Soho (South of Hollywood Road)
Soho (South of Hollywood Road) is a small warren of streets between Central and Midlevels. It is definitely a place for cultural adventure. You will also feel amazed at how the traditional old Chinese buildings have become dwarfs next to the skyscrapers that were built beside them.
Elgin, Shelley and Staunton Streets are excellent places with a handful of chic bars, cafés and restaurants where Chinese and expatriates mix. Soho is not only famous for its wide variety of international cuisine, but it is also well-known for stylish home decor shops. Not only can you find hip designer products and local 60s – 80s retro style items, but you can also find Chinese and European antiques. If you are an art lover, the numerous art galleries in the area make up this hodgepodge of a district.
The Escalator
From Central MTR station, the best way to get to Soho is by taking the covered escalator which links all the roads between Queen’s Road and Conduit Road. It was originally built to make it convenient for pedestrians to get around the steep districts of Central, the Midlevels and Soho. Now it has also become the ‘transport of delight’ for sightseers. Along the escalator you will pass by busy streets, upstairs shops in old Chinese residential buildings, art galleries, bars and restaurants. Feel free to get off anytime and head to any place that takes your fancy. It is almost like the magical inexorable escalator of life.
Tip:
The escalator runs uphill until midnight, except during rush hour in the morning it runs downhill.
Did you know?
The escalator is the world’s longest covered escalator system, measuring 792 meters, which is another wonderful feature of Hong Kong.
Estimated duration of trip to Soho:
Sightseeing only: 2 hours
Sightseeing + dinner: 3 hours
(shopping / art lovers please add 2 more hours!)
Tours That Go to Soho (South of Hollywood Road)
Hong Kong Walking Tour
The main walking tour of Hong Kong is the perfect introduction to the city. designed it to take i the three faces of the city: traditional, modern and natural. Along the way, of course, you'll have a chance to sample some authentic Hong Kong food. I will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and take you to the start of the tour. The tour starts right in the heart of Central where you'll get close look at the famous skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island and relive some of the city's most historic events....Read more
The main walking tour of Hong Kong is the perfect introduction to the city. designed it to take i the three faces of the city: traditional, modern and natural. Along the way, of course, you'll have a chance to sample some authentic Hong Kong food. I will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and take you to the start of the tour. The tour starts right in the heart of Central where you'll get close look at the famous skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island and relive some of the city's most historic events. You'll then head to Hong Kong Park for a welcome bit of greenery and fresh air. After a refreshing interlude in the park, you'll head up to Victoria Peak to the lookout where you'll get to enjoy one of the world's most famous views; the incredible panorama of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon. This is good chance to orient yourself to the layout of Hong Kong, and I will point out all the important sites. By now you might be ready for a quick lunch in one of The Peak's many coffee shop and cafe choices. You'll then board the tram and head down to Lower Albert Road where you will alight and make your way toward Wyndham Street, where i can point out other dining options based on your personal tastes an on seating availability. Continus walking through one of Hong Kong's great open-air food market's. If you've never tried mangosteens, durian, or rambutans, this is your chance! Your will walk along Hollywood Road to Man Mo Temple, an incense-filled world unto its own - if you've never been inside a c\Chinese temple, this is a great introduction to Chinese religions. Then you'll duck into the Cat street market. After leaving the market, you'll walk down into the Borham Strand area to check out the fascinating herbal apothecaries ad dried seafood shops. This is Hong Kong at its most traditional, and the street scenes here will probably fulfill your image of Old Hong Kong. From here, you'll take one of Hong Kong's famous trams for the trip back to Central and onward to your hotel.
Hong Kong Island Birdview Tour
$300.USD for 4 people
...Read more$300.USD for 4 people
-At the Man Mo Temple, you can learn more about the life of local Chinese in the early colonial era and the worship of God of Man (examination) and God of Mo (Warrior) and Soho.
-Take the Peak Tram. At the commanding height of Victoria Peak, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Victoria Barbour.
-Go to Repulse Bay by private car, you can see the beautiful beach of Hong Kong. You can also visit a Museum of Chinese Gods and Goddess to know more about Chinese religions.
-At Stanley, you can see the British colonial style buildings and enjoy a shopping spree at the well-known Stanley market.
Estimated Local Cash Needed:
600 Hong Kong Dollar - Cash expenses will cover basic transport, food and shopping. Most shops and restaurants accept credit cards but many local markets and smaller local restaurants are cash only. Taxi fares are affordable. The first 2 km are charged at 20 HKG (2 US $). The restaurant bills include 10% service charge. So you are not expected to pay tips. Of course, depending on your personal preferences your cash need may vary. There are ATM machines in many places where you can get cash via your ATM or credit card (yes, it is safe using your credit card here).
What's Extra:
IF YOU GATHER A GROUP WITH MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE, I SHALL CHARGE EXTRA US$50 PER PERSON, I CAN TAKE A GROUP OF UP TO 8 PEOPLE
However, tour fee does not cover:
Cost of any transportation, meals, drinks, snacks, meals, souvenirs,entrance fees, rides.
If you are in Hong Kong for 3 days or more, I would recommend you to get a local "Octopus card " from any MTR Station which is a top up card with credit inside to pay for most transports, vending machines, convenient stores, Starbucks, and many more chain stores. It cost HK$150 and it has got HK$100 credit and $50 as deposit which you can get back once you return the card. This card will save you a lot of time and hassle with carrying a lot of coins. We can got get one together if you are not sure.
What's Included:
A "once in your lifetime" experience of visiting and get to know Hong Kong. All my knowledge and passion about this wonderful city, its people and places.
Traveling is a very personal matter and everybody has different expectations and preferences. Your holidays are supposed to be the most precious time of the year. Time out, relax, new places, new horizons, new perspectives. Meet new people and make new friends and share this time with your family, friends and loved ones.
I am very happy to customize your tour in advance, based on your interests and timetable. Please let me know what are you interested in, what you like and what not and I prepare your tour. You can select parts of all my suggested tours and I will design your personal Hong Kong tour.
And if your change your mind during the tour…or the weather is not suitable for the original plan (it maybe not so much fun to be on the Victoria Peak when we have heavy rainfall ..) I am flexible to amend the program at any time.
Tour Guides for Soho (South of Hollywood Road)
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Re: Soho (South of Hollywood Road)
If you want bars and restaurants, that's the place. Comes alive every night. You could find any kind of drinks and food.
good place dor food and entertainments
This area gathers lots of nice cafe with good food, really worth to check out when you are in hongkong.
Interesting place.
SOHO sounds like an interesting place, i already added it to my Guide book, hope can hit there soon.
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