District guide · Hong Kong

中西區 Central and Western District

Central and Western occupies the northwestern part of Hong Kong Island and encompasses the territory's business centre alongside historic Western neighbourhoods...

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Central and Western occupies the northwestern part of Hong Kong Island and encompasses the territory's business centre alongside historic Western neighbourhoods. Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram provide elevated perspectives, while Man Mo Temple and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum stand among its significant cultural landmarks. The district rewards extended exploration through its museums, parks and religious sites, though casual visitors might restrict themselves to the peak and central commercial areas.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Peak Tram Peak Tram
    02 1 hr 30 min

    Peak Tram

    山頂纜車 Peak Tram

    The Peak Tram is a double reversible funicular railway that hauls two tramcars up the north face of Hong Kong Island between Garden Road in Central and Victoria Gap, the saddle in the hills where the Peak Tower stands.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  2. Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple
    03 45 min

    Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple

    文武廟 Man Mo Temple

    Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple, known locally as 文武廟 Man Mo Temple, is a historic Taoist temple complex situated in the Sheung Wan district of Hong Kong Island.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  3. Central–Mid-levels escalators Central–Mid-levels escalators
    04 45 min

    Central–Mid-levels escalators

    中環至半山自動扶手電梯系統 Central-Mid-Levels Escalator System

    The Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System is a piece of public transport infrastructure that happens to have become a sight.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  4. PMQ PMQ
    05 45 min

    PMQ

    PMQ 元創方

    PMQ, formerly the Police Married Quarters, is a creative hub in Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district. The heritage site has been revitalized into a center for design, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  5. Lan Kwai Fong Lan Kwai Fong
    06 45 min

    Lan Kwai Fong

    蘭桂坊 Lan Kwai Fong

    Lan Kwai Fong is a compact nightlife and entertainment district in Central, Hong Kong. The area comprises a cluster of L-shaped streets and alleys that form one of the territory's most concentrated zones of bars, restaurants, and clubs.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument

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