HockeywizTravels

Hollywood Road is a treasure trove of layered history, artistic flair, and urban reinvention. Completed in 1844, it was one of Hong Kong’s earliest paved roads, predating even Queen’s Road Central. Originally close to the shoreline, it became a hub for antique trading as sailors sold Chinese artifacts en route to Europe. Historical and cultural landmarks to visit including Man Mo Temple and Tai Kwun. Hollywood Road is popular for street art and murals, especially like Graffiti Lane and the walls of Hotel Madera Hollywood showcase works by artists like Alex Croft and Shingo Katori, adding a pop of color and cultural commentary. There are antique shops and galleries all over Hollywood Road, from Upper Lascar Row’s curios to sleek contemporary galleries, the street is a living museum of Hong Kong’s evolving aesthetic. The road intersects with elevated walkways, stone slab streets like Pottinger Street, and civic venues—offering a rich experiential logic that echoes your Central overlays....

Central’s elevated walkway system is a multi-level pedestrian network that stitches together office towers, malls, civic venues, and transit hubs. It’s more than just infrastructure—it’s a spatial narrative of Hong Kong’s verticality, efficiency, and adaptive reuse. Began in the 1970s with connections between Connaught Centre (now Jardine House) and the General Post Office. To separate pedestrian and vehicular flows, enhance walkability, and create climate-controlled movement across the district. A mix of enclosed bridges, open-air decks, and covered arcades—each reflecting its era’s design ethos. Here is a guide to navigating the elevated walkways of Central Hong Kong—one that blends practical orientation with architectural symbolism, urban flow, and civic storytelling.                                Key Zones & Wayfinding Anchors | IFC to Exchange Square | IFC Mall, Airport Express, One & Two Excha...