SPD4459 - Destination 18 - 【西環 Sai Wan】Seoulmate Café

近年來，韓風盛行。想去韓國但又因為種種原因暫時未能夠去韓國，今日SPD4459的同學為各位介紹一個可以暫時望梅止渴的好地方，讓各位會有一個短暫置身於韓國的時光。在店內，既可以拍攝到富有韓國特式的照片，又可以品嚐一下由韓國人店主親自研製的飲料和美食。

Recent year, Korean has become the trend of our society. SPD4459 students recommend a good place where you can have an experienced and memorable afternoon with your friends. What is it? It is SEOULMATE CAFÉ.The Seoulmate Café is a good place for those who cannot travel to Korea temporarily. In the shop, visitors can take the photos with korean-styled decorations and interior design, and taste those drinks, desserts and snacks, which are all invented by this cafe’s owner.

現在香港的天氣清涼略帶點微風，最適合來到店內的後花園。踏入後花園，恍若隔世似的，白色為主調的牆身，配上深棕色的木製傢私，再加上幾株盆栽，簡直像是踏進了韓國人家中的迷你後花園。

It is highly recommended to sit at the garden of the Seoulmate as the weather is cool and slightly windy. There are white wall, dark brown wood-made furnitures and plants. It seems to be a secret garden, where it seems to be in the garden of the Korean house.

小貼士：如果想獨自或只想與朋友分享或感受這份喜悅同體驗又或者想不想被其他人妨礙拍攝或者享受過程，盡量在十二點前到訪。

Tips: If want to share the experience and happiness with friends only, please visit the cafe before 12 noon. Visitor can have a fully experience about and take photos with the view of the Seoulmate without disturbances.

地址: 西環西營盤第三街83號

Address: 83 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Sai Wan

Reference:

http://hk.ulifestyle.com.hk/tour/detail.html?id=ABBGD1ozBwhZEwNs

http://blog.ulifestyle.com.hk/travel_blogger/nith/2014/10/22/%E5%B1%85%E6%B8%AF%E9%9F%93%E7%94%B7-oppa%E3%80%80%E4%B8%8A%E7%92%B0%E9%9A%B1%E8%A7%92%E9%96%8B%E9%9F%93%E5%BC%8F%E8%8A%B1%E5%9C%92-cafe/

https://hk.news.yahoo.com/seoulmate-cafe-130853568.html

http://blackhole-mini.blogspot.hk/2014/10/seoulmate-cafe.html

SPD4459 - Destination 17 - 【中環 Central】中環蘇豪區 SOHO

今日又帶大家來到中西區，來到位於香港香港島中上環一帶的蘇豪區。
為何這裡被命名為蘇豪，跟倫敦的蘇豪區有沒有關係呢？

Welcone to Central and Western District again.Here we are SOHO.
Why it is named as Soho? Is it related to london soho?



答案是有關係的，有網站指蘇豪這個名稱其實取源於英國倫敦的蘇豪區，因為它們性質類似。另外也有一個說法，就是蘇豪是以地理位置和街名而成，蘇豪區位於荷李活道南部（South of Hollywood Road），所以經常活躍於當地的外籍人士特意從地理中抽出「So」及「Ho」而得名。

Maybe it is really related to London Soho because the two district have the same nature. Besides that, there are another reason behind the name, which is the geographic location and the name of the streets. SOHO is located in South of Hollywood, so it is named by the foreigner as Soho.

對SOHO的夜生活很好奇嗎? 以下的片段會引起你興趣嗎?
Interested in the night life in SoHo? Watch the following video~ Let's come and play together!

SPD4459 - Destination 16 - 【中環 Central】舊最高法院大樓 Old Supreme Court Building

這一次SPD4459 的同學又去了那裡拍照呢？就是舊最高法院大樓了！

舊最高法院大樓在1912年落成，距今已經102年了！這麼歷史悠久的建築，當然被定為香港的法定古蹟。假日時，有很多人跑到這座特色建築拍下最美一刻，更有很多新人在這裡拍婚紗照呢！

Where did SPD4459 students go and take pictures this week? It is the Old Supreme Court Building!

The building was built in 1912, and it has been here for 102 years already! Such a historic building, of course, was designated as a monument of Hong Kong.  

中西區是香港的政治和經濟中心，集歷程建築和現代建築一隅。圖中我們可以看見舊最高法院大樓後就最一棟棟的高樓大廈，新和舊的建築聚在一起，別有一番風味。

舊最高法院大樓位於中環，是香港核心之處，大家也可以很方便地就去到這個特別的地方參觀和拍照。

Central and Western district is Hong Kong's political and economic center. It combined the new and old buildings. From the picture, we can see that there are skyscraper behind the Old Supreme Building.

The building located in the core part of Hong Kong, people can easily reach this beautiful place.

SPD4459 - Destination 15 - 【上環 Sheung Wanl】城皇街 Shing Wong Street

　

城皇街,是一條位於香港島上環的一條山坡路，很多人只留意到它是一條普通的樓梯街，　經它由半山堅道向下走到歌賦街。　SPD4459 的同學眼中，這是我們推薦的影相好地方。


Shing Wong Street is a street on the hill slope in Sheung Wan of Hong Kong Island. Many people just seems that it is just a normal street with lots of stairs, and pass through it everyday from Gough street to Caine Road. However, from SPD4459 students' eyes, it is a excellent place and destinations for taking snapshot there.

SPD4459 Destination 14 - [中環 Central ] 煤氣燈街 與 懷舊星巴克冰室 Starbucks "BING SUTT" in Duddell Street

這次SPD4459 的同學為你介紹中環另一個拍照好地方!
就是位於皇后大道中的「煤氣燈街」~
SPD4459 is now going to recommend you are amazing place in Central and Western District for photo taking!
Let's go to Duddell Street, which located in Queen's Road Central.

「煤氣燈街」的正名是「都爹利街」，是一條連接雪廠街的小街。
這裡有一條用花崗石搭建而成的樓梯，樓梯旁是全港僅有的四支煤氣燈。
這條石階相信是在英國殖民地時所建的, 歷史悠久，因此已被刊為香港法定古蹟。

There is another name for Duddell Street, which is called "Gas Lamp Street"!
It is a small street that stretches Ice House Street.
You may notice four gas lights along the balustrades' side. There are the last four lights in Hong Kong!
It is believed that Duddell Street Steps was built in the early days of British colony.
This architecture with long history was the object of historical interest.

在那年代的香港，以煤氣燈來作街道照明是十分普遍的，但隨著科技發展，它們被電燈取代。
幸好，「都爹利街」的四支煤氣燈能逃過拆卸的命運，繼續每晚燃燒著煤氣燈為大家服務。
不過，現時已改為每天傍晚六時至早上六時自動開關，省卻人手。

At that time, gas lamps were commonly use in HK.
With the growth of technology, they were replaced by electrical  lamps.
Fortunately, these four gas lamps can be conserved and still function well in every night.
It operates at 6pm till 6am automatically instead of switching on and off by staff.

 「煤氣燈街」可以算是香港一個很浪漫的地方。
不少電視劇及電影都會在這裡取景，晚上的氣氛更添浪漫呢!

Duddell Street is one of the romantic places in HK. The atmosphere is the best at night!
Many TV dramas and movies shooting would like to occur here too.

走到了這個又懷舊又浪漫的地方，如果累了，可以考慮去「煤氣燈街」旁邊的星巴克冰室休息一下。
 這間星巴克咖啡室獨特之處是它的「冰室」主題。
「冰室」是香港五十至七十年代很流行的咖啡店模式。
如果你是年青一代或是遊客，想體驗一下昔日的氣氛，我會誠意推薦這間星巴克冰室給你。

After walking for a long time, I highly recommend you to take a nap in the Starbucks  "BING SUTT" which just next to Duddell Street.
The theme of this Starbucks is specially designed. There is a  "BING SUTT" corner!
"BING SUTT" is the name of HK style coffee shop. It is very popular in 50s - 70s.
If you are the young generation or tourists, I suggest you to pay a visit in order to experience the atmosphere of old HK.

 星巴克特地與本港品牌 《住好啲》 合作，室內的設計及擺設都彷照以往的冰室，全球只此一間。
To build this "BING SUTT", Starbucks collaborated with local brand "G.O.D" who supported the interior design and decorations. I can say this is one of a kind!

 這間星巴克冰室會售賣冰室的傳統美食，例如厚切牛油菠蘿包、咖啡蛋塔及咖啡雞尾包。

Local HK snacks and food, such as  Rustic Bun with Thick Cut Butter, Coffee Egg Tart, Coffee Cocktail Bun, etc. can be found in this Starbucks!

 






 

SPD4459 Destination 13 - [金鐘 Admiralty] 香港公園 Hong Kong Park

在這個鬧市，在鋼鐵高樓的低下，有沒有一個「世外桃源」？spd4459的學生們帶你們去尋找這個都市綠洲。香港公園位於香港島金鐘，是香港旅遊景點之一。香港公園是市區其中一個攝影熱點，只要不是狂風暴雨的日子，公園內總會碰到帶著沉重器材的攝影愛好者。

It there a green paradise under the concrete jungle in Hong Kong? Let the student of spd4459 guide you to find out the Urban Oasis. Hong Kong Park is a famous tourist spot in Hong Kong which located in Admiralty. Also, it is a hot spot point of Photography. There are lot of amateur photographer to record the best moment in the park.

SPD4459 - Destination 12 - 【西環 Sai Wan】Sai Wan Instagram Pier 西環碼頭 + Sai Wan Swimming Shed 西環泳棚

若說香港的日落，你會想到哪個地方呢？下白泥？山頂？香港國際機場？現在就讓SPD 4459的學生們介紹兩個你意想不到可以看日落的地方，而它們是西環碼頭和西環泳棚。

If talking about sunset in Hong Kong, which place will you recall?  Ha Pak Nai? The Peak? Or Hong Kong International Airport? So, Let students of SPD 4459 introduce two wonderful places for you to enjoy sunset. They are Sai Wan Instagram Pier and Sai Wan Swimming Shed.

SPD4459 Destination 11- [上環Sheung Wan] 中山紀念公園 Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

中山紀念公園的原名是西區公園，位於香港西營盤海傍，座落於東邊街北，鄰近西區海底隧道香港島出口。中山紀念公園是香港首個以孫中山先生名字銘名的公園。

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, which is originally named Western Park, is a waterfront park in the Sai Ying Pun area on Hong Kong Island and faces the Victoria Harbour. It is the first park in Hong Kong to be named after Dr Sun, a revolutionary pioneer in modern China.

園內設有各式各樣的設施和設備，適合男女老少享用，當中包括紀念草坪、孫中山像、鐘樓、兒童遊樂場、牌樓、瞭望台、長者健身室、四大寇庭院、水景廣場和卵石路步行徑。

The Park includes numerous facilities for people from all ages. They are Memorial Lawn, Sun Yat Sen Statue, Chime Tower, Children”s Play, Pai Lau, Viewing Deck, Fitness Corner for Elderly, Four Desperados Courtyard, Reflecting Pond Plaza and Pebble Walking Trail.

SPD4459 Destination 10- [中環Central] 皇后像廣場 Statue Square

皇后像廣場為香港主要公園之一，位於中環，鄰近地鐵站，不少外藉人士，尤其是在港工作的菲律賓人都喜愛在假日到這裡與朋友聚會及休憩。廣場內設有噴水池、涼亭及園林綠化等等的設施，是商業沙漠中的一點綠洲。

Statue Square is one of the famous park in Hong Kong. It is located in Central and nearby the MTR station. In every Sunday, lots of foreigner, especially the Philipinos will gather there to meet friends and take a rest. The Statue Square have the fountains, gazebos and landscaping facilities. It seems to be the oasis in the business center in Hong Kong.

SPD4459 - Destination 9 - 【上環 Sheung Wan】摩羅上街 Upper Lascar Row

假如大家有看過前幾篇的博客，不難發現中上環除了商業大廈，還有很多特色的街道。這些街道正表現了香港中西匯萃的特色。 這一次SPD4459 的同學就會為大家帶來一處別具特色的街道－ 摩羅街。

If you have seen our blog before, it is not difficult to find that there are many special streets besides commercial buildings. These street show the charateristic of Hong Kong, which combined Chinese and Western Cultures. This time SPD4459 students will show you a distinctive street - Upper Lascar Row

摩羅街之所以會被稱爲摩羅街，是由於香港在開埠初期有大量印度人售賣貨品，而香港人喜歡把印度人稱為「摩羅差」，所以這條街就被稱為摩羅街。時至今日，就成為一個富有色彩的街道。

The name of Lascar Row is concerned with the Indian. Lascar was Arabic and Persian, originally referred to the soldiers and guard. Since Lascar Row was a place that gathered a lot of indians, it used the name "Ladcar"

SPD4459 - Destination 8 – [山頂 The Peak] 香港杜莎夫人蠟像館 Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

上次提過可以在中環乘搭纜車到山頂遊覽。除了出名的山頂夜景外，其實香港杜莎夫人蠟像館也是一個值得一去的地方。
Remember the last few blog that we can take The Peak tram to The Peak from Central?
Apart from the night view, The Peak is also famous for the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong!!
Never heard of it? Keep watching!

全球第一間杜莎夫人蠟像館設於英國倫敦，專門展覽名人蠟像的蠟像館。
2000年在香港設立第一個亞洲區分館，除了展出大約100尊中外名人的蠟像，包括歷年來及現任的中國國家領導人(胡錦濤、習近平)、體壇名將(姚名、碧咸)外，也加入了不少香港元素，展出著名歌影紅星的蠟像(已故藝人張國榮、劉德華)。

The first  Madame Tussauds located in London,r UK. It shows world famous people's wax man figures in the museum.
In 2000, Madame Tussauds established its first Asia chain of wax museums in Hong Kong.
The house shows nearly 100 wax figures pf internationally know personals, including Chines politicians(e.g. Hu Jintao, Xi Jinping), athletes(e.g. Yao Ming, David Beckham),etc. And of course, lots of HK Glamours(e.g. Leslie Cheung, Andy Lau)!

杜莎夫人蠟像館其實頗貴的，如果想要免費入貴的就有一個辦法，但只適用於持有香港永久居民身份證或香港臨時居民身份證的朋友。
只要在2015年1月31日前，在生日當天或前後天到香港杜莎夫人蠟像館就可以免費入場了! 而同行的三位家人或朋友也可以以半價入場! 不錯吧?

In fact, I think the entrance fee is quite expensive. Here is a method that can enter the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong for free! However, it is only for HK residents.
On your birthday or the day before or after birthday, you can visit the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong for free before 31st Jan 2015! Besides, maximum three of your family members or friends can enjoy a 50% off on their admission tickets. Sounds great, right?

生日免費入場
Free entrance on birthday =]

除了和成龍、奧巴馬和習近平合照要另外收費外，在館內可以隨意跟蠟像拍照。可以跟明星，歷史物們合照的感覺真的很奇秒!

Apart from Jackie Chan's, Obama's and Xi Jinping's wax figure, others are free to take photos.

Taking photos with lots of super stars and historical heroes are unforgettable!

I really love Madame Tussauds Hong Kong!

SPD4459 - Destination 7 - 【中環 Central】Hollywood Road

SPD 4459 同學仔又出動了!
今次帶大家再次來到中環, 走入中環的荷里活道。

SPD 4459 students say hello to you again.
This time, we are going to bring you to  another destination which is located in Central. It is called "Hollywood Rood".


荷里活道是香港開埠後興建的第一條街道。
它的名字與美國的荷里活電影無關，只是與早年那一帶種滿冬青樹（HOLLYWOOD) 的特色而命名，但同時亦深具香港中西文化合璧的特色。

Hollywood Road is the first street that developed by the government after the Hong Kong opened for business trade. The origin of the name is not related to the USA Hollywood film.
It comes from its history that many banians were planted on the road - "Hollywood".


荷里活道經歷早年英國人統治香港的時期，而前警察總部也已經被改建為2014年政府重點旅遊景點的"元創方"。可是，那兒亦保留不少殖民地時代色彩的氛圍，其中最受年輕人歡迎的必然是壁畫，這兒便成就了荷里活道被旅客所稱為＂香港的文創地＂。

Hollywood Road witness the early period of British ruling Hong Kong.
The former police headquarter was nearby there and had been converted into PMQ which the HKSAR government recognized as one of the major tourist attractions in Hong Kong in 2014.
However, there are still conserving the color of colonial era.
Hollywood Road is now so famous for its murals among  Hong Kong teenagers.
Therefore, some travelers even named Hollywood Road and the Western and Central District as " The Destination of Hong Kong Culture and Creativity Manner".



最為人熟悉的必然是這幅以藍色作為主調，配合香港五、六十年代建築特色的房屋影像。最近於社交網站上，大受年青人歡迎，很多人特意走到中環拍下這顏色鮮艷奪目的巾景作為頭象。　不妨擺出不同的姿態及尋找屬於自己感覺的拍攝角度！　

The most popular view is the below one, which uses blue as the main color tone.
Housing estate which was  the style of Hong Kong in 1950s to 1960s was drawn.
Many people go there and take a snapshot of it and use it as the colorful icon on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

SPD4459 - Destination 6 - 【上環 Sheung Wan】Western Market 西港城

當走過上環的街道，除了電車的「叮叮」聲音喚起回憶的音符外，無一不被位於德輔道中的西港城所吸引。這座坐落於舊區的紅磚屋，見證上環過百年的成長，充滿回憶痕跡。愛德華式古典建築風格，紅磚外牆，拱頂的大門，殖民色彩濃厚，在四周的高樓群中更顯獨特。

The song of the tram, “Ding Ding”, brings me into the music of memory when I walk in the Sheung Wan. Besides, the Western Market which located at Des Voeux Road Central  had caught my eyes.

The red brick building is the witness of the development of this old district for over a century. Western Market becomes the unique snapshot and represents the art of colonizing because of its Edwardian-style building, red brick exterior and handsome granite arch over its entrance.

拱型大窗台及典雅的百葉窗廉an elegant venation window with the central round headed arch openings

SPD4459 - Destination 5 - 【上環 Sheung Wan】上環 Poho區 Sheung Wan Poho

午後，走進了一個傳統氛圍且富有前衛設計的舊區，當你沿路往上行，你好像置身於不同的國度中，而它便是上環的「Poho區」。
Walking into an old urban area which is full of traditional atmosphere and avant-garde design, you feel like arriving in different countries when going uphill.  And, it is Sheung Wan’s Poho.



上環「Poho區」是由當地藝術家、設計師所命名，指的是四方街、太平山街、普慶坊及磅巷一帶，有的人更稱它為太平山街小社區。由於附近的街角巷弄無處不是牆，所以自然地成為了一班塗鴉愛好者的畫布。
The name of Sheung Wan’s Poho was given by the artists and designers from Hong Kong; it is located around Square Street, Tai Ping Shan Street, Po Hing Fong and Pound Lane. Someone even called it as the small community of Tai Ping Shan Street. All the walls in there became the canvas of graffiti amateurs.




為何這舊區會滿佈塗鴉呢？HKWalls發起人正正看中了它的牆壁，把它變成了充滿著街頭藝術的地方。透過由本地居民捐牆的活動，使巷裏的牆壁變得美麗，以配合他們的宣言—"We need walls. You need art."
Why is the graffiti all around in this old urban area? HKWalls’ initiators were attracted by the walls and wanted street art and graffiti takeover the walls of Hong Kong.  To let the walls turned into revitalized, their aims “We need walls. You need art.” can be achieved through donating walls by the residents in Sheung Wan.

SPD4459 - Destination 4 – [中環Central] 山頂纜車歷史珍藏館 The Peak Tram Historical Gallery

上山頂最快捷最方便的方法莫過於乘撘山頂纜車，參觀者不妨可在門外留一倩影。相信大家往往都只會急著趕上山頂列車上山頂去，而忽略了一個既有趣又有意義的地方。這地方絕對值得各位去參觀或遊歷最少一次，這就是山頂纜車歷史珍藏館。

The fastest and most convenient way to go to the Peak must be Peak tram. Visitors can take a nice photo at the Peak tram station before going to buy ticket. When everyone are hurry to get in the latest tram to the Peak, they have missed an interesting and meaningful place. That is the Peak Tram Historical Gallery. It is worth to visit once at least.

山頂纜車歷史珍藏館於2007年9月成立，成立至今已經7年。珍藏館內共劃分為15個主題區，展出超過200件展品。整個珍藏館像一條時光隧道帶各位遊覽者回到十九至二十一世紀的香港，讓每一位參觀者置身於當時，見證著山頂纜車及周遭的轉變。

Peak Tram Historical Gallery is opened in September, 2007. It is the 7th anniversary of the Gallery this year. The Gallery is divided into 15 theme sections. And there are more than 200 exhibits which all are related to 19th and 20th century of Hong Kong. Being in the Gallery, everyone seem to watch a real 3D movie about the change of Peak Tram in about half hour.