Central and Sheung Wan
香港島：中上環
Central is the core business district of Hong Kong, located on the north shore of Hong Kong Island. It is the financial, political and commercial center of Hong Kong. It is home to international financial institutions, government agencies, consulates and high-end shopping malls.
中環是香港的核心商業區，位於香港島北岸，是香港的金融、政治、商業中心。這裡匯聚了國際金融機構、政府機構、領事館及高端購物商場。
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Sheung Wan is historic commercial and cultural district in Hong Kong
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Des Voeux Road West and Bonham Strand in Sheung Wan are home to a large number of seafood shops and Chinese medicine shops, known as the "North-South Company".
Hollywood Road and Lascar Row are famous for their antique shops, attracting many collectors and tourists to hunt for treasures.
It has historical landmarks such as Western Market and Man Mo Temple, showing the fusion of Hong Kong's colonial and Chinese cultures.
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上環是香港歷史悠久的商業與文化區。許多中資企業與貿易公司在此設立辦事處。
上環的德輔道西及文咸東街聚集了大量海味店與中藥舖，被稱為「南北行」。
荷李活道及摩羅街以古玩店聞名，吸引許多收藏家與遊客尋寶。
擁有西港城、文武廟等歷史地標，展現香港的殖民地與華人文化交融。
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Traffic 交通:
The best way to get to Central is by MTR:
Island Line: Directly to Central Station.
Tsuen Wan Line: Transfer to Island Line at Admiralty Station to Central.
Tung Chung Line: Get off at Hong Kong Station and walk to Central.
Airport Express: Get off at Hong Kong Station and walk to Central.
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前往中環最好乘搭港鐵:
港島線：可直接抵達中環站。
荃灣線：可在金鐘站轉乘港島線前往中環。
東涌線：可在香港站下車，步行至中環。
機場快線：可在香港站下車，步行至中環。
1. Stone Street 石板街
Start from Exit C of the Central MTR Station, walk left along Des Voeux Road Central for about 4 minutes to the junction with Pottinger Street. This is the starting point of the Stone Street. Go up and turn left at Queen's Road Central to reach the Central Mid-Levels Escalator.
The Stone Street is paved with neatly cut granite slabs. It is the earliest street in Hong Kong and one of the few remaining old-style flagstone roads. It exudes the unique style of Hong Kong's colonial period and is full of nostalgia.There are many small shops nearby, including boutiques, antique shops and cafes, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere.
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從中環地鐵C出口出發，沿德輔道中左行約4分鐘到達砵典乍街交界處，這裡便是石板街的起點，向上行，到皇后大道中左轉便可到達中環半山扶手電梯。
石板街由一塊塊切割整齊的花崗岩石板鋪成，是香港最早期的街道，亦是現存少有的舊式石板路，散發著香港殖民時期的獨特風格，充滿懷舊氣息。近有許多小店，包括精品店、古董店和咖啡館，讓遊客能悠閒地享受街區氛圍。
Central Exit C turn left 中環C出口左轉 |
Turn left at junction 路口左轉 |
Reach Stone Street 到達石板街 |
Roadside shops lined up 路旁小店林立 |
Mainly sells souvenirs 主要是售賣紀念品 |
These bags are full of Hong Kong characteristics 這些購物袋充滿香港特色 |
2. Central Mid-Levels Escalator 中環半山扶手電梯
After visiting the Stone Street, go down to Queen's Road Central and turn left to Central Market, which is the starting point of the Mid-Levels escalator.
Central Mid-Levels Escalator is the world's longest outdoor escalator:
• a famous landmark in Hong Kong and the world's longest outdoor pedestrian escalator. The system was opened in 1993. It is over 800 meters long and 135 meters high. It consists of 18 escalators and 3 moving walkways.
• This system is designed to connect the Central business district with the Mid-Levels residential area, making it easier for residents and office workers to cross the steep hillsides. The running direction will be adjusted according to the time: go downward from 6am to 10am to facilitate office workers, and go upward from 10am to midnight to facilitate tourists and residents.
• You will pass many famous places along the way, including Hollywood Road, Soho, as well as many restaurants and shops. It is also the filming location for many movies.
• After reaching the end of the elevator at Conduit Road, Go down the stone steps and exit at Lyndhurst Terrace to the next attraction, Graham Street Murals.
遊覽完石板街後下行返回皇后道中, 左行到中環街巿, 這便是半山扶手電梯的起點。中環半山扶手電梯是世界最長戶外扶手電梯:
• 中環半山扶手電梯系統是香港一個著名地標，也是全球最長的戶外行人扶手電梯。這個系統於1993年啟用，全長超過800米，垂直高度達135米，由18條自動扶手電梯和3條自動行人道組成。
• 這個系統的設計目的是連接中環商業區與半山住宅區，方便居民和上班族穿越陡峭的山坡。運行方向會根據時間調整：早上6點至10點向下行，方便上班族；而10點至午夜12點則向上行，方便遊客和居民。
• 沿途經過多個著名地點，包括荷李活道、蘇豪區和中環街市等，還有許多餐廳和商店，也是多部電影的取景地。
• 到達電梯終點干德道後落石級往下行, 在擺花街出口離開到下一景點嘉咸街壁畫。
Walk down after reaching Wellington Street 到達威靈頓街後下行返回皇后大道中石板街起點 |
Turn left at the bottom of the Stone Street |
Taking the escalator in Central Market |
Escalator Staring Point |
There are descending stone steps next to the escalator |
The view from the elevator |
Mak's Wonton Noodle Shop (Cochrane Street) 在電梯第三個出口擺花街離開行落閣麟街 |
Snake fans Restaurant (Cochrane Street) Take the third exit of the elevator at Lyndhurst Place to Cochrane Street |
Snake King Fans menu (1 or 2 person) 蛇王芬一、二人餐 |
Snake King Fans menu (set meal) |
The end of the elevator at Conduit Road |
Next stop Graham Street Mural |
3. Graham Street Mural 嘉咸街壁畫
When walking downstair beside the Mid-Levels escalator, look out for the Lyndhurst Terrace exit, turn left and walk along Lyndhurst Terrace for 2-3 minutes before you reach Graham Street. There are many colorful murals on Graham Street, especially near the junction of Graham Street and Hollywood Road, which are worth admiring and taking pictures! There will also be small coffee shops and specialty stores along the way, which you can slowly explore.
沿半山扶手電梯旁石級下行時，留意擺花街出口，向左轉並沿著擺花街行2-3分鐘後，便會到達嘉咸街。嘉咸街上有許多色彩繽紛的壁畫，尤其是在嘉咸街與荷李活道交界附近，非常值得欣賞和拍照！沿途還會有小型咖啡店和特色小店，可以慢慢探索。
Mural: Rural Area 壁畫:農村 |
Mural: Village House 壁畫:村屋 |
Mural: Screen Tower 壁畫:屏風樓 |
Mural: Bar 壁畫:酒吧 |
4. Tai Kwun 大館
Tai Kwun located on Hollywood Road, walk up the Stone street to reach it. Formerly the Central Police Station complex, it includes: the Old Central Police Station, Victoria Prison and the Central Magistracy.The buildings were revitalised and reopened in 2018, with a design that retained the original historic architectural features, creating a multi-functional space that combines history, art and culture.
大館位於荷李活道，沿石板街向上行，便可到達。
前身為中區警署建築群，包括: 舊中區警署、域多利監獄和中央裁判司署。
這些建築群於2018年經過活化後重新開放，設計保留了原有的歷史建築特色，成為一個集歷史、藝術和文化於一身的多功能空間。
Method 1: From Hollywood Road to Tai Kwun 方法1: 從荷李活道步往大館 |
Method 2: From escalator to Tai Kwun 方法2: 從扶手電梯步往大館 |
Many tourists are taking photos 許多遊客在攝影 |
Cafe 咖啡茶座 |
External appearance 街道上看到的外觀 |
Former Police Headquarter 前警察總部 |
Barrack Block 營房區 |
Parade Ground 檢閱廣場 |
5. Hong Kong Walls 香港之牆(蘭桂坊)
It takes about 5-7 minutes to walk from Tai Kwukn to Lan Kwai Fong.
Hong Kong Walls is a street art project in Lan Kwai Fong that showcases murals from local and international artists. Inspired by Hong Kong's culture, history and cityscape, these murals add an artistic touch to Lan Kwai Fong.
One of them is the work of Belgian artist Jaune. His murals capture scenes of old tenement buildings and workers’ lives in Hong Kong, showcasing classic elements of Hong Kong.
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從大館步行至蘭桂坊約需5-7分鐘。
香港之牆是蘭桂坊一個街頭藝術項目，展示來自本地和國際藝術家的壁畫作品。這些壁畫以香港的文化、歷史和城市景觀為靈感，為蘭桂坊增添了藝術氣息。比利時藝術家Jaune的作品便是其中之一，他的壁畫捕捉了香港舊式唐樓和工人生活的場景，展現了香港的經典元素。
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