SPD4459 - Destination 21 【中環Central】中環夜景 Central Night View

SPD4459的同學近期忙著溫習和做功課, 所以沒能更新為大家介紹新地方, 真的十分抱歉。
這次我們搞搞新意, 就不指定介紹中環區的某一個地方, 改為推介一下中西環區的夜景吧!

Hello, everyone! It is because we are busying on  projects and examinations, we cannot update our blog regularly. We want to apologize for this.
SPD4459 students are not going to introduce you a specific place in Central this time.
However, we will recommend Central Night View to you this time!

很多遊客來香港都是為了一暏它的夜景! 究竟有什麼吸引呢?
相信你看過以下的相片就會明白了~
Many tourists come to HK due to its famous night view! Why is it so attractive?
You may find the answer after watching the following photos!

 

看了以上的相片有吸引到你去中環拍照的興致嗎?

Do the above photos arouse your interest in photo taking in Central?

我發覺其實 在晚上拍片也很有感覺的!你也不妨試試看~

I discovered that it is quite funny to take videos in the night time! You may also try it next time~

SPD4459 - Destination 20 - 【西環 Sai Wan】香港大學The University of Hong Kong

中西區還有什麼影相的好地方，就讓spd4459同學仔帶你到一個著名的地方。香港大學（The University of Hong Kong），簡稱港大或HKU，是一所於1911年於香港島薄扶林成立的大學。

It there any other place for photographing? Let spd4459 student introduce a famous place to all of you.The University of Hong Kong (informally known as HKU or Hong Kong University) is a public research university located in Pokfulam, Hong Kong.

香港大學內有大量歷史建築，其中4項建築已被列為法定古蹟。

其中歷史最悠久的建築就是本部大樓。大樓以文藝復興時期建築模式的花崗石柱廊所支撐，頂部則建有一座高塔和四座角塔，具有典型西方建築風格。典雅的建築也令本部大樓成為港大學生拍攝畢業照的首選地。

Main Building is the university's oldest structure and was sponsored by Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody and designed by Architect Messrs Leigh & Orange. It is built in the post-renaissance style with red brick and granite and has two courtyards. The main elevation is articulated by four turrets with a central clock tower (a gift from Sir Paul Chater in 1930).

對香港大學的歷史感興趣嗎? 快看看官方如果介紹它的歷史吧~!
Interested in HKU history? Let's see how they introduce it to you~!

交通：於港鐵中環碼頭巴士總站搭乘 7 號巴士，於薄扶林道香港大學西閘下車

Transportation: Bus 7 from the Central ferry pier bus terminus. Alight at HKU West Gate

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 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 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 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 3 - [中環 Central] 國際金融中心商場 IFC Mall

若要選出全港最受歡迎的商場，我相信這裡是其中之一啦↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑！

今次帶大家來到位於中環的國際金融中心商場，它坐落於金融街八號，為香港商業地區的中心地帶，鄰近國際金融中心一、二期及四季酒店。

在這個商業氣息濃厚的地區，仍有一個大型的購物中心為繁忙的大眾提供了一處集娛樂、休閒和購物的好去處。

If there is the survey about the most fashionable shopping mall in Hong Kong, I believe that one of it will be the IFC Mall (Destination 3).

IFC Mall is located in 8 Finance Street, Central, which is the busiest business center in Hong Kong. It is nearby the Tower one &two IFC and Four Seasons Hotel.

Steeped in this business area, there is still a place providing a set of entertainment, leisure and shopping destination for the public.

國際金融中心商場分設一期和二期。由國際著名建築師CesarPelli設計，設計時亦考慮了環保元素，採用落地玻璃幕牆引入天然光線；
另外在商場內也有擺放了不同名師設計的藝術品，務求為遊人帶來舒適的購物環境。

IFC Mall is divided into Tower one and two. Designed by the Argentine American architect, CesarPelli, the design was also considered environmentally friendly elements and choosing the full height glass panel in order to make use of natural light.
Besides that, IFC Mall also placed different designer artworks inside the shopping mall, which aims to build a comfortable shopping environment to the visitors.

SPD4459 - Destination 1 - [上環Sheung Wan] 石板街 Stone Slab Street

「 石板街」的正名其實是「砵典乍街」，以香港首任總督 砵典乍 命名。
它是一段連接山上皇后大道中至山下荷李活道的道路。
由於路面陡直，因此政府決定用石塊舖蓋路面，正是如此而得出「石板街」這個有趣的名稱。
不要小看路面的設計，一塊塊大石板，一凹一凸的路面就是為了減低斜度，方便行人上落，亦方便雨水沿梯邊瀉走，有防滑的作用。
如果有空來的話，不妨細心觀察一下這個獨特的設計！

In fact, the official name of Stone Slab Street is Pottinger Street which was named after the first Governor of HK -Henry Pottinger.
It is on the slope between Queen's Road Central and  Hollywood Road.
Due to its steepness, the Government decided to use stone slabs to pave the road. Therefore, the locals also named it Stone Slab Street.
You may curious about the the unevenly paved road design. In fact, it is aimed to facilitate walking and allow rainwater to flow down along the two sides.
If you come here next time, let take some time to admire this unique design!

一凹一凸的路面設計原來是大有作用的！
It is unbelievable that the unevenly paved road has a meaningful function!

「 石板街」可說是遊客必到的景點之一，不少國外朋友來旅遊時都央著要我帶他們去一趟。
但無可否認這裡有一種懷舊的風味，可以讓遊客或繁忙的香港人停下腳步，感受一下六十年代時被英國統治時的香港。
在這裡，隨意舉起相機，按下快門都可以拍出大師級般的作品！
我想正正是這個原因，所以吸引了不少電影(例如十月圍成、無間道、色戒等等)、MV及電視劇在這裡取景吧！

It is not exaggerated to said that Stone Slab Street was a must go place in HK. 
Many foreigner friends always ask me to bring them there.
It is undoubted that itt is full of old HK characteristic which let you feel the 60s of HK.
No matter which angle you took, you can easily get a masterpiece by simply pressing the shutter button!
Funny, right?
I believe that because of the above reason that makes many famous movie(e.g. "Bodyguards and Assassins", "Infernal Affairs","Lust, Caution", etc), music video and TV drama shootings took place here.