To individual travelers, 4 things to do on Hong Kong Island's Central & Western District

Things to do in Central and Western District for individual travelers

Apart from visiting Man Mo Temple, you have four other things to do on Hong Kong Island's Central & Western District to learn the history, enjoy shopping and local delicacies.

(1)Learn Hong Kong's public health history

There is the Taipingshan Medical Heritage Trail, which shows you the history of 1894 bubonic plague and Hong Kong public health. 

The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences and the Blake Garden are the focal points of the trail.  

(2)Learn Dr. Sun Yat-sen's life

The Father of Republic of China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen studied medicine and got the enlightenment in Hong Kong. 

He then organized the revolution in the colony. 

You can learn his life by visiting the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park and Dr Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail.

(3)Buy and eat like locals

Sun Yat-sen once studied in the Government Central School.

The site later became the first Police Married Quarter in Asia. 

Today you can go shopping at the 'PMQ' to support Hong Kong's talented designers. 

You can also go dining at different Taipaidong (outdoor food stalls) to taste the local delicacies.

(4)Visit different markets 

Apart from PMQ and malls, you can visit different markets.

You can go to the 'Cat Street Market' (Upper Lascar Row) for the curios. 

You can go to the Lei Yuen Street East and West for the souvenirs. 

You can still go to the Graham Street Wet Market to see locals' dining habits. 

But you must be quick. Hong Kong's oldest wet market may disappear soon due to the urban renewal project.

For further questions about Central and Western District, please contact Frank the tour guide.

Shing Heung Yuen outdoor food stall (TAI PAI DONG)

Central Hong Kong has different good food!

Apart from the fancy restaurants with Michelin Stars, you can also find lots of good local eateries in Central, the central business district of Hong Kong.

Taipaidong and Shing Heung Yuen 

Just like Shing Heung Yuen at Mei Lun Street.  It is a typical TAIPAIDONG (outdoor food stall), which means the kitchen, dining area etc. are all outdoor!  

TAIPAIDONG was a legacy of WWII.  Veterans were granted the TAIPAIs (a very ‘big licence’) to open their small eateries on the street after the war.

Tomato Soup Macaroni with Sliced Beef and Honey Crispy plus milk tea

The signature dish of Shing Heung Yuen is ‘Tomato Soup Macaroni with Sliced Beef’.  The sweet and sour soup, tender beef and macaroni with popping texture create a perfect match.  

The ‘Honey Crispy’ and ‘Milk Tea’ are also tasty and reasonably priced.

But one thing is free of charge at the outdoor Shing Heung Yuen.  It is the natural air-con, i.e. the wind!

For further questions about the dining culture of Hong Kong citizens, YOU may contact Frank the tour guide.