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.