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Central

Central District is located on the northern part of Hong Kong Island and it is the financial centre or CBD of Hong Kong. There are many tall buildings in this area, especially banks, but the most interesting thing is how rows and rows of old shophouses lining the back alleys juxtapose against such a modern landscape.

My main goal of going to Central was to hunt for one of the most famous restaurants in Hong Kong called Yung Kee. Hong Kong is the home of dim sum and what better place to try it than at this restaurant. Besides, that was what the hotel receptionist recommended so I wasn't going to argue. I must say it was really worth it!
That's the Bank of China, a landmark visible in a lot of movies.
That's the Bank of China, a landmark visible in a lot of movies.		 Queen's Road Central, a 15 min walk from the Hotel.
Queen's Road Central, a 15 min walk from the Hotel.		 All the trams I saw had very eye-catching advertisements.
All the trams I saw had very eye-catching advertisements.		 I feel like I've gone back in time a little, and still no Yung Kee in sight!
I feel like I've gone back in time a little, and still no Yung Kee in sight!
I walked up and down these steps a number of times while hunting for Yung Kee.
I walked up and down these steps a number of times while hunting for Yung Kee.		 After walking for more than an hour, I finally found it! A full road away from what the receptionist circled on the map!
After walking for more than an hour, I finally found it! A full road away from what the receptionist circled on the map!		 Hong Kong Station is right next to the International Finance Centre.
Hong Kong Station is right next to the International Finance Centre.		 The first few levels of IFC consists of another huge and upmarket shopping centre.
The first few levels of IFC consists of another huge and upmarket shopping centre.
I love their Christmas decorations!
I love their Christmas decorations!		 Chilling out at the rooftop garden of IFC Mall while waiting for my train.
Chilling out at the rooftop garden of IFC Mall while waiting for my train.		 With the sun setting, it was time to bid farewell to Hong Kong.
With the sun setting, it was time to bid farewell to Hong Kong.		 At Hong Kong Station, you can check in your luggage first hours before getting on the Airport Express.
At Hong Kong Station, you can check in your luggage first hours before getting on the Airport Express.
Taking the Airport Express train from Hong Kong Station. It was so empty!
Taking the Airport Express train from Hong Kong Station. It was so empty!

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