Ladder Street
Ladder Street is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic and historic thoroughfares. Built in the 1840s, it consists of a series of granite stone steps that climb steeply from Queen's Road Central all the way up to Caine Road. It is a preserved piece of "Old Hong Kong" that offers a vertical journey through the city's heritage.
Sheung Wan Market
During Chinese New Year (CNY), the street markets of Sheung Wan transform from their usual "old-meets-new" charm into a high-energy hub of tradition, as locals flock to the area to prepare for the year's most important festival. About a week before the New Year, several calligraphers set up temporary stalls in Sheung Wan. You can witness them hand-writing Fai Chun (lucky red scrolls), which are hung to dry along walls and railings throughout the streets.
Kennedy Town Promenade
The Kennedy Town Promenade serves as the western anchor of a magnificent 13-kilometer continuous harborfront boardwalk, offering an uninterrupted path for the city's joggers, families, and—most notably—its photographers.People flock to the promenade, kids can ride scooters, pets can roam on leashes, and friends can rearrange the site's signature movable cargo pallets to create their own social hubs.
Ap Lei Chau
Ap Lei Chau is rich in cultural and historical significance, offering insights into the coastal beauty of Hong Kong. Here, the lens captures a jarring yet beautiful harmony: salt-crusted fishing trawlers docked in the shadow of gleaming 50-story residential towers, and incense-filled temples standing defiant against the sprawl of industrial outlet malls.
Des Voeux Road West
Des Voeux Road West, famously known as "Dried Seafood Street," is one of Hong Kong’s most visually rich cultural corridors. For photographers, it offers a raw, cinematic look into the city’s past, where traditional trade thrives in the shadow of rising skyscrapers. A stroll along Des Voeux Road West offers a multi-sensory journey through one of Hong Kong’s most traditional neighborhoods, where history and modern commerce collide.
Wan Chai Road
Start your day in Wan Chai by exploring Wan Chai Road and the adjacent street markets. The area is filled with local provision stores, fruit stalls and fish mongers. Hustle through the crowded streets. Go shoulder to shoulder with the locals as they shop and bargain. Feel the pulse of Hong Kong in Wan Chai.
Kweilin Street
Taking a stroll down Kweilin Street is like taking a trip back in time. The long stretch is dotted with plenty of fascinating historic sites, including the Tin Hau Temple built in 1901, as well traditional tenement buildings (known as tong lau) that date back to the early part of the 20th century.
Ki Lung Street
The quaint Ki Lung Street is a paradise for craft enthusiasts and DIY fashionistas. Exudes authentic urban charm, typical of the working-class Sham Shui Po district.