5) Hong Kong restaurant and entertainment areas - Part B

While my previous entry (Hong Kong restaurant & entertainment areas – Part A) was all about the dining & entertainment precincts of Hong Kong Island, this one will take you through Kowloon's popular areas… From Tsim sha Tsui's swanky restaurants to Mong Kok's eateries…

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Often abbreviated as TST, Tsim Sha Tsui is Kowloon's most vibrant and active entertainment and shopping area, and one of Hong Kong's busiest districts. It's a relatively small area which extends from the waterfront esplanade along Victoria Harbor in the south, all the way to Austin Road in the north.
Although fairly small in size, Tsim Sha Tsui is chock-a-block with shopping, dining and entertainment venues, as well as with tourist attractions... Moreover, Tsim sha Tsui itself is divided into some different wine & dine areas... each with its own personality and atmosphere...
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Knutsford Terrace: a small terrace street, lined with bars, pubs and restaurants, is Tsim sha Tsui's smaller version of Lan Kwai Fong (although the ambience here is far more relaxed...).
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Recommended venues in Knutsford Terrace include: Balalaika (one of Hong Kong's only Russian resto-bars, well known for its "Siberian Vodka room"), Bahama Mama's (an easygoing bar, with nice dancing music and great pub grab), Island Seafood & Oyster Bar (one of Tsim sha Tsui's best places for seafood), Mai Nouveau Thai Cuisine (chic restaurant, serving excellent Thai cuisine with a contemporary touch), Tutto Bene (serving fabulous south Italian food that combines traditional Italian cooking with some of the chef's own innovations...), Papa Razzi (serves some of the best pizzas in Hong Kong in a lovely surroundings...), Apgujeong Korean tent bar (serving hearty portions of authentic Korean food in a lovely environment) and Black Stump (an Australian steakhouse and grill) .

Getting to Knutsford Terrace is quite easy: If coming from the waterfront ("Symphony of Lights"), from Star Ferry Pier or from Tsim sha Tsui MTR station (exits A-2 or B-1), walk up Nathan Road, turn right to Kimberley Road and then left, to the stairway that leads from the street to the terrace (next to the junction of Kimberley and Carnarvon).

From Kowloon's Airport Express station - Take shuttle bus K-5 to Kimberley Road. You can drop off at either the Luxe Manor or the Empire Hotel Kowloon. Both are just a stonethrow from Knutsford Terrace.

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A21 and alight at the bus-stop outside Miramar Shopping Centre, on the corner of Nathan Road and Kimberley Road. Turn to Kimberley and follow as above.


Hillwood Road, north of Kimberley Road and Knutsford Terrace (the section between Nathan Road and Pine Tree Hill Road), has been nicknamed "Hillwood SoHo" although it doesn't resemble Hong Kong's SoHo that much... There are a few good Chinese and Asian restaurants here, alongside some nice cafés... Tin Heung Lau (this long established restaurant specializes in classical Hangzhou Cuisine, from the Yangtze River Delta), Lo Chiu Vietnamese Restaurant and Tai Woo Restaurant (one of Hong Kong's best Cantonese restaurants) are particularly recommended.


If Knutsford Terrace is Tsim sha Tsui's answer to LKF, than Ashley Road somewhat resembles Wanchai's Lockhart Road, with a good mix between restaurants, resto-bars and nightspots (forget about the girls though...).

Our recommended restaurants and entertainment venues in Ashley Road are: Ned Kelly's Last Stand (a great Jazz bar and restaurant, with "wild west" ambience...), Mes Amis (a very popular nightspot), Weinstube (serving delicious home style German and Austrian food, together with some good beers and wines), Gaylord Indian Restaurant (This excellent Indian restaurant has become a landmark in Hong Kong's culinary scene) Jimmy's Kitchen (an 80 years old culinary institution, serving familiar international specialties...), Sushi One (A very popular Japanese restaurant) and La Taverna (has been serving splendid Italian cuisine in a romantic ambience for more than thirty years).

Getting there: From Star Ferry Pier take Canton Road (along Harbor City), turn right to Peking Road and you'll be there after a minute (It's a five minutes walk from the pier). From Nathan Road and Tsim sha Tsui MTR station (exits A-1 or E): Turn to Peking Road or Haiphong Road and you'll be there at no time (the entrance from Haiphong is through a building) .

From Kowloon's Airport Express station - Take shuttle bus K-3 to the Kowloon Hotel. From Middle Road (off Nathan Road), turn right to Ashley Road .

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A21 and alight at the last stop, outside the Star Ferry Pier. Then follow as above .


Classy restaurants, as well as some nice cafés, can be found in Tsim sha Tsui's five star hotels, as well as in the large, glittering shopping malls... Here are some the best:

Yan Toh Heen (Yan Toh Heen serves some of the best Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong, in an elegant and refined setting that matches in with the fabulous food), Ruth's Chris Steak House in Mody Road's Empire Centre (a Louisiana steakhouse and restaurant, serving some of the best steaks in Hong Kong), Super Star Seafood Restaurant (serving some of the best Cantonese food in Hong Kong), Dong Lai Shun (an opulent restaurant, specializes in the Huaiyang cuisine), Chesa (serving superb Swiss and central European cuisine in a pleasant environment), Gaddi's (located within the classic Peninsula Hotel, this superb restaurant is considered as one of Hong Kong's best), Felix (an ultra stylish resto-bar on the top floor of the Peninsula. Designed by Philippe Starck), Spoon (Chef Alain Ducasse's creation - one of Hong Kong's landmark restaurants), The Bostonian (serveing outstanding seafood and grill dishes in a charming environment), T'ang Court (Named as one of the world's best hotel-restaurants by several international magazines, T'ang Court serves world-class Cantonese cuisine in a swanky environment), Sabatini (this luxurious restaurant is the Hong Kong outlet of one of Rome's best known restaurants...), Habitu, the pier (Excellent Italian restaurant, with lovely harbor views, specializes in thin and crispy pizzas, as well as home-made pasta and risotto dishes) and "HER" Thai Restaurant (lovely Thai restaurant, with great views towards Western Harbor and the China-Ferry Pier).

Other highly recommended venues in Tsim sha Tsui include : 798 Unit & Co. (a fantastic New York style bistro), Aqua Spirit (a romantic and stylish bar, with absolutely gorgeous views), La Tasca (Spanish bistro style, resto-pub), Tack Hsin Restaurant (serving great Chinese hotpot at reasonable prices), Hu Tong (serves fabulous northern Chinese cuisine in an elegant and aesthetic setting), Surya Restaurant (excellent Indian restaurant), Kenjo (possibly, one of Hong Kong's best Japanese restaurants), Sushi Toku (serves outstandingly fresh Sushi and Sashimi in a very pleasant environment), Akita Robatayaki & Teppanyaki (stylish Japanese-style grill), Spring Deer (one of Hong Kong's best and most popular Chinese restaurants) and Fook Lam Moon (a Hong Kong 'culinary institution', serving legendary Shark's fin and Abalone specialties)

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Mong Kong and Yau ma Tei (The areas around Temple Street's Night Market) have both been already mentioned in another entry in this blog... (Covering Hong Kong "must sees" in a day)

If authentic eateries are your thing, those precincts are, probably, your best bet.

Our list of recommended restaurants in Mong Kok and Yau ma Tei includes: Ming Court (This Michelin starred restaurant serves culinary creations that combine traditional Cantonese cuisine with contemporary western influences... ), Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop (some of the best noodle dishes around Yau ma Tei), Little Fusion (good selection of Italian, French and Japanese specialties...), Nathan Congee and Noodle (this humble eatery has been serving some fabulous congees, noodles and dumplings for the last 40 years or so...),

Curry A La King (a curry lovers paradise, serving a wide selection of scrumptious curries from different Asian cuisines), Mongkok Fung Shing Restaurant (specializes in traditional Shunde cuisine, from the Shunde area, in the Pearl River Delta, and serves some superb dim-sum), Fu Kei Restaurant (very popular restaurant, specializing in several Chinese cuisines... The chefs keep on coming with new "inventions" all the time), Tanyoto Hotpot Restaurant (serving delicious Hotpot/Steamboat and Szechwan dishes...), Little Sheep (possibly, one of Hong Kong's most favorite Hotpot restaurants) and Lok Yuen Beef Ball King (some of the best Beef Ball and Pork Ball noodle soup in Hong Kong)

4) Hong Kong restaurant and entertainment areas - part A

Being one of Asia's most international cities, Hong Kong boasts quite a few trendy dining-and-entertainment precincts, which are as vibrant and up-to-date as Hong Kong itself... Each with its unique ambience and style... So no matter how, or where, you choose to spend your evening, Hong Kong has it, big time.

This article will take you through the most popular dining & entertainment precincts on Hong Kong Island (while my next article will deal with Kowloon)

For a fully detailed article about Hong Kong's dining and entertainment precincts, including many recommended venues, go to Hong Kong Restaurant and Nightlife Guide

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Central , Hong Kong's modern business district, is conquered by sparkling skyscrapers that accommodate the Asia-Pacific head office of international corporations, alongside bank managements, government agencies and foreign consulates.

Famous for its stylish shopping malls and elite boutiques, it is not a designated dining and entertainment area, as such, although its international ambience attracts the city's well heeled residents and, therefore, some of the best restaurants in Hong Kong can be found here...

Among the most recommended venues in Central you can find names like Caprice at the Four Seasons Hotel (one of Hong Kong's most sought-after French restaurants), Le Parisien (classic French cuisine), Grissini (one of Hong Kong's finest Italian restaurants), Shanghai Garden (excellent Shanghainese cuisine), Koi Sushi (creative Japanese cuisine), Tandoor (one of Hong Kong's most favorite Indian restaurants), Lotus (contemporary Australian-Thai resto-bar), Isola Bar & Grill (lovely Mediterranean cuisine and large alfresco terrace, facing the harbor views), Lung King Heen (haute Cantonese cuisine with a modern touch) and Cuisine Cuisine (contemporary Cantonese cuisine with an emphasize on fresh seafood)…

But you can also opt for one of the more "authentic" eateries, where local delicacies can be enjoyed at a reasonable price… Lin Heung Tea House (a true Hong Kong style "yum cha" and some excellent dim sums), Mak's Noodle (some of the best Wonton noodle in town), Wong Chi Kee (delicious Cantonese Noodle and Congee), Sheung Hing Chiu Chow (one of Hong Kong's best Chiu Chow eating houses) and Tsui Wah (a 24 hours Cha Chaan Teng Hong Kong style café, with an extensive menu to choose from)

Getting to Central is as easy as pie: Hong Kong's Airport Express Station is right in the heart of Central and so is Central MTR Station (if coming from Kowloon: Tsim sha Tsui / Jordan / Mong Kok) and Star Ferry Pier (walk 5 minutes along the elevated walkway).

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off on Connaught Road Central, at the bus-stop outside Jardine House (opposite Chater House). Walk a few steps back and climb on the elevated walkway which can take you to almost every building in Central


Lan Kwai Fong ( often abbreviated as LKF) - is possibly Hong Kong's most popular and most famous nightlife arena.

The small quadrangle of streets, formed by the L-shaped Lan Kwai Fong Street and adjacent D'Aguilar Street, is packed with bars, pubs, clubs and some excellent restaurants that make it a popular choice for locals, expatriates and tourists alike.

Visiting on a Friday or Saturday night, you will be amazed by the droves of people who crowd the streets, with all bars having only standing room... And when the bars get too congested, the scene moves to the street, as customers take their drinks and stand outside...

Some of Hong Kong's "night birds" like to start the evening at LKF, move somewhere else, and then come back to LKF, just before the night is over...

Our list of the most recommended venues in and around Lan Kwai Fong includes California (Californian-American resto bar), Dragon I (one of Hong Kong's hottest night spots, combining a Chinese and Japanese restaurant, a stylish bar and a dance-club), Agave (Tequila lovers heaven), Insomnia (a very popular night spot, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week), TRU (stylish Thai & Vietnamese restaurant), Zest (contemporary western cuisine with emphasize on Mediterranean flavors), Yung Kee (a renowned Cantonese restaurant, serving some of the best roast goose in Hong Kong), M at the Fringe (one of Hong Kong's most sought after restaurants, combining the "classics" of European cuisine with Mediterranean touches), Koh-I-noor (one of Hong Kong's best established Indian restaurants), Baci (an excellent Italian restaurant, specializing in thin crust pizzas), Indochine 1929 (a splendid Vietnamese restaurant), Café des Artistes (a Parisian style bistro, serving contemporary French cuisine), Post 97 (delicious café-style food, easygoing ambience and nice music), Al's Diner (a 1950s American style restaurant, bar and club) and Tastings wine bar (probably Hong Kong's best wine bar).

Getting to LKF : From Hong Kong's Airport Express Station - Walk to Central MTR station (through the pedestrian passage) and take exit C to Theatre Lane or exit D1 to Pedder Street. Cross Queen's Road Central and climb along D'aguilar Street (entrance to which is on the left side of Entertainment Building) until you get to Lan Kwai Fong.

If coming from Kowloon side (Tsim sha Tsui - symphony of Lights / Jordan - Night Market / Mong Kok - Ladies Market), take the MTR to Central and follow as above.

If coming with the Star Ferry (from Tsim sha Tsui pier, few minutes walk from the "Symphony of Lights"): Walk straight through the elevated walkway, till you get to Alexandra House, cross Des Voeux Road Central and proceed through Pedder Street, as above.

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off on Connaught Road Central, at the bus-stop outside Jardine House (opposite Chater House), walk a few steps back, climb on the elevated walkway, turn left and proceed with it across Connaught Road and Des Voeux Road. Get off the footbridge and proceed via Ice House Street or Pedder Street to Queen's Road Central. After crossing it, turn right and then left to D'aguilar Street, with which you can climb to Lan Kwai Fong.

If walking from SoHo: Enter Lyndhurst Terrace from the corner of Graham Street and Hollywood Road and walk down along it for a couple of minutes. Turn right to Wellington, and from there right to D'aguilar.


The SoHo is another extremely popular dining and entertainment district. Unlike the London area of the same name (but much like the Soho in New York), the area got its name from its geographical location : South of Hollywood Road.
Unlike LKF, Wan Chai and some of Hong Kong's other nightlife areas, SoHo is more about quiet bistro-style restaurants and cafés, where you can enjoy a romantic evening, or have your coffee alfresco, while watching life on the street go by... The art galleries and antique shops on Staunton Street and Hollywood Road add their bit to the "cultural ambience" of this area.

Here are some of SoHo's most recommended venues: Staunton's Bar & Café (a great place to see and to be seen...), Blue door (one of Hong Kong's most popular jazz bars), Bohemian Lounge (a nice, cozy Jazz bar), Joyce is not here (a combination of a bar, café and gallery, with easygoing ambience and nice food), Scirocco (a Mediterranean style resto-café), BIZOU (Mediterranean-style bistro and rotisserie), Chocolux (a chocoholics paradise), Brasserie Le Fauchon (this cute, little brasserie serves beautiful French cuisine at reasonable prices), Le Tire Bouchon (luxurious, romantic French restaurant), La Pampa (Argentinean grill and steakhouse), Café Siam (a fantastic Thai restaurant), Chilli Fagara (serving excellent Szechwan cuisine), Nepal (Nepalese cuisine) and DiVino Wine Bar & Restaurant (This trendy Italian resto-bar is one of SoHo's most popular venues), The Press Room (fantastic contemporary-European brasserie), Duke Burger (gourmet burgers) and Café Graham (a homey French bistro that serves lovely food at reasonable prices).

There are also some fabulous eateries around the SoHo, like Tsim Chai/Jim Chai (outstandingly good wonton dumplings), Lan Fong Yuen (a true Hong Kong style Cha Chaan Teng) and Kau Kee Noodles (where some of the best Beef Brisket in Hong Kong can be enjoyed).

Getting to SoHo: From Hong Kong's Airport Express Station - Take exit D and turn right to Harbour View Street. Cross Connaught Road Central and proceed with Queen Victoria Street (across Des Voeux Road Central) to the corner of Queen's Road Central, from where you can hop on the world's longest escalator and climb with it to Staunton Street (one street above Hollywood Road). If the escalator doesn't work (after midnight), you can climb along Cochrane Street, turn right to Lyndhurst Terrace and left to Graham Street, which takes you to Staunton Street and the SoHo

If coming from Kowloon side (Tsim sha Tsui - symphony of Lights / Jordan - Night Market / Mong Kok - Ladies Market), take the MTR to Central - Use exit C to Theatre Lane, turn right to Queen's Road Central and follow as above.

If coming with the Star Ferry (from Tsim sha Tsui pier, few minutes walk from the "Symphony of Lights"): Walk straight through the elevated walkway, till you get to Alexandra House, cross Des Voeux Road Central, proceed through Pedder Street, turn right to Queen's Road Central and follow as above.

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off on Connaught Road Central, at the bus-stop outside Jardine House (opposite Chater House), walk a few steps back, climb on the elevated walkway, turn left and proceed with it across Connaught Road and Des Voeux Road. Get off the footbridge and proceed via Ice House Street or Pedder Street to Queen's Road Central. Turn right and walk along Queen's Road Central for something like ten minutes, until you reach the corner of Cochrane Street where you can hop on the escalator (see above).

If walking from Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): From D'aguilar, turn left to Wellington, and from there left to Lyndhurst Terrace and again left, to Graham Street.


Admiralty and Wan Chai lie east of Central and are characterized by modern office buildings, hotels and shopping malls. Wan Chai is one of the busiest commercial areas in Hong Kong with many small and medium sized companies, various shopping centres and numerous bars, discos, cafés and dining venues... especially along Lockhart Road.

Here are some of our most recommended bars, restaurants and nightspots in Wanchai: Flying Pan (Hong Kong's best "all day breakfast". The restaurant is open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week), The Pawn (one of Hong Kong's hippest spots – featuring a bar, lounge and a restaurant under one roof), The Bridge (one of Wanchai's nicest resto-pubs... stays open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year...), Coyote Bar & Grill (a Tex-Mex resto-bar), Klong Bar & Grill ("KBG" is one of Hong Kong's trendiest hangouts), Skitz (one of Wanchai's most favorite nightspots), Carnegie's (plenty of "special offers" and "Happy hour deals"... and good 1980s dancing music), Chili Club (This casual, down-to-earth eatery, serves some of the best Thai food in Hong Kong), Ingredients (a stylish restaurant, lounge and bar), Sukothai (a fantastic Thai restaurant), Hong Kong Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant (the Hong Kong branch of one of China's most prestigious and famous restaurants), American Peking Restaurant (a Hong Kong culinary institution, serving Chinese-Pekinese cuisine for the last forty years), Milano Italian Restaurant (serving some of the best thin-crust pizzas in Hong Kong... lovely ambience and surroundings), Fook Lam Moon (a Hong Kong culinary legend, serving superb Cantonese food for more than 50 years…), and Golden Bauhinia Cantonese restaurant (an award-winning restaurant, serving some of the best Cantonese cuisine in Wanchai area).

For those of you who want to try authentic local food at one of the more down-to-earth places, here are some recommendations: Lung Moon Restaurant (has been serving delicious dim sum for the last 60 years), Chiu Yuen (Chiu Chow style noodle dishes), Joy Hing Food Shop (Cantonese and Chinese BBQs) and Prawn Noodle Shop (Southeast Asian prawn noodle dishes)

Getting to Wan Chai (Wanchai) : From Hong Kong's Airport Express Station - Take shuttle Bus H-1 to the Empire Hotel Hong Kong (Right next to Lockhart Road's nightlife zone in Wan Chai). H-2 also goes this direction, so if you want to get to Lockhart Road, you can still use it...
Alternatively, you can walk to Central MTR station (there is a pedestrian link) and take the MTR to Wan Chai - then use exit C and turn left to Lockhart Road

If coming from Kowloon side (Tsim sha Tsui - symphony of Lights / Jordan - Night Market / Mong Kok - Ladies Market), take the MTR to Wan Chai - Use exit C

If coming with the Star Ferry (from Tsim sha Tsui pier, few minutes walk from the "Symphony of Lights"): Walk straight through the elevated walkway, turn right to Central MTR station and take the MTR to Wan Chai (then use exit C and turn left to Lockhart Road)

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off at the bus-stop on 69 Hennessy Road (just before the corner of Luard), walk a few steps forward to the corner, turn left to Luard and walk to Lockhart Road (a minute away...)

In Admiralty : Ye Shanghai (a superb Shanghainese dining experience), Thai Basil (one of the best Thai restaurants in Hong Kong), Restaurant Petrus (one of Hong Kong's most luxurious and romantic restaurants, serving superb French cuisine), Dan Ryan's Chicago Grill (great American food, served in American size portions), Lobster Bar and Grill (a splendid resto-bar, with a lovely jazz bar next door) and Madison's Restaurant & Bar (Madison's offers a unique combination of superb dinning and a beautiful, New York style piano-lounge...) and Victoria Harbour Seafood Restaurant (specializes in Cantonese cuisine and is well-known for its splendid Dim-sums)

Getting to Admiralty : From Hong Kong's Airport Express Station - Take shuttle Bus H-1 to Pacific Place or to the Island Shangri La

If coming from Kowloon side (Tsim sha Tsui - symphony of Lights / Jordan - Night Market / Mong Kok - Ladies Market), take the MTR to Admiralty - Use exit F (through the subway) to get to Pacific Place and the hotels

If coming with the Star Ferry (from Tsim sha Tsui pier, few minutes walk from the "Symphony of Lights"): Walk straight through the elevated walkway, till you get to Alexandra House, turn left to Des Voeux Road Central and walk along it for a few minutes (it joins with Queensway), pass the HSBC building and the Bank of China skyscraper (BOC) until you will see Pacific Place on your right (on the other side of Queensway - there is a footbridge).

If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off on Queensway (Near Queensway Plaza and exit C-1 of Admiralty MTR Station). Cross Queensway to the other side (with the footbridge) and you are there.


I already mentioned Causeway Bay in this blog (see Five ways to spend an evening in Hong Kong) so there is no need to introduce this area again... Neither is there a need to repeat directions...

Here are some of our best liked venues in Causeway Bay: Wasabisabi (trendy, ultra-modern and superb restaurant, specializes in contemporary Japanese cuisine), Eden (modern-French cuisine, served in a lovely and romantic environment), Avenue Joffre (serving superb Shanghainese cuisine in an elegant and unique environment...), Green Willow Village Restaurant (wide selection of Shanghainese and Pekingese specialties... reasonable prices), Pokka Café (one of Causeway Bay's best cafés), REFLEXION Natural Dining (fantastic European-Asian food, based mostly on organic and natural ingredients, at reasonable prices...), Opia (This Australian chef-restaurant is a landmark in Hong Kong's culinary scene), Rice Paper - CWB (superb Vietnamese-French fusion cuisine), Entrecote (As its name suggests, this highly rated French restaurant is famous for its charcoal grilled steaks), Oceanna (specializes in fine Italian cuisine with a modern-international touch, as well as in oysters), Sushi Hiro (This excellent restaurant serves some of the best Sushi and Sashimi in Causeway Bay...), Sorabol (one of the best Korean restaurants in Hong Kong), Harakan (This excellent restaurant is particularly known for its fresh, top quality Sashimi and Sushi), Ajitomi (Kushi-yaki and Yakitori meat skewers are the specialty here, and the menu features an extensive selection of them...), Habitu Kitchen and Bar (this splendid restaurant specializes in superb southern Italian cuisine) and Fu Sing (some of the best Dim sum and Cantonese food you can imagine…)

Here are some recommendations for those of you who prefer something more local… Pak Loh Chiu Chow (one of the best Chiu Chow restaurants in Hong Kong), Chee Kee (outstandingly good Beef Brisket and Wonton) and New Chui Wah Restaurant (a rather simple, but extremely popular Chinese eatery) and Ho Hung Kee (Often praised for having "the most authentic wonton noodles" in Hong Kong)

3) Five ways to spend an evening in Hong Kong

This article applies mostly to people who land before 6pm and does not include restaurants and bars (those will be covered in a separate blog post)

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From the airport

My first blog post, Getting from and to Hong Kong Airport, covers all the aspects of Hong Kong Airport's luggage storage facilities, as well as transport to the city, so there is no point to repeat all that...
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A) The "Symphony of Lights"

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Modeled after Hollywood's Walk of Fame, The Avenue of Stars honors celebrities of Hong Kong's film industry, with floor plaques of all the industry's who's who. It is also the best place to watch the "Symphony of Lights" light & sound show from.
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The "Symphony of Lights" is a nightly orchestrated light, sound and laser show featured on 37 key buildings on both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
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Awarded the world's "Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records, this spectacle is staged every night at 8:00 pm and, as already mentioned, one of the best places to see it from is the Avenue of stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Another recommended vantage point is the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, on Hong Kong Island.
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New World Center, on the waterfront next to the "Avenue of Stars", has six floors and hundreds of shops, many of which specialize in fashion brands. There are also quite a few restaurants and cafés here. Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
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To get there: Take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station. From the station, take shuttle bus K-3 to the Peninsula Hotel or (better) K-2 to Sheraton Hong Kong. Use the pedestrian subway near the Sheraton to cross under Salisbury Road to the other side, where the Tsim sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade and the "Avenue of Stars" can be found.
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If coming by bus: Take Citybus' route A21, alight outside Tsim sha Tsui MTR Station, enter the station and use the pedestrian-subway-network to get to Tsim sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade and the "Avenue of Stars" (You can also follow the signs to New World Centre)
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B) The Night Market

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Temple Street 's Night Market is a good place to fetch a few bargains and feel a bit of a true Hong Kong market ambience... Lines of brightly lit market stalls are selling everything you can think of: Asian antiques and costumes, Footwear and clothes, Electronic gadgets and watches, cassettes and CDs... You name it... There are also more than a few food-stalls and eateries around, where you can indulge on simple, delicious Chinese food.
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Cantonese opera singers and fortune tellers can be found in Yung Shue Tau Square , on the other side of Temple Street, just outside the old Tin Hau Temple.
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The market is open daily from 4 pm to 11 pm (although it gets busy only from 7 pm and onwards).
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Getting there: From Kowloon's Airport Express Station - Take shuttle Bus K-1 to MTR Jordan (From MTR-Jordan exit A, walk along Jordan Road - away from Nathan Road. The third street on your right hand side is Temple Street)
If coming from Tsim sha Tsui's Waterfront Promenade: Use the pedestrian subway to cross under Salisbury Road to the other side, and continue (underground) to Tsim sha Tsui MTR Station, from where you take the MTR to Jordan (one station away) and continue on foot (see above).
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If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A21, drop off outside the Nathan Hotel, on 348 Nathan Road, cross Nathan Road to the other side and proceed with Pak Hoi Street for a minute or two (it crosses Temple Street).
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C) Mong Kok and its markets

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Mong Kok, north of Tsim sha Tsui, is characterized by a mixture of old and new multi-story buildings, with shops, authentic eateries and restaurants at street level, and commercial or residential units above.
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The atmosphere around here is slightly less touristy than in Tsim sha Tsui or Hong Kong Island and prices, accordingly, are usually lower... Some of Hong Kong's best open-air markets can be found here, alongside some of the city's less glitzy and less expensive shopping centres...
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Ladies' Market - stretches along Tung Choi Street in Mong Kok and is one of Hong Kong's most popular open-air markets. As its name denotes, this market specializes in women's clothing, accessories, cosmetics, and the like, although you can find here more than a few stalls that sell men's and children's products... Soft toys, clothes, bags, jeans and watches... just to name a few.
The market is open daily from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm.
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Getting there: From Kowloon's Airport Express Station - Take shuttle Bus K-6 to Royal Plaza Hotel (departs once every 24 minutes - last one leaves at 11:10 pm): Ladies Market is just a few minutes walk from the hotel.
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From Tsim sha Tsui (Symphony of Lights or Nathan Road) and from Jordan (Temple Street's Night Market), take the MTR to Mong Kok Station: Take exit E-2 of MTR-Mong Kok to the east side of Nelson Street and proceed to the market (2 minutes walk), Exit D-3, on Argyle Street is also close to the market.
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If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A21 and drop off at the bus stop outside Argyle Centre, on 688 Nathan Road
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D) Victoria Peak

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"The Peak" , as it is commonly known, is probably Hong Kong's most popular tourist attraction. The world-class views of the city and the harbour are simply spectacular... especially at night, when the countless skyscrapers are flashing in millions of dazzling lights...
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Up at the top, there are two adjoining shopping malls, namely the Peak Tower and the Peak Galleria , which boasts a variety of restaurants, cafés, shops, "unique attractions" and tourist traps... (Including Hong Kong's excellent Madame Tussauds , as well as some really good restaurants with fabulous views)
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Recommended venues around "The Peak" include Café DecoBubba GumpThe Peak Lookout (a fabulous restaurant, located in a charming colonial house) and Tien Yi (an upclass restaurant, serving superb contemporary Chinese cuisine).
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For a fully detailed article about "The Peak" and its attractions (including opening hours, prices and so on), you should visit this Victoria-Peak online guide

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Most visitors use the Peak Tram to get to The Peak... Not only that riding the internationally-famous tram is one of Hong Kong's "must dos"... it also provides the most direct route and offers good views over the city's harbour and skyscrapers.
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The tram operates daily, from 7 am to 12 midnight. It departs every 10 - 15 minutes and covers the full distance in approximately 7 minutes.
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Tickets can be purchased at either of the terminuses. They cost HK$ 22 / HK$ 33 (one way/ return) for an adult, and HK$ 8 / 15 (one way / return) for a child of 3 - 11 years or for a senior citizen (above 65). You can also buy a "combo" ticket combining the tram and the Sky Terrace at a somewhat discounted rate.
You can pay the fare with an "Octopus card" (provided you bought one) and skip the queue.
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Getting to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus: From Hong Kong's Airport Express Station -
Take exit C and turn left to Des Voeux Road Central. Walk along it, pass the HSBC BuildingGarden Road, with which you climb to the terminus.
(You can also access Des Voeux Road Central through Alexandra House - take exits A2 or B2 to the elevated walkway, turn right and walk to Alexandra House).
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If coming from Kowloon side (Tsim sha Tsui - symphony of Lights / Jordan - Night Market / Mong Kok - Ladies Market), take the MTR to Central, than take exit J-2 to Chatter Garden, walk through the garden, cross Queen's Road Central and continue up along Garden Road (you will see the terminus on your left side, opposite the American Consulate General).
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If coming with the Star Ferry (from Tsim sha Tsui pier, few minutes walk from the "Symphony of Lights") : Walk straight through the elevated walkway until you get to Alexandra House, turn left to Des Voeux Road Central, cross it to the other side (where HSBC building stands) and after a couple of minutes turn right to Garden Road, with which you climb to the terminus.
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If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off on Queensway (Near Queensway Plaza and exit C-1 of Admiralty MTR Station). Cross Queensway to the other side (with the footbridge) turn right, and after a couple of minutes turn left to Cotton Tree drive, with which you climb to the terminus.
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Getting to the peak is also possible via other means of transport (although it is not as fun as with the tram and also takes much more time...) :
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Green minibus No. 1 connects Central and The Peak. It departs from the bus interchange, next to Hong Kong's Airport Express Station (on Finance Street - through exit F) every 10 minutes or so, daily, 6:30 am - 12 midnight, and charges around HK$ 8 each way.
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Bus No. 15 can be boarded at Central's Ferry pier bus terminus, as well as next to Exchange Square, on Connaught Road Central (use exit D of Hong Kong Station, if coming by Airport Express). A bus leaves every 10 - 15 minutes (daily, 10 am - 12 midnight) and it costs around HK$ 9.2 each way (HK$ 4.6 for children and senior citizens).
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E) Late Evening shopping at Causeway Bay
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Causeway Bay is Hong Kong's trendiest shopping district. The small cluster of streets around Causeway Bay's MTR Station houses some of the city's best department stores, shopping malls and prestigious shops. Hong Kong yuppies just love Causeway Bay and consider it the city's "fashion barometer"... The place to go to when you want to know what's new and "in"...
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Other than trendy fashion shops, Causeway Bay is home to one of Hong Kong's most popular bazaars, Jardine's Crescent, where plenty of inexpensive fashion accessories can be found.
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The area's shopping venues stay open until relatively late, which means you can start your evening here and move somewhere else later on (although there are also plenty of great restaurants and cafés around this area - see recommendations below...)
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For a fully detailed article about Causeway Bay shopping options, go to the Hong Kong Shopping Districts Guide or to the Hong Kong Shopping Guide
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The entrance to both Jardine's Crescent and Jardine's Bazzar is next to exit F of the MTR station. From Jardine's Crescent, you can enter Lee Gardens Two (Caroline Centre), and move onwards to The Lee Gardens, using the footbridge ( open until 10 pm daily) Times Square, one of Hong Kong's most popular shopping and entertainment malls can be accessed directly from Causeway Bay's MTR station (exit A - shops are open daily till 10pm and dinning/ entertainment venues stay open later). Great George Street and Paterson Street can be accessed through MTR-Causeway Bay, exit E
To get to Causeway Bay: From Hong Kong's Airport Express Station, walk to Central MTR Station (direct pedestrian link) and take the MTR to Causeway Bay Station.
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If coming from Kowloon side (Tsim sha Tsui - symphony of Lights / Jordan - Night Market / Mong Kok - Ladies Market), take the MTR to Causeway Bay Station.
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If coming by bus from the airport: Take Citybus' route A11 and drop off on Hennessy Road, Near Wan Chai Fire Station. Then walk a few steps ahead and turn right to Percival Street (cross Hennessy Road - there is a footbridge at Causeway Bay Plaza), which takes you to Times Square and the other shopping centres.
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