SOHO HONG KONG

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Essentials about SoHo Hong Kong in brief

SoHo is undoubtedly one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Hong Kong. The district owes its name to its location “South of Hollywood Road” in the Central district (but is of course also a reference to the famous district of the same name in London). SoHo’s special charm is its old architecture, its vibrant art scene and its hip gastro and club scene.

Eating and drinking in SoHo Hong Kong

If you come to SoHo with an empty stomach, you will find hundreds of opportunities to fill it. Street food stall, traditional dim sum restaurant or international cuisine – in SoHo there is the right offer for every appetite. The same goes for thirst. Whether you’re in the mood for beer, wine, cocktails, whiskey or champagne, SoHo has a special bar for every taste. And the club scene in SoHo is one of the best in Hong Kong anyway.

Art and shopping in SoHo Hong Kong

Especially for people interested in art, SoHo is worth a visit. No other Hong Kong district has such a lively and rapidly developing art and gallery scene to offer. There are even dedicated art tours of SoHo’s galleries.

If a simple souvenir is enough for you, you should pay a visit to the Cat Street Market on Upper Lascar Row. As on many Hong Kong markets, a lot of low-quality goods are sold here, but if you look more closely and take a little time, you can definitely find one or two reasonable bargains at Cat Street Market. Especially for people who are looking for antiques, the market is definitely worth a visit.

The sights of SoHo Hong Kong

If you want to see a very special Chinese sight, you should make your way to the Pak Sing Ancestral Hall, which is located just a few steps outside SoHo. It is a special kind of cemetery. In the 19th century, many Chinese left their homeland in search of a better life abroad. Since it was the wish of many emigrants to be buried in their Chinese homeland after their death, a temple was built in 1856 to temporarily store the dead waiting to be buried. However, many families lacked the necessary money to repatriate their dead relatives, so they had memorial plaques placed in the temple for their relatives. Today, the Pak Sing Ancestral Hall has over 3,000 of these ancestral tablets in a room behind the altar.

Another religious landmark in SoHo is the Man Mo Temple. The name reflects the temple’s dual purpose. It is dedicated simultaneously to Man, the god of literature, and Mo, the god of war. Built in 1847, the Man Mo Temple is one of the oldest and also one of the largest in Hong Kong.

Getting around in SoHo Hong Kong

And last but not least, a little note about getting around in SoHo. The definitely most interesting way to get around in SoHo is the Central Mid-Levels Escalator. With a length of over 800 meters, it is the longest covered escalator system in the world. This makes bar, club and gallery hopping a breeze.