| Antique lovers have been flocking to China for many | | | | When looking to purchase goods from these antique |
| years. The country’s rich and diverse history has | | | | stores, visitors should know that bargaining is a |
| enabled it to produce spectacular examples of | | | | common practice. The prices displayed may |
| furniture, garments and porcelain that are renowned | | | | sometimes far exceed the value of the item in an |
| the world over. | | | | attempt to promote bargaining. |
| Of the many major antique hubs in the key cities | | | | After a busy day of antique shopping, travellers can |
| such as Shanghai and Beijing, Hong Kong SAR’s | | | | take in the various landmarks and parks dotted |
| arises as one of the most popular and easily | | | | around Hollywood Road. The Man Mo Temple is one |
| accessible by locals and international antique collectors | | | | of the oldest buildings on Hollywood Road. Built as a |
| and dealers. | | | | tribute to the god of literature (Man) and the god of |
| Hollywood Road was the second road to be built in | | | | war (Mo), the quiet incense filled interior allows for a |
| the newly established colony of Hong Kong back in | | | | welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Hong |
| 1844. Despite its namesake the road has no relation | | | | Kong’s busy streets. Many student come to this |
| to the Californian movie capital; in fact the road is | | | | shrine to pay tribute and wish for good luck during |
| actually named after the Holly trees that used to | | | | local examinations. |
| adorn the surrounding area. | | | | The second most popular landmark is the Central |
| The stretch of Hollywood Road is home to the heart | | | | Police Station. This was the first police station in Hong |
| of the antiques industry in Hong Kong. Visitors | | | | Kong to be setup by the British in 1864. The police |
| exploring the road will feel as if they have stepped | | | | station received many expansions throughout its |
| into a giant walk-in street museum housing various | | | | service including a two storied Stable block and |
| artefacts both ancient and modern. | | | | adjoining Headquarters block. The police station lies |
| Lining the street are galleries and shops catering from | | | | alongside the Victoria Prison and Central Magistracy. |
| high end rare antiques to more modern Maoist | | | | Together they stand as prime examples of British |
| collectibles. Visitors will find items such as traditional | | | | colonial architecture symbolising the roots of modern |
| Chinese furniture, rattan, porcelain and Buddha | | | | law and order in the region. |
| sculptures. | | | | |