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A piece of Hong Kong: Street spirit, traditional culture, skyscrapers, fashion, daily life, etc

A piece of Hong Kong: Street spirit

Hollywood Road

As Hong Kong's second oldest road, Hollywood Road was built in 1844, much before the more famous Hollywood in California was given its name.

The road, linking Sheung Wan with Central, used to be a place where Chinese merchants came to trade antiques and artifacts with Europeans. Today, it is home to a great variety of art galleries and antique shops. Here, travelers can find all sorts of trinkets and art: from Chinese furniture, porcelain ware and Buddha sculptures to Tibetan rugs, Japanese netsukes and Coromandel screens. However, it may take the eyes of a historian to pick the truly rare and valuable antiquities from the trinkets sold to clueless tourists.


Lan Kwai Fong

The street Lan Kwai Fong is L-shaped with two ends joining with D'Aguilar Street. Lan Kwai Fong is one of Hong Kong's most popular nightlife hot spots and home to over 90 restaurants and bars. The atmosphere includes a range of options from stylish wine pairings to raucous jello shots and the food on offer is as diverse as the clientele.


Fa Yuen Street

What has to be the greatest gathering of sports shoe and sportswear shops on the planet, Fa Yuen Street is where Hong Kong's image-conscious youth have come to get their statement footwear since the 1980s. Within about 150 meters, there are more than 40 shops selling sneakers and sports apparel. Consumers come for the latest designs and limited-edition releases from all over the world. Presumably, some athletes shop here too – Lebron James has even been spotted exploring the street.


Apliu Street

Apliu Street in Kowloon has a huge flea market containing electronics, electrical components and related items. There are probably over 100 stores on that street and the side streets connected to it, selling both new and used merchandise. Those shoppers with sharper eyes can also uncover antique watches, old coins and other relics.


Tung Choi Street

With over 100 stalls of bargain clothing, accessories and souvenirs, Tung Choi Street is often known as "ladies' street". It provides a one-kilometer stretch on which to practice your haggling skills. It gets its name from the huge amount of clothing and accessories on sale for women of all ages. However, with watches, cosmetics, bags, home furnishings, CDs and trinkets also up for grabs, you don't need to be in the market just for a pair of nylon stockings to find something to buy within its crowded aisles.


Traditional culture thrives in modern Hong Kong

A shopping mall organizes a folk festival to mark the start of business in a new year in Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese culture thrives in Hong Kong as it marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Whether in large shopping malls or on small street corners, the influences of traditional Chinese culture are deep and prevalent. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


Residents hold a traditional parade that has its origins in the middle of the Qing Dynasty period (1368-1644) to pray for happiness in Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese culture thrives in Hong Kong as it marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Whether in large shopping malls or on small street corners, the influences of traditional Chinese culture are deep and prevalent. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


The Fire Dragon Dance is often organized around the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese culture thrives in Hong Kong as it marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Whether in large shopping malls or on small street corners, the influences of traditional Chinese culture are deep and prevalent. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


The Ghost Festival, or Ullambana, is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese culture thrives in Hong Kong as it marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Whether in large shopping malls or on small street corners, the influences of traditional Chinese culture are deep and prevalent. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


A dragon boat race is held annually in Hong Kong to mark the Dragon Boat Festival that falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Traditional Chinese culture thrives in Hong Kong as it marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Whether in large shopping malls or on small street corners, the influences of traditional Chinese culture are deep and prevalent. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


A lantern show to celebrate the Mid-autumn Festival in Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese culture thrives in Hong Kong as it marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Whether in large shopping malls or on small street corners, the influences of traditional Chinese culture are deep and prevalent. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


Hong Kong home to 1,300 skyscrapers

Covering just 1,106 square kilometers with a population of more than7.3 million, Hong Kong ranks as one of the world's most densely populated cities. To make the full use of limited space, the city has over 1,300 skyscrapers, far more than other world metropolises such as Tokyo (about 490) and New York City (about 730). As the city marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China, Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration in Hong Kong, said Hong Kong will make great endeavors to continue as a dynamic, green and low-carbon city for life and work. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


View of the skyscrapers on both sides of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Covering just 1,106 square kilometers with a population of more than7.3 million, Hong Kong ranks as one of the world's most densely populated cities. To make the full use of limited space, the city has over 1,300 skyscrapers, far more than other world metropolises such as Tokyo (about 490) and New York City (about 730). (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


Building views from the Central area of Hong Kong. Covering just 1,106 square kilometers with a population of more than7.3 million, Hong Kong ranks as one of the world's most densely populated cities. To make the full use of limited space, the city has over 1,300 skyscrapers, far more than other world metropolises such as Tokyo (about 490) and New York City (about 730). (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


Boat sails on the water in front of the International Finance Centre, a skyscraper and integrated commercial development in Hong Kong. Covering just 1,106 square kilometers with a population of more than7.3 million, Hong Kong ranks as one of the world's most densely populated cities. To make the full use of limited space, the city has over 1,300 skyscrapers, far more than other world metropolises such as Tokyo (about 490) and New York City (about 730). (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


A view of the Hong Kong Island skyline taken from Tsim Sha Tsui. Covering just 1,106 square kilometers with a population of more than7.3 million, Hong Kong ranks as one of the world's most densely populated cities. To make the full use of limited space, the city has over 1,300 skyscrapers, far more than other world metropolises such as Tokyo (about 490) and New York City (about 730). (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


The International Commerce Centre is a 108-story, 484 m commercial skyscraper completed in 2010 in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. Covering just 1,106 square kilometers with a population of more than7.3 million, Hong Kong ranks as one of the world's most densely populated cities. To make the full use of limited space, the city has over 1,300 skyscrapers, far more than other world metropolises such as Tokyo (about 490) and New York City (about 730). (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)


China's Hong Kong, fashion capital of Asia

A model poses for photos in Hong Kong, south China, May 17, 2017. Hong Kong is crowned as the fashion capital of Asia and has a significant influence on the international fashion trend. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


A tourist poses for photos with dancers in Hong Kong, south China, June 7, 2017. Hong Kong is crowned as the fashion capital of Asia and has a significant influence on the international fashion trend. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


Children play on the grassland in Hong Kong, south China, May 28, 2017. Hong Kong is crowned as the fashion capital of Asia and has a significant influence on the international fashion trend. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


People sit at a bar in Hong Kong, south China, May 25, 2017. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


File photo taken on Sept. 8, 2016 shows models displaying creations on a fashion show in Hong Kong, south China. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view shows scenery in Hong Kong

Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Aerial view taken on June 8, 2017 shows the scenery in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Daily life in HK on 20th anniv. of return to motherland

Two girls pose for photos at Chinese University of Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, south China, May 17, 2017. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


A boy visits Trick Eye, an interactive 3D museum in Hong Kong, south China, May 26, 2017. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


A man enjoys scenery at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park in Hong Kong, south China, May 17, 2017. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


People walk down steps with paintings on them at Tai Po Waterfront Park in Hong Kong, south China, April 22, 2017. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


Aerial photo taken on May 17, 2017 shows the view of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


A girl poses for photos with containers at Western District Public Cargo Pier in Hong Kong, south China, May 10, 2017. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


10th Int'l Antiques Fair held in Hong Kong

Antiques fans visit the 10th International Antiques Fair in Hong Kong, May 27, 2017. The four-day fair was held here Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua]


Antiques fans visit the 10th International Antiques Fair in Hong Kong, May 27, 2017. The four-day fair was held here Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua]


Antiques fans visit the 10th International Antiques Fair in Hong Kong, May 27, 2017. The four-day fair was held here Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua]


Antiques fans visit the 10th International Antiques Fair in Hong Kong, May 27, 2017. The four-day fair was held here Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua]


Hong Kong iconic tramways unveils new logo

A new sign showing the ticket prices is seen in a newly-decorated tram in Hong Kong, south China, May 26, 2017. The HK Tramways revealed its new logo on Friday. Trams, known as "ding-dings" for the sound of their bells, have serviced the city's main island for more than a century. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

The tramways of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unveiled a new logo and visual identity on Friday for its century-old tramcars, also known as Ding Ding car.

The background color of the new visual identity of tramcar is green, representing the tramcars are environmental and safe.

The new slogan, "catch a ride, catch a smile" is printed on the front of the tramcar. On the bottom of the vehicle, there is a smile expression, meaning tramcars' friendly personality and faithful service.

For the coming months, tramways is also going to make its 160 tramcars smile with an additional sticker on the bumper.

Besides this new graphic system, Hong Kong tramways also pledged to make its passenger information on stops and website more friendly.

As all tramcars are designed and built at tramways' depot by skillful and experienced craftsman in Hong Kong, to commend the hard work of them, tramways will install a bronze plate on board of each tramcar to remind the public of the unknown heroes.

Hong Kong tramways has been in service since 1904 and operates nowadays a fleet of 164 tramcars. It is the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars in operation, carrying about 200,000 passengers every day.


Convention and exhibition economy developed as core industry in Hong Kong

Photo taken on Oct. 29, 2013 shows the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Li Peng)


Photo taken on June 9, 2017 shows the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


A helicopter patrols over the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China, June 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Peng)


People visit a food and catering equipment exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China, May 8, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Peng)


Photo taken on June 8, 2017 shows the Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


People buy handbags during an attire and accessory exhibition at the Asiaworld-Expo in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 27, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Peng)


Octopus cards widley used in China's Hong Kong

Photo taken on March 16, 2015 shows an electronic parking meter which could be paid by Octopus card in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Li Peng)


A customer uses Octopus card to buy products at a store in Hong Kong, south China, June 17, 2017. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)


People recharge their Octopus cards at a metro station in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 24, 2013. (Xinhua/Li Peng)


A woman uses Octopus card to buy beverage from a vending machine in Hong Kong, south China, June 17, 2017. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)


Students travel through Shenzhen Port to attend school in Hong Kong

Mother combs the hair for Wen Han in their apartment near Shenzhen Futian Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 12, 2017. So far, about 30,000 young students travel through the Shenzhen Port every day to go to school in Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


Mother and Wen Han walk to Shenzhen Futian Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 12, 2017. So far, about 30,000 young students travel through the Shenzhen Port every day to go to school in Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


A staff member of Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region helps Wen Han with procedures at Lok Ma Chau Control Point in Hong Kong, south China, May 12, 2017. So far, about 30,000 young students travel through the Shenzhen Port every day to go to school in Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


Wen Han has an English class at Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers Wong Cho Bau Secondary School in Hong Kong, south China, May 12, 2017. So far, about 30,000 young students travel through the Shenzhen Port every day to go to school in Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


Wen Han does her homework in an apartment near Shenzhen Futian Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 12, 2017. So far, about 30,000 young students travel through the Shenzhen Port every day to go to school in Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


PLA Hong Kong Garrison holds joint air and sea patrol operations

The guided-missile frigates Huizhou and Qinzhou as well as three helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison conduct joint air and sea patrol operations in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on June 6, 2017. (81.cn/Photo by Zhou Hanqing,Tang Jia,Yi Ding)

The naval and air troops of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison held on Tuesday a routine joint patrol in waters and airspace of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The joint air and sea patrol aims to monitor, track and identify suspicious targets in waters and airspace of HKSAR, and promptly deal with emergencies.

The joint patrol began at 9 a.m. with the guided-missile frigates Huizhou and Qinzhou leaving the Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base, passing through the bustling Victoria Harbor and heading to East Lamma Channel.

During the voyage, the two guided-missile frigates conducted drills of suspicious targets tracking and surveillance.

At the same time, three helicopters for armed reconnaissance, search and rescue missions flew away from the Shek Kong Air Force Base. After conducting air reconnaissance and patrol of suspicious targets, the helicopters exercised extreme low-altitude tracing and special situation handling and other subjects.

The joint command post of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison used multiple communication and command systems including the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to realize remote mobile command and control throughout the whole process of the joint patrol.

The PLA Hong Kong Garrison informed the relevant departments of the HKSAR Government ahead of the joint patrol. The naval and air troops participating in the joint patrol fully considered the actual situation of Hong Kong’s waters and airspace and strictly abided by laws and regulations on waterways, ports and air traffic control of the HKSAR.


The guided-missile frigates Huizhou and Qinzhou as well as three helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison conduct joint air and sea patrol operations in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on June 6, 2017. (81.cn/Photo by Zhou Hanqing,Tang Jia,Yi Ding)


 

The guided-missile frigates Huizhou and Qinzhou as well as three helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison conduct joint air and sea patrol operations in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on June 6, 2017. (81.cn/Photo by Zhou Hanqing,Tang Jia,Yi Ding)


The guided-missile frigates Huizhou and Qinzhou as well as three helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison conduct joint air and sea patrol operations in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on June 6, 2017. (81.cn/Photo by Zhou Hanqing,Tang Jia,Yi Ding)


Press conference held to celebrate 20th anniv. of Hong Kong's return to motherland

A press conference is held by Hong Kong Celebrations Association in Hong Kong, south China, May 22, 2017. More than 530 activities will be held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, according to the association at the press conference. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


Fresh food from China's inland transported through Shenzhen into Hong Kong markets

Inspection and quarantine staff members check the goods at Wenjindu Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 16, 2017. According to statistics by local authorities, over 85 percent of vegetable, fruit and live poultry from China's inland to Hong Kong markets were transported through the Wenjindu Port of Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)


Farmer Song Rongtian collects edible amaranth in a vegetable base for Hong Kong markets in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, June 13, 2017. According to statistics by local authorities, over 85 percent of vegetable, fruit and live poultry from China's inland to Hong Kong markets were transported through the Wenjindu Port of Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)


Shopkeepers pack edible amaranth in Hong Kong, south China, June 17, 2017. According to statistics by local authorities, over 85 percent of vegetable, fruit and live poultry from China's inland to Hong Kong markets were transported through the Wenjindu Port of Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


A worker carries vegetable products to a shop in Hong Kong, south China, June 16, 2017. According to statistics by local authorities, over 85 percent of vegetable, fruit and live poultry from China's inland to Hong Kong markets were transported through the Wenjindu Port of Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


A shopkeeper prepares the price tag for packed edible amaranth in Hong Kong, south China, June 17, 2017. According to statistics by local authorities, over 85 percent of vegetable, fruit and live poultry from China's inland to Hong Kong markets were transported through the Wenjindu Port of Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Tin Shui Wai witnesses dramatic development of Hong Kong

Buildings are seen in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, south China, June 6, 2017. Over the past 20 years, Tin Shui Wai has witnessed the dramatic development of Hong Kong. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


Citizens take the trains in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, south China, May 31, 2016. Over the past 20 years, Tin Shui Wai has witnessed the dramatic development of Hong Kong. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


Buildings are seen in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, south China, May 22, 2017. Over the past 20 years, Tin Shui Wai has witnessed the dramatic development of Hong Kong. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)


Medical personnel take part in an emergency drill at a hospital in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, south China, March 6, 2017. Over the past 20 years, Tin Shui Wai has witnessed the dramatic development of Hong Kong. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)


Citizens rest in a community in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, south China, April 19, 2017. Over the past 20 years, Tin Shui Wai has witnessed the dramatic development of Hong Kong. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Qin Qing)


Senior citizens play cards in a community center in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, south China, April 19, 2017. Over the past 20 years, Tin Shui Wai has witnessed the dramatic development of Hong Kong. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Qin Qing)

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