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Hong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don’t just sit back and watch.

I. Night Tour

Do you fancy touring by night on land and over water? We recommend Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village Dinner Cruise. Begin this wonderful 5-hour trip at dusk with the flag lowering ceremony at the Golden Bauhinia Square (if time permitted). A stopover at seafood bazaar at Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village will follow. You get to see Hong Kong on the runway of the old Kai Tak airport and shop in the Temple Street Open Market after the seafood banquet. Star Ferry’s Harbor Tour with A Symphony of Lights, Pearl of the Orient Dinner Cruise, and Tsing Ma Night Cruise offer memorable sights as well. Land stroll is a most breath taking one: a cable ride to the Victoria Peak, where you get spectacular views.

II. Bars and Pubs

Most bars and pubs are in east Tsim Sha Tsui. The gem is Lan Kwai Fong, which has become the icon of nightlife. A bustling array of restaurants, eateries, pubs and bars makes up the Hong Kong’s trendiest nightlife area. Beer, alcohol and wine from a myriad of countries could be enjoyed here accompanied by chess, dart and music band. Locals come here for relaxing and socializing while tourists sample the unique and delightful Hong Kong’s nightlife.

III. Nightclubs

Nightclubs come in two flavors: western or Chinese. Western nightclub or cabarets cater to foreigners and tourists. Chinese nightclubs are adapted versions for the Chinese. The entertainment and dining package is suitable for both business and family occasions. Performance includes singing, acrobat, folk dances and Cantonese Opera.

IV. Disco

Discos are popular among young people with its trendy designs, lights and music. They are in big hotels around Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai and Central.

V. Kara OK

Kara OK bars have mushroomed. Besides dining and drinks, entertainers are there to make guests feel at ease. Go City in Causeway Bay and JJ’s in Wan Chai are among the most popular ones.

VI. Cinemas

Hong Kong is the world’s third largest film producer. More than 100 cinemas screen the latest films from the world. Watching films in cinemas like JP Causeway Bay is an ideal choice for relaxation after dining and shopping.

Tsim Sha Tsui is an exhilarating night park with dazzling neon lights and bustling people. You can choose to dine or watch film here followed by roaming and shopping. It would be a relaxed but an unforgettable time! Hong Kong’s film, nightclub, bars and pubs, music and drama and all other events have merged into the sumptuous banquet of Hong Kong’s nightlife. Jump into the rush and experience the dynamic charm of this Oriental Pearl!

Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget.

I. Hot Areas

Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty and Causeway Bay in Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Mong Kok in Kowloon together with Sheung Wan, an epitome of Hong Kong’s unique culture. Besides the plethora of commodities, tourists also enjoy courteous and professional service at reasonable prices.

II. Style

Inside the Times Square, Hong Kong Malls and department stores are widely distributed in all districts of Hong Kong. They are usually very accessible, with relaxing atmospheres dotted with cafes and wide-variety of restaurants. All the world’s designer counters and signature brands could be found here from dresses, leather wares, watches to jewelries. Grand fashion shows are hosted during season change to impress tourists with the latest trends and styles.

Places such as, Harbor City, New World Center, DFS Galleria, Miramar Shopping Center in Tsim Sha Tsui; the Landmark, Prince’s Building, Sincere, IFC Mall in Central; Pacific Place, Queensway Plaza in Admiralty; Sogo, Times Square, World Trade Center in Causeway Bay, are the most popular ones.

Commodities in Central are slap-up as well as its accompanying prices. The locals usually frequent areas in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui. In Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok prices of most commodities go down with the quality.

Visa, Master Express, JCB and other known major credit cards are acceptable in most shops while bargaining is limited to small stores, markets and fairs.

Street-side stands have become an unforgettable scenario in Hong Kong. Clothes and specific items are gathered and bargained in Central, as well as in Ladies street, Temple Street night market, and Jade market in Yau Ma Tei.

Nathan Road bubbling with shopping and entertainment centers, Hong Kong Shops of identical category are usually clustered in a per-street-basis in Hong Kong. Nathan Road in Kowloon is for gold; Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok is for audio and video equipments; and Hollywood Road is famous for its antique shops.

Ladies Street, the most famous shopping area in Mong Kok, is a must for most tourists. Clothes, clothing accessories, and leather wares are inexpensive but always trendy. The highlight starts at dusk until around 10 o’clock in the evening if the weather permits. Shops and stands at back streets must not be forgotten either where cheaper pairs of shoes and CDs could be sought out. Colorful shops and endless Dai pai dongs will be great fun for those who want to taste and relive the experience of old Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists.

Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram. The grotesque Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Auditorium, the exciting Peak Explorer Motion Simulator, and the relaxing terraces and restaurants make up this entertainment center. One favorite attraction is the Madame Tussaud Wax Museum with figures of celebrities including local movie star Jackie Chan.

Star Ferry can be both inexpensive and romantic. For shutterbugs a ride on the ferry provides the optimum angle from which to snatch fantastic views of Victoria Harbor.

Ocean Park is among the top theme parks and aquariums in Southeast Asia, as well as the best marine education center. This is a must for children with its newly added entertaining facilities.

Aberdeen is the essence of a Hong Kong tour. It is hard to imagine that the lighted trawlers are where fishermen and their families live. The Jumbo Floating Restaurant offers superb fresh seafood.

Stanley Market will satisfy epicureans with its many stands, shops, original restaurants, outdoor cafes, and even a performance stage.
Open-air markets lure every tourist. No one leaves empty handed. There is something for every taste, from the fashionable bargains at Ladies’ Market in Mong Kok, to the electronic gadgets and souvenirs in Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street Night Market.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple, patterned after an ancient Chinese palace and rich in Chinese culture, is the most famous temple in Hong Kong. Fortunetellers are active here.