An Old Hong Kong in Modern Hong Kong

Although Sai Ying Pun is an area in Hong Kong and well known to Hong Kong citizens, I have never been here in my whole life.

This was my first time to Sai Ying Pun, so I was very excited about the excursion trip that I just couldn't sleep the night before, which resulted in me waking up late the next morning. We were supposed to meet at the Sheung Wan MTR station at 1:30pm, but I woke up at 1:15pm. OH MY GOSH!!! My group mates decided to have lunch first. Meanwhile, I tried my best to join them as soon as possible. 

Ladder Street

I finally met my group mates at 2:45pm, but another challenge was already waiting – the ladder street! Ladder Street literally consists of only steps. I used up all my energy to climb up these steep steps. Then, we headed north directly to our destination.

Western District Community Centre

 After a 15 minute walk, we reached Sai Ying Pun. An old Hong Kong was the first impression I had. Here at Sai Ying Pun, lots of historic buildings could be found, such as Hong Kong Kau Yan Church and Western District Community Centre. These buildings made me feel I have travelled back to the British colonial period. Furthermore, people living here all had a slow pace, like the old times. Unlike typical Hong Kong citizens, they ate slowly, walked slowly, worked slowly, and they never rushed, not even one of them. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their life in Sai Ying Pun.



By looking at the people, I fell into a temporal illusion. Although I have been in Sai Ying Pun for just 2 hours, I felt like I have been there for 2 weeks. This was not something bad. On the contrary, I fancied having this experience.

Indeed, Sai Ying Pun is where I long for. As I dislike the fast pace of Hong Kong, I always wish to live in a place where to be in a hurry is not necessary. And now, I have found it – Sai Ying Pun. Hence, I have made up my mind... I will move to Sai Ying Pun in the future.

Written by Troy