Staunton Street
Encyclopedia
Staunton Street is a street in Central
and Sheung Wan
, on Hong Kong Island
, Hong Kong
. Together with the upper section of Elgin Street
, it is the heart of the Soho
entertainment area, featuring a number of restaurants, bars and shops. It was named after George Thomas Staunton
..
and Old Bailey Street
. It crosses or has junctions with Shelley Street
, Graham Street
, Peel Street, Elgin Street
and Aberdeen Street
. Aberdeen Street marks the border between Sheung Wan and Central.
.
The Central-Mid-levels escalators
system bisects Staunton Street. Its opening in 1994 brought rapid change to the street and its life. Upmarket restaurants and bars opened, catering to the stream of middle class professionals heading home from Central.
Central, Hong Kong
Central is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
and Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan is an area in Hong Kong, located in the north-west of Hong Kong Island, between Central and Sai Ying Pun. Administratively, it is part of the Central and Western District...
, on Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Together with the upper section of Elgin Street
Elgin Street, Hong Kong
Elgin Street is located in Central, Hong Kong. It was named after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin. One of the earliest streets in Hong Kong, it was also known as "Mud Street" by the locals, as the street became very muddy in rainy days in the old days....
, it is the heart of the Soho
Soho, Hong Kong
The Soho district in Hong Kong is an entertainment zone located in Central and bordering Sheung Wan, within Central...
entertainment area, featuring a number of restaurants, bars and shops. It was named after George Thomas Staunton
George Thomas Staunton
Sir George Thomas Staunton, 2nd Baronet was an English traveller and Orientalist.-Early life:Born at Milford House near Salisbury, he was the son of Sir George Leonard Staunton , first baronet, diplomatist and Orientalist...
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Location
The street runs on the contour of a hill, and is bounded by Shing Wong StreetShing Wong Street
Shing Wong Street is a street on the hill slope of Sheung Wan and Mid-levels, Hong Kong. The street from Gough Street at its lowest to Caine Road highest...
and Old Bailey Street
Old Bailey Street
Old Bailey Street is located in Central, Hong Kong. The name is derived from the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court in central London, United Kingdom....
. It crosses or has junctions with Shelley Street
Shelley Street
Shelley Street is a street in Central, Hong Kong. It is a ladder street and the Central–Mid-levels escalators run along the entire length of the street.-Name:...
, Graham Street
Graham Street
Graham Street is a street in Hong Kong, housing one of the oldest markets in Victoria City.-Location:Located in Central, on Hong Kong Island, the street starts from Queen's Road Central and runs uphill and south to Staunton Street, crossing Stanley Street, Wellington Street, Gage Street, Lyndhurst...
, Peel Street, Elgin Street
Elgin Street, Hong Kong
Elgin Street is located in Central, Hong Kong. It was named after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin. One of the earliest streets in Hong Kong, it was also known as "Mud Street" by the locals, as the street became very muddy in rainy days in the old days....
and Aberdeen Street
Aberdeen Street
Aberdeen Street is a border street dividing Sheung Wan and Choong Wan on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It ascends from Queen's Road Central to Caine Road in the Mid-levels...
. Aberdeen Street marks the border between Sheung Wan and Central.
History
The street is also known as Sam Sap Kan (卅間), as there were thirty houses on the street in the early days. It is famous for the tradition of Ghost FestivalGhost Festival
The Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival and holiday celebrated by Chinese in many countries...
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The Central-Mid-levels escalators
Central-Mid-Levels escalators
The Central–Mid-levels escalators in Hong Kong is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world. The entire system covers over 800 metres in distance and elevates over 135 metres from bottom to top...
system bisects Staunton Street. Its opening in 1994 brought rapid change to the street and its life. Upmarket restaurants and bars opened, catering to the stream of middle class professionals heading home from Central.