ONE CASTLE ROAD, MID LEVELS

The Mid-Levels Escalator is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world. The escalator connects Central and Western Districts, with the SoHo and residential districts of the Mid-levels, from Queen's Road to Conduit Road. In the morning rush hour it runs downhill, then from 10:30 a.m. until midnight it switches direction and runs uphill.

Referring to the area south of Hollywood Road, SoHo is the multicultural wine, dine and swanky nightlife side of Central. Come during the day to explore the neighbourhoods attractive fashion boutiques, art galleries and antiques shops. Indulge in lunch and a glass of vino or hang around for sundown, when SoHo really comes into its own.

Hollywood Road is home to the historic – Man Mo Temple and Central Police Station – and the modern–Mid-Levels Escalator. It is the location of choice for a number of art galleries and antique shops. The latter particularly congregate around Lascar Row, also known as Cat Street; this specialization, apparently, dates back over 100 years to when foreign traders and sailors would sell artifacts that they had “acquired” in China.

Lan Kwai Fong is one of Hong Kong’s most popular nightlife hot spots and home to over 90 restaurants and bars. The atmosphere ranges from stylish wine pairings to raucous jelly shots and the food on offer is as diverse as the clientele. Mostly, the area is crowded with people from the surrounding offices of Central, eager to shake off the working day or week.

Wellington Street is named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, it stretches from Wyndham Street to Queen's Road Central. The two sides of street is a mosaic of old and new buildings. Varieties of trades can be found on the street level. Street markets can be found in the adjacent lanes. Notable businesses in Wellington Street include restaurants such as Mak's Noodle, Yung Kee, Lin Heung Tea House and Tsui Wah Restaurant