SPD4459 Destination - Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (香港動植物公園)

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Animals, heritage, plants~ so comprehensive

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens was first established in Hong Kong park in 1871.

spd4459 Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (香港動植物公園)

Mr. Charlie Amersfoort  was appointed as the park's first garden supervision in 1871. As the park site in 1841 to 1842 was used as a residence of the governor, therefore, many people still called Zoological and Botanical Gardens as "soldiers head Gardens"

spd4459 Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (香港動植物公園)

It has started feeding wild animals for exhibition since 1876, with very few original buildings breeding birds and mammals, purely for visitors to watch.  It promote the conservation and green concept to the people,

spd4459 Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (香港動植物公園)

Location map to show all the activities of the garden~

Spd4459 location map of Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (香港動植物公園)

Fountain Terrace Garden: daily 6:00 to 22:00
Plant Greenhouse: 9:00 to 4:00 pm every day for 30 minutes
Other sections: daily 6:00 to 19:00

Fee: Free of charge


Accessible Bus Routes:

	From Central	3B, 12, 13
	From Admiralty	12A, 12M, 40M, 40P, 40
	From Causeway Bay	23A, 23B
	From North Point	23
	From Lok Fu	103

Location: Albany Road Central, Hong Kong

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SPD4459 Destination - Finding your Treasure in Central-Upper Lascar Row

If you like old or vintage chinese stuff, you cannot miss Upper Lascar Row(cat street)  which located in central.

When arrived Upper Lascar Row, you will find many stuffs from 70's or prior to 70's including movie poster, old-newspaper, old-megazine, old calender and so on. You can buy them for collection with a very low price. Even if you won't buy them, i highly recommand you also come here for hang around.

As there are many special things worth visiting.

Upper Lascar Row, so called "Cat Street", You may think that there should be many shops selling cat however, there is no shop selling cat in this street. By the 1920s, the neighbourhood bazaar had evolved into a market for antiques and second-hand items. Later, it became known as a place that sold stolen goods. In Cantonese, stolen items are called 'rat goods' and the people who buy them are called cats - therefore its nickname 'Cat Street'.

No matter you like collecting or visting "chinese treasure", dont miss the chance finding ur treasure

photo source: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/where-to-shop/street-markets-and-shopping-streets/cat-street.jsp

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SPD4459 Destination - Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (孫中山紀念公園)

Hello ! First of all, let me show you a picture ! ! ! !

Awesome ! ! ! Bravo ! ! 一個字 超靚 !

Do you believe that if I told you this place is located in the urban area??

Today let me take you to visit a picturesque place. This is Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, which is located in Sai Ying Pun.

It faces to Victoria Harbour and you can see the night view of the harbour !

Beatiful views of Victoria Harbour 靚靚維港景色

Records of Sun Yat Sen footprints 孫中山的事蹟和生平

Entrance of the Park 紀念公園入口

Signboard of "The world as a common wealth shared by all"
天下為公 

Grassland in the park 紀念公園的大草地

It is the only park in Hong Kong to be named for a Chinese historic figure, because Shue Yat sen lived in Central and Western District. 

The footprints of Sun Yat Sen was recorded on the ground in the park, because he lived in the district for a long period of time. He was a student of Queen's College and the University of Hong Kong. 

The most unbelieveable thing is I have ever seen a big piece of grassland was located in the crowded urban area ! ! ! It is a good place for having picnic and playing kite !! It is relaxing and you even can lay down on the grassland and look to the sky. 

Please visit http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%AD%E5%B1%B1%E7%B4%80%E5%BF%B5%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92 to get more information ! !

How to get there?

You can take Citybus route 5B,1 

Get off at Des Voeux Road West, Centre Street bus stop

Turn left and walk along the footbridge 

It takes around 5 minutes

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SPD4459 Destination - Sai Wan Pier, Kennedy Town (西環碼頭)

San Wan Pier 西環碼頭

Is it attractive? Have you ever seen the beautiful sunset before?  Today let me introduce a nice place for you, the San Wan Pier. 

It is a Public Cargo Working Area along the coast of Sai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It is a very well known public space among local community in sai wan, the photographic community !

Also there is a corner called "The mirror of the sky(天空之鏡)", do you know why? 

Let's take a look of this photo and you will know what is the reason of being called this name.

The mirror of the sky天空之鏡

Actually there is a large puddle of reflecting the sky. This place becomes a famous place for taking photos. 

However, you can only go there after it rains, otherwise you can't find the puddle ! !

The Sunset

Moreover, the pier becomes a sunset spot. Since there is no any buildings blocked the views, you can enjoy the sunset view of 360 degree ! ! !

Although privately owned, the owner allows 24-hour access without setting any rules.

This area has a great view of the Victoria Harbour, and a nice sunset . People who hang out here usually are the neighbourhood, couples, families, dog lovers and youngsters. They love spending their time here. 

How to get there?


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SPD4459 Destination - Sai Wan Swimming Shed (西環泳棚)

Let's go to swim before the weather is getting cold ! ! ! :D

The bridge 泳棚橋

Have you ever seen this place before? Lots people came here for taking their masterpiece and upload to the Instagram and Facebook !~ You can google 西環泳棚 and you can see more photos ~



This is Sai Wan Swimming Shed, which is located in Mount Davis. It built in the 70s as there was no any public swimming pools in the past. Therefore, people built a shed that is next to the sea, it is convenient for people to go swimming.
Nowadays, it becomes a popular place for photographers. The swimming shed, beacon and sunset views turned into the characters inside the photos.

The sea view 泳棚海景呀 ! ! !

It is easy to get there ! You can take Cityroute route 5B and get off at the last bus stop, then you can go to the oppositie of the street and walk down the stairs.

The bathroom and locker 浴室和儲物室

When you go down there, you will there are two blocks of houses in green color. They are the bathroom and lockers for people who go to swim.

Hope you guys like this place !!




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