Douglas Street, Hong Kong
| Company type | Pedestrian street |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Central, Hong Kong |
Area served | Central, Hong Kong |
| Products | Pedestrian thoroughfare |
Douglas Street () is a pedestrian-only thoroughfare situated in Central, Hong Kong. It extends in a north-south direction from Connaught Road Central down to Des Voeux Road Central, then continues as Douglas Lane almost reaching Queen's Road Central, where it converges with Li Yuen Street East.
History
The street derives its name from the prominent Hong Kong tai-pan Douglas Lapraik, whose dockyard was once located on the land now reclaimed and occupied by Exchange Square. Douglas Street has long been recognized for its commercial heritage. It has been classified by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department as a Hawker Blackspot, signifying that hawkers operating there are subject to immediate legal action without prior notice, illustrating the area's strict regulatory environment.
In the 1990s, vehicular access to Douglas Street was permanently halted to facilitate the construction of an entrance to the Central Subway, which connects the Central and Hong Kong stations of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR). This traffic restriction was officially recorded on 18 November 1994.
Location
Spanning approximately 0.08 kilometres, Douglas Street is dedicated to pedestrian traffic and contains Exit C of Hong Kong station, managed by the MTR. Beneath this street lies a vital pedestrian tunnel linking Hong Kong station with Central station within the fare-paid zone. The MTR entrance on Douglas Street is positioned about halfway between these two station concourses.
Current buildings
- The Chinese Club Building
- Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Building
- China State Bank Building
- Heung Lam Building
- 33 Des Voeux Road Central