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Brief information on Central

Brief information on Central

Write: Liv [2011-05-23]
Central is a district with a long history and many traditional features; it enjoys a peculiar position in the development of Hong Kong.
Central is the heartland of Hong Kong Island and the business, financial and decision-making center of the Hong Kong SAR government., The Hong Kong SAR government headquarters building and the buildings of the Legislative Council are all located in Central District.
Moreover, Central is also a famous tourism and shopping mecca. Many domestic and international famous brand flagship stores are situated at Des Voeux Road Central and Queen s Road Central. Big department stores like IFC Mall, The Landmark and Prince s Building can be found at Central as well. In Wyndham Street and On Lan Street, shoppers can find new and unique fashion houses featuring the latest styles. Hollywood Road has even been voted among the top ten shopping streets in the world.
Central boasts a number of interesting attractions, including the Legislative Council Building, Statue Square, The Cenotaph, Chater Garden, Government House, City Hall, Court of Final Appeal, St. John s Cathedral, Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps, Fringe Club, The Foreign Correspondent s Club of Hong Kong, Lan Kwai Fong, Soho, Central-Mid-Levels Escalators, Elevated Walk, The Landmark, Prince s Building, Chater House, Queensway Plaza and Pacific Place.