Wan Chai

Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR featuring a city and street scenes
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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Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
4 out of 5
8 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
The price is NT$1,585 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$1,585
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 2024/3/22

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 NT$3,601 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$3,601
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 2024/3/27

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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
The price is NT$11,263 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$11,263
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice decor. Customer relations was very good. Clean safe and comfortable"

Reviewed on 2024/3/21

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 NT$1,746 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$1,746
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,012 reviews)
"The staff and Hotel were very nice. The place was clean and well-presented. Would stay again when visiting."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

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The Hari Hong Kong
The Hari Hong Kong
4.5 out of 5
330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (636 reviews)
"Quite good in location. Easy to connect to the center."

Reviewed on 2024/3/26

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 NT$7,367 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$7,367
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Pacific Place 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 2024/3/27

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
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Causeway Bay

4/5(144 area reviews)

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