There’s more to Wan Chai than what meets the eye. Go on Hong Kong sightseeing tours to this bustling metropolitan area and you’ll have a wonderful time!
Times Square
Located by a MTR Causeway Bay Station exit, Times Square is the largest shopping mall in the district. There are 230 stores here that comprise of local and international brands selling everything from fashion to accessories, toys, electronics and what not. The mall is such a big attraction that some hotels like Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong provide daily shuttle bus services to this shopper’s paradise. In addition to the boutiques, Times Square also has about 20 restaurants serving top-grade Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Western food.
The Wan Chai Heritage Trail
A great way to discover the splendorous past of the city, The Wan Chai Heritage Trail is divided into two parts, cultural and architectural. Lasting for two hours, the trail has a total of 15 stops and some of the sites you see include the Blue House, Nam Koo Terrace, Hung Shing Temple, Wan Chai Market and Pak Tai Temple, to name a few.
Exhibitions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
A true symbol of the city, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center hosts spectacular exhibitions throughout the year that are dedicated to a variety of fields such as photography, art, literature and fashion. The architecture of the centre is striking and reminds one of the Sydney Opera House.
Picnic at Tamar Park
The best place to unwind with nature, the Tamar Park is designed with the concept of ‘perpetual green’. This 180,000 square meter park is great for leisurely strolls and picnics under the lush canopy of trees. The views of the Victoria Harbor from here, is simply gorgeous!
Dim Sum
Your visit to Wan Chai is not complete without trying out its most popular food, Dim Sum. There are plenty of restaurants such as Fook Lam Moon and Guo Fu Lou that sell delicious Dim Sum- so don’t forget!
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.