Central is basically the "heart" of Hong Kong, located directly across Victoria Harbour from the Kowloon Peninsula. It is the central business district of the city where many global corporations and banks have their (regional) headquarters here. The site of the government headquarters is also located in the Central district. Western District is located to the west of Central and rich in traditional features as a distributing centre that sell Chinese products.
Sub-section: Skyline & Victoria Harbour
![]() Wanchai and Central |
![]() Every second counts here |
![]() Des Vocus Road |
![]() Hop On! |
![]() Colorful lighting displays on HSBC Building |
![]() Legislative Council Building |
![]() Sun reflection on the glommy road |
![]() The Landmark at night |
![]() Looking east from Western Market |
![]() Central Downtown |
![]() Elgin Street or "Mud" Street by the local |
![]() Legislative Council Building at night |
![]() "Demonstration Area" |
![]() The Centre from Mid-Levels |
![]() Dai Pa Dong |
![]() Central Police Station & the sloping Old Bailey St |
![]() Job's Done |
![]() Western Market is the oldest surviving market building |
![]() Des Vocus Road toward East |
![]() Star Ferry and the new Central Pier |
![]() Hollywood Road |
![]() Central CBD from Hopewell Centre |
![]() Hope |
![]() The Peak Tower and Peak Tram info centre |
![]() Legislative Council Building during X'mas |
![]() Looking down at Peel Street |
![]() Christmas Decorations |
Victoria Harbour lies between Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island and is world-famous for its spectacular panoramic views. Places that offer the best view of the skyline includes the promenades of Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon, Victoria Peak, as well as on the Star Ferry.
![]() Chinese Junk in Hong Kong |
![]() Central and Kowloon Peninsula |
![]() Chinese Junk |
![]() Sunset below the Victoria Peak |
![]() Hong Kong from the Peak |
![]() Western and Sai Ying Pun |
![]() Boats Sailing Across |
![]() Thunderstorm Approaching |