Surrounded by famous structures and places such as the Bank of China Tower, the Legislative Council Building and situated to the south of the Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Gallery, Chater Garden is one of the easiest sites to find in the Central area. It is the perfect choice to rest and admire its arranged pools, waterfalls and fountains, as well as well-maintained and manicured bushes. It is often used for holding political rallies and demonstrations by several community groups.

One of the most famous skyscrapers of Hong Kong, the Exchange Square is certainly a prominent landmark in the Central district's skyline. The structure is presented as an office tower, being home to many of the leading international investment banks and financial institutions. It also houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Not open to the public but visitors will agree that it is the exterior that is attractive.

Lan Kwai Fong is located in the Central district of Hong Kong Island. This is a small square of streets which is a popular tourist area in Hong Kong for dining, drinking and clubbing. Originally this area had been dedicated to hawkers before World War II but during the mid 1980s, it underwent a renaissance. The street is L-shaped, and its 2 ends join D'Aguilar Street.
During the early days, Lan Kwai Fong square had housed many mui yan or marriage arrangers. This was a role that was exclusively held by women. This is the reason it was called Mui Yan Hong or Hong Leung Hong (medium person lane).
During the 1970s Allan Zeman moved to Hong Kong. He was a German-Canadian businessman, and he felt that the area needed a more western style restaurant. This is why in 1983 he opened “California” in Lan Kwai Fong. After the success of his restaurant, Allan Zeman invested 32 million Dollars (HK Dollars) to purchase an entire block in the area, and made many entertainment destinations for tourists as well as expatriates. The street became so well known after this that he is actually referred to as “The Father of Lan Kwai Fong”.

The Central-Mid-levels escalators are the longest, covered outdoor escalator system in the world. They cover over eight hundred meters in distance and elevate over one hundred and thirty five meters from bottom to top. The system was constructed in 1993 in order to provide an easier commute by linking the Western and Central Districts on Hong Kong Island.
The Island of Hong King consists of steep and hilly terrain, which makes it difficult for residents and tourists’ alike to commute up and down the slopes. Due to this reason, Hong Kong has many unusual and unique systems of transport in order to facilitate its citizens and tourists as well.
The elevator system was officially opened on the 15th of October in 1993. Ever since then, it has played a key role in making the Western District pedestrian friendly. Passing through narrow streets, the system links Des Voeux Road in the Central district of Hong Kong with Conduit Road in the Mid-levels. It usually has a daily traffic of over 50,000 people. Although the total travel time is twenty minutes from one end of the system to the other, most people walk while the escalators are moving in order to shorten their trip.

Man Mo Temple is to be found at the corner of Hollywood Road and Ladder Street, in the Sheung Wan area of Central district. It is a very popular religious site and is recognized for being one of the oldest and most visited temples in Hong Kong. The temple is especially revered for its traditions and beliefs about burning incense sticks and fortune telling.

Ladder Street is a street consisting entirely of stone steps located in Sheung Wan in Hong Kong. The street is also called Lau Tai Gai (which translates to ‘ladder’). This is a popular tourist spot due to its historic significance in Hong Kong. Negotiating the many steps up the street is a difficult task, but one that can be enjoyed greatly due to the sights and sounds that the street has to offer.
The Man Mo Temple located at the corner of Ladder Street on Hollywood Road is one of the most visited temples by both tourists and locals in Hong Kong. The Tung Wah Hospital, which is the oldest western hospital in Hong Kong, is also located on the street. Many funeral homes, which are more than a century old, are located on this street. The shops that housed the funeral homes were called "long-living shops" and “four-and-a-half-piece” shops by local people.
The ladder street begins on Queens Road and continues up to Sheung Wan mid-levels. The street is full of color and history and apart from the much visited Man Mo Temple; the Museum of Medical Science is also located on the street. The street has remained unchanged since the middle of the 20h century, but the buildings surrounding the street have been demolished and rebuilt extensively.

The Cat Street Market is located on Upper Lascar Row, in Hong Kong. The market is a popular tourist spot and is literally a walking distance from Central. The Cat Street Market can also be reached through the Sheung Wan MTR station.
The market sells antiques, beautiful paintings, and even replicas of antiques and original paintings (Tourists should watch out for duplicate pieces). Usually the antiques include jade carvings, expensive Ming vases and snuff bottles, as well as Mao memorabilia. The market has an overall a flea-market like atmosphere. One can also find Chinese souvenirs like old Hong Kong post cards, posters and also fake, antique watches.
Carpet shops and ceramic shops abound on Cat Street, with carpets imported from India and The Middle East. Furniture can also be found on the market. Many stalls, full of “Red” themed Mao memorabilia line the street, and most tourists can find unusual and unique books, pictures and even relics from the 1950s era when the Peoples Republic of China had recently come to power. Unlike the expensive shops in Kowloon, the Cat Street Market is a place to purchase bargain goods. Most imported goods that are found here are tax free, and bargaining can save buyers even more money.

The Western Market is located on Des Voeux Road, in Sheung Wan district, in Hong Kong. The market was completed in the year 1906. Today, the Western Market is one of the Declared Monuments of Hong Kong. The building of the Western Market is the oldest surviving market building in Hong Kong.

In 1989, the market building became vacant, and in 1991, it was converted into a center of traditional traders. In 2003, refurbishment of the market building took place and the market was converted into a popular spot, for life style shopping and leisure activities. Restaurants and boutiques were opened in the building and it became an attractive site for tourists.

The building is constructed in the Edwardian style that was popular in England during the early Twentieth Century. Red brick and granite has been liberally used to create a poly chromatic effect. It is a combination of classical and modern design, as the refurbishment left the classical façade but added modern elements to the structure to add more space. The original building had consisted of two floors, with a soaring high ceiling. Another floor was recently added to make use of its high ceiling and provide more room for shops and restaurants.