As a
cultural, commercial and tourism centre full of local legends, historical
buildings and vitality, the Central & Western District has played a unique
role in Hong Kong all through the ages. The Western District is one of the
districts that possesses a long history and has a variety of traditional
features. It has profited, both in trade and freight transport, from its
proximity to the harbour western approaches, with hundreds of cargo ships
mooring there over the years. Today, lots of fascinating scenes are still
preserved in the Central & Western District, from which, people can
understand many aspects of traditional life in China. If you ask where the
centre of Hong Kong is, without any doubt, you will be told that it is the
Central & Western District, where lots of distinctive historical relics and
cloud-kissing skyscrapers gather together, and where local, joint state-private
businesses and civilian activities thrive.
Another feature of the Central & Western District
is the clusters of commercial buildings, with some of the buildings being
amongst the most expensive in the world. In addition, a variety of shopping
facilities and beautiful vistas are available in the district, providing
residents and tourists alike with good places for shopping, relaxation and
entertainment.