'''Eastern''' is an administrative district on the eastern end of the north shore of Hong Kong Island. From east to west, it constitutes the urban areas of Tin Hau, North Point, Quarry Bay, Sai Wan Ho, Shau Kei Wan, Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan. If you are only in Hong Kong for a short time then you can safely ignore this corner of the island unless you intend going to the Museum of Coastal Defence.

Get in

MTR

The Island Line runs through this district and will afford fast and easy access to most places. (Stations in this area: Tin Hau to Chai Wan)

Bus

Several busses run from Wan Chai to here. There are also some cross-harbour buses, including 102, 106, 112, 116, 601 etc.

Tram

The tram line trundles through this district and is a great way to see this part of town without too much effort or expense.

See

  • '''The Museum of Coastal Defence''', 175 Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan, 2569 1500. 10AM-5PM, last admission at 4:30PM. Closed on Thursdays. Admission $10. 15-minute walk following road signs from Exit B2 of Shau Kei Wan MTR Station.
  • Do

    Walking

  • '''Quarry Bay Park Promenade''' [http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/qbp/en/contact.html] is a good place to walk which provides an alternative view of the eastern end of the harbour, instead of the familiar one of the west. It also serves as a connection between SOHO east (a reasonably attractive restaurant and pub area) and Citiplaza shopping centre.
  • Buy

  • Cityplaza. 8 Taikoo Shing Road, Sai Wan Ho. ttp://www.cityplaza.com.hk. A large shopping centre, also with an ice-skating rink. To get there, take the MTR to Taikoo on the Island Line.
  • Chinese Goods Centre Ltd. 95 King's Road, North Point. 856 0333. Forget the westernised shopping malls and head for this Chinese-style department store in North Point. Here you will find almost anything you might expect in a large department store except prices are extremely competitive. If you are looking to buy gifts with an oriental flavour this is worth a try.

    Eat

  • '''Lei King Wan''' or SOHO East is an interesting place to go to wine and dine, often ignored by tourists. From Sai Wan Ho MTR Station, follow signs to Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier. It is about a 15 minute walk. There are a lot of restaurants and pubs where you can sit at the sidewalk while enjoying your dinner.
  • '''Shau Kei Wan Main Street East''' is where the tram terminal located. Many small restaurants, mostly serving local food, can be found along this street in Shau Kei Wan.
  • '''Pizza Express''', G517 Ko On Mansion, 9 Tai Yue Avenue, Tai Koo Shing. One of the few decent Western style restaurants in this area.
  • Chun Kee Restaurant. 17-119 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho. hop H, G/F . 560 6911 . on - Sun 7.30am - 8pm. Serves typical Chinese food from dumplings to Peking Duck.

    Drink

    There are quite a few bars and restaurants on Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay.

  • '''East End Brewery''', 23-27 Tong Chong St.
  • Sleep

    Mid-range

  • Ibis North Point. 38 Java Road. ttp://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/3563/fiche_hotel.shtml. 852 2588 1111. ates starting around $400. This inexpensive Ibis offers really tiny rooms in a 31-floor high building. The view towards the harbour is rather nice.