- Stanley Market
Stanley Market, on the south side of Hong Kong Island, boasts a large variety of shops and stalls, and restaurants, both Asian and Western.
- Tai Yuen Street, Wan Chai
A typical local market scene in Hong Kong - potential buyers examine the wares on display.
- The Central District reclamation works at the completion stage
The reclamation was carried out between 1890 and 1904 to extend the praya northwards to the present Connaught Road. The original praya was then renamed Des Voeux Road to commemorate the Governor, Sir William Des Voeux. The second building on the right in the background is the Central Market.
- Tung Street, Sheung Wan
Street stall in the part of Tung Street between its junctions with Hollywood Road and Lower Lascar Row.
- Staunton Street, Sheung Wan
Street stall in the part of Staunton Street between its junctions with Peel Street and Shing Wong Street.
- Staunton Street, at junction with Peel Street, Central District
Vegetable stall at the junction of Staunton Street and Peel Street.
- Central Market, Des Voeux Road, Central District
The first Central Market was erected in June 1842. A more substantial building was built in 1858, superseding the first one. The second Central Market was demolished around 1890 and the third one was completed in 1895. The northern entrance of this Victorian style building faced the Praya (the present Des Voeux Road Central) while the southern entrance faced Queen's Road Central. It was demolished in the 1930s, and rebuilt into its present form as a four-storey building in 1939.
- Central Market, Queen's Road Central, Central District
The first Central Market was erected in June 1842. A more substantial building was built in 1858, superseding the first one. The second Central Market was demolished around 1890 and the third one was completed in 1895. The northern entrance of this Victorian style building faced the Praya (the present Des Voeux Road Central) while the southern entrance faced Queen's Road Central. It was demolished in the 1930s, and rebuilt into its present form as a four-storey building in 1939.
- Wan Chai
Wan Chai Market on the bottom left is a Grade III Historic Building. The original Wan Chai Market was built in 1858. In 1937, the market was redeveloped into the present "Streamline Moderne" style building. Part of the Happy Valley Racecourse can be seen on the right.
- Stanley Market
For more than 30 years, the Stanley Market has been a famous tourist attraction. There are innumerable shops and stalls in the market offering all kinds of goods at appealing prices. Here you may fully enjoy the fun of haggling. Stanley Main Street lies alongside the market. Many open-air restaurants and bars are available along the coast.