Last updated 2024-04-11
Sai Wan
Sai Wan, located in the western part of Hong Kong Island, includes areas such as Sai Ying Pun, Shek Tong Tsui, and Kennedy Town
Places
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong's history, and its Main Building is a historic structure built between 1910 and 1912, generously funded by the prominent British philanthropist and businessman, Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody. This red-brick building boasts classical Ionic-style granite columns, symbolizing higher education in Hong Kong. The exterior design, characterized by plain red bricks, reflects the university's values of solidity, openness, and democracy. Loke Yew Hall is a significant venue within the university, frequently hosting academic and social events. The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong was designated as a historic monument in 1984, attracting visitors to explore its unique architectural style and historical significance.
Shek Tong Tsui
Shek Tong Tsui is located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong Island, bordered by Kennedy Town to the east, the University of Hong Kong to the north, and Sai Ying Pun to the west, making its geographic location rather unique. In the early 20th century, Shek Tong Tsui was once a red-light district, but today, the area is predominantly residential. Hill Road serves as the main north-south thoroughfare, with the Hill Road Flyover being one of the local landmarks in the area.
Sai Wan/Sai Ying Pun
Sai Ying Pun, once an industrial area, has transformed into a captivating cultural hub. Located within Sai Ying Pun's Artlane, a popular mural village, it has attracted both local and international artists. They have adorned the exterior walls of buildings on Chung Ching Street, Ki Ling Lane, and Shek Chan Lane with diverse styles and richly colored murals, drawing numerous visitors who come to admire and capture the artwork. The Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, with its longstanding history as a former psychiatric hospital, now seamlessly blends nostalgic architectural styles with modern art installations, making it a must-visit destination. Within the alleys, you can savor the authentic Hong Kong coffee culture at local cafes, each cup exuding a rich sense of community. In the evening, you can enjoy a picnic on the grassy lawns of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, indulging in a leisurely and tranquil experience.
From Airport to Popular Destinations
From Airport Concourse to The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong's history, and its Main Building is a historic structure built between 1910 and 1912, generously funded by the prominent British philanthropist and businessman, Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody. This red-brick building boasts classical Ionic-style granite columns, symbolizing higher education in Hong Kong. The exterior design, characterized by plain red bricks, reflects the university's values of solidity, openness, and democracy. Loke Yew Hall is a significant venue within the university, frequently hosting academic and social events. The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong was designated as a historic monument in 1984, attracting visitors to explore its unique architectural style and historical significance.
From Airport Concourse to Shek Tong Tsui
Shek Tong Tsui is located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong Island, bordered by Kennedy Town to the east, the University of Hong Kong to the north, and Sai Ying Pun to the west, making its geographic location rather unique. In the early 20th century, Shek Tong Tsui was once a red-light district, but today, the area is predominantly residential. Hill Road serves as the main north-south thoroughfare, with the Hill Road Flyover being one of the local landmarks in the area.
From Airport Concourse to Sai Wan/Sai Ying Pun
Sai Ying Pun, once an industrial area, has transformed into a captivating cultural hub. Located within Sai Ying Pun's Artlane, a popular mural village, it has attracted both local and international artists. They have adorned the exterior walls of buildings on Chung Ching Street, Ki Ling Lane, and Shek Chan Lane with diverse styles and richly colored murals, drawing numerous visitors who come to admire and capture the artwork. The Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, with its longstanding history as a former psychiatric hospital, now seamlessly blends nostalgic architectural styles with modern art installations, making it a must-visit destination. Within the alleys, you can savor the authentic Hong Kong coffee culture at local cafes, each cup exuding a rich sense of community. In the evening, you can enjoy a picnic on the grassy lawns of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, indulging in a leisurely and tranquil experience.
Buildings
- MOUNT DAVIS COTTAGE AREA
- BELCHER COURT
- HOI TAO BUILDING
- NAM HUNG MANSION
- YICK FUNG GARDEN
- KIN HING BUILDING
- KAI YUEN LAU
- KENNEDY TOWN BUILDING
- LUNG CHEUNG GARDEN
- NAM SHAN LAU
- PO LEUNG KUK CHAN AU BIG YAN HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
- HING WAH MANSION
- KINGSFIELD TOWER
- NING YEUNG TERRACE
- WESTERN BARRACKS
- RHINE COURT
- BON-POINT
- BONHAM MANSION
- BONHAM VILLA
- CAMBRIDGE GARDENS
- CHEERY GARDEN
- ELEGANT GARDEN
- GOLDEN PHOENIX COURT
- GRAND COURT
Restaurants
- Chi Kee
- Ho Choi Seafood Restaurant
- Luen Wah Cafe
- McDonald's
- Modern Cafe
- New Lily's Food (Des Voeux Road West)
- Pizza Hut
- Sammy's Kitchen
- Tak Kee Chiu Chou Restaurant
- Yee King Restaurant
- Café de Coral
- St. Puman Restaurant
- Ying Kee Noodles
- Chan See Kee Restaurant
- Tung Nam Restaurant
- Yummy Restaurant
- Hong Lok Restaurant
- Sang Kee Foods
- Hoi Leung Congee Shop
- Yuen Hing Lung Noodles
- Maxim's Cake Shop
- Star Seafood Restaurant
- Malaya Restaurant
- 光記食店
Hong Kong MTR/Bus and Other Transportation Service
Light Rail
The Light Rail, also known as the Light Rail Transit (LRT),officially the North-West Railway, is a light rail system in Hong Kong, serving the northwestern New Territories, within Tuen Mun District and Yuen Long District. The system operates over 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge track, using 750 V DC overhead power supply. It was once one of four systems comprising the KCR network in Hong Kong, before the MTR–KCR merger in 2007. It has a daily ridership of about 483,000 people.
Kowloon Motor Bus
The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (KMB) is a bus company operating franchised services in Hong Kong. It is the largest bus company in Hong Kong by fleet size and number of bus routes, with over 4000 buses and 420 routes. It is a subsidiary of Transport International.
MTR
The railway network in Hong Kong consists of nine different railway lines, covering the major areas and suburbs of Hong Kong. These lines include the Island Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, East Rail Line, Tuen Ma Line, South Island Line, Tung Chung Line, and Airport Express.
Star Ferry
The Star Ferry is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong.[1] Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island, and Kowloon. The service is operated by the Star Ferry Company, which was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, and adopted its present name in 1898.
Ngong Ping 360
Ngong Ping 360 (Chinese: 昂坪360) is a bicable gondola lift on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Intended to improve tourism to the area, the aerial lift was previously known as Tung Chung Cable Car Project before acquiring the Ngong Ping 360 brand in April 2005.
Citybus
Citybus Limited is a bus company which provides both franchised and non-franchised service in Hong Kong. The franchised route network serves Hong Kong Island, cross-harbour routes, North Lantau, Hong Kong International Airport, Kowloon, New Territories, Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Hong Kong Port.
Tram
Hong Kong Tramways (HKT) is a 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) narrow-gauge tram system in Hong Kong. Owned and operated by RATP Dev, the tramway runs on Hong Kong Island between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan, with a branch circulating through Happy Valley.
Peak Tram
The Peak Tram is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Operated since 1888, it was the first funicular railway in Asia.
Sun Ferry
Sun Ferry Services Company Limited, more widely known as Sun Ferry and formerly New World First Ferry Services, is a ferry service company in Hong Kong. The company was established in November 1999, when it took over the eight licensed ferry routes transferred from Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry in January 2000.
Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry
Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Ltd (HKKF) is a ferry service company in Hong Kong. It was formed by a number of shipping and shipbuilding firms, and was incorporated in Hong Kong in February 1998.
New Lantao Bus
The New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited, commonly known as New Lantao Bus or NLB, is a franchised bus company operating in Hong Kong. It mainly operates bus routes on Lantau Island.
Ma Wan Bus
Park Island Transport Company Limited (PITCL) is a non-franchised bus company in Hong Kong. Established in 2002, it operates bus and ferry services between Ma Wan Island and other parts of Hong Kong territory.
Discovery Bay Bus
Discovery Bay Bus is a bus company in Hong Kong, operated by Discovery Bay Transportation Services Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Resort International, the developer of Discovery Bay. It provides 24-hour internal and external transportation services for parts of Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. Due to the traffic control measures implemented since the opening of the Discovery Bay Tunnel, which serves as the main access point to Discovery Bay, restricting the passage of other vehicles, Discovery Bay Bus is the only organization that offers land-based public transportation services in the Discovery Bay area.
Sun Bus
Sun Bus is a subsidiary of Transport International Holdings Ltd. It specializes in providing various non-franchise bus services, including village bus services, employee and student shuttle services, shopping mall shuttle buses, and cross-border bus operations.
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