One can consider “Orchard Road” as one of the focal points in Singapore, often regarded as the central area for travelers. This location shares a striking resemblance to Gangnam in Seoul, South Korea, creating a sense reminiscent of our country’s Gangnam. The reason it’s called Orchard Road is that it used to be a place with orchards in the past. ...
In Macao, you can find beef jerky in various places. At Senado Square, there’s a street packed with shops selling beef jerky, and this is known as the Beef Jerky Street of Senado Square. You can find Beef Jerky Street on the way from Senado Square to the Ruins of St. Paul’s. As you walk along, you’ll come across a ...
In Macao Peninsula, you can find many of Macao’s old buildings. Macao boasts over 30 UNESCO-listed heritage sites, with most of them located in the Macao Peninsula area. One of the most famous places in Macao Peninsula is likely Senado Square, and Rua da Felicidade is located about a 5-8 minute walk from Senado Square. “Former Red Light District, Rua ...
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 ...
Just like in Insadong, Seoul, the capital of South Korea, where you can find various stores selling old antiques, you can find a similar street in Hong Kong. It’s called Cat Street and it’s located in the Sheung Wan area of Hong Kong. “Find Cat Street near Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong” Cat Street is an alley ...
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 ...
You can find areas named “SOHO” in various places. It’s a commonly used term in major cities worldwide, often associated with trendy locations. In Korea, you can also find streets or stores labeled “SOHO.” You can also find SOHO in Hong Kong, which boasts a hip atmosphere comparable to areas like Hongdae or Konkuk University in Korea. “The Hip Street ...
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 ...
In various locations, you can find a variety of artworks, sculptures, and other sculptures. In the Gyeongui Line Book Street, which is located between Seoul Sinchon and Hongdae, you can also find hidden sculptures. “Artist Sim Seung Wook’s ‘Black Gravity'” At the entrance to the “Seoul Design Startup Center” at the end of Gyeongui Line Book Street, you can find ...
Pohang Songdo derives its name from the past when pine trees were abundant in the area. Here, you can find the “Songrim Theme Street” created as part of Pohang City’s “Green Way” project, aimed at providing citizens with cultural enjoyment and relaxation. In Pohang, where there are not many parks for healing in the woods, Songrim Theme Street stands out ...
Daebong Market in Daegu, Daegu, is now known as the birthplace of the late singer Kim Kwang-seok. Since 2010, Daegu City has turned this place into a tourist attraction called “Kim Kwang-seok Remembrance Street.” “Kim Kwang-seok Remembrance Street” is not a longstanding tourist spot, as it was established in 2010. It may not be well-known to Daegu locals, but it ...