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.

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 2 - 【上環 Sheung Wan】PMQ 元創方

元創方是位於中環鴨巴甸街，是香港其中一個極標具標志性的創意中心，為香港新生代的創意藝術注入活力。其實，元創方前身為中央書院，後因二次世界大戰受到破壞，於是在1951 年改成已婚警察宿舍，並在2000年起空置。元創方是其中一個香港活化古蹟的例子，而且被古物古蹟辦事處評定為三級歷史建築。

PMQ is located in Aberdeen Street, Central. It is one of the iconic creative centre that allows different artists and designers to create and exhibit their work.

In fact, PMQ was formerly known as Central School. However, due to the destruction of World War II, it rebuilt as Police Married Quarters in 1951 and vacant in 2000. AMO has been assessed PMQ for the three historic buildings. 

元創方作為一個推動本地創意的中心，定期舉辦不同的展覽、工作坊和創意市集。亦因元創方前身為警察宿舍，因此整棟大樓分為不同的房間，可供本地以及來自外地的藝術家設立自己的店鋪和工作室。在這裡會看見不同的作品和展覽，每一個房間都令人期待驚喜。假如你喜愛獨特的設計和藝術品，這裡一定令你樂而忘返！這裡的設計師也很樂意讓你為他們的作品留影呢！It 

PMQ aims to promote arts and creativity.It organizes various exhibitions, workshops and creative market regularly. Also, as PMQ was the police quarters, the whole building divided into different rooms. These rooms allow artists and designers from different places set up their own shops and studios. 

If you like something different, PMQ can definitely satisfy you needs! The shops here provides products and art piece with unique designs.

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.