SPD4459 - Destination 21 【中環Central】中環夜景 Central Night View

SPD4459的同學近期忙著溫習和做功課, 所以沒能更新為大家介紹新地方, 真的十分抱歉。
這次我們搞搞新意, 就不指定介紹中環區的某一個地方, 改為推介一下中西環區的夜景吧!

Hello, everyone! It is because we are busying on  projects and examinations, we cannot update our blog regularly. We want to apologize for this.
SPD4459 students are not going to introduce you a specific place in Central this time.
However, we will recommend Central Night View to you this time!

很多遊客來香港都是為了一暏它的夜景! 究竟有什麼吸引呢?
相信你看過以下的相片就會明白了~
Many tourists come to HK due to its famous night view! Why is it so attractive?
You may find the answer after watching the following photos!

 

看了以上的相片有吸引到你去中環拍照的興致嗎?

Do the above photos arouse your interest in photo taking in Central?

我發覺其實 在晚上拍片也很有感覺的!你也不妨試試看~

I discovered that it is quite funny to take videos in the night time! You may also try it next time~

SPD4459 - Destination 20 - 【西環 Sai Wan】香港大學The University of Hong Kong

中西區還有什麼影相的好地方，就讓spd4459同學仔帶你到一個著名的地方。香港大學（The University of Hong Kong），簡稱港大或HKU，是一所於1911年於香港島薄扶林成立的大學。

It there any other place for photographing? Let spd4459 student introduce a famous place to all of you.The University of Hong Kong (informally known as HKU or Hong Kong University) is a public research university located in Pokfulam, Hong Kong.

香港大學內有大量歷史建築，其中4項建築已被列為法定古蹟。

其中歷史最悠久的建築就是本部大樓。大樓以文藝復興時期建築模式的花崗石柱廊所支撐，頂部則建有一座高塔和四座角塔，具有典型西方建築風格。典雅的建築也令本部大樓成為港大學生拍攝畢業照的首選地。

Main Building is the university's oldest structure and was sponsored by Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody and designed by Architect Messrs Leigh & Orange. It is built in the post-renaissance style with red brick and granite and has two courtyards. The main elevation is articulated by four turrets with a central clock tower (a gift from Sir Paul Chater in 1930).

對香港大學的歷史感興趣嗎? 快看看官方如果介紹它的歷史吧~!
Interested in HKU history? Let's see how they introduce it to you~!

交通：於港鐵中環碼頭巴士總站搭乘 7 號巴士，於薄扶林道香港大學西閘下車

Transportation: Bus 7 from the Central ferry pier bus terminus. Alight at HKU West Gate

SPD4459 - Destination 19 - 【中環 Central】中環碼頭 Central Ferry Pier +摩天輪 Hong Kong Observation Wheel

提到香港的碼頭，不得不提中環碼頭。這次讓我們SPD 4459的同學們介紹中環碼頭吧！

The Ferry Piers in Hong Kong, you will naturally think of Central Ferry Pier. So, let the students of SPD 4459 to introduce it to all of you!

中環碼頭全稱中環渡輪碼頭，位於香港國際金融中心對開的海旁，是於中環來往多個離島及維多利亞港兩岸的渡輪碼頭。中環碼頭經數次整合，結合了政府碼頭、卜公碼頭、統一碼頭、大會堂碼頭、愛丁堡廣場碼頭（中環天星碼頭）和皇后碼頭的功能，使到中環大部份渡輪服務均集中在一處。而5層的碼頭建築中，第3、4層均作零售、餐飲及休閒用途。

The full name of Central Pier is Central Ferry Pier. It is located at the outside of the Hong Kong International Financial Center and the main ferry pier for citizens and tourists travel between Outlying Islands and Victoria Harbour. Through reclamation and revitalization, it combines the functions of Central Government Pier, Blake Pier, Vehicular Central Pier, City Hall Pier, Edinburgh Place Pier and Queen’s Pier to make most of the ferry services focus in here. Besides, the 3^rd and 4^th floor is to provide retail, catering and leisure services in this 5-story building.

中環碼頭合共有10個碼頭 There are 10 piers in Central Ferry Pier

中環碼頭現貌 Central Ferry Pier at present

中環碼頭舊貌 Old Central Ferry Pier

如果你想近距離的欣賞維多利亞港的夜景, 非常建議你在晚上乘坐小輪, 為什麼?
看看以下的片段就知道了~
If you want to fully experience the Victoria Habour view in HK, I highly recommend you to get on the ferry at nigh!
Why? I bet the following video can tell you the answer~

最近，瑞士AEX公司在建設了一個摩天輪，它是香港一座60米高的巨型摩天輪，位於中環海濱長廊上，今年十月已開幕供市民及遊客付費使用。

Recently, Swiss AEX Holding Limited construct a Ferris wheel in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observation Wheel’s height is 60m and the largest Ferris wheel in Hong Kong. It is located at Central and Western District Promenade for citizens and tourists to use in October 2014.

香港中環摩天輪設置42個可載8人的車廂，全程15至20 分鐘。

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel has 42 bus compartments which can carry 8 people each. The whole journey is 15 to 20 minutes.

交通：香港地鐵站A2出口或中環地鐵站A出口，再沿著民耀街方向行10至15分鐘

Transportation: MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit A2 or MTR Central Station Exit A. Walk to the pier along Man Yiu Street for 10-15 minutes.

Source: http://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/%E4%B8%AD%E7%92%B0%E7%A2%BC%E9%A0%AD

Posted by SPD 4459 student, Roberta Lau.

SPD4459 - Destination 18 - 【西環 Sai Wan】Seoulmate Café

近年來，韓風盛行。想去韓國但又因為種種原因暫時未能夠去韓國，今日SPD4459的同學為各位介紹一個可以暫時望梅止渴的好地方，讓各位會有一個短暫置身於韓國的時光。在店內，既可以拍攝到富有韓國特式的照片，又可以品嚐一下由韓國人店主親自研製的飲料和美食。

Recent year, Korean has become the trend of our society. SPD4459 students recommend a good place where you can have an experienced and memorable afternoon with your friends. What is it? It is SEOULMATE CAFÉ.The Seoulmate Café is a good place for those who cannot travel to Korea temporarily. In the shop, visitors can take the photos with korean-styled decorations and interior design, and taste those drinks, desserts and snacks, which are all invented by this cafe’s owner.

現在香港的天氣清涼略帶點微風，最適合來到店內的後花園。踏入後花園，恍若隔世似的，白色為主調的牆身，配上深棕色的木製傢私，再加上幾株盆栽，簡直像是踏進了韓國人家中的迷你後花園。

It is highly recommended to sit at the garden of the Seoulmate as the weather is cool and slightly windy. There are white wall, dark brown wood-made furnitures and plants. It seems to be a secret garden, where it seems to be in the garden of the Korean house.

小貼士：如果想獨自或只想與朋友分享或感受這份喜悅同體驗又或者想不想被其他人妨礙拍攝或者享受過程，盡量在十二點前到訪。

Tips: If want to share the experience and happiness with friends only, please visit the cafe before 12 noon. Visitor can have a fully experience about and take photos with the view of the Seoulmate without disturbances.

地址: 西環西營盤第三街83號

Address: 83 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Sai Wan

Reference:

http://hk.ulifestyle.com.hk/tour/detail.html?id=ABBGD1ozBwhZEwNs

http://blog.ulifestyle.com.hk/travel_blogger/nith/2014/10/22/%E5%B1%85%E6%B8%AF%E9%9F%93%E7%94%B7-oppa%E3%80%80%E4%B8%8A%E7%92%B0%E9%9A%B1%E8%A7%92%E9%96%8B%E9%9F%93%E5%BC%8F%E8%8A%B1%E5%9C%92-cafe/

https://hk.news.yahoo.com/seoulmate-cafe-130853568.html

http://blackhole-mini.blogspot.hk/2014/10/seoulmate-cafe.html

SPD4459 - Destination 17 - 【中環 Central】中環蘇豪區 SOHO

今日又帶大家來到中西區，來到位於香港香港島中上環一帶的蘇豪區。
為何這裡被命名為蘇豪，跟倫敦的蘇豪區有沒有關係呢？

Welcone to Central and Western District again.Here we are SOHO.
Why it is named as Soho? Is it related to london soho?



答案是有關係的，有網站指蘇豪這個名稱其實取源於英國倫敦的蘇豪區，因為它們性質類似。另外也有一個說法，就是蘇豪是以地理位置和街名而成，蘇豪區位於荷李活道南部（South of Hollywood Road），所以經常活躍於當地的外籍人士特意從地理中抽出「So」及「Ho」而得名。

Maybe it is really related to London Soho because the two district have the same nature. Besides that, there are another reason behind the name, which is the geographic location and the name of the streets. SOHO is located in South of Hollywood, so it is named by the foreigner as Soho.

對SOHO的夜生活很好奇嗎? 以下的片段會引起你興趣嗎?
Interested in the night life in SoHo? Watch the following video~ Let's come and play together!

SPD4459 - Destination 16 - 【中環 Central】舊最高法院大樓 Old Supreme Court Building

這一次SPD4459 的同學又去了那裡拍照呢？就是舊最高法院大樓了！

舊最高法院大樓在1912年落成，距今已經102年了！這麼歷史悠久的建築，當然被定為香港的法定古蹟。假日時，有很多人跑到這座特色建築拍下最美一刻，更有很多新人在這裡拍婚紗照呢！

Where did SPD4459 students go and take pictures this week? It is the Old Supreme Court Building!

The building was built in 1912, and it has been here for 102 years already! Such a historic building, of course, was designated as a monument of Hong Kong.  

中西區是香港的政治和經濟中心，集歷程建築和現代建築一隅。圖中我們可以看見舊最高法院大樓後就最一棟棟的高樓大廈，新和舊的建築聚在一起，別有一番風味。

舊最高法院大樓位於中環，是香港核心之處，大家也可以很方便地就去到這個特別的地方參觀和拍照。

Central and Western district is Hong Kong's political and economic center. It combined the new and old buildings. From the picture, we can see that there are skyscraper behind the Old Supreme Building.

The building located in the core part of Hong Kong, people can easily reach this beautiful place.

SPD4459 - Destination 15 - 【上環 Sheung Wanl】城皇街 Shing Wong Street

　

城皇街,是一條位於香港島上環的一條山坡路，很多人只留意到它是一條普通的樓梯街，　經它由半山堅道向下走到歌賦街。　SPD4459 的同學眼中，這是我們推薦的影相好地方。


Shing Wong Street is a street on the hill slope in Sheung Wan of Hong Kong Island. Many people just seems that it is just a normal street with lots of stairs, and pass through it everyday from Gough street to Caine Road. However, from SPD4459 students' eyes, it is a excellent place and destinations for taking snapshot there.

SPD4459 Destination 14 - [中環 Central ] 煤氣燈街 與 懷舊星巴克冰室 Starbucks "BING SUTT" in Duddell Street

這次SPD4459 的同學為你介紹中環另一個拍照好地方!
就是位於皇后大道中的「煤氣燈街」~
SPD4459 is now going to recommend you are amazing place in Central and Western District for photo taking!
Let's go to Duddell Street, which located in Queen's Road Central.

「煤氣燈街」的正名是「都爹利街」，是一條連接雪廠街的小街。
這裡有一條用花崗石搭建而成的樓梯，樓梯旁是全港僅有的四支煤氣燈。
這條石階相信是在英國殖民地時所建的, 歷史悠久，因此已被刊為香港法定古蹟。

There is another name for Duddell Street, which is called "Gas Lamp Street"!
It is a small street that stretches Ice House Street.
You may notice four gas lights along the balustrades' side. There are the last four lights in Hong Kong!
It is believed that Duddell Street Steps was built in the early days of British colony.
This architecture with long history was the object of historical interest.

在那年代的香港，以煤氣燈來作街道照明是十分普遍的，但隨著科技發展，它們被電燈取代。
幸好，「都爹利街」的四支煤氣燈能逃過拆卸的命運，繼續每晚燃燒著煤氣燈為大家服務。
不過，現時已改為每天傍晚六時至早上六時自動開關，省卻人手。

At that time, gas lamps were commonly use in HK.
With the growth of technology, they were replaced by electrical  lamps.
Fortunately, these four gas lamps can be conserved and still function well in every night.
It operates at 6pm till 6am automatically instead of switching on and off by staff.

 「煤氣燈街」可以算是香港一個很浪漫的地方。
不少電視劇及電影都會在這裡取景，晚上的氣氛更添浪漫呢!

Duddell Street is one of the romantic places in HK. The atmosphere is the best at night!
Many TV dramas and movies shooting would like to occur here too.

走到了這個又懷舊又浪漫的地方，如果累了，可以考慮去「煤氣燈街」旁邊的星巴克冰室休息一下。
 這間星巴克咖啡室獨特之處是它的「冰室」主題。
「冰室」是香港五十至七十年代很流行的咖啡店模式。
如果你是年青一代或是遊客，想體驗一下昔日的氣氛，我會誠意推薦這間星巴克冰室給你。

After walking for a long time, I highly recommend you to take a nap in the Starbucks  "BING SUTT" which just next to Duddell Street.
The theme of this Starbucks is specially designed. There is a  "BING SUTT" corner!
"BING SUTT" is the name of HK style coffee shop. It is very popular in 50s - 70s.
If you are the young generation or tourists, I suggest you to pay a visit in order to experience the atmosphere of old HK.

 星巴克特地與本港品牌 《住好啲》 合作，室內的設計及擺設都彷照以往的冰室，全球只此一間。
To build this "BING SUTT", Starbucks collaborated with local brand "G.O.D" who supported the interior design and decorations. I can say this is one of a kind!

 這間星巴克冰室會售賣冰室的傳統美食，例如厚切牛油菠蘿包、咖啡蛋塔及咖啡雞尾包。

Local HK snacks and food, such as  Rustic Bun with Thick Cut Butter, Coffee Egg Tart, Coffee Cocktail Bun, etc. can be found in this Starbucks!

 






 

SPD4459 Destination 13 - [金鐘 Admiralty] 香港公園 Hong Kong Park

在這個鬧市，在鋼鐵高樓的低下，有沒有一個「世外桃源」？spd4459的學生們帶你們去尋找這個都市綠洲。香港公園位於香港島金鐘，是香港旅遊景點之一。香港公園是市區其中一個攝影熱點，只要不是狂風暴雨的日子，公園內總會碰到帶著沉重器材的攝影愛好者。

It there a green paradise under the concrete jungle in Hong Kong? Let the student of spd4459 guide you to find out the Urban Oasis. Hong Kong Park is a famous tourist spot in Hong Kong which located in Admiralty. Also, it is a hot spot point of Photography. There are lot of amateur photographer to record the best moment in the park.

SPD4459 - Destination 12 - 【西環 Sai Wan】Sai Wan Instagram Pier 西環碼頭 + Sai Wan Swimming Shed 西環泳棚

若說香港的日落，你會想到哪個地方呢？下白泥？山頂？香港國際機場？現在就讓SPD 4459的學生們介紹兩個你意想不到可以看日落的地方，而它們是西環碼頭和西環泳棚。

If talking about sunset in Hong Kong, which place will you recall?  Ha Pak Nai? The Peak? Or Hong Kong International Airport? So, Let students of SPD 4459 introduce two wonderful places for you to enjoy sunset. They are Sai Wan Instagram Pier and Sai Wan Swimming Shed.

SPD4459 Destination 11- [上環Sheung Wan] 中山紀念公園 Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

中山紀念公園的原名是西區公園，位於香港西營盤海傍，座落於東邊街北，鄰近西區海底隧道香港島出口。中山紀念公園是香港首個以孫中山先生名字銘名的公園。

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, which is originally named Western Park, is a waterfront park in the Sai Ying Pun area on Hong Kong Island and faces the Victoria Harbour. It is the first park in Hong Kong to be named after Dr Sun, a revolutionary pioneer in modern China.

園內設有各式各樣的設施和設備，適合男女老少享用，當中包括紀念草坪、孫中山像、鐘樓、兒童遊樂場、牌樓、瞭望台、長者健身室、四大寇庭院、水景廣場和卵石路步行徑。

The Park includes numerous facilities for people from all ages. They are Memorial Lawn, Sun Yat Sen Statue, Chime Tower, Children”s Play, Pai Lau, Viewing Deck, Fitness Corner for Elderly, Four Desperados Courtyard, Reflecting Pond Plaza and Pebble Walking Trail.

SPD4459 Destination 10- [中環Central] 皇后像廣場 Statue Square

皇后像廣場為香港主要公園之一，位於中環，鄰近地鐵站，不少外藉人士，尤其是在港工作的菲律賓人都喜愛在假日到這裡與朋友聚會及休憩。廣場內設有噴水池、涼亭及園林綠化等等的設施，是商業沙漠中的一點綠洲。

Statue Square is one of the famous park in Hong Kong. It is located in Central and nearby the MTR station. In every Sunday, lots of foreigner, especially the Philipinos will gather there to meet friends and take a rest. The Statue Square have the fountains, gazebos and landscaping facilities. It seems to be the oasis in the business center in Hong Kong.

SPD4459 - Destination 9 - 【上環 Sheung Wan】摩羅上街 Upper Lascar Row

假如大家有看過前幾篇的博客，不難發現中上環除了商業大廈，還有很多特色的街道。這些街道正表現了香港中西匯萃的特色。 這一次SPD4459 的同學就會為大家帶來一處別具特色的街道－ 摩羅街。

If you have seen our blog before, it is not difficult to find that there are many special streets besides commercial buildings. These street show the charateristic of Hong Kong, which combined Chinese and Western Cultures. This time SPD4459 students will show you a distinctive street - Upper Lascar Row

摩羅街之所以會被稱爲摩羅街，是由於香港在開埠初期有大量印度人售賣貨品，而香港人喜歡把印度人稱為「摩羅差」，所以這條街就被稱為摩羅街。時至今日，就成為一個富有色彩的街道。

The name of Lascar Row is concerned with the Indian. Lascar was Arabic and Persian, originally referred to the soldiers and guard. Since Lascar Row was a place that gathered a lot of indians, it used the name "Ladcar"