Central Hong Kong was previously called Chung Wan. It is the heart of Hong Kong and today, it is the city’s business center and a top shopping area. Aside from being the city’s central business district, there are lots of exciting and interesting things you can do while visiting.
Here are the things you can experience in Central:
- Ride the Peak Tram
Have a unique Peak experience riding Peak Tram that began operating in 1888. It will drive you slowly to the peak for 7 minutes then you’ll see a panoramic view of Hong Kong. Victoria Peak is the most breathtaking viewpoint in Hong Kong, giving you a bird’s-eye view of the city.
- Explore Victoria Harbour on a ferry cruise
The Star Ferry is a well-known commendable ferry cruise when traveling from Victoria Harbor. The cruise will take a trip from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom, and Wan Chai.
- Have a night out in Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong is a vibrant party street. It is a vigorous restaurant and a hk bar street alluring tourists and locals to unwind and socialize. It is one of the most active and busiest areas in Hong Kong during holiday seasons like Christmas and New Year.
It is one of the best places to enjoy the night hours of drinking your cocktail.
- Visit Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
This garden is one of the oldest zoological and botanical parks in the world being found in 1860. It covers 5.6 hectares and is isolated into two parts. The eastern section is the habitat of the different kinds of birds, while Mammals and reptiles live in the western section. The park also has 900 species of foreign and local plants so it is the best place to visit to appreciate nature.
- Find nostalgic items at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong Maritime Museum is situated in the core of the Central Harbor Waterfront. It is the spot to go to see a collection of historical objects showing the historical backdrop of trade and maritime in Hong Kong. There are about 1,000 display items in the museum.
- Enjoy shopping at IFC Mall (International Finance Centre Mall)
International Finance Centre Mall is the best place for shopaholics. The mall flaunts some of the high-end names in fashion. You can also watch a movie in its deluxe movie rooms, or have a meal with a fine selection of dishes.
- Visit the Stone Paved Pottinger Street
Central, filled with busy streets and shopping centers, still has a stone-paved street. Located in Queen’s Road Central, Pottinger Street is a mountainside road paved with stone slabs. In this street, let yourself experience an atmosphere of the local people’s authentic ways of life. The most ideal way to visit the street is to simply walk around and visit the shops on the road.
