wow.. so detail..... me only been to HK 3 times..
Kowloon side... i haven't really explore.. maybe next few trips... slowly slowly...
went to Hong Kong 3-4 times for the last 2 years, must say I only enjoyed the outer islands like Lantau and also the food is a draw too. other than that....not my kind of place..
i have to agree with you...
basically, i visited HK (x3 this year) becos my accomodation is FOC.... The hotel's rates are high and if i did spend $ on hotel stays... i will probably choose some other countries to visit (place like Shanghai & Seoul will be next on my list).
i missed the HK foods quite abit (the great Durian Soup desserts)... and the nice scenery.. and the cool temperature at the beginning of the year.
cheers.
HK celebrates Chinese NY ( a big celebration )
Mid-levels (Traditional Chinese: �山�, literally half mountain area) is an expensive residential area on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located halfway up Victoria Peak, directly above Central. Residents are mostly local and expat professionals.
The Mid-levels is bound by Bonham Road, Caine Road, Upper Albert Road, Kennedy Road to the north, and Conduit Road to the south. In the west it extends as far as Hong Kong University, and in the east to the south of Wan Chai. It is mainly divided into East Mid-levels above Admiralty, Central Mid-levels above Central and Sheung Wan, and West Mid-levels above Sai Ying Pun. Many streets are named after former Governors of Hong Kong. Examples include Bonham Road (after George Bonham, 1848-1854) and Kennedy Road (after Arthur Edward Kennedy, 1872-1877). Many of the roads in this area are within walking distance of the Central Business District, which is accessible by the mid levels escalator from Central.
Aside from the panoramic view of Victoria Harbour from Mid-levels, it is also close to Central and Admiralty, which are both significant business areas, thus providing easy and convenient access for the business people living in Mid-levels.
An added attraction of the Mid-levels is its close proximity to nature and a comparatively better air quality than many parts of Hong Kong Island. Many wealthy people in Hong Kong are willing to pay top market price for a residency that is away from pollution and yet so close to the centre of the city.