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 19 - 【中環 Central】中環碼頭 Central Ferry Pier +摩天輪 Hong Kong Observation Wheel

提到香港的碼頭，不得不提中環碼頭。這次讓我們SPD 4459的同學們介紹中環碼頭吧！

The Ferry Piers in Hong Kong, you will naturally think of Central Ferry Pier. So, let the students of SPD 4459 to introduce it to all of you!

中環碼頭全稱中環渡輪碼頭，位於香港國際金融中心對開的海旁，是於中環來往多個離島及維多利亞港兩岸的渡輪碼頭。中環碼頭經數次整合，結合了政府碼頭、卜公碼頭、統一碼頭、大會堂碼頭、愛丁堡廣場碼頭（中環天星碼頭）和皇后碼頭的功能，使到中環大部份渡輪服務均集中在一處。而5層的碼頭建築中，第3、4層均作零售、餐飲及休閒用途。

The full name of Central Pier is Central Ferry Pier. It is located at the outside of the Hong Kong International Financial Center and the main ferry pier for citizens and tourists travel between Outlying Islands and Victoria Harbour. Through reclamation and revitalization, it combines the functions of Central Government Pier, Blake Pier, Vehicular Central Pier, City Hall Pier, Edinburgh Place Pier and Queen’s Pier to make most of the ferry services focus in here. Besides, the 3^rd and 4^th floor is to provide retail, catering and leisure services in this 5-story building.

中環碼頭合共有10個碼頭 There are 10 piers in Central Ferry Pier

中環碼頭現貌 Central Ferry Pier at present

中環碼頭舊貌 Old Central Ferry Pier

如果你想近距離的欣賞維多利亞港的夜景, 非常建議你在晚上乘坐小輪, 為什麼?
看看以下的片段就知道了~
If you want to fully experience the Victoria Habour view in HK, I highly recommend you to get on the ferry at nigh!
Why? I bet the following video can tell you the answer~

最近，瑞士AEX公司在建設了一個摩天輪，它是香港一座60米高的巨型摩天輪，位於中環海濱長廊上，今年十月已開幕供市民及遊客付費使用。

Recently, Swiss AEX Holding Limited construct a Ferris wheel in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observation Wheel’s height is 60m and the largest Ferris wheel in Hong Kong. It is located at Central and Western District Promenade for citizens and tourists to use in October 2014.

香港中環摩天輪設置42個可載8人的車廂，全程15至20 分鐘。

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel has 42 bus compartments which can carry 8 people each. The whole journey is 15 to 20 minutes.

交通：香港地鐵站A2出口或中環地鐵站A出口，再沿著民耀街方向行10至15分鐘

Transportation: MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit A2 or MTR Central Station Exit A. Walk to the pier along Man Yiu Street for 10-15 minutes.

Source: http://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/%E4%B8%AD%E7%92%B0%E7%A2%BC%E9%A0%AD

Posted by SPD 4459 student, Roberta Lau.

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 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 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 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.