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INDEX
1. Victoria Peak, HKCC, Star Ferry, Tsim sha Tsui, museums, dining, shopping and night markets
2. Beautiful temples in Kowloon, thriving markets, historic streets and Victoria Peak
3. Lantau Island: Coastal villages, beautiful beaches, picturesque monastery, the "Big Buddha"
4. A day trip to Sai Kung Peninsula
5. Authentic temples, Chinese traditions, and nature too, in the western New Territories
6. Old vs New in central Hong Kong
7. Heritage, history, temples and shopping in the New Territories
8. Stanley Town, the 'Dragon's Back' trail and the quaint seaside village of Shek-O
9. Chinese temples of Tsuen Wan, Walled villages in Kam Tin and market streets at Sham Shui Po
10. Lamma Island and the seaside town of Stanley
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If you chose the second option (food first): Cross Chatham Road South with the pedestrian bridge, right outside Hong
Kong Museum of History, turn right and immediately left to Observatory Road, through which you walk until you see the
entrance to Knutsford Terrace on your left This very narrow lane is Tsim-sha-Tsui's answer to Central's Lan Kwai Fong,
and although it is much smaller than its Hong Kong Island counterpart, it boasts a decent choice of nice restaurants, cafs
and bars.
Nathan Road, Kowloon's main thoroughfare, is just a few minutes' walk from here (via Kimberley Road). On its other side
you will see a line of shops called Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard, and next to them there is a wide flight of stairs that
leads to Kowloon Park; an island of peace and tranquility within Tsim-sha-Tsui's never ending shopping madness.
Kowloon Park is not very big, but it boasts a few lovely spots nonetheless, like the Aviary, the Bird-lake and the Hong
Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
It is probably 4 4:30 pm by now and we are heading to the Peninsula, one of the world's most classic hotels, which was
built more than eighty years ago and became synonymous with grandeur and opulence To taste the splendor and
charm of bygone colonial days in the Far East, opt for the English Style High Tea at the lobby Later on, you can continue
to Felix, one of Hong Kong's most stylish resto-bars, which is perched on the hotel's top floor and offers fantastic views of
Victoria Harbour and the city skyline... (The men's WC at Felix is well worth visiting)
Afternoon Tea, daily, 2 6pm
Felix, daily, 5pm 1:30am (Bar)
Getting there: If you visited Hong Kong Museum of Art all you have to do is to cross under Salisbury Road through the
underpass (next to SOGO department store). If you came from Kowloon Park, walk down Nathan Road towards the
waterfront, turn right to Salisbury and you will see the entrance to the hotel on your right hand side.
From the Peninsula Hotel, continue walking along Salisbury Road for a couple of minutes, turn right to Canton Road and
visit Heritage 1881, a posh and elegant shopping mall that occupies the beautifully restored Victorian buildings of what
was once the headquarters of Hong Kong's Marine Police.
Heritage 1881 is popular among architectural photographers and is well worth visiting, even if you do not have plans to
buy yourself a "Rolex" or "Gucci".
Next in line is the Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong's answer to Hollywood's Walk of Fame, which stretches along the eastern
side of Tsim-sha-Tsui's waterfront (five minutes' walk from "the Peninsula") and boasts floor plaques of celebrities of the
city's thriving film industry, including legends like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee.
This is also one of the best places to watch the Symphony of Lights from: Awarded the world's "Largest Permanent Light
and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records, this nightly light, sound and laser show is featured on 37 key buildings on
both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
Symphony of Lights, daily, at 8 pm
Avenue of Stars is open 24 / 7
If you are not deadly exhausted by now, you can cross under Salisbury Road by the underpass, to MTR-Tsim sha Tsui, and
travel two stations to Yau-ma-Tei, where you can visit Temple Street Night Market, or three stations to Mong Kok, where
you can take a look at the famous Ladies' Market.
To Temple Street Night Market : Leave MTR-Jordan via exit A, turn right to Jordan Road and right again, on the third
street
To Ladies' Market : Leave MTR-Mong Kok via exit D-3, turn back and walk a few steps to the corner, where you turn right
to Argyle and, again, right, to Tung Choi / Ladies' market (less than 5 minutes)
Tip: The Symphony of Lights Harbor Cruise allows you to get an uninterrupted view of the world's largest dazzling light
and sound show, and to enjoy a truly unforgettable evening. Click here for more info and to book.
A good choice of shops of consumer electronic products can be found along Sai Yeung Choi Street South, near the
entrance to MTR-Mong Kok. Yau Shing Commercial Centre, on No. 51, boasts some of the most popular shops around,
including those that specialize in gadgets, cameras and the likes
Mong Kok Computer Centre is one of the best places in Hong Kong to buy computers and computer ware From laptops
to computer components, software and games... The choice is immense and prices are very good (No. 8 Nelson Street
an offshoot from Ladies' Market)
That's it We leave Mong Kok and travel one station with the MTR, to Yau-ma-Tei. Leave the station via exit-C, turn back
and start walking along Man Ming Lane. After 2 3 minutes, turn right to Shanghai Street: A short stroll will bring you to
Man Kee Chopping Board, on 342 Shanghai (on your right), which is one of the best places to buy professional chopping
boards, and right next to it, on 344 Shanghai, you can see the historic red bricks building which once housed the oldest
pumping station in Hong Kong.
Walk back, down Shanghai Street (towards the lower numbers). A few minutes' walk will bring you to the corner of Public
Square Street, where you turn left and visit Mido Caf, on the corner of Public Square and Temple Street. This culinary
institution has changed very little (if at all) since it first opened its doors, sixty years ago, and even the old cash till is still
in use...
Food wise, they serve the traditional Cha Chaan Teng fare, which is basically Hong Kong style caf fare: From nice and
simple sandwiches and toasts, to more "serious" fried rice and noodle dishes, like their signature Baked pork-chop rice,
Baked spareribs rice, Spicy Eggplant & Minced Pork with Fried Noodles and Shredded Chicken Fried Noodles... everything
is nice (and there is a nice street-view from the windows...)
Opposite the caf, on the other side of Public Square Street, there is an open piazza with some shady banyan trees and
an old Chinese temple This is the old Tin Hau Temple, which was built in 1880 in honor of Tin Hau, protector of seafarer
and Hong Kong's most beloved deity, and although it is not as impressive as some other temples across the territory, it is
well worth visiting.
From the square in front of the temple, turn left to Shanghai Street, pass under the bridge and right to Kansu Street,
where the Jade Market is. Occupying a low building under the flyover, the famous Jade Market boasts dozens, if not
hundreds of stalls that sell magnificent Jade products, including figurines, statues and what not, but don't be tempted to
spend a fortune, unless you are an expert There are enough stalls here that sell cheap jade products which make just as
beautiful souvenirs.
Cross Kansu Street and enter the bustling wet market of Reclamation Street, from where you turn left to Ning Po and
right, to Shanghai Street (You should also take a short stroll along Nanking Street, if you are around). On 164 Shanghai
Street, not far from the corner of Ning Po, there is a small and popular eatery called Sek Wong Lam ( ) which is
particularly famous for its Snake Soup Turn left to Jordan Road and after a few minutes' walk you will reach the
entrance (A) to MTR-Jordan, from where we take the subway to our next (and last) destination, Victoria Peak.
Ride the MTR to Central. Leave the station via exit J-2, cross Chater Garden towards Bank of China Tower, cross Queen's
Road Central and start climbing along Garden Road, until you see the fountain at the entrance to the Peak Tram Lower
Terminus on your left, opposite St. John's Cathedral. (See the guide-map to Peak Tram Lower Terminus for exact
directions)
The Peak Tram can be boarded at the Lower terminus, on 33 Garden Road, daily, 7am 12midnight
Victoria Peak, or "The Peak", as it is commonly known, is probably Hong Kong's most popular tourist attraction, boasting
world-class views of the city and Victoria Harbour, which look as if they were taken from a postcard The view at night is
particularly beautiful, when the city's countless skyscrapers and neon-signs flash in millions of dazzling lights...
When reaching "The Peak", you can opt for the Sky Terrace, which offers a breathtaking 360 panoramic views of the city
and the waters around it, or visit Hong Kong's Madame Tussauds There are also more than a few shops, cafs and
restaurants around here, as well as some surprisingly quaint and easy walking trails (You can read about them here)
"The Peak" is open daily, morning-night
Sky Terrace is open daily, 10 am - 11 pm
Madame Tussauds is open 10 am - 10 pm
China Bear, near the bus terminus and the ferry pier, is one of Mui Wo's more popular cafs They serve simple western
fare and you can seat alfresco and enjoy the view. Caffe Paradiso, in the same area, is also well worth trying.
From here, you should take bus no. 1 and drop off at Pui-O (), 2 3 km down the road from Mui Wo, where you can
take a walk to the lovely beach, followed by a visit to the rice paddies and the low-lying wetland, next to the village,
where you can encounter Asian Water Buffalos (one of the last places in Hong Kong where Water Buffalos still live). The
buffalos also walk inside the village itself, every now and again, and while they look huge and intimidating, they are
actually quite peaceful and used to see people around...
If you can't trace the buffalos, for some reason, try to ask the locals for assistance (Asian Water Buffalos in Chinese is
)
From here, take bus no. 1 to the last station, at Tai-O
Built over canals and waterways, Tai O, which is popularly known as "the Venice of Hong Kong", is a quiet fishermen
village where little has changed over the years... Originally built by the "Tanka" boat people, it is possibly the only place in
this part of the world where you can still see traditional "Pang uk" houses, built on stilts along the canals.
As expected from a fishermen village, there is a seafood market here (a bit smelly) and some good seafood eateries, as
well as some old Chinese temples devoted to the Tin Hau, the legendary protector of fishermen
Along the narrow street leading from the bus-stop to the bridge over the canal, there is a small museum, called Tai O
Rural Committee Historic and Cultural Showroom, where you can see a few interesting objects from the village's past
(open daily, except Monday and the entrance is free)
Another worthy place to visit is the Tai O Culture Workshop, which is like a "private museum", owned and managed by
Wong Wai-king, who was born in Tai-O and works hard to keep the village's traditions and to promote ecological tourism
in the area (Phone 6118 2985)
You can also join a boat ride, while you are here... They last 25 - 30 minutes, don't cost much, and you get a chance to see
the stilt houses from the water and to sail around Lantau's southwestern side (including some shockingly beautiful
views...). The boat operators (or their salespeople) will probably tell you about the Chinese White Dolphins you are going
to see on the way, but that doesn't usually happen. Nevertheless, the boat ride is still fun and if you do wish to encounter
the dolphins, you'll better join Hong Kong Dolphinwatch.
The nice thing about Tai O is that even after droves of visitors has been trampling its streets for quite a few years, it still
somehow manages to maintain its quaint fishing village character...
Take bus no. 21 from Tai-O, up the steep mountains of Lantau Island, to Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha, next to it.
The monastery was built in the picturesque highlands of Lantau almost a century ago by three Zen masters who arrived
here from the Jin Shan Monastery of Zhe Jiang, looking for a peaceful and secluded place, but it was the colossal statue of
the seated Buddha that came up in the early 1990s and turned this area into one of Hong Kong's most popular
attractions
Later on, the famous cable car came up (providing almost 6km of scenic ride) and the kitschy "tourist village" But there
are still more than a few nice walking trails around the area, for those who want to get away from it all.
The cable car will take us down to Tung Chung, where we started the day. If you are into shopping, don't miss a visit to
Citygate Outlets, Hong Kong's first and (so far) only outlet mall, where you can get off-season goods at large discounts
you won't find elsewhere in Hong Kong.
Citygate Outlets is right above MTR-Tung Chung and boasts more than 80 international brand names of designer fashion,
sports, beauty, accessories, children's wear, and home items, as well as some great cafs and restaurants, a 6-screen
multiplex cinema and a 3-suite spa centre...
If you are not too exhausted, take bus No. DB01R from Tung Chung to Discovery Bay, a ritzy and perfectly planned
suburb along one of Lantau's most scenic coastlines, inhabited mostly by expatriates and local white-collars
The main draw here is the D-Deck. Lauded as "Hong Kong's largest oceanfront alfresco dining destination" by its
proprietors, this is certainly one of the most pleasant spots in Hong Kong for dinner and a great vantage point to watch
Disneyland's nightly fireworks from
That's all folks Now you can catch a ferry from the pier, next to D-Deck, and sail back to Central. Discovery Bay
Transportation Services operates ferries on this line almost 24 hours a day, so you can take your time and enjoy your long
dinner (click here for the timetable).
Wait! If you prefer to explore Lantau Island with someone who really knows it, take the Lantau Island Monastery Tour
with Ngong Ping Cable Car, as it covers the island's best places-of-interest. Get all the details here.
Tung Kee and Chuen Kee are probably the town's best seafood restaurants (or, at least, the best known), while Sauce
and Jaspa's are two recommended alfresco-cafs (Located on the open piazza on the left side of Man Nin Street, when
coming from the promenade).
Anthony's Catch, possibly Hong Kong's best Italian seafood restaurant, is located on 1826 B Po Tung Road (near the
corner of Fuk Man Rd., few minutes' walk from the bus terminus).
That's it From here you can take KMB bus No. 92 to the MTR station of Diamond Hill (last bus leaves Sai Kung at
11:45pm), or take a red-minibus to Dundas Street in Mong Kok, which is just a short walk from the MTR station and
Nathan Road (the red minibus runs 24 hrs a day)
5. A day of authentic temples, Chinese traditions, and nature too (Western New Territories)
Summary: Visiting the western side of the New Territories, including some of Hong Kong's most beautiful temples and
the famous "heritage trail", which passes through historical buildings that were built by the ancient residents of the
area We will also pay a visit to Hong Kong Wetland Park, where we can familiarize ourselves with the wetland's rich
ecosystem
Our day starts at Ching Chung Koon, Hong Kong's nicest Taoist temple, which was built more than 50 years ago as a rural
retreat and developed into a large and very rich temple complex, with plenty of beautiful ornaments and exciting
treasures, such as lanterns from Beijing's Imperial Palace and thousands of books about Taoism and Chinese history
The temple's compound is also a must-see, with lovely Chinese-style gardens and fishponds, alongside impressive rocks
and manmade waterfalls.
Daily, 8:30am 5pm
To get there: First, travel with the KCR train to Yuen Long Station (along the purple marked west rail line), walk to the
adjacent Light Rail (LRT) Terminus and board No. 615. Then drop off at Ching Chung Koon Station, which is just a minute
away from the temple across the street (There is no English sign, so simply ask passers-by to show you to the place Chinese name is: )
Our next destination is Miu Fat Monastery, which is one of, if not THE most beautiful Buddhist temple in HK.
Alongside the traditional Chinese main building, where some outstandingly beautiful sculptures can be seen, there is an
ultra-modern building, which its top floor replicates the lotus bloom. There is also a good vegetarian restaurant here.
From Ching Chung Koon, take LRT 615 to Lam Tei Station, use the pedestrian bridge to cross Castle Peak Road, turn left
and walk along the road for 2 3 minutes, till you see the entrance to the temple on your right.
Next in line is Hong Kong Wetland Park : From Lam Tei Station, take Light Rail No. 751 to Tin Shui Wai and continue with
Nos. 705 or 706 to Wetland Park Station, where you drop off, cross the pedestrian's bridge, descend to the right and walk
a few minutes, till you see the entrance to the park on your left.
Nestled on the edge of the internationally known Mai Po Marshes, Hong Kong Wetland Park is one of the city's nicest
conservation areas, and provides visitors an opportunity to discover the wetlands in a comfortable and enjoyable way.
Other than pathways and boardwalks that take visitors through different wetland environments, the park also boasts one
of the best (and largest) Wetlands-themed visitor centres on earth, with plenty of beautifully exhibited stuff.
Daily (except Tuesday), 10am 5pm
Website / Ticketing info / Directional map
Take the light rail back to Tin Shui Wai Station (705 or 706), from where we start exploring the Ping Shan Heritage Trail.
This trail is a "must do" for anyone who has even the slightest interest in Hong Kong's heritage and historical past
It is a fairly easy 1 kilometer walk that passes through various historical sites, including pagodas, temples, ancestral halls
and walled villages that were all built by the Tang Clan in the 17th century.
Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, just next to the station, is our starting point. Literally meaning "Pagoda of Gathering Stars", this
declared monument was built more than 600 years ago by Tang Yin-tung, the seventh generation ancestor according to
the genealogy of the Tang clan of Ping Shan, and is Hong Kong's only remaining ancient pagoda.
From here, walk back and turn left, passing by the canal (do not cross it - just walk along its left bank), the trail passes via
the Shrine of the Earth God (built in honor of the Earth God, "She Kung"), Sheung Cheung Wai (a 200 years old walled
village), an old well and the small Yeung Hau Temple (which is slightly off the trail), before it reaches the two beautiful
Ancestral Halls (Tang and Yu Kiu). Next in line, the Kun Ting Study Hall was built in 1870 by Tang Heung Chuen, the
twenty-second generation ancestor of the Tang clan, to commemorate his father Tang Kun Ting. The Study Hall provided
facilities for both ancestral worship and education.
From there, the trail leads to the 18th century Hung Shing Temple and ends up at the beautifully restored 1899 police
station, which became the Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery cum Heritage: A small museum and a visitor's centre where you
can learn more about Ping Shan's Tang Clan and its history.
From here, walk down Ping Ha Road till the rails, where you turn left and reach Ping Shan Station, from where you can
take light-rail Nos. 610, 614, 615, or 761-P to Yuen Long KCR Station and onwards, with the KCR train, back to the city.
Enlargeable map of the trail, including info about the various sites enroute.
Great and detailed article about the trail, including plenty of photos
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traditional Chinese boat, leaves at 6pm, daily, and gives passengers an opportunity to enjoy free drinks and magnificent sunset views.
For details, click here.
Cross the lawn, and Chater Road, and you reach the historic Statue Square, which used to be the hub of young Hong
Kong, more than a century ago, and accommodated the statues of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward VII and Sir
Thomas Jackson Bart, the chief manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).
The historic, neo-classical Legislative Council Building, which is better known as the Former Supreme Court Building is
located along the eastern side of the square. Designed by Sir Aston Webb, the British architect who created the eastern
faade of Buckingham Palace and the Cromwell Road frontage of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, This twostory granite building was opened in 1912 and served as the home of the former Supreme Court until 1985.
Our next destination is HSBC Main Building, right across Des Voeux Road Central: Sir Norman Foster's pretentious
architectural creation used to hold the title of "the world's most expensive building" when it was inaugurated, back in '85.
Soaring to a 'modest' height of 180 m, it features a nice example of Hong Kong's current architecture, combining ultramodern design with traditional Feng Shui philosophy Another interesting feature is the smart way in which natural
sunlight is used to illuminate the atrium.
Tip: Take the escalator to the 1st floor to get a feeling of the colossal atrium...
A few more steps along Des Voeux Road will bring you to Bank of China (BOC) Tower : This impressive building is one of
Hong Kong's most recognized skyscrapers and can be seen from almost every point around the city. Designed by the
world-renowned Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, it is meant to resemble growing bamboo shoots, which symbolize
livelihood and prosperity.
BOC Tower is 315 meters high, and was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia until 1992. It was also the first building
outside the United States to break the 305 m (1,000 foot) mark.
A small observation deck on the 43rd floor of the building is open to the public while visits to the main observation deck
on the 70th floor are by appointment only. Entrance is from 1 Garden Road.
From Bank of China (BOC) Tower, cross Cotton Tree Drive and climb through the narrow path (from the corner of
Queensway) to Hong Kong Park, the city's most quaint park, which forms a lovely green lung right amidst the
skyscrapers. Inside the park, Flagstaff House, Hong Kong's oldest existing colonial building, currently houses the beautiful
Museum of Tea Ware, which displays enthralling collections of tea related artifacts, including the world's oldest known
extant teapot.
Other worthy attractions within the park include the Edward Youde Aviary, the Forsgate Conservatory and the Tai Chi
Garden.
Lock Cha Teahouse, right next to the Museum of Tea Ware, serves fine Chinese tea and nice dim sum in an elegant
environment that revives the glamour of days bygone
On the other side of Queensway you can see Lippo Centre : A pair of identical skyscrapers that were designed by
Australian architect Paul Rudolph and earned the nickname "Kuala Trees", as their shape resembles Kuala Bears climbing
a tree
Leave the park to Cotton Tree Drive, cross the street over the pedestrian bridge and continue through the small lane to
the left of Citybank Tower, to parallel Garden Road and our next stop: St. John's Cathedral. Built in the 1840s, this is the
oldest surviving western religious building in Hong Kong and probably the oldest Anglican church in East Asia.
Behind the Cathedral, on 1 Battery Path (off Garden Road), you can see the granite and red bricks, Neo-Classical Former
French Mission Building (currently housing the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong).
A few steps up Garden Road will bring you to Helena May main building (on 35 Garden Road, right near the Peak Tram
Lower Terminus). This lovely, colonial style members-club was opened in 1916 by Lady May Ride, the wife of the then
Governor of the crown colony, as a respite for unaccompanied women arriving in Hong Kong. Even today, the club still
maintains a lovely atmosphere that revives the charm of those old days... Entrance is for members only.
Behind Helena May, on the other side of Cotton Tree Drive, you can see the North and West Blocks of St. Joseph's
College. The two 1920s structures, well distinguished for their towers and their bluish roofs, are the only remaining prewar buildings of this Roman Catholic missionary school.
Continue walking up Garden Road (on the right pavement), under the bypass, till you get to a stone gate, from which a
flight of stairs climbs to Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
Although they are not as impressive as some other zoos and botanical gardens in metropolitan cities across the globe,
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are definitely worth the visit, especially the "botanical" section, where you
can familiarize yourself with beautiful plants and flowers unique to this part of the world, and relax a bit near the
fountain, before moving onwards
Leave the gardens through Albany Road's gate, turn right (to Albany) and walk down the street (passing under the
bridge), via Glenealy, to the corner of Wyndham and Lower Albert, where you will see the historic 1913 "Old Dairy Farm
Building", which is currently housing "The Fringe Club": An artists' center that provides rent-free exhibition and
performance facilities to Hong Kong and international artists. The gallery of the Fringe Club is open daily (except
Sundays), from 12 noon to 10pm.
Opposite the Fringe Club, on the other side of Lower Albert, stands the impressive Bishop's House, which was built in the
late 1840s and is currently serving as the residence and office of the Archbishop of Hong Kong.
From here, walk a few steps down Lower Albert Road, turn left to Ice House Street and left again to tiny Duddell Street,
where the old granite stairway and Hong Kong's only remaining gas lamps can be seen.
At the end of Deddell, turn left to Queen's Road Central, and after a minute or two right, to Pedder Street, through which
you walk to the corner of Des Voeux, where the tramway stops are located. From stop No. W-70 you can take the
westbound tramway to Western Market, in Sheung Wan.
Hong Kong's oldest surviving market building was inaugurated well over a century ago and features beautiful Edwardian
architecture, with red bricks and granite arches. Nowadays, it is actually a shopping mall, with shops that specialize
mainly in arts and crafts, although there are a few good fabrics shops here too, as well as a restaurant or two, and some
nice cafs
Daily from 10am 7pm (Website)
From here, we will take a stroll through Sheung Wan. The old streets where Hong Kong started to develop from, one
hundred and seventy years ago, boast many traditional Chinese shops that sell all sorts of "exotic" products and look as if
they belong to another era
Start your walk from Man Wa Lane (Chop Alley), where you can find small stalls of chop-makers: The chops are traditional
Chinese stamps and seals, engraved on various materials like wood, bamboo, stone, bone and the likes...
To get here : Walk out of Western Market to Morrison Street and turn left, along the tramway tracks, to Des Voeux Road
Central and after a few minutes' walk (on the right pavement), turn right to the lane (the entrance is next to CITIC Ka Wah
Bank(
From Man Wa Lane, turn right to Wing Lok Street (popularly known as Ginseng and bird's nest St.). At the end of the
street turn left to Des Voeux Road West (Dried Seafood Street), left again to Ko Shing Street (Herbal Medicine Street),
right to Queen Street, right again to Queen's Road West and left to Hollywood Road.
Hollywood Road, Hong Kong's first constructed road, and the small streets around it, are packed with galleries and knickknack shops that sell everything, from expensive porcelain ware and Ming dynasty ceramic, to Chinese furniture and
kitsch Maoist memorabilia, and is a great place to visit even if you are not buying anything, as some of these shops
(especially the expensive galleries) really look like "mini museums"...
There are also some sightseeing spots along the historic road, such as Possession Point, in Hollywood Road Park (The spot
where British forces have first set foot on Hong Kong soil, during the 1840s First Opium War), Man Mo Temple (An 1847
Chinese temple, full of spiritual ambience and aromatic incense coils) and Upper Lascar Row (Cat Street), where you can
find plenty of colorful street stalls.
Ladder Street, next to Man Mo Temple, is composed entirely of stone steps. In the old days there were some funeral
homes around this area and when people died, their bodies were rested here for funeral services before they were
carried to their home villages, back in China. You can walk down Ladder St. to get to Upper Lascar Row (Cat Street).
Climbing up Ladder Street will bring you to Bridges Street (turn right from Ladder, when going up) and Tai Ping Shan
Street: A historic street, where an interesting 1850s ancestral hall can be visited. Tai Ping Shan is the continuation of
Bridges, which means it is parallel to Hollywood (above it). You can also access it from Po Yan Street, which branches off
Hollywood next to Hollywood Road Park.
The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences occupies an old Edwardian building and displays materials of historical
interest relating to the development of the medical industry in Hong Kong. It is one of the first museums in the world to
compare traditional Chinese and Western approaches to medicine.
From Man Mo Temple: walk up Ladder Street, turn right to Bridges and left, to the lane that climbs up to the museum.
10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Saturday and 1 - 5 pm on Sunday and public holidays (website)
A few more minutes along Hollywood Road will bring you to SoHo: Hong Kong's hip dining and nightlife precinct, which
unlike London's Soho, got its name as a result of its location: South of Hollywood Road The small, old streets are line
with nice cafs and resto-bars that offer a quieter ambience than that of LKF (most of the venues are scattered along
Elgin, Peel, Staunton and Shelley streets).
Keep walking a few more steps along Hollywood Road and you will get to the Former Central Police Station, which was
initially built in 1864 and comprises some of the nicest colonial buildings in Hong Kong. At the time of writing, the Former
Central Police Station compound is about to become a shopping and entertainment complex, which means the classic
buildings will be restored and renovated soon and brought back to their heydays.
From the Police Station you can walk down Pottinger Street, with its historic granite steps and its little shops, turn left to
Lyndhurst Terrace and climb up to the corner of Cochrane Street... At this point, you can take a ride on the world's
longest outdoor covered escalator system, connecting Central with the upper parts of Mid-levels. There are some great
shopping and entertainment areas along the escalator's route, such as Gage Street Market (below Hollywood), Stanley
Street and "The Lanes".
Your sightseeing circuit will end, probably, at MTR-Central
Did you know? One of the best ways to really explore central Hong Kong is to join a small-group walking tour of the area,
with a guide who knows the area inside out The two most recommended options are Old Versus New Hong Kong , or
the Central Hong Kong and Beyond Walking Tour.
Our first destination for today is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. In spite of its proximity to Sha Tin town centre,
this monastery seems a bit isolated, mainly due to its location on the woody slopes of a high hill, and the fact that
hundreds of stairs have to be climbed to get to it
Almost 13,000 statues and figurines of the Buddha adorn the walls of the main hall and the path, depicting the Buddha's
different reincarnations (jatakas). Another important site within the monastery's compound is the nine-story pagoda,
opposite the main worship hall.
Getting here: From Shatin KCR Station: Take exit B, via the left ramp, turn left to Pai Tau Street and start walking along it.
Turn left after a couple of minutes (between the sports ground and the massive building of Grand Central Plaza, and then
right, to Sheung Wo Che Street. The path that leads to the monastery starts from the end of the tiny street.
From here, we will move to our next destination, which is Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
Walk back the same way you came, to exit B of Sha Tin Station and into New Town Plaza. From the mall, turn right to Sha
Tin Centre Street and walk along it till you reach the riverside park, where the museum can be found (a fairly colossal
building, with Chinese style roofs).
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Before you go there: There is a rooftop-garden with a musical-fountain, perched on the 7 level of New Town
Plaza's Phase 1, which boasts some nice "alfresco" restaurants and cafs.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum is the city's largest and possibly most interesting museum.
As it name suggests, it focuses on the heritage and culture of Hong Kong, and the New Territories in particular, and
boasts many exciting and even interactive exhibits, which make the visit memorable even for those who museums are
not their cup of tea From a kids' friendly gallery, via 3-D models of villages across old-times Hong Kong, Chinese Opera
Hall (with plenty of flamboyant costumes), to the stunning art collection of T.T.Tsui
Daily, 10am 6pm (closed on Tuesdays, unless they fall on public holidays) (website)
A short walk from Hong Kong Heritage Museum will bring us to our next destinations: Che Kung Temple and the walled
village of Tsang Tai Uk.
Walk out of the museum to the esplanade and cross the river over the pedestrian bridge. As soon as you reach the other
side, turn right and walk towards the main road (Che Kung Miu Road). Cross it through the underpass, turn right and walk
along the road (which should be on your right), till you see the temple on your left hand side (Red Chinese-style wall, with
decorated gate).
The temple was originally built in the 17th century, in honor of Che Kung: A respected military general during the Song
Dynasty (AD 960-1279), who saved the southern regions of China from disorder and the villagers of Hong Kong area from
a plague... The temple was renovated in the 19th century and the current impressive Japanese-style structure was
completed in the 1990s.
As you leave the temple, turn right to Tai Chung Kiu Road and walk along it, crossing Lion Rock Tunnel Road and then turn
right to Sha Kok Street (near the football pitch) and right again, after a couple of minutes, to the small public garden,
through which you can get to Tsang Tai Uk, one of only a few remaining traditional Hakka walled villages (and one of the
best preserved among them). Built in 1848 by the Tsang Clan, the village consists of three rows of houses, surrounded by
grey-brick compound with high, thick walls and tall corner towers.
Walk back to the junction (near the football pitch), cross Tai Tsung Kiu Road, turn right and walk along the riverside
promenade (river should be on your left). After a few minutes you will see a pedestrian bridge, with which you cross the
river, then pass through the park and continue towards the large, reddish building of Sha Tin Town Hall. City Art Square,
the open piazza around the city hall building, houses the statues of 19 internationally famous artists.
New Town Plaza, our final destination for today, is just a stone's throw from here
This colossal shopping mall boasts almost 400 shops and restaurants, including some good non-chain shops that sell local
and Chinese stuff at relatively reasonable prices. For a nice unwind, go up to the 7th level of Phase 1, where there is a
rooftop-garden with a musical-fountain and some nice "alfresco" restaurants (The Menu @ Level 7).
The KCR station is adjacent to the mall.
After completing the hike, you can relax at Big Wave Bay, although it is more advisable to take bus No. 9 (or a taxi) and
opt to the quaint former fishermen's village of Shek-O, which boasts some nice restaurants, as well as a lovely beach, and
offers picturesque sunsets.
Recommended restaurants in Shek-O include Happy Garden, which serves excellent Thai and Vietnamese food in a
pleasant and relaxed surroundings, Shek O Chinese & Thai Restaurant, which is very popular among travellers, Black
Sheep (an intimate caf, serving international favorites), Shining Stone (Nice French and European food, in a homey
environment) and popular Reminisces, where you can enjoy great Chinese and Cantonese fare, including dim-sum, Crispy
chicken, Roasted piglet and more
From here (or from Big Wave Bay, if you decided to stay there), take bus No. 9 to Shau Kei Wan (buses run until after
midnight). Shau Kei Wan's bus terminus is right next to entrance A-3 of the MTR Station.
Something worth knowing: If you are short in time, or if you want to explore the Dragon's Back with a professional guide
who really knows it inside out, join the Hong Kong Dragon's Back Hiking Tour!
9. Beautiful Chinese temples, historic walled-villages, great shopping and authentic market
streets
Summary: we will start our day in the beautiful temples of Tsuen Wan, from where we shall proceed to some of the
most authentic walled-villages in the New Territories, before moving to Sham Shui Po, where some of Hong Kong's
best street markets and authentic eateries can be found.
Early in the morning we will head to Tsuen Wan, a modern bedroom town which, just like other towns across the new
territories, started from an old fisherman's village along the neighboring Typhoon shelter.
Getting here is as easy as pie: Take the red-marked Tsuen Wan Line from Central, or Tsim sha Tsui, or any of the other
stations along Nathan Road and ride it all the way to the last station.
From MTR-Tsuen Wan Terminus, leave via exit B-1, cross the road with the pedestrian bridge, descend to the left, and
after a few steps turn right to Chung On Street and right again, to Shiu Wo Street, from where you take green minibus No.
81 to Yuen Yuen institute and the Western Monastery: our first destination for today.
Tip: You can simply take a taxi from MTR-Tsuen Wan to Yuen Yuen institute. It will not cost you much and will save you
precious time.
These two imposing temples are located one next to the other, at the foot of Hong Kong's highest mountain, Tai Mo
Shan, just a short way from the town of Tsuen Wan.
Yuen Yuen Institute (), the better known of the two, is the only temple in Hong Kong which is dedicated to all
three major Chinese religions: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. It occupies a fairly large compound, packed with
beautiful Chinese gardens, ponds, pavilions and pagodas, but the real "jewel in the crown" is the round three-storied
pagoda which replicates the internationally famous "Temple of Heaven" (Tian Tan) in Beijing...
The Western Monastery is just a few steps down the road and although it is not as famous as its neighbor up the hill, this
beautiful Buddhist temple complex is well worth visiting, both for the Chinese palace-style architecture, as well as for the
atmosphere...
A short taxi ride will lead us to our next destination Chuk Lam Sim Yuen ()
Literally meaning "Bamboo Forest Monastery", Chuk Lam Shim Yuen is nestled on the lower slopes of a woody hill (with
many bamboo plants that gave it its name...), just above the town of Tsuen Wan. Built in the 1920s, the monastery's
"jewel in the crown" are the three golden "Precious Buddha" statues, which it houses (the largest of their kind in Hong
Kong).
Our next destination are the walled villages in Kam Tin, which were built in the 17th century by the Tang Clan, one of the
"great five clans" of Hong Kong, and give the visitor an idea about how pre-colonialism Hong Kong looked like
From Chuk Lam Sim Yuen, take green minibus (GMB) No. 85 to Tai Ho Road, near Tsuen Wan's MTR terminus, and
proceed with KMB bus No. 51 (the bus-stop is on the bridge, and can be accessed from the pedestrian bridge of the MTR
station) to Kam Tin Road (drop off at the bus stop next to Kat Hing Wai).
After visiting Kat Hing Wai (), we will take a walk to the village of Shui Tau Tsuen () : Turn left to Kam Tin
Road (and also cross it to the other side) and then right (next to the bus stop) to a narrow street that will lead you to Kam
Tin Bypass. Cross it and continue straight, passing a bridge over a canal, and keep on going until you see the alley that
leads to the village on your left.
The main draws at Shui Tau Tsuen are the ancient ancestral hall and the 1685 Yi Kung Study Hall (open on Wed, Sat, Sun
and Public Holidays: 9am - 1pm & 2 - 5pm, and entrance is free)
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+ handsome discount on a few other attractions and activities. All in all, you can save
something like 40% - 50% (compared to booking each activity separately). What's more, it is
valid for three months from the date of purchase, so you can take your time and enjoy these
activities at your own pace. Click here for the details.
Our last destination for today is Sham Shui Po, in northern Kowloon, which is possibly one of the best places in Hong
Kong to look for reasonably priced electronics and computer ware, including accessories and video games... Sham Shui Po
is also home to one of Hong Kong's most popular fabric markets, where you can get silk and other fabrics at a fraction of
what they would have cost elsewhere, and as you might expect, there are more than a few authentic eateries around the
small streets, where you can enjoy splendid local delicacies at very reasonable prices.
Getting there: From Kam Tin Road, take KMB bus No. 51 back to MTR-Tsuen Wan, from where you take the train to MTRSham Shui Po.
Apliu Street is the area's main market-street, boasting lots of electronics and accessories shops, including second hand
stuff... (Exits A-2 and C-2 of MTR-Sham Shui Po leads directly to the street. Shops are open until quite late...)
Golden Computer Centre and Golden Computer Arcade, on the other side of Sham Shui Po MTR station, are the right place
to look for computer related stuff: From complete computers to computer components, software and games... The
choice is immense and prices are very good (use exit D-2 to get there: Open until 10pm)
As already mentioned, there are also numerous fabric shops in Sham Shui Po, where you can buy silk and other fabrics at
a fraction of what they would have cost elsewhere Most fabric shops can be found on Ki Lung Street and Yu Chau Street,
two parallel streets that run between Nam Cheong Street and Wong Chuk Street, and while many of them are strictly
wholesalers, others would be happy to sell to whoever walks in... (Try Kin Sing at 189 Ki Lung Street, Po Fai Textiles at 99
Yu Chau Street and Cheong Yue Company at 113 Yu Chau Street).
Great inexpensive restaurants can be found on the small streets around Golden Computer Centre, as well as on Ki Lung
Street, where the fabric shops are.
For those of you who can't do without a modern shopping-mall, there is Dragon Centre: A glass-clad giant that caters
mostly for locals from the nearby suburbs...
Use exit C-1, turn left to Cheung Sha Wan Road (Sham Shui Po's main thoroughfare) and left again to Yen Chow Street,
where the mall is (you can also walk there from Apliu Street)
That's it From MTR-Sham Shui Po, you can simply take the train to Mong Kok, Tsim sha Tsui, or Central
When reaching Aberdeen, cross the main road over the pedestrian bridge, near the ferry pier, then turn right and walk
along the road till you get to No. 30 Aberdeen Main Road (across the street from the entrance to Aberdeen Promenade),
and take Citybus route nos. 73, or 973 to Stanley, a picturesque seaside town which is best known for its market,
although it has a lot more to offer
Tip: You can also take a taxi from Aberdeen to Stanley It is not such a long rife and the taxi shouldn't cost too much.
Drop off at "Stanley Village bus stop", right in the middle of town and walk a few steps down Stanley New Street, till you
get to the market.
Stanley Market boasts a relatively good choice of pocket-friendly clothes, shoes, silk garments and traditional Chinese
dress, as well as toys, ornaments, luggage, souvenirs and arts-and-crafts, and although it is quite touristy, it still is a
popular destination for both tourists and locals.
From the market, take a two minutes' stroll to Stanley's lovely seafront promenade, where quite a few alfresco cafs and
restaurants can be found. The old Tin Hau Temple (built in 1767) and the beautifully restored Murray House, where the
Hong Kong Maritime Museum is located, are both at the end of the promenade.
Recommended restaurants and cafs along Stanley's seaside esplanade include King Ludwig Beerhall (A Bavarian-style
wood-clad restaurant, serving rich German food), Saigon (Vietnamese) and Wildfire, which is famous for its thin-crust
pizzas and meat specialties (all three are located at Murray House), as well as Lucy's (a Stanley culinary 'landmark',
serving light Mediterranean and French fare), Boathouse (Nice oceanfront bistro-caf) and Jenny Bakery, right next to the
market, where you can enjoy some pretty good cakes.
Back to the city: Bus Nos. 6, 6A, 6X and 260 travel from here to Central, via Wan Chai and Admiralty: No. 260 has stops in
Wan Chai (Gloucester Road) and Admiralty (next to MTR-Admiralty), while the other three have stops along Queen's
Road East (also in Wan Chai) and outside Pacific Place (a stone's throw from MTR-Admiralty)
Wait: If you are short in time, or just don't feel like touring Hong Kong by yourself, you can still explore Aberdeen and
Stanley with the Hong Kong Island Tour (a great choice for first timers), or enjoy a memorable evening with the
Aberdeen Harbour and Night Cruise (click the links for full details)
Special supplement: A day of glitzy shopping malls and international brand names
Summary: Dedicated to the shopaholics among you, today's trip will take us to Hong Kong's glitziest and most sought
after shopping malls, where you can find the hottest brand names, as well as the latest electronic gadgets, and some
unique souvenirs and pieces of art.
There are two options: You can spend the whole day at the leading malls on Hong Kong Island, or you can combine Hong
Kong Island with Tsim-sha-Tsui... But we will get to it
Our day will start at The Landmark, one of Hong Kong's swankiest shopping malls. Located within a business
development that carries the same name, on the corner of Pedder Street and Des Voeux, this mall is very popular among
well-heeled shoppers and its atrium is home to the flagship boutiques of many famous international fashion names,
having one of the highest concentrations of world-leading fashion, jewelry and lifestyle names.
Caf Landmark, on the 1st floor, specializes in contemporary-international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner,
as well as snacks, light meals and drinks...
Open daily from 10 am to 7:30 pm.
Getting there: From MTR-Central: take exit G (the entrance to the mall is right next to it). Those of you who come with
the tramway should drop off at the stop near the corner Des Voeux Road Central and Pedder St.
IFC Mall, right at the base of Hong Kong's second tallest skyscraper, is one of Central's most reputable shopping centres,
although it is not as big as some of its counterparts Housing more than 200 high-end shops that specialize, mainly, in
international premium brands, alongside a unique new cinema, and some excellent restaurants and cafs that enjoy
great harbor views.
For a lovely seafront breakfast, or cup of coffee, try Caf Costa, on the mall's 3rd floor (part of Lane Crawford). They
specialize in Mediterranean cuisine, with special focus on salads, pastas and seafood (although they also serve a very
good all-day-breakfast) and boast a balcony seating area with gorgeous harbor views...
IFC Mall is right above Hong Kong Station (Airport Express Terminus) and within a short walking distance from both
MTR-Central and the Star Ferry Pier.
From The Landmark: Turn left to Des Voeux and right, to Pedder (which changes name to Man Yiu Street). After a few
minutes' walk you will see the entrance to the mall on your right.
Onwards Turn right to Man Yiu Street as soon as you leave IFC Mall turn and walk back to the corner of Pedder and Des
Voeux Rd. Central, from where we shall take the eastbound tramway and drop off at the 4th stop Admiralty, where our
next destination is.
Boasting the whole array of top designer brands, like Dior, Vivienne Tam, Momento, Celine, Chanel, Louis Vuitton,
Salvatore Ferragamo and Zara, Pacific Place, one of Hong Kong's swankiest malls, is favorite among locals and visitors
alike
The watch & jewelry corridor, on the 3rd floor, is particularly recommended, even if you don't plan to spend the kind of
money that it takes to buy something there Other than the likes of Piaget and Cartier, it houses a shop of Richard Mille,
where every watch is worth a fortune...
Pacific Place is also home to some really nice restaurants and cafs, like Marriott Caf, on Level 5 of the JW Marriott Hong
Kong Hotel, which serves one of the best buffet-spreads in Hong Kong, as well as a fantastic all-day big breakfast, or Dan
Ryan's, where you can enjoy generous portions of juicy, delicious, cholesterol rich American food, Cova Ristorante &
Caffe (Italian), Thai Basil (one of the city's nicest Thai restaurants) and Grappa's Ristorante (traditional, home-style Italian
cuisine).
Daily, 10am 8pm
Now, as we already mentioned, you have two options: To continue shopping in neighboring Causeway Bay, or to cross to
the other side of Victoria Harbour and explore Tsim sha Tsui's shopping opportunities:
Let's start with option A: From MTR Admiralty travel two stations, to MTR-Causeway Bay. Exit A will take you directly to
Times Square.
Causeway Bay is Hong Kong's hippest shopping district and a popular destination for the city's yuppies, who consider it as
Hong Kong's "fashion barometer": The place where you go when you want to know what's new and "in"...
Times Square, one of Hong Kong's 10 most popular tourist destinations, is a colossal shopping mall that offers its visitors
more than 300 shops, spread across its 16 floors Most of the well-known international brand names can be found here,
alongside a decent choice of good restaurants and cafs, and there are free live entertainment and art exhibitions, every
now and then
Daily, 10am 10pm
As you walk out of Times Square, turn right to Russell Street and immediately right again, to Matheson Street, than left to
Sharp Street East and through the junction to small Hysan Avenue, where you will see Lee Gardens (on your left) - An
elegant and glitzy shopping mall that specializes in international brand names and is frequented by local celebrities A
pedestrian bridge will take you to Caroline Centre / Lee Gardens II, which is like the second wing of Lee Gardens.
Turn right to Yun Ping Road as soon as you leave Caroline Centre and walk to its end, where you turn right, and
immediately right again, to visit Jardine's Crescent, one of Hong Kong's most popular bazaars, where inexpensive clothing
and fashion accessories are sold at a bargain (can be directly accessed from MTR-Causeway Bay, exit F).
In parallel Jardine's Bazaar there are traditional Chinese shops that sell dried seafoods and their likes.
On the other side of Hennessy Road, SOGO, Hong Kong's largest Japanese-style department store, is a huge "one stop
shop" that boasts 400,000 sq. ft of floor space, packed with quality goods of every kind and sort
Daily, 10am 10pm
Island Beverly, right next to SOGO, houses shops that cater mostly for the young and young in heart, with a decent choice
of local and regional brand names (mostly from Japan and Korea). Prices here are quite good and if you are ready to try
something slightly different, you should come and take a look
From Island Beverly / SOGO, continue walking along Great George Street, where you can see quite a few shops that
specialize in international brand names, turn left to Paterson Street and right to Kingston, and left again, through
"Fashion Walk", to Houston Street Mall, that will lead you to Gloucester Road and the waterfront The short stroll will
take you through dozens of high-end shops and hip boutiques, just in case the shopping malls were not enough for you.
On 280 Gloucester Road, right next to the Excelsior Hotel, there is one more shopping mall that is worth knowing about:
World Trade Centre.
And here is a small tip: There are thousands of shops around Causeway Bay (mainly fashion) and hunting for the right
thing at the right price might be a tedious task... Patience is the name of the game... Don't run, take your time and enjoy
this amazing shopping carnival. The variety here is huge so there is really no point to compromise on something you
don't really like.
Did you know? The Hong Kong and Macau Attractions Pass gives you free entry to top
attractions of your choice in both Hong Kong and Macau (from the list they provide)
+ handsome discount on a few other attractions and activities. All in all, you can save
something like 40% - 50% (compared to booking each activity separately). What's more, it is
valid for three months from the date of purchase, so you can take your time and enjoy these
activities at your own pace. Click here for the details.
Option B: From MTR Admiralty travel to MTR Tsim-sha-Tsui, walk out of Exit A-1, turn right to Nathan Road and
immediately right again (like a 'U' turn) to Haiphong Road. When you reach the end of Haiphong, cross Canton Rd. and
enter Harbour City, one of Hong Kong's largest and most popular shopping malls, which makes home to 700 retail outlets
that sell everything, from branded boutiques, such as Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Prada and Hugo Boss, to
prestigious department stores, such as Lane Crawford, and more than a few good cafs and restaurants, as well as a
modern cinema complex.
As you leave Harbour City, turn right to Canton Road and start walking down towards the seafront. 1881 Heritage, our
next destination, is just a couple of minutes' walk away, on the left side
This ultra-elegant shopping mall occupies the beautifully restored Victorian buildings of the former Marine Police
Headquarters, which was built in 1881, as the mall's name suggests, and houses mostly posh shops, like Rolex, Piaget and
Gucci
1881 Heritage is quite popular among architectural photographers and is well worth visiting, even if you do not have
plans to buy anything...
A few more steps down the street will bring us to the corner of Canton and Salisbury. Chinese Arts & Crafts, on your
right hand side, is one of the if not the best Chinese art and antiques gallery in Hong Kong, with customers like Hillary
Clinton and Margaret Thatcher, and although its prices are quite high, this fabulous shop is well worth a visit.
G/F Star House (opposite the Star Ferry Terminal)
If you still have some power left, turn left and walk eastwards along Salisbury Road, than turn left to Nathan Road and
after passing the mosque you will see a line of ritzy boutiques, called Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard
At this point, you should cross Nathan Road to the other side and enter Granville Road, which boasts quite a few outlet
shops where you can find brand name surplus clothing at pocket-friendly prices. When on Granville, you should also
make a point to visit Rise Arcade, in Rise Commercial Building, on Granville Circuit (a branch of Granville Road), where
you can find an amazing variety of young-style fashion and accessories at a good price.
For good prices on perfumes and colognes, try SaSa, Bonjour, and Lung Shing Dispensary.
You can wind up the day in Knutsford Terrace A narrow pedestrian lane, housing a plethora of restaurants, cafs and
bars From Granville, enter Carnarvon Road and walk along it to the corner, where you cross Kimberley and climb
through the flight of stairs to Knutsford Terrace.
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