HK$60 million scheme to promote creative tourism in old Hong Kong districts of Wan Chai and Sham Shui Po unveiled

Two old Hong Kong districts – Wan Chai and Sham Shui Po – will be transformed into centres of creative tourism with the government forking out about HK$60 million (US$7.7 million) to give visitors a unique look at local culture through technology and art.

On Wednesday, the Hong Kong Design Centre unveiled the details of a three-year scheme which included a series of projects, public space creations and activities starting from December.

Two pavement artworks are already on show at Stone Nullah Lane and Southorn Playground in Wan Chai.

Design centre chairman Eric Yim Chi-ming said Hong Kong could not just rely on its reputation as a shopping paradise to attract tourists.