SOHO

Soho in Hong Kong runs along the streets around the Mid-Levels Escalator, with murals, cafes, restaurants, and bars lined up one after another. Antique shops and jade and ivory souvenir stores also appear, mixing modern murals with old buildings. Package itineraries ride the Mid-Levels Escalator, eat an egg tart, then allow 30 to 40 minutes of free time in front of the murals, with about 30 minutes for walking the alleys. It is an active neighborhood that draws many young people, so when crowds gather, such as on a Saturday at 5 p.m., it is hard to walk quietly.