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Mid-Levels
Traditional Chinese半山區
Simplified Chinese半山区
Literal meaningmid mountain area
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinBànshānqū
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationBun sāan kēui
JyutpingBun3 saan1 keoi1
Sidney LauBoon3 saan1 kui1

Mid-Levels (Chinese: 半山區; Jyutping: bun3 saan1 keoi1) is an affluent residential area on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located between Victoria Peak and Central. Residents are predominantly more affluent Hong Kong locals and expatriate professionals.

It has a population of 49,320 people, with 62.4% being Chinese. The largest ethnic minority groups include Filipinos (15%) and white (10.1%) .

The Mid-Levels is further divided into four areas (From the below, Mid-Levels of Central District can be subdivided into two Mid-Levels. Included: Mid-Levels West and Mid-Levels Central):

Aside from the panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the rest of the city, it is also close to Central and Admiralty, which are both significant business areas, thus providing easy and convenient access for the business people living in Mid-Levels. An added attraction of the Mid-Levels is its close proximity to nature and comparatively better air quality than many parts of Hong Kong Island. Many wealthy people in Hong Kong are willing to pay higher residential property prices for a residence that is further away from pollution and yet remains close to the centre of the city.

Many streets are named after former governors of Hong Kong. Examples include Bonham Road (after George Bonham, 1848–1854) and Kennedy Road (after Arthur Edward Kennedy, 1872–1877). Many of the roads in this area are within walking distance of the Central Business District, which is accessible by the Mid-Levels escalator from Central.

Many choices for housing are available, from ultra-luxurious apartments to compact, near-luxury apartments. The costs of these apartments vary considerably according to the size, location, and age of the building. The cost ranges from the high ten million dollars to over five hundred million Hong Kong dollars for an apartment in a Frank Gehry-designed building.

Many prestigious colleges and schools are located in Mid-Levels, including the University of Hong Kong, St Francis' Canossian College, Island School, King's College, Ying Wa Girls' School, St. Paul's Co-educational College and St. Joseph's College, to name a few.

History

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The first houses in Mid-Levels were often large mansions, with gardens built out on terraces on the steep hillside, with names such as "Rose Hill" and "Cringleford", and "Idlewild".[1] Sara Roosevelt, the mother of Franklin D. Roosevelt, lived with her family on Rose Hill from 1862 to 1865 during the American Civil War.[2]

Central–Mid-Levels escalator

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Central–Mid-Levels escalator
Main article: Central–Mid-Levels escalator

The Central–Mid-Levels escalator cuts through the Mid-Levels, from Central to Conduit Road. It allows people to travel quickly between these two places, compared with travelling by the winding roads up the mountain. At 800 metres (2,600 ft), it is the longest outdoor escalator in the world. It was opened on 15 October 1993. The escalator runs downhill from 6 am to 10 a.m. and uphill from 10:30 a.m. to midnight every day. Pedestrians travelling in the opposite direction make use of the adjacent stairs and footpaths. Apart from its transportation function, it is a tourist attraction. Sections of the escalator had been under renovation in 2018 and 2019, with some sections closed for maintenance.

Streets

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Streets in Mid-Levels include:

Recreation

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Hong Kong Park

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Main article: Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong Park, which is 80,000 m2 in area, is located next to Cotton Tree Drive in Central. There are modern facilities surrounded by a natural landscape.

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

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Main article: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest Zoological and Botanical centres in the world. It is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak and has been opened to the public since 1862. In 1871, it was officially renamed to Botanical Gardens, and in 1975, the name was changed again to Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. This venerable park was previously named Bing Tao Garden, meaning the Chief Commander's Garden. It was then linked to the garden of the Government House. In 1941, a bronze statue of King George VI was erected in the garden to mark the centenary year in which Hong Kong became a British Colony.[3]

Keeping wild animals in the garden can be traced as early as 1876. At that time, animals were kept merely for entertainment. From the 1970s, the emphasis changed to techniques in captive breeding and conservation breeding programmes for zoological collection. Today, the garden has a collection of over 600 birds, 70 mammals, and 40 reptiles which are housed in about 40 enclosures. The collection includes orangutans, gibbons and other primates; the American flamingo, jaguar and Burmese python can be found here as well. There is an active breeding programme for many of these species, notably the orangutans, gibbons, and lemurs which rarely breed in captivity.

The garden keeps for more than 1000 species of inland plant such as conifer, fig, palm, gum trees, and magnolia. Besides, a greenhouse at the eastern boundary of the garden houses over 150 native and exotic species including orchids, ferns, bromeliads, climbers and house plants.

Lung Fu Shan Country Park

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Main article: Lung Fu Shan Country Park

Lung Fu Shan Country Park covers the densely vegetated slopes of Lung Fu Shan, including the disused Pinewood Battery and the Pinewood Garden picnic area, providing a scenic backdrop to the residential and commercial districts of Hong Kong Island. It is situated at the north of Pok Fu Lam Country Park. Towards the east of Lung Fu Shan Country Park is Hatton Road, to the south is Harlech Road whereas to the north and west is a covered conduit constructed by the Water Supplies Department. This country park covers an area of about 470,000 m2 and also commands an excellent vista of the western part of the territory and the Victoria Harbour.

Wan Chai Nature Trail

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Wan Chai Nature Trail is a short footpath and it only takes about 2 hours to complete. Along the way, one can gain knowledge about nature, mainly concerning biological, geological and geographical aspects.

Art and culture

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Flagstaff House Museum

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Main article: Flagstaff House, Hong Kong

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (茶具文物館), a branch museum of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, is located at the Hong Kong Park. The building was built in the 1840s, and originally served as the office and residence of the Commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong. It was converted to the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984, with a new wing, the K.S. Lo Gallery, constructed in 1995.

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware specialises in the collection, study, and display of teaware. The museum promotes Chinese tea drinking culture through many exhibitions. There are video programmes and audio guides conducted in Cantonese and Japanese, regular presentations and lecture programmes, and free guided tours for the visiting tourists.

The Chinese Teahouse, which is a part of the museum, holds serving tea demonstrations regularly.

Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

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Main article: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is located at Kennedy Road in Central, with the main aim of supporting local art creation. The centre was restructured from an early 20th-century building (Cassels Block, former barracks for married British officers) to provide an arena and facilities for local artists.

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Main article: University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong

The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) is located inside the University of Hong Kong, with an aim to promote Chinese art and culture to college students and the entire community. The UMAG usually holds some exhibitions and art educational activities to promote the art education in Hong Kong. The museum is located in the Fung Ping Shan Building, which is situated next to the main entrance of the university. In addition, the Art Gallery is located in the three lower stories of the T T Tsui Building.

Kom Tong Hall

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The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum is located in the Kom Tong Hall, an old mansion in Castle Road. It contains exhibitions on the life of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and history of the building.

Previously, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owned the Kom Tong Hall. The building was converted to a church building on the lower floors and served as an office for the Asia Area on the upper floors. It was then donated back to the government of Hong Kong.[1] The building was replaced by the church in June 2005 with the newly constructed Wan Chi Church Building on Gloucester Road in Wan Chai.[2]

During World War II this building was supposedly used as the Japanese Headquarters in Hong Kong.

Education

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Many schools and colleges can be found in the Mid-Levels. The most famous is the University of Hong Kong. Many famous secondary schools such as St. Joseph's College, St. Paul's College, St. Paul's Co-Educational College, King's College, St. Stephen's Girls' College and Raimondi College are also located here.

Hung Hing Ying Building of the University of Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong

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The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong is the oldest of all the university's structures. Donated by Sir H.N. Mody, this building's construction began in 1910 and was completed in 1912 at Pok Fu Lam Road. It is made of red bricks and granite and has four turrets with a central clock tower. The clock tower was donated by Sir Paul Chater.[citation needed]

The central Great Hall of Main Building is named after the wealthy businessman Lok Yew. During the Second World War, the entire building was damaged but was later repaired. In 1952, two more courtyards were built south of the building and an additional one was completed in 1958. At present, the building houses various departments of the Arts Faculty.

In 1919, Sir Paul Chater and Professor G P Jordan donated money for the construction of the Hung Hing Ying Building, located near the Main Building. This building was designed to house the student union. After the Second World War, it became the Administrative Building. In 1960, the east wing was added and it was made to the Senior Common Room for Staff in 1974. The name of the building remains unchanged until today and it houses the Department of Music at the present.

Old Hall is used to be a residence hall for students. It is divided into three blocks: Lugard Hall, Eliot Hall, and May Hall, which were built in 1913, 1914 and 1915 respectively. All buildings were made of red bricks, three storeys high, with interconnecting stairs and corridors. The university combined the three halls and renamed it Old Hall in 1969. The Lugard Hall was demolished in 1991, the Eliot Hall became the Administrative Building and the May Hall is used for the Office for General Education Unit.

Primary and secondary schools

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St. Paul's College is the oldest school in Hong Kong. It was established in 1851 and celebrated its 155th anniversary in 2006. It was merged with St. Paul's Girls' School and formed St. Paul's Co-educational College, and later returned to being a boys-only college.

Ying Wa Girls' School is a girls' secondary school under the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China and located at 76 Robinson Road. It was founded by the London Missionary Society in 1900.

Island School is the flagship English Schools Foundation school. It counts among its students many of the expatriate children living in Mid-Levels.

King's College

King's College was previously known as Saiyingpun Anglo-Chinese School in 1879. The British used the school as the quarters and hospital for the British Shanghai Defence Force soon after it opened. In 1928, it was reverted to a school but was turned into a stable in 1941 by the Japanese. It became a school again in 1950 and has remained a government school since then. King's College has been a 'declared monument' of Hong Kong since 2011.

Raimondi College

Raimondi College is a co-educational English-medium secondary school, named after Bishop Timoleon Raimondi, the first vicar apostolic of Hong Kong.

Established in 1875, St. Joseph's College is the first Catholic boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It is a Lasallian institution. Together with a primary school, St. Joseph's Primary School, the St. Joseph's population now exceeds 4200. The north and west blocks of the college are declared monuments of Hong Kong since August 2000.

St. Margaret's Girls' College H.K. is a girls college in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1964.

St. Paul's Co-educational College was established in 1915 as St. Paul's Girls College. After temporarily merging with St. Paul's College, the school retained its co-educational status. It is one of the first schools to convert to the Direct Subsidy Scheme in 2002, and is introducing an International Baccalaureate curriculum[needs update]. Currently, the primary school section is no longer housed in the same campus as the secondary school, and has moved to a new campus in Wong Chuk Hang.

Religious buildings

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Temples

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Man Mo Temple is a popular site of worship that is important to Hong Kong culture. The Man Mo Temple was founded in the 1850s at the start of British Occupation of Hong Kong and contains a copper bell made during the reign of the Daoguang Emperor (r. 1820–1850) in the Qing dynasty. Man Mo Temple is located at the intersection of Hollywood Road and Ladder Street which is in the area known as Tai Ping Shan rather than the Mid-Levels. In addition, there are many small traditional shrines, often adjacent to old large strangler fig trees.

St John's Cathedral

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St John's Cathedral, an Anglican/Episcopalian church located on Garden Road, is one of the oldest and most active places of worship in Hong Kong. It hosts a counselling service, an HIV centre and two advisory centres for migrant workers who form about 5% of Hong Kong's population. St John's operates an "open altar" policy of welcoming to Holy Communion all Christians in good standing. Hong Kong's lands have a set period of grant on them, and St John's Cathedral's land is the only exception.

Roman Catholic Cathedral

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Roman Catholic Cathedral

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral at 16 Caine Road. The first Roman Catholic cathedral of Hong Kong was built in 1843 and destroyed in a fire in 1859. The cathedral was designed by Crawlwey and Company of London. Construction of the new one started in 1883 and the first Mass was celebrated on 7 December 1888.

Union Church Hong Kong

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The fourth generation building of Union Church Hong Kong was located at Kennedy Road, up the hill from Central and Admiralty, and next to where the Peak Tram bridge intersects with Kennedy Road. Union Church is an international, interdenominational church which was established in 1844. The first Union Church was built in 1845 on Hollywood Road. And then, in 1866, the church relocated to a new site on Staunton Street. Until 1888, due to the church on the Staunton Street had become very crowded, it was moved to the current site on Kennedy Road. Union Church has a long history and during World War II, it was forced to be closed owing to the invasion of the Japanese. On 16 March 2014, the members decided to demolish the church and redevelop its prime real-estate site.[4] The church was finally demolished in 2017. The new church building should be finished towards the end of 2022.[needs update]

Hop Yat Church

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Hop Yat Church, Bonham Road

To Tsai Church (道濟會堂, also known as Daoji Mission House) was founded by the London Missionary Society in 1888 and was located at 75 Hollywood Road. Sun Yat-sen attended this church while he studied medicine in Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese. Fung-Chi Au (1847–1914), who was Sun's teacher of Chinese literature and secretary of the Hong Kong Department of Chinese Affairs (香港華民政務司署總書記), was an elder of this church. Due to its growth, this church erected a large building at 2 Bonham Road in 1926 and was renamed Hop Yat Church (合一堂).[5]

Jamiah Mosque

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Jamia Mosque is an elegant old mosque dating from the early days of Hong Kong's history is located on the corner of Mosque Street and Shelley Street. It is easily accessible by the Mid-Levels escalator.

Ohel Leah Synagogue and Jewish Cultural Centre

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Ohel Leah Synagogue

The Ohel Leah Synagogue located on Robinson Road dates from 1901.

Hong Kong Baptist Church

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The Hong Kong Baptist Church is on 50 Caine Road and has about 2,200 regular worshipers. It was established in 1901. It acquired 97 Caine Road in February 2015 for expansion purposes.

Missionaries

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The London Mission Building [zh] is at 78–80 Robinson Road.[6]

London Mission Building, 78–80 Robinson Road, Photographed in 2010

Housing

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Private housing

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39 Conduit Road is a residential property developed by Henderson Land Development. Soon after the development was launched in October 2009, the developer claimed to have sold a five-bedroom duplex flat, on the "68th floor" of the 46-storey building for HK$439 million (US$57m). The price, US$9,200 per square foot, set a new world record for the most expensive apartment.[7]

Mid-Levels moratorium

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A moratorium to restrict development in Mid-Levels was established in 1972 to limit traffic.[8] Of the 420 plots of land in Mid-Levels, 4 government sites and 43 private sites are subject to the moratorium.[8] Twenty-six sites are reserved for government and community use, and the remaining 347 plots are not subject to the moratorium.[8]

Height restrictions

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In 2008, new restrictions were imposed in the area, capping residential buildings at a maximum of 115 meters in height.[9] Several residential buildings were pre-approved to escape the restriction, including Alassio, Arezzo, the Merry Terrace redevelopment, and the Seymour building.[9]

See also

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References

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Mid-Levels is an affluent residential district on the northern slopes of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, spanning the hillside between the Central business district and higher elevations toward the Peak, characterized by high-density high-rise developments and a significant expatriate population. The area, part of Hong Kong's Central and Western District, has undergone extensive urbanization that has modified its natural slopes to accommodate residential and institutional structures. Key infrastructure includes the and Walkway System, operational since 1993 and recognized as the world's longest outdoor covered escalator at over 800 meters, which links the residential hillside to Central's commercial core and alleviates road congestion. Historically, Mid-Levels emerged as an elite residential zone in colonial , exemplified by heritage sites like King Yin Lei, a preserved reflecting early 20th-century upper-class and living patterns among Chinese elites. The district's prestige persists, driven by proximity to financial centers, panoramic views, and upscale amenities, though its steep terrain and development intensity pose ongoing geotechnical challenges.

Geography and Location

Topography and Boundaries

Mid-Levels occupies the northern slopes of on , featuring steep natural gradients averaging approximately 35 degrees that have been extensively modified through cut slopes, retaining walls, and terracing to accommodate high-density residential development. The terrain rises abruptly from low-lying northern areas adjacent to , with elevations in the district spanning from near to a southern boundary along the 200-meter . The area's boundaries are delineated by major roads and topographical features: Garden Road marks the western limit, Stubbs Road and the southern flanks of form the southern extent, Wong Nai Chung Road defines the eastern edge, and the northern boundary aligns with the harborfront and reclaimed lands of Central and Admiralty. This configuration positions Mid-Levels as a transitional zone between the dense urban core of Central below and the higher, less developed Peak area above, with the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator traversing a vertical rise of over 135 meters within its northern sections to illustrate the pronounced elevational gradient.

Accessibility and Views

The and walkway system serves as the principal pedestrian link between Central and Mid-Levels, spanning 800 meters and rising 135 vertical meters across 20 escalators and three moving walkways. Constructed in to reduce road traffic on the steep terrain, the system operates downhill from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., uphill from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, and bidirectionally overnight. Vehicular access relies on roads such as Robinson Road and Garden Road, supplemented by bus routes from the nearby Central district, though the hilly layout limits direct penetration into residential areas. Mid-Levels' hillside elevation provides residents with elevated vistas overlooking the , , and , blending urban density with adjacent forested slopes. These panoramic outlooks, particularly from higher streets like Conduit Road, encompass the harbor's maritime activity and the skyline's high-rises, enhanced by the area's integration of luxury apartments amid natural topography. users face challenges due to the escalator system's lack of step-free alternatives, relying instead on accessible buses or for ascent, as the terrain's gradients exceed standard ramp feasibility without extensive .

History

Colonial Origins and Early Settlement

Following the British occupation of in January 1841 and the formal cession via the on August 29, 1842, Mid-Levels emerged as an early residential extension uphill from the burgeoning commercial districts of Central and . The area's development was driven by the need to escape the overcrowding, commercial encroachment, and prevalent diseases such as in the low-lying zones, prompting to seek the relatively cooler and healthier elevations of the hillside. accelerated this shift, with Hong Kong's inhabitants rising from 7,450 in 1841 to 119,320 by 1861, fueling demand for housing on the slopes. One of the earliest documented residences was Rose Hill, constructed in 1849 near Caine Road by American merchant Warren Delano, grandfather of future U.S. President . Subsequent landmarks included the Jamia Mosque on Shelley Street in 1850 and Buxey Lodge on Caine Road in 1876, built by Parsi merchant Hormusjee Mody. The opening of the in 1888 further facilitated access to higher terrains, enabling the construction of ornate villas and terraces along roads like Robinson and Conduit, often in neoclassical styles by entrepreneurs from Britain, , and the empire. Settlement comprised a mix of less affluent Europeans unable to afford Peak properties, alongside wealthy Chinese, Eurasian, , and South Asian families, reflecting Hong Kong's diverse colonial society. The 1904 Reservation Ordinance, which restricted to non-Chinese residents, redirected affluent Chinese to Mid-Levels, enhancing its prestige while underscoring policies in colonial planning. Prominent figures such as and exemplified this era's elite, commissioning grand homes that symbolized status amid the colony's stratified social order.

Post-War Expansion and Modernization

Following , Hong Kong's population surged from approximately 600,000 in 1945 to over 2 million by the mid-1950s, driven by refugees fleeing civil unrest in , which intensified housing demand in established residential areas like Mid-Levels. This pressure, combined with limited flat land on , prompted the colonial government to relax building height restrictions and encourage vertical development, transforming Mid-Levels from low-density villas into a hub of high-rise apartments catering to the emerging affluent and expatriates. In the , many pre-war mansions and townhouses in Mid-Levels were demolished to accommodate multi-storey residential blocks, with early examples including the eviction of residents from Basilea Terrace on Robinson Road to clear space for high-density apartments near Lyttelton Road. Most original villas, built between the and early by colonial elites, were razed during this boom to exploit rising land values and support economic recovery through intensified urban . By the late 1970s, the area had shifted predominantly to high-rise estates, reflecting broader trends in modernist architecture and prefabricated construction techniques that enabled rapid scaling to house professionals amid industrialization. This modernization aligned with Hong Kong's overall urban revival, where post-1945 planning emphasized high-density living to manage refugee inflows and fuel growth, though it prioritized efficiency over preservation, leading to the near-total erasure of Mid-Levels' early 20th-century built heritage by the . The resulting of towers, often exceeding 20 storeys, enhanced the area's appeal as a convenient, upscale residential zone midway between Central's commercial core and the Peak's exclusivity, while incorporating basic amenities like multi-storey car parks to address vehicular needs.

Preservation Efforts and Recent Changes

Preservation efforts in Mid-Levels have focused on select historic structures amid pressures from urban development. Several early 20th-century reservoirs, including the Albany, Mount Gough, and Peak service reservoirs, received proposals for Grade 1 heritage status from a panel of experts in June 2021, recognizing their architectural and historical value as among Hong Kong's oldest surviving water infrastructure in the area. However, functional needs have led to conflicts, with the Water Supplies Department demolishing older reservoirs in the Mid-Levels area starting in 2007 to reprovision and expand capacity for reliable supply to residents. Individual residential buildings from the colonial era have also been preserved through private ownership and market dynamics rather than widespread institutional intervention. A notable example is a four-story townhouse on Bonham Road, which withstood wartime bombings and evaded the demolition surges of the 1970s and 1980s, remaining intact due to its enduring appeal in the affluent district. The Authority's broader mandate includes preserving structures of historical value within renewal projects, though specific initiatives in Mid-Levels remain limited compared to denser urban zones. Recent changes in Mid-Levels reflect a trend toward luxury residential expansion, with multiple high-end projects completing or launching in 2025. The Central Residence By The Park development, situated on a key site, introduced 99 units primarily comprising three-bedroom or larger apartments in September 2025. Similarly, 33 Kennedy Road emerged as a new landmark with 71 residences across 23 floors, featuring units from one- to four-bedrooms, enhancing the area's modern housing stock. A luxury project in the district recorded the sale of Hong Kong's largest residential flat since 2013, exceeding 12,000 square feet, within a complex boasting over 400,000 square feet of gross floor area developed in phases. These developments underscore ongoing modernization, prioritizing high-value properties while the area's topography and zoning constrain broader compared to lower-lying districts.

Infrastructure and Transportation

Central-Mid-Levels Escalator System

The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System is the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system, spanning over 800 meters and rising more than 135 meters in elevation from Queen's Road Central in the Central district to Conduit Road in Mid-Levels. Opened on October 18, 1993, the system comprises 16 reversible escalators and three moving walkways (travelators), designed to facilitate pedestrian movement along the steep hillside terrain of Hong Kong Island. Constructed at a cost of approximately HK$240 million (equivalent to about US$30 million at the time), the aimed to alleviate on local roads by providing an efficient alternative to vehicular transport for residents commuting between the commercial Central area and the residential Mid-Levels. Managed by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the government in coordination with the Highways Department, the system integrates with surrounding walkways and has become a vital component of the area's public transportation network. The escalators operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, switching direction to prioritize commuter flow: downhill from to Central between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., then uphill from Central to from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. Parallel staircases allow bidirectional access at all times, accommodating approximately 99,000 pedestrian trips per day as of late 2024. Maintenance efforts, including phased upgrades since 2018 to address aging mechanical components, ensure ongoing reliability amid high usage. Beyond transportation, the system passes through vibrant neighborhoods like , fostering economic activity with adjacent bars, restaurants, and residential developments, while offering scenic views of the urban landscape. Its has been recognized as an innovative response to Hong Kong's hilly topography, reducing reliance on buses and taxis along narrow roads.

Road Network and Street Layout

The road network in Mid-Levels features a series of narrow, winding streets and access roads contoured to the steep hillside terrain between Central and , prioritizing residential connectivity over high-volume traffic. Primary thoroughfares include Caine Road, constructed in early 1859 and extending from the western edge of Bonham Road to Government Hill, serving as a foundational artery for early settlement expansion. Robinson Road and Conduit Road function as key connectors, with Conduit Road delineating the district's upper limit and linking to higher elevations toward the Peak. Street layout reflects ad hoc colonial-era development post-1841 British acquisition, utilizing existing paths and new alignments to ascend the slopes with minimal grading, resulting in steep gradients and terraced alignments. Many roads, such as those named after governors and officials, preserve 19th-century nomenclature amid modern residential high-rises, though widths remain constrained—often under 10 meters—to accommodate the topography and historical building stock. Bonham Road and Old Peak Road provide lateral and upward linkages, facilitating access to adjacent areas like Sai Ying Pun and the Peak Tram route, while side paths and steps supplement vehicular routes for pedestrian navigation. No expressways traverse Mid-Levels due to its residential and elevated character; instead, the network relies on one-way systems and measures to manage flow, with daily vehicular volumes limited by shortages and reliance on alternative transport like the adjacent escalator system. Preservation of older roads, including tree-lined segments dating to the mid-19th century, underscores the area's evolution from elite villas to dense apartments without wholesale realignment.

Green Spaces and Recreation

Major Parks and Gardens

The Zoological and Botanical Gardens serves as the primary major park in the Mid-Levels district, occupying 5.6 hectares on the northern slope of along Albany Road in Central. Established in 1860 during the British colonial period and fully opened to the public in 1871, it functions as both a zoological exhibit and botanical collection, providing a green respite amid . The gardens house over 1,000 animals across more than 200 species, including , birds, and reptiles, alongside approximately 1,000 plant species, many native to tropical and subtropical regions. Admission is free, with most areas open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., though the Fountain Terrace Garden extends to 10 p.m. and the Green House and Education Centre operate 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Divided into eastern and western sections, the eastern portion emphasizes botanical displays and aviaries, featuring the Fountain Terrace Garden with its Victorian-era fountains and sculptures, a children's , and specialized areas like the Garden and Parsee . The western section focuses on mammalian and reptilian enclosures, including tamarins, , and in open-air habitats designed to mimic natural environments. The Green House showcases exotic orchids and carnivorous , while the Education and Exhibition Centre offers interpretive displays on conservation and . These features support educational programs, including free guided tours in , underscoring the park's role in public outreach since its inception as a colonial recreational and scientific site. Beyond the main gardens, Mid-Levels lacks other large-scale public parks, with green spaces primarily integrated into residential areas or smaller pockets like roadside plantings along Kennedy Road; however, the Zoological and Botanical Gardens remains the dominant recreational green area, drawing visitors for its blend of wildlife observation and horticultural variety. Maintenance falls under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, ensuring upkeep of enclosures and plantings amid the district's high-density surroundings.

Trails and Country Parks

Mid-Levels provides convenient access to urban hiking trails and nearby country parks on Island's northwestern slopes, facilitating for local residents. The Bowen Road Fitness Trail, a flat, paved 4-kilometer route extending from Mid-Levels Central toward Wong Nai Chung Gap, is a favored path for and leisurely walks, characterized by tree-lined sections, minimal gain of about 100 meters, and panoramic views of and the surrounding hillsides. This trail, maintained in good condition with spacious paving, typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to traverse one way and connects to broader networks leading toward Happy Valley. Adjoining Mid-Levels to the west, Lung Fu Shan Country Park spans 47 hectares of woodlands, heritage sites, and picnic areas, accessible via short walks or from the district. Key trails within the park include the Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail, a 2.7- to 3.5-kilometer paved uphill path with a steady gradient culminating in a flat approach to , suitable for moderate hikers and offering forest bathing opportunities amid native vegetation. The more challenging Lung Fu Shan Trail, measuring 4.5 kilometers with 475 meters of elevation gain, ascends steeply through forested terrain to higher viewpoints, while the 0.4-kilometer Pinewood Battery Heritage Trail highlights colonial-era military remnants like battery positions from the . These paths emphasize the park's role in preserving biodiversity and historical fortifications, with entry points near the . Further south and east, Mid-Levels serves as a gateway to Country Park and Country Park via connecting routes like those around Pok Fu Lam Reservoir, where family-oriented walks skirt the water's edge amid secondary forests and spillways constructed in the 1860s for water supply. Sections of the Trail, a 78-kilometer long-distance path traversing five country parks on the island, pass near Mid-Levels en route to and beyond, integrating urban escapes with rugged terrain. These areas collectively cover over 1,000 hectares of protected land adjacent to the district, managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to balance conservation with public access, though trails may close periodically for maintenance or due to weather.

Cultural and Institutional Sites

Museums and Art Facilities

The Dr Museum, located at 7 Castle Road in Mid-Levels, occupies the historic Kom Tong Hall, a Grade I heritage building constructed in 1914 and declared a monument in 2008. Opened to the public in 2006 by the , it chronicles the life and revolutionary activities of , the founder of the Republic of China, with a focus on his five visits to between 1879 and 1900 for education and anti-Qing plotting. The permanent exhibition spans three floors, featuring over 700 artifacts including photographs, documents, and replicas of Sun's study materials, alongside temporary displays on related historical themes; admission is HK$10 for adults, with free entry for children under 12 and seniors over 60. The museum emphasizes 's role as a hub for early 20th-century Chinese reformist networks, drawing on archival materials from Sun's associates. The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, situated at 2 Caine Lane in Mid-Levels, operates from the renovated Bacteriological Institute building erected in 1906 as Hong Kong's first pathology lab amid plague outbreaks. Established as a non-profit museum in 1996 by the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences Society, it documents the introduction and evolution of Western medicine in the territory from the 1840s opium trade era through public health milestones like the 1894 response. Exhibits include vintage medical equipment, vaccines, and displays on key figures such as Sir Patrick Manson, founder of , with rotating sections on and local epidemics; entry costs HK$20, with guided tours available by reservation. The site preserves original , including a used for early medical training, underscoring colonial-era scientific infrastructure's lasting impact on Hong Kong's healthcare system. Art facilities in Mid-Levels remain limited compared to Central's commercial galleries, reflecting the area's residential character, though smaller venues like the Chatham Maison Research and Exchange Centre in a colonial-era building host occasional exhibitions on local and international contemporary works. These spaces prioritize niche, heritage-linked displays over large-scale operations, with no major institutions comparable to those in West Kowloon.

Educational Institutions

Mid-Levels is home to several historic and prestigious secondary schools, primarily government-aided and Catholic institutions emphasizing English-medium instruction and academic rigor. These schools contribute to the area's reputation for quality education, drawing students from across due to their strong performance in public examinations and alumni achievements. centers, including Montessori programs, also operate in the district, catering to and local families. St. Joseph's College, located on Caine Road, is a Catholic boys' founded in by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Originally established as an and school, it relocated to its current Mid-Levels site in after earlier premises in other districts. The institution follows a holistic integrating STEM, , and , with a student enrollment of approximately 1,200 as of recent records. It maintains a tradition of discipline and service, producing graduates who excel in professions such as , , and . Raimondi College, at 2 Robinson Road, operates as a co-educational Catholic established in 1958 under the . Named after 19th-century Bishop Timoleon Raimondi, it provides education to around 800 students, focusing on bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese alongside moral and civic values. The school's facilities include modern laboratories and sports grounds, supporting extracurriculars in debating, music, and athletics. King's College, situated at 63A Bonham Road on the western fringe of Mid-Levels, is a boys' opened in 1926 to commemorate King George V's . Designed in and designated a declared monument in 2011, it enrolls about 600 students and prioritizes sciences, , and liberal arts. Notable for its network, including prominent figures in and , the college upholds a legacy of intellectual inquiry established since its founding. Complementing these are preschool facilities like the International Montessori School's Mid-Levels campus on Caine Road, which serves children aged 2 to 6 following Montessori principles of child-led learning. Opened as part of a network emphasizing independence and sensory education, it accommodates small class sizes to foster early development before transitioning to primary programs. Similarly, Guidepost Montessori on the same road offers comparable toddler-to-preschool curricula for international families. While no major universities are headquartered in Mid-Levels, proximity to the University of Hong Kong's main campus in adjacent facilitates collaborative educational opportunities, though institutional boundaries remain distinct.

Religious and Community Buildings

Diverse Faith Structures

Mid-Levels hosts a variety of religious structures reflecting the area's colonial legacy and cosmopolitan population, primarily Abrahamic faiths established during the British era. Christian churches dominate, with Catholic and Protestant denominations prominent, alongside a historic and serving expatriate and local communities. These buildings, many dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, underscore the neighborhood's role as a hub for Western and international residents. St. Joseph's Church, a Catholic on Garden Road, was officiated on November 20, 1872, and serves a diverse congregation with ten Sunday masses and three daily ones, making it one of Hong Kong's busiest Catholic sites. The structure, built amid early missionary efforts, catered initially to and other European Catholics in the Mid-Levels vicinity. The , at 16 Caine Road, functions as the seat of the and was constructed between 1883 and 1888 in a Gothic Revival style. This Grade I historic building accommodates English and other language services, drawing parishioners from multicultural backgrounds in the area. Union Church Hong Kong, located at 22A Kennedy Road, traces its origins to 1844 as one of the city's earliest Protestant congregations and relocated to its current site, featuring a modern worship space completed in recent years while preserving heritage elements from prior structures. The church emphasizes community outreach and diverse services for international members. Hop Yat Church, affiliated with the Church of Christ in China at 2 Bonham Road, was established in 1926 in Neo-Gothic architecture, serving Chinese-speaking Protestants and reflecting early 20th-century efforts to indigenize . It remains active in local and . Ohel Leah Synagogue, a Modern Orthodox facility at 70 Robinson Road built in 1902 by the , stands as the epicenter of Jewish religious and social life in , hosting daily prayers and community events for over 120 years. The Grade I heritage site includes kosher facilities and supports the small but enduring Jewish population. Jamia Mosque, Hong Kong's oldest at 30 Shelley Street and rebuilt in 1915 on a site used since the 1840s, accommodates around 400 worshippers and serves the Muslim community with its Grade I status highlighting its architectural and historical value. Positioned along the Mid-Levels escalator route, it represents early Islamic presence amid colonial trade.

Historical Missionary Influence

Catholic missionaries, primarily from the and later the Foreign Mission Institute, established early footholds in Mid-Levels following Hong Kong's cession to Britain in 1841. The area, elevated above Central, became a focus for evangelization targeting Chinese migrants and European residents, with initial chapels and residences built in the 1850s under figures like Bishop Theodore Raimondi, who arrived in 1852 and served until 1894. Raimondi directed the construction of key institutions, including precursors to schools and the Cathedral of the on Caine Road, whose foundations were laid in 1888 amid efforts to consolidate Catholic presence amid growing colonial development. These efforts reflected pragmatic adaptation to local terrain, using Mid-Levels' accessibility for outreach while establishing self-sustaining communities through and welfare. St. Joseph's College, founded by the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1875, initially operated sites in Mid-Levels, including Robinson Road, providing vocational and classical education infused with Catholic doctrine to local boys. This institution exemplified missionary emphasis on holistic formation, blending religious instruction with practical skills to foster converts and counter secular influences. By the early , such schools had enrolled hundreds, contributing to a nascent Catholic educated class despite limited mass conversions. The legacy persists in modern entities like Raimondi College, established in 1964 on Robinson Road and named for Bishop Raimondi, underscoring enduring diocesan missionary structures. Protestant missionaries, notably from the London Missionary Society (LMS), exerted influence through church plants and educational initiatives. The To Tsai (Daoji) Church at 75 Hollywood Road, founded in 1888, served as a hub for Chinese congregants and hosted figures like , reflecting LMS's strategy of indigenous leadership development. Complementing this, Hop Yat Church emerged in the 1920s from LMS and other denominational unions under the Church of Christ in China, utilizing Mid-Levels sites for worship and . These establishments, totaling several by 1900, prioritized translation and , yielding modest but targeted growth amid competition from ancestral religions. Overall, activities in Mid-Levels shaped the area's institutional , introducing Western educational models and charitable frameworks that integrated with colonial , though empirical conversion rates remained low—estimated under 1% of the Chinese population by 1900—highlighting tensions between aspirational and cultural resistance. Sources from diocesan records affirm higher credibility over anecdotal accounts, revealing systemic efforts despite biases in self-reporting toward optimism.

Residential and Economic Profile

Housing Stock and Property Market

Mid-Levels features a predominantly private residential stock, consisting mainly of upscale apartments in mid- to high-rise buildings adapted to the hilly terrain. The area includes approximately 8,746 units in Mid-Levels Central and 19,943 units in Mid-Levels West, totaling over 28,000 residential units across these core sub-districts. Housing types range from modern luxury condominiums with amenities to older low-rise structures and hillside homes, though recent developments emphasize high-end towers offering harbour views and proximity to Central's financial hub. There is no in the district, reflecting its affluent, private-market orientation. Property prices in Mid-Levels command a premium over 's city-wide averages, driven by limited supply from terrain constraints and regulatory height limits. As of recent transactions, average saleable prices in Mid-Levels Central hovered around $22,647 per , with luxury units often exceeding $30,000 per for prime views. While overall residential prices declined 7.76% year-on-year in Q1 2025 to an average of $132,130 per square meter for apartments, Mid-Levels properties demonstrated relative resilience due to sustained and professional demand. The rental market in Mid-Levels remains robust, with rents in Mid-Levels West rising about 10% over the year ending August 2025, fueled by influxes of Chinese professionals and students seeking quality schooling and urban access. Demand is supported by the area's connectivity via the Mid-Levels Escalator and prestige status, though broader market headwinds like high interest rates and economic uncertainty have tempered sales volumes. Transactions in premium districts like Mid-Levels contributed to Hong Kong's overall residential sales rebound, with Q3 2025 seeing 16,700 units traded city-wide, up 63% year-on-year.

Government Interventions: Moratorium and Height Limits

The Mid-Levels Moratorium was established by the in 1972 as an administrative measure to restrict further government land sales and lease modifications allowing more intensive development in the area. This intervention followed the Po Shan Road collapse earlier that year and aimed primarily to alleviate by limiting and associated vehicle trips, given the area's constrained road . The moratorium does not prohibit all private developments or redevelopments but confines them to the terms of existing leases, respecting property rights while preventing escalations in density that could overwhelm transport capacity. By 2005, average traffic speeds along key routes like Bonham Road and Caine Road had stabilized at approximately 14.6 km/h, attributed in part to these controls alongside additions such as the Aberdeen Tunnel and Central-Mid-Levels Escalator. Despite its longevity, the moratorium has faced for not fully overriding lease entitlements, leading to ongoing developments that contribute to persistent traffic issues. In response to a 2006 Ombudsman report criticizing its administration, the government affirmed its role in but initiated a comprehensive review to evaluate its continued necessity, including potential relaxations tied to enhanced . As of 2024, the policy remains in place, with the Development Bureau considering targeted changes to balance development rights against limits, though no outright lifting has occurred. Critics, including transport analysts, have advocated extensions to curb further intensification, citing studies showing inadequate road capacity for additional residential units. Complementing the moratorium, building height restrictions were incorporated into the Mid-Levels West Outline Plan (OZP) through amendments approved by the Town Planning Board in March 2008. These controls apply to various zones, specifying maximum heights in meters above principal datum (mPD) or storeys to regulate development intensity, preserve ridgeline profiles, mitigate risks, and prevent the "wall effect" of excessive vertical . For instance, residential zones face caps reflecting existing built forms, with relaxations possible only on individual merits and subject to access and environmental assessments; existing buildings are generally permitted to redevelop at prior heights unless explicitly restricted. The measures extend to plot ratio limits, ensuring compatibility with local , and were further refined in subsequent OZP updates, such as the 2010 approval emphasizing better visual and control. These restrictions have constrained supertall proposals, prioritizing gradual intensification over unchecked high-rises in this hillside district.

Socioeconomic Demographics

Mid-Levels residents exhibit markedly higher socioeconomic indicators than averages, reflecting its status as a premium residential enclave proximate to the . In Mid-Levels East, a key sub-area, the median monthly rent stood at HK$45,000 in 2021, with a rent-to-income ratio of 31%, implying median incomes exceeding HK$145,000 monthly—far above the territory-wide median of HK$25,000 reported in the same period. The broader , encompassing Mid-Levels, recorded a median monthly of HK$41,400, the second-highest among districts, driven by concentrations of high-value and . Educational attainment is correspondingly elevated, underscoring a demographic. In Mid-Levels East, just 3.5% of the aged 15 and over had attained or below, versus 18.4% across ; conversely, post-secondary qualifications predominate, aligning with the area's appeal to executives in , , and international . District-level data for Central and Western similarly show primary-or-below attainment at 11.3%, the lowest in , with over 50% holding tertiary degrees—facilitating occupations in managerial, administrative, and specialist roles that cluster near Central's financial hub. Demographically, Mid-Levels features a working-age , with 15-39 year-olds comprising around 40% in sampled sub-areas like Mid-Levels West buildings, supplemented by lower (under 15) proportions of 8-10% indicative of smaller households among dual-income professionals. The resident mix includes affluent local Chinese alongside a substantial contingent—estimated at 10-15% non-Chinese, including Western and Filipino professionals—drawn by allowances and proximity to and offices, though exact figures vary by sub-zone and post-2020 emigration trends. This composition sustains high property values but limits broader affordability, with average household sizes below the norm of 2.7 persons.

Controversies and Policy Debates

Impacts of Development Restrictions on Housing Supply

The Mid-Levels area in has been governed by an administrative moratorium implemented in 1972, designed to curb building developments and redevelopments that would exacerbate along key access roads like Connaught Road and Queen's Road. This policy applies to sites generating more than a specified traffic threshold, effectively halting or scaling back numerous proposed projects, including high-density residential towers. Complementing the moratorium, statutory height restrictions—such as those outlined in plans limiting buildings to 115–320 meters above in various sub-areas—prevent vertical expansion, preserving ridgeline views and low-rise character but capping the total achievable on plots. These measures, administered by the Buildings Department and Town Planning Board, have persisted with periodic reviews, though full lifting has not occurred as of 2024. By design, these restrictions diminish housing supply elasticity, as regulatory hurdles delay or block the conversion of underutilized older low-rise buildings—common in Mid-Levels, with many dating to pre-1970s—into higher-capacity modern units. Empirical analyses of Hong Kong's urban constraints indicate that such topography-adjusted regulations reduce new unit completions by limiting plot ratios and viability, with Mid-Levels exemplifying low supply responsiveness amid surging demand from expatriates and affluent locals. This sustains , where Mid-Levels properties often command 20–50% higher per-square-meter values than comparable island districts, pricing out all but high-income households and reinforcing socioeconomic segregation. For example, average sale prices in Mid-Levels exceeded HK$150,000 per square meter in peak years like , far outpacing supply-driven adjustments elsewhere. The broader ramifications include amplified unaffordability in Hong Kong's overall market, where Mid-Levels' constrained supply indirectly pressures adjacent areas by funneling demand outward without alleviating citywide shortages. assessments acknowledge that the moratorium, while mitigating localized —estimated to have prevented – additional vehicle trips daily—comes at the expense of forgone units, potentially numbering in the thousands if redeveloped under looser rules. Proposed relaxations, such as those considered in 2010 tied to expansions and revisited in 2012–2013 agendas, highlight tensions between preservation goals and supply needs, yet implementation lags due to resident opposition over fears. This dynamic underscores how development controls, intended for relief, inadvertently entrench supply bottlenecks, benefiting existing owners through capital gains while impeding market efficiency and intergenerational access.

Balancing Preservation with Urban Needs

The Mid-Levels Moratorium, an administrative measure introduced in June 1972, restricts building developments and redevelopments to alleviate by deferring government land sales and lease modifications that would enable more intensive use. This policy limits approvals to developments permissible under existing leases, respecting private property rights while coordinating with Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs) and the Buildings Ordinance. It has contributed to stable traffic conditions, with average speeds in key roads maintaining between 14 and 17.3 km/h from the 1970s to recent assessments, aided by infrastructure enhancements such as the Aberdeen Tunnel and . Building height restrictions, integrated into OZPs like the Mid-Levels West plan amended in March 2008, further guide preservation by capping development intensity to safeguard ridgeline profiles and visual corridors toward and the Peak. These controls, including plot ratios up to 5 in certain residential zones, allow case-by-case minor relaxations based on project merits but prioritize skyline protection over unchecked densification. Similar provisions apply in Mid-Levels East, where recent 2024 OZP updates reaffirm height bands to maintain the area's low- to mid-rise character amid hillside terrain. Tensions arise from Hong Kong's acute shortage, where Mid-Levels' prime location and underutilized capacity—constrained by these measures—exacerbate supply limitations and elevate prices. In 2013, the proposed relaxing or lifting the moratorium, leveraging improved transport like extensions and bypasses to enable residential development on affected sites, including near Wah Fu Estate. Proponents viewed this as essential for long-term utilization, while critics highlighted risks of heightened susceptibility, persistent congestion, and a focus on high-end over affordable options. As of October 2024, the moratorium persists without formal lifting, prompting an ongoing comprehensive review to reassess its efficacy against evolving urban demands, with the Town Planning Board mediating private rights and public interests through OZP enforcement. This approach sustains Mid-Levels' socioeconomic exclusivity and environmental amenities but underscores broader challenges in reconciling localized preservation with citywide needs for expanded amid pressures and scarcity.

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