Incheon Airport serves as the gateway to South Korea, functioning as an international airport. With increasing demand for air travel, a second terminal was constructed in preparation for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Currently, the airport operates with two terminals – Terminal 2 is utilized by airlines like Korean Air, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and KLM, while Terminal 1 ...
Located to the west of Central, the central area of Hong Kong Island, “Sai Ying Pun” is just two subway stops away from Central Station. While not far in terms of distance from Central Station, it exudes a completely different atmosphere compared to the bustling Central area. “Sai Ying Pun, Exuding an Old-World Charm in the Western Part of Hong ...
In Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, there are two well-known areas divided around Hollywood Road. These are “NOHO” (North of Hollywood Road) and “SOHO” (South of Hollywood Road), each located north and south of Hollywood Road, respectively. “Exploring NOHO (North of Hollywood Road)” NOHO is a district located north of Hollywood Road. Much like Hollywood Road, it features a street adorned ...
In the Sheung Wan district of Hong Kong, you can find a place named “Hollywood Road.” When you hear the name Hollywood Road, it might evoke thoughts of the famous Hollywood Boulevard in the United States. Interestingly, in Hong Kong, you can indeed find a street bearing the same name. However, Hong Kong’s Hollywood Road has no connection whatsoever with ...
Next to Man Mo Temple, where Guan Yu and Confucius are revered as deities, you can discover a small staircase street. This place is well-known as one of Hong Kong’s beautiful staircase streets, called “Ladder Street” in English. In Guangdong dialect, it is referred to as “Lau Tai Gai,” where “Lau Tai Gai” means “ladder” in English. “Ladder Street: A ...
During my trip to Hong Kong and Macau, I spent the first three nights in the Tsim Sha Tsui area, and for the final night, I opted for accommodation in the Sai Ying Pun area to the west of Hong Kong Island. In the Sai Ying Pun area of Hong Kong, you can find “Mui Fong Street,” a place that ...
In Central, Hong Kong, there’s a well-known area called “Lan Kwai Fong,” which can be compared to areas like Hongdae or Itaewon in Seoul. It’s a street filled with clubs, bars, restaurants, and offers more entertainment in the evening rather than during the weekdays. “Lan Kwai Fong: Hong Kong’s Equivalent of Hongdae or Itaewon” Lan Kwai Fong is renowned as ...
Even in the heart of bustling Hong Kong, where skyscrapers dominate the skyline, you can find a harmonious blend of nature at the Hong Kong Park. Situated at the entrance leading to the Peak Tram terminus, this park is impressively spacious by Hong Kong standards. “Occupying One Third of Yeouido’s Area” Hong Kong Park covers an area equivalent to about ...
In Hong Kong, you can still find remnants of the past on its streets. One such place is where gas lamps, no longer in use, are preserved. Gas lamps were installed in the past to illuminate the streets when Hong Kong was under British rule. However, by 1890, all gas lamps had been replaced by electric ones. The gas lamp ...
In the heart of Hong Kong’s Central district lies a street known as one of the most picturesque in the city – Pottinger Street. Admittedly, Pottinger Street may not immediately strike one as a place of beauty, with its rugged stone steps making the ascent a bit challenging. However, this street holds a special place as a preserved gem of ...
When it comes to naming the bustling areas of Hong Kong, one would point to Central on Hong Kong Island and the Tsim Sha Tsui area across the bay. These two places are always regarded as the iconic epicenters of Hong Kong. Among these, the Central area of Hong Kong Island is located at the very heart of the island. ...
When it comes to naming the twin commercial hubs of Hong Kong, we can point to Central in Hong Kong Island and the area of Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀) found on the opposite side. These two places are always regarded as the representative centers of Hong Kong. Among these areas, the region located at the southern tip of the Kowloon ...