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 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 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.