There are many large department stores and shopping centers in this area, including sogou, Times Square, Lee Stage Square and World Trade Center. Causeway Bay shopping area is also the most expensive area in the world.
Causeway Bay scenery
Causeway Bay (formerly known as East Corner) is located in the west of the north shore of the center of Hong Kong Island, which is the main commercial and entertainment place in Hong Kong. Causeway Bay has many repeated place names in Hong Kong, but most of them refer to Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. The other Causeway Bay is located in Tai Wai, Sha Tin District.
Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island is located in the east of Wan Chai and the west of North Point, across Wan Chai District and East District: Qingfeng Street Flyover in the east and Canal Road Flyover (Goose Neck Bridge) in the west. Among them, the Hong Kong Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Victoria Park, MTR Tin Hau Station, Jardine Matheson, Queen's College and Hong Kong Central Library are located in the east of Causeway Bay (Tin Hau or the tail section of Causeway Bay).
The development of history
Causeway Bay originally referred to the bay and its east coast, which is now Victoria Park. Because the coastline there is like a gong, it is named. The former coastline is today's Causeway Bay Road. Causeway Bay was called Salt Boat Bay in ancient times. In18th century, the Dai family established the "Salt Boat Bay Red Incense Furnace Temple" on the east bank of the bay, which is today's Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay.
At present, the location commonly known as Causeway Bay was originally called the East Corner, which means the cape east of Victoria City. The location of the East Corner is about the area between Victoria Park and Percival Street, that is, Near East Corner Road.
/kloc-In the mid-20th century, Causeway Bay was the headquarters of Jardine Matheson, a British-funded enterprise. At that time, Jardine Matheson set up a warehouse in the east corner and a sugar factory near Jintang Street, the former site of the Hong Kong Mint. /kloc-At the end of 0/9, it was inconvenient to make a detour through Causeway Bay or take a boat to and from Hong Kong Island, so the seawall connecting the bay was built, which is now Causeway Road. This is also the etymology of Causeway Bay. In the 1960s and 1950s, a large-scale reclamation project was carried out in Causeway Bay. Part of the land obtained was used to build main traffic roads, and part of it became the present Victoria Park. Qili Island has been connected with this land ever since.
1960, Japanese department store Daimaru opened in great george street, Causeway Bay. With the construction of the first cross-harbour tunnel, its Hong Kong Island exit was in Causeway Bay. Therefore, some Japanese department stores opened in Causeway Bay, making Causeway Bay the main shopping center of Hong Kong Island. With the opening of the Eastern Harbour Crossing, Causeway Bay has also become the main window to East Kowloon and New Territories East. 65438+ In the heyday of 1980s, Causeway Bay
There are four Japanese department stores, namely Daimaru, Matsuzaka House, Mitsukoshi and sogou. In the 1990' s, Japanese department stores either closed down or changed hands and were replaced by one shopping center after another. Among them, the original Hong Kong tram depot in Causeway Bay was rebuilt into today's Times Square; The Leigh Stage on Bosphore Street was demolished at 1992 and converted into Leigh Stage Square.
There used to be Causeway Bay Magistrates' Office in the east of Causeway Bay, which is an ancient building with colonial color. However, due to the influence of subway engineering in the1980s, it became a dangerous building, and was demolished in the early1980s, and the original site became the exit of Tin Hau Station of MTR Hong Kong Island Line. Naturally, people renamed it Tin Hau Temple, while the old name "East Corner" was gradually forgotten.
There are still many traces of geographical division in the past, including Causeway Bay Market in Tin Hau, Causeway Bay Fire Station and Causeway Bay Community Center of Home Affairs Department (opposite to Grand Hyatt Hotel), Dongjiao Road near sogou in Causeway Bay and Laffore Shopping Center in the East corner (the former Nufen sogou in the East corner).
economic development
Hong Kong is a capitalist economic system that pursues a free market, and its economic focus lies in the laissez-faire policy implemented by the government. Milton Friedman, an economist and Nobel Prize winner, regards Hong Kong as a model of laissez-faire economy. Even though the government announced on September 1 1 2006 that the "positive non-intervention" policy initiated by Hong Kong was no longer applicable, and it was a long time ago that the government's economic policy concept was to let market forces dominate the economy and avoid manipulating or guiding market development. Streamlined commercial regulation, clean and efficient government, low tax rate, simple tax system, sound legal system, firm concept of property rights and stable currency make most economists believe that Hong Kong is in a leading position in the operation of market economy.
Hong Kong's economy is famous for its freedom and openness. Since 1995 of the United States and 1996 of the Fraser Institute of the United States, Hong Kong has been rated as the number one in the world. Coupled with superior geographical location, information circulation and efficient supporting facilities and services, they have all contributed to Hong Kong's economy.
Population and nationality
As of 2000, the permanent population of Causeway Bay was 478,434, with a dense population.
The degree is per square kilometer 1630.3 people. The number of residential units is 65,438+090,724, and the density is 549.9 per square kilometer. Among the residents, 82.49% are from China, 65,438+07.565 and 438+0% are foreigners.
folk culture
Causeway Bay is the busiest shopping and dining area in Hong Kong and one of the cities that never sleeps. After nightfall, the typhoon shelter in Causeway Bay looks very lively, only the boats are brightly lit, and the boat girls in Tang costumes paddle their boats to pick up tourists from seafood boats, bar boats and Song boats. While enjoying seafood on the boat, tourists can also enjoy the night view of the harbor and the scenery of the sampan, which has a unique flavor. Therefore, it is an ideal arrangement for tourists to play in the typhoon shelter at night. Besides, there are many good Chinese and western restaurants in Causeway Bay.
Victoria Park is the most popular rest place, where many citizens practice Tai Ji Chuan every morning. Every Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas and New Year's Eve and other important festivals, thousands of citizens will gather here to hold celebrations. There are swimming pools, jogging tracks and tennis courts in the park, which is often the venue for international tennis competitions. Another famous building in Causeway Bay is the Hong Kong Stadium. Its facilities meet international standards and can accommodate 40,000 spectators. Happy Valley lies between Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. September to June is the racing season. Visitors can also visit the Hong Kong Horse Racing Museum on the second floor of the Happy Stand of the racecourse.
It is not difficult to meet stars in Hong Kong. Especially in the crowded Causeway Bay, many local stars will appear in this area from time to time when shopping on weekdays, and it is also a must-see place for many Asian stars to sweep goods crazily.
Causeway Bay in Hong Kong is not as described in Teenagers and Dangers. She not only has charming Victoria Park and racetrack, but also is a bustling city that never sleeps. The shopping time here is always the latest in Hong Kong. In addition to Times Square, Liyuan and many Japanese department stores, there is also a popular open-air market-Yihe Square, which is the avant-garde fashion clothes pursued by young people. In addition, there are Kimberly, Baide New Street, Sadong Street and Russell Street. It also includes ancient and modern, flexible at home and abroad, and wants to win the first place in the shopping wave in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's business is extremely prosperous, so shopping is particularly important in Hong Kong's tourism industry. Shopping in Hong Kong, no matter the brand, type, quantity, price or service of goods, will make people deeply feel the charming charm of "shopping paradise" and appreciate the fashion shopping tide synchronized with the world. When shopping in Hong Kong, ordinary people prefer three kinds of goods: clothing, cosmetics and electrical appliances. Hong Kong is home to world famous brands. Although it is slightly more expensive than the place of origin, it is much cheaper than the mainland, and major businesses in Hong Kong often offer discounts. Cosmetics are duty-free, and some famous brands of cosmetics in Hong Kong are even cheaper than those in the country of origin.
In addition, there are countless shopping areas all over Hong Kong, which exude the charming fragrance of "fashion temple". Located on Hong Kong Island, Central is the commercial and economic center of Hong Kong. HSBC Bank and Bank of China Tower are the most striking signs here, while brand-name boutiques and large department stores show elegance and luxury here. Landmarks extending from the ground to the third floor have super famous brands from Europe and America, including Gucci, Versace, Prada, LV and other elegant and fashionable tastes, or Versus, OZOC, D &；; Young brands such as G, and more popular new products such as Esprit and U2 in the underground part; Pacific Plaza in Admiralty, etc. , mainly selling leather goods and clothing. High-grade goods, natural prices are not low, such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Lavin, Tiffany and so on. Jiaxuan Plaza is a paradise for top Italian brands. Almost all Italian brands are fashionable here, and Bida Hang leads a retro trend. Tsim Sha Tsui is also one of the bustling shopping and leisure areas in Hong Kong.
The famous Harbour City is the largest shopping center in Hong Kong, and Toys R Us also has branches here. The 200-meter-long Belle Shopping Avenue is the best shopping spot for women, because clothes are affordable and can reflect their temperament. The modern famous city store is located in the underground, with middle-priced clothes such as G2000, U2, Bossini, Color 18 and Esprit, as well as elegant brands such as Episode, Jessica and Crocodile. Emerging shopping hotspots such as Mong Kok Center, Xianda Square, trendy zone and chic castle are the most popular clothes, games, cartoons, posters and models for young people, all of which are full of youthful atmosphere. Although the shopping centers here are small in scale, they are always full of freshness and vitality of young people. In fact, there are many shopping resorts in Hong Kong that are not famous for brand management, such as Granville Road and Princess Appreciation Party. As long as you are careful, you can find many good clothes and jewels there.
Flavor gourmet
seafood
Hong Kong people attach great importance to food. Besides being famous for Cantonese cuisine, Japanese, Korean, Taiwan Province, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian and European cuisines are also very common, enjoying the title of gourmet paradise.
In the early years, Hong Kong people used to go to teahouses, make a pot of tea and order two snacks in the morning, which often became a typical example of Hong Kong's food culture in the eyes of westerners. Influenced by Britain, Hong Kong people also like afternoon tea. Most of them eat sandwiches, egg tarts, milk tea and coffee.
Under the influence of foreign restaurants, Hong Kong has developed a unique tea restaurant. At first, it sold some cheap western snacks, such as sandwiches and coffee. Later, it introduced all kinds of traditional stir-fry, and cooked or fished out the old diced, pineapple oil, lemon seven, mandarin duck and so on. And big-name stalls and ice rooms were once very common restaurants. In addition, street snacks in Hong Kong are also colorful, such as eggs, glutinous rice cakes, tinkling candy, fried three treasures, bowls and wings. These are all famous and because Hong Kong people have good personalities, some snacks will come and go suddenly like the wind.
Traditional local dishes are mainly Guangfu cuisine, Hakka cuisine and Chaozhou cuisine, while potted dishes are the traditional dishes of indigenous people in the New Territories during festivals. Because Hong Kong is close to the ocean, seafood is also a common dish, and typhoon shelter dishes such as fried crabs have also developed. In addition, the seafood restaurant in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is a famous seafood restaurant, while Saigon City, Lamma Island, Liufushan and Kowloon Lei Yue Mun are also popular places for seafood cuisine.
On the other hand, Hong Kong cuisine is also deeply influenced by foreign food culture. There are many bars in Soho, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui in Central. Since 199 1, Oktoberfest has been held every year in Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. As for fast food, American fast food is mainly operated by McDonald's and KFC, and Hong Kong has also developed its own Hong Kong-style fast food, among which Cafe de coral, Cafe de coral and Maxim's fast food are the representatives.
Future prospects
On June165438+1October 2/KLOC-0, 2006, Wan Chai District Council discussed the construction of an underground commercial city in Causeway Bay to relieve the humanitarian congestion. In the underground street, from sogou subway to George Street and Yihe Street, five new entrances and exits are added to solve the road competition problem between pedestrians and vehicles. There will be shops in the underground free zone, which is expected to be completed within six years, when the transit facilities outside sogou will be cancelled. According to the motion proposed by Central and Western District Councillors Ruan Pinqiang, He and Gan Naiwei in February 2009, the MTRC will carry out an expansion project at Matheson Street in Causeway Bay to connect the Happy Valley area.
Night view of Causeway Bay
Travel information
department store
There are many shopping centers, Japanese department stores and hotels in Causeway Bay, and there are many restaurants in the streets, where you can find all the high fashion items. It is also one of the cities that never sleeps in Hong Kong. After nightfall, Causeway Bay looks very lively and brightly lit. In 20 13, Causeway Bay has become the most important tourist area outside Tsim Sha Tsui.
Lane Crawford, located in Times Square, is a high-end department store where top brands gather. Many top brands set up branches here in the form of shops in stores. Causeway Bay is a battleground for major luxury brands around the world to open top flagship stores, where you can find almost any luxury brand store in the world. At the same time, local independent brands with Hong Kong Island characteristics and self-created brand stores opened by stars also shine here.
Shopping location
The most famous shopping places are Times Square, sogou and Royal Castle. There are all kinds of famous brands of fashion, fashion gadgets, exquisite jewelry and furniture all over the world.
The most suitable reference for Causeway Bay is sogou Shopping Mall. The tram in front of sogou store is the main road, Hennessy Road is near Wan Chai, and Yihe Street is near North Point. Taking this road as the boundary, the new street and the old street form a real contrast.
On the seaside side of the main road is New Causeway Bay, which is an area with dense department stores and cinemas. Especially, there are department stores from the streets in the center of sogou to Great George Street. From sogou across Great George Street, from the initial intersection (the intersection of Otaru, Matsuzaka House and Emerald Cinema) to Paterson Street on the coast, this street is quite crowded on weekends. From Paterson Street to Gloucester Road, the Yidong Hotel is on the left, next to the World Trade Center. The 42-story office building 1996 has completed the renovation project, and the G/F-4 floor is a shopping center, which has been opened.
The streets in Wan Chai are also expanding. Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road, parallel to Hennessy Road, are recognized as high-end restaurants, reaching Canal Road East in the west of Causeway Bay. On the east side of Canal Road, there is a huge shopping mall "Times Square" between Bofu Street, and the Li Stage Square of 1995 opened, forming a new flow of people. More and more beautiful restaurants and shops make this area full of vitality.
On the backer side of the main road is the former Causeway Bay. Even so, the buildings facing the main roads are constantly being updated. More and more shopping centers are like Hennessy Center diagonally opposite sogou (including Mitsukoshi Department Store in Xinghe Center). However, if you go further inside, there is still a place to relive the atmosphere of Hong Kong in the past. Jardine's Street diagonally extending from Hennessy Road and Jardine's Square parallel to it are particularly worth seeing.
Taobao notes
The discount season in Hong Kong is from July to September every year, and from around the New Year to February next year. In the discount season, with the passage of time, things get cheaper and cheaper, but there are fewer and fewer wonderful goods.
Hotel restaurant
In the downtown area of Causeway Bay, you can find delicious food everywhere: popular tea restaurants, restaurants and restaurants, as well as high-end hotel restaurants. These restaurants bring together different kinds of Chinese and Western cuisines, such as Jardine's Street, Lockhart Road and Liyuan Mountain Road, where you can eat Chaozhou cold dishes, Beijing-Shanghai side dishes, Vietnamese snacks, desserts, special private kitchens and so on, with a wide range of choices.
Main attraction
ocean park
Happy valley racecourse
Wenwumiao
Stanley
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Taipingshanding
St John's Cathedral
Hong Kong Museum of History
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong kong park
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Miaojie
Queen square
Hong Kong Science Museum
Hong kong observatory
Longhushan
longshan temple
Lobby lounge
lung yeuk tau heritage trail
Madame Tussauds London Hong Kong Branch
miaofa temple
Qishenggong ancient temple
Shi Nuobi Park.
Golden Bauhinia Square
Jiulong zhaicheng park
Villa Hopa
HSBC
Victoria Park
Victoria Harbour
Bank of China
middle ring
North park
Police Museum
bell tower
Tea set museum
Repulse Bay
Shijie steet
Shek Kip Mei Park
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Miaoshan Kannonji
Huangshi wharf
Main traffic
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It means "Hong Kong Railway" and English is Mass Transit Railway(MTR), which is the largest railway transportation system in Hong Kong. The subway is composed of nine urban lines, plus 1 Airport Express, 1 light rail system (12 route) and 1 tourist cable car system Ngong Ping 360, which connects the airport with the urban area of Hong Kong, forming a railway network consisting of 84 subway stations and 68 light rail stations, running through the urban area of Hong Kong and Kowloon and several new towns. At the same time, the whole system also includes feeder bus, intercity passenger transport and China railway freight service.
The integrated subway system is operated by the Hong Kong Railway Company Limited (MTR) and was formed by the merger of the MTR system and the Kowloon-Canton Railway System on February 2, 2007. Among them, east rail line was completed in 1906 and opened to traffic in 19 10, which is a railway trunk line connecting Hong Kong and Guangdong. The second route, Kwun Tong Line, which is mainly a tunnel, was opened to traffic at 1979, making it a milestone in the history of Hong Kong railways. After years of continuous expansion, MTR has become one of the founding members of the International Metropolitan Railway Federation. In August, 2008, MTR became the only transportation system that provided "railway transportation service for equestrian events in 2008 Olympic Games".
In April, 2008, the cumulative passenger traffic of the local railway line of MTR in the past 65,438+02 months exceeded 6,543,850 billion, ranking seventh in the world. At present, the integrated subway system carries an average of 4.3 million passengers per week, making it one of the busiest railway systems in the world.
Although the Mass Transit Railway and the Kowloon-Canton Railway have merged, most Hong Kong people still use the appellation before the merger, and refer to different parts of the subway as "MTR" (original subway route), "MOS Rail" (Maanshan Line), "West Rail" (west rail line) and "Train" (east rail line).
Minibus
There are many buses and minibuses passing by and there is a direct subway, so the traffic is very convenient.
108 It takes only 15 minutes for Kowloon bus to go to Hung Hom.
It takes 50 minutes to take the subway to tsim sha tsui station, Luohu, and then take the train (East Rail) to Luohu.
It takes about 40 minutes to take the subway to Hong Kong Station and then transfer to the Airport Express.
It takes 14 minutes to get to Mong Kok by subway.
It takes only 9 minutes to get to Tsim Sha Tsui by subway.
It takes about 6 minutes to get to Central by subway.
It takes only 4 minutes to go to Wan Chai by subway.