Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Name: Sheung Wan
Address: west of Central, Hong Kong, China

#173 among attractions in Hong Kong

Park, Relax in park, Neighbourhood

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Sheung Wan is an area in Hong Kong, located in the north-west of Hong Kong Island, between Central and Sai Ying Pun. Administratively, it is part of the Central and Western District. The name can be variously interpreted as Upper District, or Gateway District. ()

Local name: 上環 Elevation: 164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°17'9"N, 114°9'4"E

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west of Central中西区 (中区)Hong Kong China

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Sheung Wan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cat Street, Western Market, Man Yee Building, Central Market.

~520 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Cat Street, Hong Kong
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling metropolis lies Cat Street, a vibrant shopping district renowned for its unique blend of history, culture, and retail therapy. Officially known as Upper Lascar Row, this narrow lane is a treasure trove for antique hunters...
~670 ftNW
Shopping, Market, Shopping centre
Western Market, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Western Market, nestled in the bustling streets of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, is a vibrant tapestry of culture and commerce. This historic Edwardian-style building, which dates back to 1906, is the oldest surviving market building in the city.
~1850 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
Man Yee Building, Hong Kong
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong's Central district, Man Yee Building stands as a beacon of modern commerce and shopping in this bustling city. This shopping center is a blend of retail luxury and convenience, offering a variety of shopping and dining options across...
~1480 ftSE
Shopping, Market, Historical place
Central Market, Hong Kong
8 min walk • Central Market, a quintessential historical landmark nestled in the bustling city of Hong Kong, offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich cultural heritage. Originally established in 1842, it stands as one of the oldest and most iconic markets in the city, having...
~1050 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, Hong Kong
6 min walk • The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences was established in 1996. It is in a renovated three-story Edwardian-style building, at 2 Caine Lane at the Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is also referred to as Old Pathological Institute.
~860 ftS
Market, Shopping
Bridges Street Market, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Bridges Street Market is located at No. 2 Bridges Street, at the corner of Shing Wong Street, in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. It is a Bauhaus style market building, originally opened in 1953, and scheduled to be renovated and open in 2018 as a news museum.
~1350 ftS
Artifacts of founding father Sun Yat-sen
Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, Hong Kong
7 min walk • The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is a museum in Central, Hong Kong. It is located in Kom Tong Hall, at 7 Castle Road, Central. After the preparation work undertaken by the Hong Kong Museum of History, the museum was opened on 12 December 2006, so as to commemorate the 140th birthday of the influential Chinese statesman.
~560 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Liang Yi Museum, Hong Kong
3 min walk • Liang Yi Museum is a private museum of design, craftsmanship and heritage, located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Started in the 1980s with many of the earlier pieces purchased right on Hollywood Road, the collection has grown to over 400 pieces three decades later.
0.4 miS
Mosque
Jamia Mosque, Hong Kong
10 min walk • The Jamia Mosque is a mosque in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. The mosque is the oldest mosque in Hong Kong. The neighboring streets Mosque Street and Mosque Junction are named after this mosque.
~710 ftSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple for the worship of the Civil or Literature God Man Tai / Man Cheong and the Martial God Mo Tai / Kwan Tai.
~1940 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
Tai Kwun, Hong Kong
10 min walk • Tai Kwun, or the Former Central Police Station Compound includes three declared monuments in Central, Hong Kong: the former Central Police Station, the Former Central Magistracy and the Victoria Prison.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sheung Wan open?

Sheung Wan is open:

Monday 6:05 am - 12:56 am
Tuesday 6:05 am - 12:56 am
Wednesday 6:05 am - 12:56 am
Thursday 6:05 am - 12:56 am
Friday 6:05 am - 12:56 am
Saturday 6:05 am - 12:56 am
Sunday 6:05 am - 12:56 am

Which popular attractions are close to Sheung Wan?

Nearby attractions include Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Cat Street, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Liang Yi Museum, Hong Kong (3 min walk), Western Market, Hong Kong (4 min walk).

How to get to Sheung Wan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sheung Wan:

Tram

Western Market • Lines: 北角 → 石塘咀 North Point → Shek Tong, 筲箕灣 → 堅尼地城 Shau Kei Wan → Kenned, 跑馬地 → 堅尼地城 Happy Valley → Kenned, 銅鑼灣 → 石塘咀 Causeway Bay → Shek To (3 min walk)
Western Market Terminus • Lines: 上環 (西港城) → 筲箕灣 Western Market →, 筲箕灣 → 上環 (西港城) Shau Kei Wan → We (3 min walk)

Bus

Hollywood Terrace • Lines: 3A, 4, 4X, 55 (3 min walk)
Man Wa Lane • Lines: 905, 960, 961, N969 (3 min walk)

Metro

Sheung Wan • Lines: Isl (3 min walk)
Hong Kong • Lines: Ael, Tcl (13 min walk)

Ferry

Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (14 min walk)
Star Ferry Pier (32 min walk)

Train

Garden Road (20 min walk)
Kennedy Road (20 min walk)