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Citywalk in Wan Chai, Hong Kong|Wedding Card Street

Lee Tung Street. Lee Tung Street, commonly known as Wedding Card Street or Printing Street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, is a well-known place for the production and retail of printed materials, especially famous for wedding cards. "Just like this area, it used to be considered the happiest place in the world, but in a blink of an eye, the whole street is almost full of crows...." The song "Wedding Card Street" in the album "Binary" by Hong Kong singer Kay Tse is based on the redevelopment of this street. In the 1980s, almost every couple in Hong Kong who were getting married would come to Wedding Card Street to buy wedding supplies, it carries the memories of the people of Wan Chai. Most of the buildings on Lee Tung Street are Tong Lau from the 1950s to 1960s, which are uniform and have traditional characteristics. 🌟Highlights: The current Lee Tung Street has been completely transformed, the approximately 200-meter-long tree-lined pedestrian street has turned into a street full of European colors, and the romantic scene of the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures has become a new landmark in Hong Kong. Here gathers Hong Kong's characteristic food and innovative restaurants of various countries, as well as foreign trendy brands, from clothing, accessories to famous kitchenware, everything is available, whether it's casual shopping or a feast of gourmet food. There is also a special store for childhood memories of Astro Boy and various interesting market stalls. There are outdoor tea seats on both sides of the street, providing a place for pedestrians to rest. Sitting by the street and watching the passers-by, it reminds people of the bustling scene of "Wedding Card Street" in the past. When night falls, various lanterns🏮 light up, creating a festive atmosphere and attracting many people to take pictures📷 🕙Business hours: All day 🎫Ticket: Free 📍Detailed address: Wan Chai Center, Hong Kong 🚉Transportation strategy: MTR: Get off at Wan Chai Station Exit D
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Posted: Feb 8, 2024
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