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.

SPD 4459 - 【 Greetings 】

歡迎來到我們的網誌 !

Welcome to our blog!

香港，作為國際大都會，混集美食天堂與購物天堂於一身。
提到中西區，絕大部分的人都只會聯想到商業中心及高樓大廈。
但其實在十八區中，中西區藉著它中西文化交集的特色，最為吸引遊客。

Hong Kong, a cosmopolitan city, also well-known for its name -  "Gourmet and Shopping Paradise".
When it comes to Hong Kong Central & Western District (C&W), most of us may only think of "busy business center" and "skyscrapers".
However, within the 18 districts in HK, C&W, is famous for its combination of Eastern and Western culture, is the most popular destination for tourists.

中西區分為中區、上環、西區和山頂四大主要區域。
無論室外或是室內，能夠突出香港本土特色的好去處多不勝數。
每個區域內有很多極具歷史價值的建築物、新興的景點，也有些有趣神秘的小地方。

C&W can be divided into four areas which are Central, Sheung Wan, Western District and the Peak.
No matter in outdoor or at indoor, there are lots of places that shows the specialty of HK.
In each area, there are numerous historical buildings and tourist spots that worth to go.