But before I post pictures, a little about Western District of Hong Kong Island. By its name it is located in the western part of the Island adjacent to Central. Hollywood Road, known for its antiques shops, is one of the oldest streets on the Island. These pictures will show that Western District has not been developed with "sky scrappers" as in Central, but many of the old building are being replaced.
The most important building in Western is the Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road. Built in 1847, shortly after the British came, it is the oldest temple on the Island and the most important. From its meeting rooms, the Tung Wah Group came into existence; today Tung Wah controls over 180 hospitals and medical centers in Hong Kong.
A shot inside the Temple; these hanging objects are not there just for Kwei Lo's, such as I, to take pictures, but has religious significants much like in western churches where we light candles for loved ones or for blessing received.
One of the most recognized buildings in Western is the Market which was built in 1906; of course, today it is not a market, that is a food market, but a re-conditioned historical building with trendy shops.
Shot to emphasize the difference between Western and Central; Central is in the background.
One the older buildings in Western; it probably dates around the mid-1940's.
An inside shot of the longest "travalator" in the world. This is just one section; previously I published an outside shot.
Ostensibly, the main reason for this "walkabout" was to have lunch in Central at the Sichuan Cuisine Da Ping Huo, picture above.
Inside the restaurant; very trendy place and great food! I highly recommend if you like spicy food!
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