Free Japanese Quizzes Every Day | Nihongo-Pro.com. 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. Stretching all the way up from Queen’s Road Central, through Hollywood Road and a few other cross streets, Sheung Wan is bisected by a series of steep ladder streets which end on Caine Road at the Mid-levels.
They not only provide a means of access but also a place for numerous small merchants to sell their wares and services from narrow booths. Shoe repairs, key cutting, metalworking, florists… you name it, you can find it here. Nearby an unused doorway has become totally fused into the wall by the roots of a climbing tree which have grown around its frame. Map. BBC – Chinese, for Starters - SuTree. Learn Chinese with free online lessons.