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.