Joanna James
The Causeway Bay area is one of the best destinations to explore, home to some of the top attractions in Hong Kong. There is plenty to do here as well and below are some of the not to be missed activities which are bound to make your holiday even more memorable.
While Causeway Bay is known for its sprawling malls (more on those coming up!), you can also enjoy more traditional-style market adventures at places like Jardine's Crescent. The streets in this lively locale are home to a range of open-air stalls offering all manner of items including clothing, bags, accessories for mobile phones, household items and more for bargain prices. It is also a good spot to savour some local seafood, while there is a wet market here as well selling all manner of flowers.
Of course, if you are after more modern shopping in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay doesn't disappoint either especially for branded and designer fashion. Those based at a hotel in Wan Chai can easily access these retail hubs such as the Times Square mega shopping mall; here you fill find Marks and Spencer and Lane Crawford flagship stores as well as designer clothing, shoes and bags as well as jewellery, sports items and electronics. More shopping allures also wait at Island Beverly Centre, the SOGO department store, Hysan Place, Fashion Walk and Lee Garden One - Six.
When in Causeway Bay, you can easily plan a visit to one of the premier venues to catch horse racing in Hong Kong, the Happy Valley Racecourse. Located right across from Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong, this historic track was inaugurated in 1846 and has grown from strength to strength attracting large crowds. The race season runs from September to June and races are typically held on Wednesday nights. To gain more insights into the racecourse and local horseracing, you can also plan a visit to the onsite Hong Kong Racing Museum.
The Hong Kong Tramway offers a great way to do some exploring via a historic transport method that is more than a century old. Affectionately known as the "Ding Ding" due to the sound it makes when the brakes are used, this traditional double-decker tram has stops at key destinations such as Causeway Bay, Central and Sheung Wan; there is a special TramOramic, tram sightseeing tour on offer too. What's more, these trams run on electricity providing an eco-friendly mode of transport as well.
When in Causeway Bay, travellers can also look forward to visiting eateries and restaurants to sample the local cuisine. Of course, top of the list should be some traditional dim sum which are popular bite-sized snacks that include everything from sweet pork buns to shrimp dumplings. Those dining at a typical teahouse can look to enjoy some Chinese tea with their dim sum. Foodies should also look to introduce their taste buds to dishes such as egg puffs, cart noodles, fish balls and "siu mei", a dish with rice and barbequed meat.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
