Joanna James
The district of SoHo (also written as "Soho") in Hong Kong is sure to attract the interest of the cosmopolitan visitor. Here you will find plenty of interesting things to see and do, including sightseeing attractions as well as enjoying exotic foods, as described below.
The city of Hong Kong is renowned for its outstanding street food and SoHo will be an excellent locality at which to experience it. Here you will find delicious and very inexpensive foods that come in many different culinary styles. A must-try street treat is the traditionally made sesame mochi balls which are popular here. In addition to the street foods, in SoHo, you will find a number of cafes and eateries that represent many different kinds of international cuisine, including Mexican, Spanish, Portuguese and more. On the other hand, those who appreciate typical choux buns can try out the specialist, 126 Grammes.
If you are the kind of diner who prefers more conventional options, you may take the opportunity to experience a typical dim sum lunch in SoHo. A traditional tea house that serves up outstanding dim sum would be Lin Heung which is very popular amongst the local diners. Although the ambience is rather laidback here, if you choose to brave the rather chaotic atmosphere you will be rewarded with exquisite dim sum. As you dine all that you have to do here is to indicate the choices that you wish to try from the trolleys carrying the different baskets as they are moved past you.
Avid sightseers may take the opportunity to visit the fascinating Pak Sing Ancestral Hall which is regarded as a significant tourist highlight and is visited by numerous visitors to the city. At this hall are kept thousands of ancestor tablets which were brought to Hong Kong from mainland China by settlers. A short stroll from SoHo will take you to the environs of this attraction which is located in the district of Sheung Wan. If you walk around this area you will have the chance to view the various hidden attractions that many tourists do not have the opportunity to encounter.
Your tour of the attractions of SoHo would not be complete without experiencing the well-known Cat Street Market. Opinion is divided when it comes to the origin of the term 'Cat Street'; there are those who say that it refers to pirates, cat burglars or perhaps the peddlers who sell their goods here, but there is no consensus. Here you will find many kinds of interesting antiques and second-hand objects, whilst the vibrancy and distinctive atmosphere of this market make it an engrossing experience for the visitor. When it comes to hotels near Soho an accommodation choice to consider from which this market would be within a 10 minute walk would be Lan Kwai Fong Hotel.
The renowned Man Mo Temple is one of the sightseeing staples of Hong Kong, but it is still worth a visit, offering a unique experience for the sightseer. The name of this shrine refers to its dual purpose as it honours both Mo, the God of War, as well as Man, the God of Literature. This temple was originally constructed in 1847, which makes it one of Hong Kong's oldest temples in addition to being amongst the largest. You will see that the hanging coils of incense at this temple make a distinctive sight. Visitors are likely to find that this temple is a pleasant respite from the bustling activity of the urban environment.
A true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought.
A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
