City Wandering - Movable Type Central
A guided urban cultural tour in Central exploring the history of the printing industry since the 1840s, tracing the legacy of Chinese lead movable type and the evolution of the district's printing shops.
- When
22 Nov 2026 14:00 - 16:00
- Location
Contemporary Printing Arts - Central (Meeting Point)
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
Central
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 128
Program Overview
"Out of twelve shops there, at least eight were printing shops." This nostalgic memory recounts the golden era of the printing industry on Wing Lee Street. As the city undergoes redevelopment, the prevalence of printing shops in Central and Sheung Wan has faded into history, replaced by modern high-rises. The "City Wandering - Movable Type Central" guided tour invites you to rediscover these hidden historical layers through the unique lens of the printing trade.
Highlights
This cultural tour focuses on the development of the local printing industry starting from the 1840s. We will explore the origins and evolution of Chinese lead movable type and search for the surviving remnants of the trade within the district. Participants will retrace the steps of old printers, reconstructing the vibrant atmosphere of a neighborhood once defined by its thriving printing businesses.
Itinerary
The route covers significant landmarks in Central:
- Aberdeen Street: Former site of the London Missionary Society Press
- Pottinger Street: Former site of the Bowon Type Foundry
- Wellington Street: Former site of the Wing Shing Type Foundry
- Pak Tsz Lane and Gough Street: Former centers of journalism and printing
- Shing Wong Street and Wing Lee Street: Former printing industry hub
- Contemporary Printing Arts: Tour conclusion
Ticketing
- Date: 2026-11-22
- Time: 14:00 - 16:00
- Fee: HKD 128
- Enquiries: 2319 1660
