless flow of ships, including the iconic green Star Ferry puttering its way across the waters.
Next, walk along the long elevated walkway and enter the International Finance Centre (IFC) on your right. Once Hong Kong’s tallest building, this major mall is an important landmark with a number of outdoor public areas and podium gardens with great views. To get real high, visit the Information Centre of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on the 55...
From the IFC, go back to the elevated walkway, and follow it all the way down to Pedder Street. Turn left onto Chater Road, and you’ll reach Statue Square, a lovely pedestrian area next to the Old Supreme Court Building, which dates to 1912. Opposite this is the looming HSBC Building, where you can visit two bronze lions which barely escaped being ...
After the lions, walk through the open-air ground floor of the HSBC Building onto Queen’s Road and you’ll see a set of stone steps called Battery Path. Climb these, pass the classical Former French Mission Building, and follow the signs to St. John’s Cathedral. This is the oldest Anglican church in the Far East, having stood for 170 years, with bea...
After visiting the cathedral, go past the Peak Tram Lower Terminus and into Hong Kong Park, a green oasis in the city. With waterfalls, streams, ponds and cliffs, the Edward Youde Aviary, the Tai Chi Garden, and a greenhouse, this is a nice escape from the concrete jungle. The park is also home to the Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware, which has fr...
Okay so this is technically not free, but at US$0.33*Estimate based on price HKD 2.60 (Rates updated daily) it’s pretty close. By now you may need a break, so in front of the Museum of Teaware, on Cotton Tree Drive, you can jump on the Hong Kong Tramways. During your short ride on the ‘ding ding’ you’ll pass the Bank of China Tower, the lions at HS...
After you exit the tram, up ahead on your left is the Central Market building, and the beginning of the Central–Mid-Levels Escalator. Ride the escalator up to Gage Street, turn right, and you’ll find the old Graham Street wet market, the only one of its kind in Central. Wander around to see vendors selling fresh fruits and veg, butchers chopping sl...
From Gage Street, turn left onto Peel Street, and you’ll hit Hollywood Road, the mecca of everything artsy fartsy on Hong Kong Island. There are galleries galore, and antique shops, but they don’t come cheap. One great shop is G.O.D. (Goods of Desire)—a local brand with funky and unique products that are proudly Hong Kong, like a scarf printed in m...
Further down on Hollywood Road is the small but historic Man Mo Temple. Built in 1847, it is now overshadowed by the high rises and skyscrapers, but holds fast to its roots and traditions. Dedicated to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), this declared monument is famous for its massive coils of incense which hang from the roof, fil...
Directly opposite Man Mo Temple is the very pretty Hollywood Road Park; go down the steps and turn left and you’ll reach Upper Lascar Row, also called ‘Cat Street’. With lots of vendors selling curios like Chairman Mao wristwatches, black and white photos of old Hong Kong, movie posters, hand-painted snuff bottles with suggestive pictures, and trin...
Jan 17, 2024 · To put it simply, the Central escalator is a must-see attraction for everyone who comes to Central, whether it is to experience the world's longest outdoor covered pedestrian escalator system, or to take some authentic Hong Kong landscape photos, It's worth half an hour to start from Central Market to Caine Road, and then continue other trips.
Jan 31, 2019 · This is our list of ten best things to do in Central, Hong Kong’s finance and entertainment hub! We saw many gleaming skyscrapers, large shopping malls, luxury hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions here.
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