Sheung Wan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Sheung Wan
Beneath glass-fronted skyscrapers and shopping malls is a lively district where the businesses of traditional Chinese traders and creative designers flourish.

Discover traditional Hong Kong while touring the streets and markets of Sheung Wan. Possession Point in this area is where Hong Kong was ceded to British settlers in 1841. Today it’s a captivating mix of British architecture and Chinese shops, food markets, pop-up stores and trendy bars.

Set in a striking Edwardian-style building, Western Market features handicraft and fabric merchants. Witness the ancient Chinese tradition of herbal remedies on Medicine Street. Browse for ceramics, coins, jewelry, silk products, woodcarvings and other antiques and curios on Cat Street. Independent galleries, pop-ups and lifestyle shops line up along Tai Ping Shan Street.

Follow fishy aromas to Dried Seafood Street and view stalls packed with dried abalone, fungi, scallops, abalone and more. Graham Street Market at the border with Central is a sensory overload of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood. Movie buffs might recognize the market from its appearance in Jackie Chan’s action comedy Rush Hour 2. Head to Gough Street to satisfy your taste buds on noodles, dumplings and sweet treats.

Get acquainted with the life and legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a founding father of the Republic of China, on the Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail. It incorporates significant places related to Sun Yat-sen’s work, along with local artwork. Observe traditional Chinese spirituality at Man Mo Temple, famous for its suspended incense coils. Learn about the evolution of Chinese and Western medicine at the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences.

Experience Hong Kong’s renowned nightlife scene in SoHo. Here, popular cocktail lounges and wine bars offer happy hour drinks and late-night entertainment. The serene pathways and ponds of leafy Hollywood Road Park present a pleasant change of scenery. This was where the British Navy landed when it was originally a waterfront area called Possession Point.

Located west of Central, Sheung Wan is served by the Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan metro stations. Take a ferry to Macau from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal along Victoria Harbour.


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Our pick of the best Sheung Wan Hotel Deals

ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
3.5 out of 5
No. 28 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
The price is NZ$131 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$131
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,052 reviews)
"Good value great location"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

ibis Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
4 out of 5
3 Kau U Fong, Central, Hong Kong
The price is NZ$192 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$192
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Conveniently located near eateries and bars."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is NZ$172 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$172
per night
15 May - 16 May
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"My room had a beautiful panoramic view of the harbor"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Regal Airport Hotel
Regal Airport Hotel
5 out of 5
9 Cheong Tat Road, Chek Lap Kok
The price is NZ$220 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$220
per night
26 May - 27 May
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8/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
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Regal Airport Hotel
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
5 out of 5
72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
The price is NZ$299 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$299
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16 May - 17 May
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 May 2024

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Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
4.5 out of 5
387-397, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$181 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$181
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19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good staff and knowledgable."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
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Other neighbourhoods around Sheung Wan

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Central & Western District

4.5/5(117 area reviews)

Central & Western District is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Hollywood Road and Soho. See more of Hong Kong by jumping on the metro at Sai Ying Pun Station or HKU Station.

Central & Western District
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Sai Ying Pun

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Sai Ying Pun. You can visit top attractions like Victoria Harbour and Dried Seafood Market, and jump on the metro at Western Street Tram Stop or Eastern Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Mid-Levels

Restaurants, shopping and gardens are some highlights of Mid-Levels. Make a stop by Hong Kong Zoo and Botanical Gardens or Hong Kong Immaculate Conception Cathedral while you're exploring.

Mid-Levels
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Sai Wan

The waterfront views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Sai Wan. Check out Victoria Harbour while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Shek Tong Tsui Terminus Tram Stop or Whitty Street Depot Tram Stop to get around town.

Sai Wan
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Admiralty

The island views, captivating waterfront views and popular shops are notable features of Admiralty. Make a stop by Central Government Office or Pacific Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cotton Tree Drive Tram Stop to get around town.

Admiralty
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Kennedy Town

5/5(1 area review)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kennedy Town. Top attractions like Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Yalizhou Bridge are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kennedy Town Terminus Tram Stop or Davis Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Kennedy Town

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