Elgin Street, Hong Kong

Elgin Street is located in Central, Hong Kong. It was named after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin. It was also one of the earliest streets in Hong Kong.

For the former name of a street in Tsim Sha Tsui, see Haiphong Road.
Elgin Street
Traditional Chinese伊利近街
Elgin Street
A Krispy Kreme café on the street

Location

The street begins at a low elevation at Hollywood Road and ends high at Caine Road. The street is divided into two sections by the junction with Peel Street and Staunton Street. The upper section is less steep than the lower as it approaches the hilltop after the junction.

Features

One can find several stalls selling miscellaneous things, which are heaped on the ground, on the sloping street. Originally there were two dai pai dongs operating on the street near Hollywood Road, but one of them was forced to closed in 2005. Many international restaurants and a comedy club[1] can be found on the upper section of the street.

  • The faded roadsign of the street
    The faded roadsign of the street
  • An antique shop on the street
    An antique shop on the street
  • The closed and the still-operating dai pai dongs on the street. The deserted one attracts some photographers and curious tourists
    The closed and the still-operating dai pai dongs on the street. The deserted one attracts some photographers and curious tourists
  • A stall selling miscellaneous goods on the street
    A stall selling miscellaneous goods on the street

See also

References
  1. TakeOut Comedy website
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