Central, Hong Kong
| "Central" | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese: | 中環 |
| Simplified Chinese: | 中环 |
| Mandarin Pronunciation: | Zhōnghuán ? |
| Cantonese Pronunciation: | zung1 waan4 ? |
Central is an area located in Central and Western District, Hong Kong, China. It is the central business district of Hong Kong. Many multinational financial services corporations have their headquarters there. Consulates general and consulates of many countries are also located in this area, and so is the Government Hill, the site of the government headquarters.
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History
中環 (formerly Choong Wan or Chung Wan on older maps) was one of the districts (四環九約) in the Victoria City. The English name Central became prevailing after the Island Line of the MTR metro system was built, and the connected stations of Pedder and Chater renamed as "Central".
Notable places, streets and buildings
Places and streets
Buildings
- HSBC Hong Kong headquarters building
- City Hall
- Bank of China Tower
- Two International Finance Centre (IFC)
- Exchange Square
- Jardine House
- Court of Final Appeal
- Star Ferry Pier
- Queen's Pier
- Legislative Council Building
Hotels
Central, together with Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East, is home to many of the best hotels.
- Mandarin Oriental (Connaught Road Central)
- Mandarin Oriental Landmark (Landmark)
- Island Shangri-la (Pacific Place, Admiralty)
- Ritz-Carlton (Chater Road)
- Conrad International (Pacific Place, Admiralty)
- JW Marriott (Pacific Place, Admiralty)
- Four Seasons (IFC)
Schools
- St. Paul's Co-educational College (SPCC)
- St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong
- St. Paul's Co-educational (Kennedy Road) Primary School
- St. Paul's Co-educational (Macdonnell Road) Primary School
- Raimondi College
- St. Stephen's Girls' College
Places of worship
- St. John's Cathedral (Sheng Kung Hui)
- First Church, Church of Scientology
- Union Church
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Hong Kong (Roman Catholic)
- St. Joseph's Church (Roman Catholic)
Transport
Public transport
The area is a major transport hub for Hong Kong (see also Transport in Hong Kong).
- Trains and Trams
- MTR - Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Tung Chung Line, Airport Express at Hong Kong, Central and Admiralty stations
- Tram
- Peak Tram
- Ferries
- New World First Ferry, to Silvermine Bay (Mui Wo), Peng Chau and Cheung Chau
- Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry, to Sok Kwu Wan and Yung Shue Wan on Lamma
- Star Ferry, to Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom
- Discovery Bay Ferry, to Tsim Sha Tsui East and Discovery Bay
- Park Island Ferry