Wan Chai

Hong Kong
Wan Chai
With temples and skyscrapers, traditional markets and high-end boutiques, dim sum shops and classy lounges, this energetic district is where old meets new.

Wan Chai is a historic and dynamic commercial district of Hong Kong Island. Once a fishing community set on the shores of Victoria Harbour, today Wan Chai is a juxtaposition of traditional and modern Hong Kong. Discover temples and tenement houses in the shadow of neon-lit towers. Visit Wan Chai to tour wet markets, dine at innovative restaurants and party at karaoke bars.

Begin your day watching the flag-raising ceremony at waterfront Golden Bauhinia Square. Stroll along the Expo Promenade for views across the harbor to Kowloon. On the western side of the promenade is the Reunification Monument, which honors the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Attend an anime, book, comic book, jewelry or other fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Enjoy visual and performing arts via exhibitions, movie screenings and theater productions at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. Nearby is the 1,227-foot-tall (374-meter) Central Plaza. Appreciate panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline and mountain peaks from the 46th-floor observation deck.

For a blend of cultural venues and architectural landmarks, walk the Wan Chai Heritage Trail. Visit the humble Hung Shing Temple and large Pak Tai Temple, famous for its lifelike statues of deities. Learn about the lifestyle of local communities at the Hong Kong House of Stories, housed inside the historic Blue House. Note the curved modern architecture of the Old Wanchai Market building.

Visitors of all ages will find something of interest at the many toy stores along Tai Yuen Street. Browse the antique stores on Queen’s Road East and stroll busy wet markets along Wan Chai Road and adjacent alleys. The stylish Starstreet Precinct blends cafés with boutiques and lifestyle stores. Head to Lockhart Road for late-night bars and nightclubs.

Wan Chai sits between the Central and Causeway Bay districts of Hong Kong Island. Travel here easily via public buses, trams or the metro. Experience an iconic and picturesque arrival to the area by catching a ferry from Kowloon to Wan Chai Ferry Pier.


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Top hotels in Wan Chai

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
4 out of 5
8 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Fully refundable
The price is S$81 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
S$81
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the spacious rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 22 Mar,2024

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
4.5 out of 5
387-397, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The price is S$167 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$167
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"A very good hotel in the centre of everything in Hong Kong."

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2024

Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
The price is S$508 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$508
per night
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, 9 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice decor. Customer relations was very good. Clean safe and comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Mar,2024

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
4 out of 5
4 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
The price is S$85 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
S$85
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff and Hotel were very nice. The place was clean and well-presented. Would stay again when visiting."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
The Hari Hong Kong
The Hari Hong Kong
4.5 out of 5
330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
"great stay for business trip; great location for food; nice lobby with art book!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar,2024

The Hari Hong Kong
Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
The price is S$341 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
S$341
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Central Plaza are located nearby. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"We were happy with the hotel facility but will search next time for a hotel with jacuzzi but only because the water in the pool was cold"

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2024

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wan Chai

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Admiralty

The island views, captivating waterfront views and popular shops are notable features of Admiralty. Make a stop by Central Government Office or Pacific Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cotton Tree Drive Tram Stop to get around town.

Admiralty
Happy Valley featuring a sporting event and horse riding

Happy Valley

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Happy Valley. Top attractions like YY9 Gallery and St. Margaret's Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Happy Valley Tram Stop or Wong Nai Chung Road Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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The Peak

Well liked for its waterfront and architecture, The Peak is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Peak Tower and Aberdeen Country Park, and jump on the metro at The Peak Station to get around the city.

The Peak
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Mid-Levels

Restaurants, shopping and gardens are some highlights of Mid-Levels. Make a stop by Hong Kong Zoo and Botanical Gardens or Hong Kong Immaculate Conception Cathedral while you're exploring.

Mid-Levels
Tin Hau Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Tin Hau

Travellers choose Tin Hau for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Lau Sin Street Tram Stop or Hong Kong Tin Hau Station and check out top sights like Victoria Park.

Tin Hau
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Causeway Bay

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Travellers love Causeway Bay for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hong Kong by jumping on the metro at Wing Hing Street Tram Stop or Lau Li Street Tram Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Victoria Park and Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter.

Causeway Bay


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