Sai Wan Ho is an area on the northeastern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, between Quarry Bay and Shau Kei Wan. Many new residences were built near the newly developed sea front, like Lei King Wan, Les Saisons and Grand Promenade. However, older buildings such as Tai On Building still remain further inland.

Location and History

g Location

Sai Wan Ho (西灣河 Traditional Chinese) is located in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island.

g History

Sai Wan Ho was once filled with squatter settlements, which were later demolished and replaced with new residential buildings.

Taikoo Shing, redeveloped from Taikoo Dockyard, spans the east end of the area. From the 1980s through the 2000s, extensive reclamation drastically reshaped the shore. 

Updated 1/11/2009 10:55:19 PM By dacasa
Transportation

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Sai Wan Ho has an MTR station which sits on the Island Line, providing excellent access in to Central and Causeway Bay.


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Sai Wan Ho is on the tram route one major stop before the Eastern Terminus (Shau Kei Wan) for the Tramline - as such anywhere on the Tram Route is accessible.

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For detailed routes see the Hong Kong Tramways
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Kowloon Motor Bus Company operates services from Sai Wan Ho to other Islands / N.T.

102 to Mei Foo
110 to Jordan

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A large array of routes are provided by Citybus and Firstbus with many routes departing from Shau Kei Wan Road.

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g Mini Bus 

Those in the know... will know there are two types of minibus services: 

Red Roof - These follow relativley undocumented routes, Check the front and flag them down if they are heading where you need.

Green Roof - These are the documented and numbered routes, these typically have fixed pick up points, however they may be flagged down when there is space on board.

20 to Chai Wan Industrial Estate
[Via Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho Street, Shau Kei Wan Road, Chai Wan Road, Sun Yip Street, Fung Yip Street]

50 to Yiu Tung Estate
[Via Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho Street, Yiu Hing Road]

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Updated 1/11/2009 10:55:30 PM By dacasa
Features



g Recreation


Sai Wan Ho has a Sports Centre on Lei King Road with a Swimming Pool. There is also a large recreational park opposite Grand Promenade.

Offical Site Here 

The area also hosts the Hong Kong Film Archive which is worth a visit for Hong Kong Film Fans.

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g Shopping

Sai Wan ho plays host to a couple of large supermarkets / stores.

  • Apita (CityPlaza)
  • Jusco (Kornhill)
  • Park n Shop
  • Mannings

There are also a few local shops to choose from:

  • FreshMart
  • Wine Shop by Uncle Moustache
  • Dazzle Dry Cleaners
  • Slim Beauty

In addition there is a wet market located near the Sai Wan Ho MTR Exit (Opposite to McDonalds).

Check out the door to door section for locally recommended options, especially if you are looking for something unique!...

g Food and Drink

Sai Wan Ho is famed for its "SOHO East" which hosts restaraunts located right on the Harbour Front.

There is also a large foodcourt in the near by CityPlaza.

There are a huge choice of places to eat around Sai Wan Ho, particularly near Grand Promenade and Soho East:

  • Sakana (Japanese)
  • Prince Cafe and Bakery
  • Rokkoh Teppanyaki
  • Marmalade (Cafe)
  • Prestiege (Chinese)
  • Uncle Moustache (Chinese/Asian)
  • Ajijiman (Japanese)
  • Asago (Japanese)
  • Varanda (Chinese)
  • Beira Rio (Western)
  • BDN (Western)
  • Beira Rio (Western)
  • Eastern Cost (Chinese)
  • Chat Chat Oyster and Grill
  • Chit Chat (HK Style)
  • Villa Blanca (Italian)

 

Updated 4/26/2009 2:05:28 PM By dacasa
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