Free Japanese Quizzes Every Day. Learn Chinese with Mike: Lesson 1 (Orientation to Chinese) Chinese for iPhone/ iPad/ Mac. Learning Chinese. Chinese Flashcards. Old Streets of Sheung Wan. To the west of Hong Kong’s frenetic Central district lies its quiet neighbour Sheung Wan (上環), one of the earliest places to be settled after Hong Kong became a British colony in 1842.
Unlike other areas a lot of the past has survived here and despite creeping gentrification it’s still a great area for a leisurely stroll. Back in 2008 it was one of the first places I visited in Hong Kong and I recently went back for a closer look. BBC – Chinese, for Starters - SuTree. Learn Chinese with free online lessons.