Start your tour of Central at Statue Garden. It used to house sculptures of British royalty but now the only statue in the garden is the founder of HSBC.
Fountains occupy a big part of Statue Garden.
In Statue Garden, you'll also find the Cenotaph, built in 1923 as a memorial to Hong Kong residents killed in the World Wars.
The HSBC Building is across the street from Statue Garden. At a cost of US$1 billion, it was the world's most expensive building when it was completed in 1985. The atrium is grand. From the street, take the elevators to the 2nd floor and look up.
There are 2 bronze lions guarding the HSBC Building:--Stitt & Stephen (the roaring one), named after 2 bank managers from the 1920s. Rub their paws for luck.
A modern tribute to the lions.
Another statue nearby--"Grain of Rice."
Catch the Tram, also known as Ding Dings and take it east to Wan Chai.
Each ride on the Ding Ding is HK$2.80. Use cash or swipe your Octopus card when you get off.
Old Bank of China Building
The Ding Ding is slow but it gives you a nice tour of Central.
This building reminded me of whale bones.
Large apartment building on the Ding Ding route.
How many antennae can you fit on a roof?
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