Wan Chai

Sitting on the north shore of Hong Kong, Wan Chai (literally translated as “small cove”) was one of the first developed areas on the island. Densely populated, and bounded by Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street west and Bowen Road to the north, the neighbourhood gained infamy as Hong Kong’s red light district. The go-go bars along Lockhart Road are a testament to its seedier past, but modern day Wan Chai offers much more than company for lonely sailors. With a thriving restaurant scene, more coffee shops than you can shake a stir stick at, and a unique mix of old and new, it’s a neighbourhood that offers enough to fill both your Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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Hopewell Centre elevator

Address
183 Queen's Road East

Once the tallest tower in Asia, this Wan Chai landmark still offers an incredible view of the city, even in the shadow of much taller buildings. Hop onto the elevator from the 17th floor, and take the express lift to the 62nd floor. You can choose to eat in the revolving restaurant at the top (if you're the type of person who thinks eating in a revolving restaurant is a good decision), but a better idea is to just enjoy the free ride in the glass lift. Have your camera ready, and don't be ashamed of going up and down a couple of times.

Hopewell Centre elevator
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Hopewell Centre elevator
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Hopewell Centre elevator
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Hopewell Centre elevator
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Hopewell Centre elevator
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Pak Tai Temple

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