Hollywood Road In Hong Kong

Shopping in Hollywood Road

The road is full of art and antique galleries that will compel you to go through all the art pieces from talented artists. The shops offer very beautiful antiques from Chinese Chinese furniture to porcelain ware, from Buddha sculptures to Tibetan rugs, from Japanese netsukes to Coromandel screens, from Ming dynasty ceramic horsemen and kitsch Maoist memorabilia. You will find all the antique stuff at the shops and it will take an almost whole day if you go through all the shops.

Attractions of Hollywood Road

The another place for the travelers to visit on the Hollywood road is Central Police station which was the first police station in Hong Kong. The barrack block within the structure is the oldest part of the police station built in 1864. The police station is three story monument and now a famous tourist spot on the Hollywood road. You can visit all the story of the police station and can see all antiques placed in the station. The road has its own charm in the Hong Kong and the locals are very proud of the road. For the inhabitants in Hong Kong, the road has its sentimental value as it holds a long history of the Hong Kong’s evolution by time. The Hollywood Road is also famous for a temple named Man Mo temple which is built to worship the Man Tai in Hong Kong. The temple was built in 1847 and managed by the Tung Wah group of hospitals since 1908. Now the temple is declared monument in Hong Kong.

Best Restaurants around Hollywood Road:

Vietnamese Song: This restaurant is a great choice for a romantic dinner night. Also one gets scrumptious Vietnamese food here. Buffet lunch is also available for those with tight budgets.

Bacar: One can find Spanish and Mediterranean delicacies here along with wines, tapas, and friendly services. The interior of this restaurant is also lit and is a good place for dining.

Lin Heung Tea House: Located on Wellington Street, this restaurant has everything but Cantonese food is its specialty. Another dish to relish here is dim sums.

The Hollywood road is the place that never wants to put out of your trip schedule in Hong Kong. The locals are very friendly and will give you a brief introduction to the History of the road. The shopkeepers are always very excited to show their antiques and every item comes with a historical story. You will get to know very astonishing facts and a story about the Chinese traders from the sellers on the road.