Dim Sum Delights to Neon Nights - Unforgettable Experiences for Your Wan Chai Staycation

The Wan Chai Heritage Trail is not to be missed as it allows you to experience the pulse of the city from the ground level up, if you love learning about a new place, the heritage trail is the best for discovering Hong Kong's colonial past. The streets are home to historical buildings constructed during the British rule of Hong Kong. The trail takes about two hours to complete and meanders past 15 landmarks made up of vintage houses boasting colonial-era architecture, civil buildings, ancient temples, and some very interesting markets for picking up gifts and souvenirs. 

Head over to the Golden Bauhinia Square and be a part of history. The landmark was erected to symbolise the spot where the official handing-over ceremony was held between the British and Chinese in 1997. The monument consists of a golden Bauhinia flower six metres in width that sits atop a granite pillar. Although you can visit the site at any time of the day, it is especially resplendent at night when neon lights cast a magical glow on the structure. Besides, sightseeing at night is a great experience and you get to bar hop just like the locals. The best bars in Wan Chai include those located on Lockhart Road, Times Square Hong Kong, and also those like 3T Bar, located at the Dorset Wanchai Hong Kong. 

Hong Kong is loved for its shopping allures and Wan Chai certainly delivers on the retail therapy front. Not to be missed is the Tai Yuen Street Market where a staggering array of goods are on display. You can shop for just about anything including clothes, accessories, shoes, and toys. Let's not forget the cheap knockoffs as well as souvenirs. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and while it is not the best shopping precinct in Hong Kong its got enough to browse as well as plenty of food stalls for taking those important foodie breaks.

The Lockhart area is no longer as wild as it was during the epic Suzie Wong era, although a few of the suggestive names remain above bars, as a reminder of Hong Kong's most infamous call girl. Today the area is safe to explore and is popular for dining and enjoying an evening out with family and friends. Enjoy a stroll exploring the bars, cafes, and restaurants on Lockhart which is conveniently located within easy reach of top Hong Kong hotels.

Wan Chai is home to the Pak Tai Taoist temple, a small elegant shrine that sits on Lung On Street. The temple was constructed in the 19th century and draws many devotees who can be seen engaged in prayer and performing ritualistic ceremonies. Pak Tai is worshiped as the dark emperor and inside you will find a giant statue of the deity.