As a humble fishing village, Hong Kong had a small network of roads, but during the subsequent century, many new streets were paved, named, and put into use, meaning that many have a long and...

Explore beyond Hong Kong’s iconic skyscrapers and discover Old Town Central, one of the city’s oldest yet most lively areas. Stretching across the sloped streets of Central and Sheung Wan, this neighbourhood embodies a fusion of East and West cultures.

Feb 20, 2019 · Yet Peel St and its neighbours are among Hong Kong's oldest streets, built in the shadow of Victoria Peak shortly after the British planted their flag on this sub-tropical slope in 1841. As a 19th-century port, the area was rife with gambling, prostitution and opium dens. Today, colonial relics cower in the cavities between Central’s steely ...

May 12, 2019 · From where to find the Hong Kong crowds at their most manic to streets with a hint of colonial style, we pick the 10 streets you need to see when in Hong Kong. It doesn’t get any better or brighter than Nathan Road. This wide boulevard is the main commercial road through Tsim Sha Tsui and is packed with honking cars and crowds of people.

Stroll through the streets of Central and neighbouring Sheung Wan on a self-guided walk while exploring Hong Kong’s rich history, culture, art and entertainment scenes. Five experiential routes have been thoughtfully designed in a form of a walking trail …

Explore beyond Hong Kong’s iconic skyscrapers and harbour vistas, and discover the beating heart of this bustling metropolis at Old Town Central, one of the city’s oldest yet most lively areas.

Built in 1844, Hollywood Road is one of Hong Kong’s oldest paved roads. Once a prime trading hub for sailors and merchants selling antiques, it was crowned the world’s second coolest street by Time Out for its rich history yet ever-evolving character.

Pottinger Street in the 1930s. Pottinger Street is a street in Central, Hong Kong. It is also known as the Stone Slabs Street (Chinese: 石板街; Jyutping: sek6 baan2 gaai1) since the street is paved unevenly by granite stone steps. It was named in 1858 after Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong, serving from 1843 to 1844. It is a Grade I historic building.

‘Stone Slab Street’ brings old Hong Kong to life. The commonly used Chinese name of Pottinger Street translates as “Stone Slab Street” – and it’s easy to see why! The original section was built on a steep slope, and is composed of series of granite steps. The English name derives from Hong Kong’s first governor, Sir Henry Pottinger.

Old Bailey Street is located in Central, Hong Kong. The name is derived from the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court in central London, United Kingdom. [1] Old Bailey Street runs downhill from Caine Road in the south to Hollywood Road in the north. Along the way, it has junctions with Chancery Lane (贊善里) and Staunton Street.