Staunton Street

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Staunton Street (士丹頓街) is a street in Central, on the hill of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. The street runs on the contour of the hill, bounded by Shing Wong Street and Old Bailey Street.

The street was named after George Thomas Staunton.

The street is also known as Sam Sap Kan (卅間), as there were thirty houses on the street at the early days. It is famous for the tradition of Ghost Festival.

The Central-Mid-levels escalators system bisects Staunton Street. Its opening in 1994 brought rapid change to the street and its life. Upmarket restaurants and bars opened, catering to the stream of middle class professionals heading home from Central.

Today the street is lined with restaurants, bars and boutique shops. It is the heart of Soho and a major dining destination.