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District guide · Hong Kong

南區 Southern District

The Southern District occupies the southern part of Hong Kong Island and forms the island's largest district. Stanley Market and Dragon's Back are among its catalogued places, a historical market and ridge respectively, while Shouson Hill and other peaks provide viewpoints across the landscape. The district contains numerous beaches and coastal parks, making it a destination for swimming and walking.

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · SSMTour Travel Editor

Practical information
Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

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Interests

  1. Stanley Market Stanley Market
    01 45 min

    Stanley Market

    赤柱市集 Stanley Market

    Stanley Market is a well-known outdoor shopping destination located in the Stanley district of Hong Kong Island. The local name is 赤柱市集 Stanley Market.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument

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