The Island line was extended to the East at the end of 2014, with Sai Ying Pun station being the final one to be opened in March 2015 (here’s a recap of the opening). I have travelled there are few times now and I find it a very interesting station.
Not only do you have to take an escalator to reach the middle level, but you actually have to take a lift up to the street level. That’s how far down the station is.
From the turnstiles to the lift at Exit B is a long walk-way, and different art works depict street scenes and life of and at Sai Ying Pun – the first section is a collage of photographs, that show different times and aspects of the area. It was created by photographer Tse Ming-Chong and students.
Next to these images is a wonderful artwork depicting the neighbourhood – it is a painted bas relief created by Louise Soloway Chan. It shows different sights from Sai Ying Pun, for instance the escalator that has been built up to the High Street…
… the people shopping at the wet markets and little shops of the area …
… the day and day activities happening on the street of Sai Ying Pun …
Next time you are in the area, why don’t you take the time to walk into the MTR station and have a look around?
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