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Unlike other cities in the world, you can find non-stop entertainment
facilities and restaurants in Hong Kong. The nightlife in Hong Kong can
be as exciting and diversified as you can imagine.
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Lan Kwai Fong
The premier nightlife in Hong Kong. Situated right in the heart of
Central, Lan Kwai Fong spreads out along D'Aguilar Street. Tiny bistros,
delicatessens, jazz clubs and bars spill out onto the sloping streets.
On weeknights, the area is mingled with affluent professionals enjoying
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Quarry Bay
Want some snacks in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere with friendly
service? Quarry Bay is worth a visit. It becomes a warm neighborhood for
you and your friends to chat and talk after you are off from work. |
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Soho
Walk along Hollywood Road, you'll find Hong Kong's version of "SoHo"
(South of Hollywood Road). It offers a wide range of bars and
restaurants. Specialty restaurants there includes Thai, Cajun, Nepalese,
Italian and other types of cuisine. Soho is a place combining the
cultures of the west and the east. You will see old and traditional
stalls selling Chinese antiques, groceries, while across the street, you
will see international restaurants and cozy bars. |
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Soho East
A new nightlife neighborhood. Bars spill out onto the
pedestrian-friendly streets. Across the street is 180c spectacular view
of Victoria Harbour. It is perfect for after-work drinks and intimate
dinners. |
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Temple Street
The night market along Temple Street can definitely provide you a
pleasant evening. This vast area is full of shops, international hotels,
fast-food cafes, and restaurants - many of which are open for midnight
snacks. Street-side dining, featuring local cuisine must be tried.
Stallholders here specialise in inexpensive menswear, watches, pirated
items , and other inexpensive merchandise. Fortune-tellers and palm
readers, and Chinese opera singers, make the market a fascinating street
theatre. |
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Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui's nightlife offers excitement and variety. Its hotel
bar-restaurants offer variety ranging from high-energy bands to
traditional pubs with hand-drawn beer, theme bars, multi-level discos,
jazz clubs and the ever-popular karaoke lounges. |
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Wan Chai
A famous late-night party place in town. Don't be surprised to see
leonlights and the light boxes of different nightclubs and sauna.
Walking through Lockhart Road, you will hear the throbbing music from
the bars inside, and meet tempting mama-san patrons on the street. |
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Entertainment > Shopping |
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Whether you are looking for brand names or hunting for bargains,
shopping in Hong Kong can let you truly experience the excitement of
choices and versatility. You can both enjoy shopping in air-conditioned
shopping malls or strolling through local street markets.
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Admiralty
You will find lots of brand names here! Pacific Place, one of the
most popular shopping malls in Hong Kong, houses more than 130 outlets,
and attracts thousands of visits on weekends. Besides shopping, dining
and entertainment facilities are abundant here. Eateries featuring
Italian, French, American and Chinese food are available. |
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Ap Lei Chau
There are a few warehouses offering discount furniture and clothes at
Ap Lei Chau. Factory outlets of some famous brand names can also be
found here. |
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Causeway Bay
A paradise for shoppers. Taking a stroll through the shopping malls
nearby, including Times Square, Caroline Centre, World Trade Centre, The
Lee Gardens, Lee Theatre Plaza, Fashion Island, Island Beverley and
Causeway Plaza reveals a strong focus on local fashion and food. This is
why Causeway Bay is crowded with tons of people after work and on
holiday. In Square, in Windsor House, is also best known for a wide
range of computer products. |
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Central
Houses many shining skyscrapers and marbled shopping atriums and
malls. It takes you a whole day to stroll throught the Landmark,
Galleria, Prince's Building, Alexandra House and the International
Finance Centre in the region. Designer shops and exclusive brand names
can be found in abundance here. |
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Hung Hom
The Whampoa is "moored" on the site of a former dry dock. This
110-metre-long boat-shaped entertainment centre houses cinemas, shops
and clubs inside. Another landmark in the region is Wonderful Worlds of
Whampoa which is the focal point of the adjacent, multi-towered HK$4
billion Whampoa Gardens housing development. Choi Lan's Food Court,
which comprises about 10 famous restaurants in town, is also open there.
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Kowloon Tong
Festival Walk was opened in 1998. It houses more than 100 retail
outlets, more than 25 restaurants, an ice-skating rink and an 11-screen
multiplex cinema. It's right above the Kowloon Tong MTR Station. As an
interchange between Kowloon and the New Territories, it has quickly
become a high-traffic shopping mall in the Kowloon Peninsula. |
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Mong Kok
The Ladies' Market on Tung Choi Street in Mong Kok, is Kowloon's most
popular day-long street market in Hong Kong. The vast area is full of
shops and stalls offering bargain-priced clothing, accessories and
household knick-knacks.
Close to Price Edward, Mong Kok's Goldfish Market is an attraction
for goldfish lovers. Nearby is one of Hong Kong's most colourful
specialist street markets, the Flower Market, which offers sweet scents,
exotic blossoms and fortune-bringing houseplants. |
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Sha Tin
One of the earliest new towns situated in central area of the New
Territories. The Shatin New Town Plaza is one of the biggest shopping
and entertainment complex which connects to other smaller shopping
centres in the region including Shatin Centre, Shatin Plaza, Lucky
Plaza, Wai Wah Centre and Hilton Plaza. |
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Stanley
Stanley Market is a warren of stalls, shops and restaurants. Stroll
through Stanley New Street and Stanley Market Road, you will see lots of
local Chinese cultural products, paintings, handicrafts, furniture, silk
collectibles and pottery. A wide variety of local souvenirs are
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Taikoo Shing
Taikoo Shing houses one of Hong Kong's biggest shopping complexes in
Hong Kong, Cityplaza. There are over 150 shops, restaurants and
entertainment venues in Cityplaza. At Cityplaza, you are sure to fulfil
all your shopping needs - and have lots of fun with your friends and
family. What's more, Cityplaza is located direct above Tai Koo MTR
Station. |
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Tsim Sha Tsui
It's a place where shoppers of different style and budgets can be
satisfied. Harbour City, as one of the largest shopping and
entertainment complex in town, connects several shopping centres in the
region. On the south, it is linked to Ocean Terminal which is a popular
shopping centre with an open rooftop providing fine harbour views. A
moving walkway glides northward to the China Hong Kong City, another
shopping centre housed in the China Ferry Terminal complex. Further
along, is Star House, where you can pick up the most up-to-date computer
equipment. The terminal buildings are connected to Kowloon Park by a
pedestrian bridge.
Opposite to Harbour City is Canton Road where you can find lots of
designer wear. |
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Tsing Yi
Maritime Square features more than 200 shops, themed restaurants, a
cinema and an indoor re-creation of Hong Kong's old-style markets. Its
close proximity to Hong Kong International Airport makes it a great
stop-off for transit passengers. |
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Western District
Contrary to skyscrapers and busy traffic in Central district and
Causeway Bay, the Western District represents the old days of Hong Kong.
West of Sheung Wan, the area is famous for its small Chinese-style shops
selling dried seafood and medicinal herbs. Towards the mid-levels is an
area that is best known for stalls and shops selling antiques, such as
watches, old coins and stone carvings. The Cat Street bazaar today still
attracts thousands of antique admirers on weekends. |
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Yau Ma Tei
Big shopping malls cannot be found in this region. Instead, Yau Ma
Tei is famous for its street market. The night market spreads out along
Temple Street. The vast area is full of shops, and stalls selling
traditional Chinese antiques, jade and pirated CDs. |
Things
to Do in a Day
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Hong Kong Dolphinwatch
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Catching a glimpse of Hong Kong's endangered pink
dolphins is a thrilling experience. These adorable bubble-gum pink
dolphins (Sousa chinensis) are also known as "Chinese white dolphins".
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Harbour Night Cruises
Relax after a hectic day of sight seeing. Tour the
harbour in a Chinese - style junk while taking in the spectacular city
view. |
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Half Day Hong Kong Island Tour
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
A real high-to-low experience, going from scenic
Victoria Peak down to the Aberdeen seafaring community. You will be
amazed at the hustle and bustle of this exciting city of life and light.
After more than a century of culture and traditional exchange, Hong Kong
is now one of the world's great cities, where East truly meets West.
a) VICTORIA PEAK: The world's steepest railway hauls
passengers up Victoria Peak in approximately 8 minutes. Once at the
top, enjoy panoramic views of the city from almost any vantage
point, or check out the restaurants and various attractions at the
Peak Galleria and Peak Tower.
The recently-opened
, the only such museum in Asia and is
located at the Peak Tower.
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b) ABERDEEN FISHING VILLAGE: Glide into the waters with an
optional sampan ride to gain insight into the "water lifestyles" of
the Tankas. |
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c) REPULSE BAY LOOKOUT: Gaze into the South China Sea with
the sun at the horizon. Named after a British battleship, this
southern "capital" of Hong Kong Island is a natural escapade from
the metropolis. |
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d) STANLEY MARKET: located in the charming village of
Stanley, lively open-air market offers traditional handicrafts and
locally-made clothes and accessories at bargain prices. |
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e) At the workshop of a well-known jewellery factory in Aberdeen,
you can observe the whole process of a piece of fine jewellery being
created and handicrafted. |
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Kowloon & New Territories
Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours
See Kowloon on your own schedule with this new bus
tour. Catch the bus at the Star Ferry Kowloon Pier, and choose the
sights you want to see. There are thirteen stops along the route,
including Nathan Road, Kowloon Walled City Park, the Flower Market, Jade
Market and Temple Street Night Market. The bus runs at twenty-minutes
intervals from 10 am to 8 pm. One-day passes are available for $30, $15
for children under 12 and seniors over 65. For more information call
2508 1234.
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a) CHUK LAM SIM YUEN: An impressive Buddhist monastery
nestled in the hills in quiet dignity is home to three enormous
"Precious Buddha" statues and other colourful religious
paraphernalia. |
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b) KAM TIN WALLED VILLAGE: Built 700 years ago by the Tang
clan, the original walls remain standing with its female villagers
still dressed in traditional costumes for daily activities in modern
Hong Kong. |
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c) LOK MA CHAU: The vista stretches from the farmlands
bordering Shenzhen River to the modern skyline of Shenzhen City in
the distance. |
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d) WISHING TREE: Make your wish come true by writing on
coloured papers. According to tradition, wishes will be granted if
the paper catches one of the branches of this enchanting Banyan
tree. |
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e) KAISER ESTATE: Home of factory outlets. We'll stop by the
workshop of a renowned jewellery factory to witness the delicate
process of handicrafting gemstones and precious metals. |
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Ocean Park Adventure
Duration: approx. 4 hours or 7 hours
Visit the most famous theme park in Asia and enjoy a
day of wholesome entertainment and endless fun for the whole family.
Ocean Park is a combination of spectacular oceanariums, exhilarating
ride and adorable animals within one complex! A stimulating and
informative day out for anyone and everyone!
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a) PANDA HABITAT: Meet An An & Jia Jia in person! Learn about
the most treasured animal and national symbol of China in their
climatically controlled habitat similar to their native Sichuan
Province. |
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b) SHARK AQUARIUM: Stroll through the underwater viewing
tunnel and experience at being surrounded by countless exquisite
sharks and rays, all swimming within your arm's reach. |
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c) OCEAN THEATRE: Sit relax to watch a troupe of well-trained
dolphins, seals and sea lions display their amazing talents at a
daily entertaining performance at the Ocean Theatre. |
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d) PACIFIC PIER: Get a 'hand-on experience' with the lively
habitat of seals and sea lions! Observe their daily activities
through the underwater viewing tunnel or greet them face-to-face! |
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Tsing Ma, Lantau & Monastery
Duration: Approx. 7-8 hours
Once accessible only by ferries, Lantau today is home
to Hong Kong's most famous landmark - Tsing Ma Bridge and Hong Kong
International Airport. Despite modern developments, much of Lantau still
remains a rural paradise with beaches, quaint fishing villages and
monasteries. A delightful alternate exploration of the largest island of
Hong Kong.
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a) TSING MA BRIDGE: A scenic drive through the longest road /
rail suspension bridge in the world. Stop at the viewing platform of
this famous bridge with its picturesque landscape prior crossing to
Lantau. |
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b) CHEUNG SHA BEACH: Nature doted upon Cheung Sha with a
stretch of 3.2 kilometres of sugary white sand and sparkling water,
it is easily accessible and one of the most beautiful beaches in the
territory. |
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c) TAI O VILLAGE: Fishing junks, wooden stilt houses along
the waterfront, tiny shops, shrines and ancient temples form an
interesting mosaic of a traditional fishing village. |
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d) PO LIN MONASTERY: Nestled among spectacular scenic
mountains, Po Lin Monastery is truly a peaceful retreat. Nearby is
the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue and museum. |
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Inclusive: Pick up and return transfer, admission
entry to the Buddha Statue Museum, a delicious Chinese vegetarian lunch
at Po Lin Monastery and guide service throughout the tour. Last bus to
Tung Chung departs at 7 pm. |
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Aberdeen Night Cruise
Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours
Watch the Skyline glistening around the Victoria
harbour aboard a Chinese junk as it set sails into the sunset. This
enchanting evening cruise not only offers relaxation after a hectic day,
it also satisfies your culinary curiosity with a sumptuous Chinese
dinner and sparking off many visual surprises throughout the night. |
Exchange Rate
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar at
about US$1 = HK$7.8.
Weather
 Hong
Kong's high season, October through late December, is popular for a
reason: the weather is pleasant, with sunny days and cool, comfortable
nights. January, February, and sometimes early March are more cloudy and
cold, with occasional showers. Although high humidity might arrive
prematurely in March and April, these months are generally pleasant for
travelling. By May the temperature is consistently warm and comfortable.
June through September is typhoon season, when the
weather is hot, sticky, and very rainy. Typhoons (called hurricanes in
the Atlantic) must be treated with respect, and Hong Kong is prepared
for these blustery assaults; if a storm is approaching, the airwaves
will crackle with information, and your hotel and various public
institutions will post the appropriate signals. When a No. 8 typhoon
signal is hoisted, activities in Hong Kong and Macau will be effected.
For safety, head immediately for your hotel and stay put.
Weather Chart
The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Hong Kong:
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January 56-64oF (13-18oC) |
February 56-62oF (13-17oC) |
March 60-67oF (16-19oC) |
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April 67-75oF(19-25oC) |
May 74-82oF (23-28oC) |
June 78-85oF (26-29oC) |
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July 78-87oF (26-31oC) |
August 78-87oF(26-31oC) |
September 77-85oF (25-29oC) |
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October 73-81oF (23-27oC) |
November 65-74oF (18-23oC) |
December 59-68oF (15-20oC) |
Language
Hong Kong's official languages are English and
Chinese. The most commonly spoken Chinese dialect is Cantonese, but
Mandarin - the official language of China, known in Hong Kong as
Putonghua - is gaining in popularity. Macau's official languages are
Portuguese and Chinese, but many people speak some English. There, too,
Mandarin is growing in popularity.
In hotels, major restaurants, stores, and tourist centres, almost
everyone speaks English. This is not always the case, however, with taxi
drivers, bus drivers, and workers in small shops, cafes, and market
stalls.
Transportation
 Transport
facilities are very comprehensive in Hong Kong. There are variety
choices of public transport which is enough for touring around and the
prices are modest. Most of the public transportation like bus, mini-bus,
and train provide air-conditioned services which makes summer travel
more comfortable.
Business Hours
Nearly all businesses, even tourist-related ones,
will shut down for major holidays such as Chinese Lunar New Year,
Christmas and New Years.
Banks & Stores
Banks are open weekdays 9 am - 4:30 pm and saturdays
9 am - 12:30 pm. Cash machines are plentiful. Office hours are more or
less the same as in the West - 9 am to 5 or 6 pm. Some offices are open
9 am - noon on saturdays.
Stores usually open around 10 am and stay open until 9 or 9:30 pm,
especially in tourist and residential areas. Here's an estimate of store
hours by neighbourhood: Central, 10 am - 6 pm; Causeway Bay and Wanchai,
11 am - 10 pm; Tsim Sha Tsui East, 11 am - 9 pm; Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma
Tei, and Mong Kok, 11 am - 10 pm.
Museums & Sights
Museums and sights are usually open six days a week
from 9 am to 5 pm, with day-off usually falls on Tuesday or Thursday.
Call the destination before visiting. Admission is free for every
Wednesdays.
Holidays
Major holidays in Hong Kong include New Year (the
first weekday in January), Chinese New Year, Easter (March or April),
Labour Day (May 1), HKSAR Day (July 1), National Day (October. 1), The
Buddha's Birthday (May), Christmas and Boxing Day (December 25 and 26).
There are also numerous Chinese holidays throughout the year.
Health
The major health risk for travellers overseas is
traveller's diarrhea, caused by eating contaminated fruit or vegetables
or drinking contaminated water. Watch what you eat: stay away from ice,
uncooked food, and unpasteurised milk and milk products. Note, too, that
eating raw shellfish has been associated with recent hepatitis outbreaks
in Hong Kong. Drink only bottled water or water that has been boiled for
at least 20 minutes. Expect to pay HK$5 to HK$10 for a litre of bottled
distilled water.
Electricity
The electrical current in Hong Kong is 220 volts, 50
cycles alternating current (AC); in Macau it is also 220 volts, 50
cycles. While outlets in Hong Kong take plugs with three round prongs,
there is no standard plug size in Macau; check with your hotel regarding
its setup.
Safety
Hong Kong is a safe city day or night. The Hong Kong
Police who served under the British government continue to maintain law
and order. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or valuables. Beware of
pickpocketing in busy districts.
Entering Hong Kong
Citizens of the U.K. need only a valid passport to
enter Hong Kong for stays of up to 6 months. Australian, Canadian, New
Zealand, and U.S. citizens need only a valid passport to enter Hong Kong
for stays up to 3 months. It is best to have at least six months'
validity on your passport before travelling to Asia.
Customs and Duties
Except for the usual prohibitions against drugs,
explosives, firearms, and ammunition, and modest limits on alcohol,
tobacco products, and perfume, you can bring anything you want into Hong
Kong, including an unlimited amount of money.
Non-resident visitors may bring in, duty-free, 200 cigarettes or 50
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Island Bars
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Island is split up in two major entertainment districts, Lan Kwai Fong (Central)
and Wanchai, although there are some off shoots such as Causeway Bay. The former
has and is traditionally the more "decent" the one frequented by expats and
locals alike. It can be found in Central on rising streets that have definitely
caused a few injuries to those among us who had a little too much to drink, all
the bars are closely located, and there is a great ambiance around with so many
people in such close confines. Wanchai on the other hand is the famous Suzy Wong
area of Hong Kong. Although there still is a Suzy Wong bar there it is not the
original, however there is still an abundance of Neon signs and plenty of scouts
trying to attract you in to see the dancing girls that are made up mainly of
Thais, Philippinas, Koreans, Chinese and others from around the region. These
bars do cost and if you are looking for a reasonable cheap evening then you are
better off avoiding these bars. In fact to be perfectly honest, you may even be
better catching a flight to Manila, or Bangkok and see the original thing rather
than pay the high prices, here. Having said ALL that though ! Wanchai is
changing, there are a lot of excellent places in Wanchai, namely Carnegies,
Delaneys, Twighlight Zone, Strawberry, New Makati, Big Apple, Neptune and more
all of which are reviewed below.
Wanchai
would be our first choice for an evening out there are some excellent
restaurants, great bars, good discos all in the vicinity, and is only a hop away
from Lan Kwai Fong or Causeway Bay.
Carnegies: One of the first Irish bars, or so
we thought until a reader kindly pointed out that it is not actually an Irish
bar and is owned by Scotts! Either way it was one of the first bars in Hong Kong
to import draught Guinness into Hong Kong. It is a very nice bar with a split
level, mezzanine style. Frequented by expats and locals alike it is a good place
to meet, if not a little cramped when busy times. Carnegies often features live
football and other sporting events.
Delaneys: Another Irish bar, with a great
atmosphere. This bar is big it even has one of those gigantic tv sets to show
live sporting events. In fact if you are a sports fanatic they even show
different events on different tvs when there is a clash in the time table. That
way you won't miss the rugby while you watch the football or whatever. They
serve very healthy portions food in good Irish tradition. Try the Nachos but
unless you have the appetite of a horse we don't recommend a main course. Great
bar. They have many beers on tap but they even have Ruddles on tap! yummy!
Twighlight Zone: (we'll check on the name)
This bar does not have any tvs so music, a lively atmosphere and lots of
beautiful people are the order of the day. It is a reasonable bar and very much
in favour with all the expats, locals, and other visitors. There live band is
excellent, and it really gets going on a Friday and Saturday night in fact if
you don't arrive early enough you'll have to queue up so BE Warned. They have
many beers on tap two we want to mention though is Tetley and Boddingtons.
Chinatown: A popular place to meet after work
with drinks priced around HK$ 34 for a pint of Tetley. The decor is rather loud,
but it has a good atmosphere, and has table and chairs outside.
Coyote: On the main Lockhart Road, close to the
Wanchai MTR station. Again this is a very poular haunt for after work
gatherings. They play good music in the evenings.
Dusk Till Dawn: Previously Rick Cafe, this is
very popular with expats, and some Philippina, and Thai women. The happy hour is
excellent and runs from 5:30 to 8:30, with a pint of Tetleys only costing 35
HK$. Later on though the crowd can be very mixed, and it really very much
depends on the quality of the band that are playing. The quality does vary, but
it is definitely worth popping in to check it out.
Joe Bananas: Still there and doing a lot of
food promotions of late. A good venue.
The Viceroy: in the Sun Hung Kai Centre is a
hot stop if you are into Latin.
La Placita: in Times Square (not far from
Causeway Bay) is also a great place to go for Latin music.
ING: is the just
renovated Manhattan Club which is in the New World Renaissance View Hotel. It
opened after enormous renovations 18 December 1999, and now is much more
spacious, and has a great feel to it. The music is good, and they are very
popular with locals and expats alike. They have excellent Karaoke facilities if
you are into that.
Amnesia: not too
far from Lan Kwai Fong in Hollywood Road is a great place to go if you enjoy
trance, techno etc. Go Late. This is where a lot of people go after the
traditional bars in Lan Kwai Fong close. It has been known to shut its doors at
6 am. It is relatively expensive but has a great atmopshere and a great decor.
The Jazz Club:
next to Lan Kwai Fong in the California Entertainment Building caters well to
the jazz loving crowd.
These
bars above are considered the best bars in Wanchai, or Causeway Bay. Below we
review disco/bars that are a much different crowd. Generally at these bars the
women will be Philippina (possibly maids working in Hong Kong, possibly not) and
a few Thai and mainland Chinese. I want to be very clear here these (or at
least the majority) women are NOT prostitutes, most work VERY hard in Hong
Kong, and hence deserve respect. A great time is generally assured at all these
places, however the atmosphere may appear a little strange on the first visit.
There are though in the same area lots of Go-Go bars, where the girls are
working. These are expensive but if that is what you are looking for then just
remember that it is probably cheaper to fly to Manila, or Bangkok. Enjoy !
Big
Apple: Has now changed its name but was once THE late scene in Hong
Kong, it still does get very busy, this is one disco though that has attracted
more than its fare share of prostitutes. They play good music and often have a
live DJ and band.
New Makati: Highly recommendable. This
disco/bar is a great place to come and is always one of the first of its bunch
to get busy early. They play great music and the women are very friendly .
Neptune II: Neptune I has closed and now this
is probably one of the busiest of the 'discos' of its type in Wanchai. Get's
busy late and on Sunday afternoons and can be a very fun place.
All
of the above bars are very busy on a Sunday afternoon believe it or not so if
you have nothing else to do, go and check it out from 3 pm onwards. You won't
regret it !
Strawberry:
Is now supposed to be THE late spot taking over from the Big Apple, here
everybody from everywhere in Hong Kong would converge for late night dancing,
after everywhere else has closed. Great place.
Kowloon Bars
Kowloon is basically the
name for the mainland in other words not the Island of Hong Kong, only a short
strip of water in the harbour separates the two and this gap seems to be getting
smaller all the time. Most of the best bars on this side are in Tsimshatsui
which is the first MTR stop of you are coming from the Island. Their are really
some great bars on this side, and you should not miss out on giving them a try.
There is even a smaller version of Lan Kwai Fong (in Central), at
Knutsford Terrace,
although it is difficult to get much smaller than that splatter of assorted yet
very good bars. There are some good restaurants and bars that can be found there
though such as Bahama Mama's, the Whale Pub and Chaser's. Read our
Review of
Knutsford Terrace. There are still some of the old "Wanchai/Suzie Wong"
style bars in TST on Ashley Road, such as the Red Lion Inn, and Ned Kelly's Last
Stand but to be honest you are better off trying your chances in one of the
regular bars featured here.
Felix: This modern
style restaurant/bar is found atop the Peninsula Hotel, as you can expect it is
a little pricey but for those that aren't paying for a room at the hotel with
Harbour View, you have to visit. The view is simply stunning 28 floors up you
look over the harbour and over the rest of Kowloon to the other. It attracts
different crowds, tourists, local yuppies, and those that enjoy the food but
mainly the view. If you are a man you HAVE to try the toilets here, don't ask
why, just do it.
Someplace Else:
Can be found in the basement of the Sheraton and is a very "hot" or "in" place
of late. They have the busiest happy hour we have ever seen in Hong Kong, which
offers you buy one get one from 5 pm until 8 pm, if you ask the waiter he will
even bring the second when you finish the first, which is nice so it does not
get warm. They even have live music during this time. The disco music starts at
around 11 pm, and is very popular with locals, expats and tourists. They do
serve food and it is of a quality you would expect from a Sheraton, the menu is
a laugh (literally) and will keep you busy for quite some time. Most of the food
is Tex-Mex.
Delaneys: is
always a safe option, and has proved very popular with locals and expats alike.
They have a good choice of beer on tap, and they always cover the live sporting
events.