Central and Western District, Hong Kong

Name: Central and Western District
Address: Hong Kong, China

#452 among attractions in Hong Kong

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The Central and Western District located on northwestern part of Hong Kong Island is one of the 18 administrative districts of Hong Kong. It had a population of 243,266 in 2016. The district has the most educated residents with the second highest income and the third lowest population due to its relatively small size. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.83 mi²Coordinates: 22°16'59"N, 114°9'0"E

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Central and Western District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~560 ftN
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...
~1550 ftN
Shopping, Market, Shopping centre
Western Market, Hong Kong
8 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.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
Man Yee Building, Hong Kong
10 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...
~1720 ftE
Shopping, Market, Historical place
Central Market, Hong Kong
9 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...
~370 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, Hong Kong
2 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.
~340 ftE
Market, Shopping
Bridges Street Market, Hong Kong
2 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.
~1020 ftN
Park, Neighbourhood
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
5 min walk • 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.
~510 ftSE
Artifacts of founding father Sun Yat-sen
Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, Hong Kong
3 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.
~610 ftN
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 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hong Kong
10 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a late 19th-century English Gothic revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. It is located in the Mid-Levels area of the city at 16 Caine Road.
~1270 ftSE
Mosque
Jamia Mosque, Hong Kong
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Central and Western District?

Nearby attractions include Bridges Street Market, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Azura, Hong Kong (2 min walk).

How to get to Central and Western District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central and Western District:

Bus

Shing Wong Street • Lines: 22, 22S, 28, 28S, 8 (2 min walk)
Ladder Street • Lines: 10, 22, 22S, 28, 28S, 31, 40, 40M, 8 (2 min walk)

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 (7 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 (7 min walk)

Metro

Sheung Wan • Lines: Isl (8 min walk)
Sai Ying Pun • Lines: Isl (13 min walk)

Ferry

Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (18 min walk)
Star Ferry Pier (35 min walk)

Train

Kennedy Road (18 min walk)
Garden Road (18 min walk)