Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Further north on Nathan Rd, turn right into Austin Rd, a former stronghold of
Shanghainese migrants. Explore
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Pak O
uilding, with its lobby full of shops, in-
cluding, at the Tak Shing St end, a liquor store that stocks absinthe.
Return to Austin Rd. At the corner where it branches out into Austin Ave, you'll see a
late-1960s building with rounded balconies. Further on, at 15 Austin Ave, stands
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Carniival Ma
ak On B
n Buildin
al Mansiion. Here a vortex of rickety postwar homes hangs above the court-
yard and buildings have terrazzo staircases with green balustrades made by Shang-
hainese craftsmen 50 years ago.
Next door, chaotic
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Suc
Success () is the oldest surviving stationery shop in TST.
From here, you'll see the curious
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''triiangula
ular p
r public t
ublic toile
ilet'' which doubles up as a
power substation.
St Mary''s C
s Canossiian C
n Col-
ol-
llege (), built in 1900. At the canon-guarded gate of
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Gun Club Hill B
un Club Hill Barraccks now oc-
cupied by the People's Liberation Army, turn right into leafy Jordan Path.
As you walk, functional buildings belonging to the PLA loom up on your right, while
the manicured lawns of the colonial recreation clubs unfurl on your left. Just before
Jordan Rd, you'll see the
a
PPLA h
A hospiitaal () with its darkened windows. Crossing Cox's
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
HONG KONG'S WORKING ARTISTS
Artist villages are interesting to visit, but unless you go during open studios, you
may not see many artists. The majority have day jobs, returning to their studios
be rewarding. There are galleries, bookstores and cafes that keep regular hours;
the architecture of these places is interesting - abandoned factories, retro build-
ings, a former abattoir…
While some artists don't mind visitors, many prefer to work in solitude, even if
they leave their doors ajar for the neighbour's cat. Always ask if you're welcome
before you enter. Some studios open by appointment only, so check the websites
and make contact before you go.
