City Walk: Central, Hong Kong

If you come to Hong Kong and want the full “walk around, take photos, eat” vibe all in one neighborhood 👉 you have to come to Central.
📍 This area is the heart of Hong Kong Island, filled with tall buildings mixed with old ones, small staircases, narrow alleys hiding chic cafes, Michelin restaurants, local fashion brands, and cool street art 🎨🥂📸
✨ Highlights you must not miss:
🍜 Gough Street
– A street full of great cafes and restaurants like Kau Kee Beef Brisket Noodles (legendary beef noodle)
– Hip cafes like Elephant Grounds and Halfway Coffee ☕
🎨 PMQ (Former Police Married Quarters)
– A hub for local design brands and craft shops, very chic for photos
– Often has small exhibitions that change regularly
🛍️ SoHo & Staunton Street
– Full of bars and European-style restaurants, walking up and down steep stairs gives a European-Asian city vibe
– Very lively at night
**🍴 For food lovers, don’t miss the famous dim sum restaurant Ding Dim 1968, not far from SoHo. There’s always a line! Highly recommend the shrimp dumplings, har gow, and steamed buns 🥟✨**
📸 Pottinger Street
– Iconic old stone street, a must for photos!
– Shops selling props, decorations, and cool vintage items
🚶♀️ Getting there:
📍 Get off at Central or Sheung Wan Station
– Exit D2 or C and follow signs to Queen’s Road Central
– Walk into the SoHo / PMQ / Gough Street area
– There’s the Mid-Levels Escalator to help you go uphill without getting tired

Central is not just an office district but a neighborhood full of Hong Kong’s life rhythms—old and new, local and international, fashion, food, and art all perfectly combined.
If you come to Hong Kong and want a city walk vibe that’s not boring, set aside at least half a day here, and you’ll fall in love with every corner 💛