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Hong Kong Nightlife – From Movies to Bars and Relaxation

The Hong Kong nightlife is one grand party you simply cannot miss and which does not stop. You will not be able to resist what the streets of HK have to offer you during these hypnotic nights.

Every evening after I had moved to Hong Kong after I came home from work, I would go out for enjoyment. It could be dinner from almost any country in the world, incredible malls to walk through, awesome bars, lounges to simply relax after a long day in factories. And for me, it was the gym. I loved going to the gym at night.

Night Tour

For those folks who are not new to the streets of HK, you really know how to party, for those who are new, the night tour is one of the best ways to take the party up a notch. Grab a tour of the beautiful streets or even the sea.

Hong Kong skyline at night
Hong Kong skyline at night

You can avail any one you wish to and enjoy wonderful sightseeing, as you gorge on the most elegant and tempting flavors of HK. Catch a ferry from the harbor if you want the most mouthwatering seafood ever, and enjoy a candlelight dinner while watching Hong Kong glisten.

Bars & Pubs

It is time to get your chilled glass and head on to the energetic, vibrant, and lively atmosphere. Many of the famous bars and pubs are on the east side of HK, which are quite famous for their popularity as they give you what you came here for, a break from daily life.

Become the ultimate Hong Kong nightlife icon while you enjoy delicious grub, branded beer and drinks and learn more about the locals by socializing with them.

Be sure to check out Lan Kwai Fong (westerner heaven) if you’re in the mood for a never ending party of drinking, food, dancing all night long.

Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong
Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong

Clubs & Discos

A big part of the Hong Kong nightlife is you can take your pick from any two flavored nightclubs. Either enjoy the west in the east, or go for the Chinese culture. The western themed clubs are the main attractions for the tourists and western citizens, whereas the Chinese clubs are occupied with Chinese people who have turned them into the liveliest places you will ever see.

You can go out with your family, or even have business meetings in these clubs and discos, while enjoying the best dining packages HK has to offer.

Cinemas

Amazingly, Hong Kong has a rich history with cinema as well. They are the world’s third largest film producers followed by Hollywood and Bollywood. Over 100 screens around the world portray Chinese films, which are jam packed with love, action, mystery, seduction, thrills, and much more.

Avenue of Stars, tsim sha tsui, hong kong
Avenue of Stars, tsim sha tsui, hong kong

You will fall in love with concepts, stories, and will be tempted to watch them multiple times. Just make sure you see one with English subtitles if you are not proficient in the local language. It’s a great way to enjoy the Hong Kong nightlife scene.

Malls & Parks

There is no end to the fabulous Hong Kong nightlife and the party on the streets. To add more in the experience, be sure to head to the malls and parks. With over thousands of shops, brands, and products, your shopping experiences will change completely.

Find what you are looking for all under one roof while actually enjoying it. After you are finished shopping, head to the food courts which have so much for you to choose from. You will seriously get confused by looking at the menu, no doubt. After you have shopped, and filled your belly, take a walk in the park.

The beautiful scenery and Hong Kong nightlife will leave you astonished, and the peace will bring you comfort.

Enjoy!

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10 Interesting Facts about Hong Kong  

Hong Kong is a beautiful region in China and is as interesting as it is beautiful. There are numerous interesting facts about Hong Kong that many people are still unaware of. Perhaps this list was one of the top 3 things friends and family would ask me about when we chatted. What’s interesting? What’s fun? How is the city and people different? The list goes on.

While these are just 10, the list can be really much longer. They’re in no particular order but all are Interesting Facts about Hong Kong!

Take a look at ten amazing facts about the city that will surprise you. They surprised me too when I learned about them in Hong Kong.

  • Meaning of Hong Kong’s Name: Hong Kong’s complete name is Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, also commonly referred to as ‘Hong Kong SAR.’ The meaning of the name is ‘fragrant harbor’ as the name is derived from Chinese characters, namely Heung and Gong.
    • This isn’t only one of the most interesting facts about Hong Kong, but one of the most important.
  • Longest Rail and Road Suspension Bridge: People coming to Hong Kong from the city’s airport pass through the Tsing Ma Bridge. It is a rail and road suspension bridge and is the ninth longest bridge of this sort in the world.
    • The bridge was second longest when it was completed, but soon more bridges of this kind were constructed in other countries, so it became the ninth longest bridge then. It has one island each at both its ends: Tsing Yi and the famous Ma Wan. The bridge’s name has been derived from the names of these islands.

    • Tsing Ma bridge in Hongkong
      Tsing Ma bridge in Hongkong
  • Numerous Skyscrapers: Hong Kong has several skyscrapers and the number is more than the skyscrapers found in other cities of the world. There are over eight thousand buildings in Hong Kong that have over fourteen levels. This number is two times more than the buildings in New York.

    • Hong Kong Skyline from Victoria Peak at dusk
      Hong Kong Skyline from Victoria Peak at dusk
  • Robot Waiters: A restaurant was established in Hong Kong on 17th July, 2006 that employs robots as waiters. Yes, you will be served by robotic waiters in this restaurant who will take your order, as well as give interesting performances. This helps make make it to the top list of most interesting facts about Hong Kong.
  • Large Number of Rolls Royce Owners: Hong Kong is one of the four cities in the world that has the biggest number of Rolls Royce. The other three cities are Singapore, New York and Paris.
  • Extremely Dense City: Hong Kong is extremely dense. You cannot find your way easily through the crowds in a market of Hong Kong. The Mong Kok market located in the Yau Tsim Mong District has a density of 130,000 per km.
  • Official Languages: Hong Kong has not one, but two official languages, and English is one of them as well. Yes, that’s true! English, also known as Yingyu and Cantonese (a form of Chinese) are the two official languages of the city.
  • Mag Dogs and Englishmen: The famous English dramatist ‘Noel Coward’ is the one who created the popular phrase ‘Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday.’ Very few people know that this phrase was actually referring to Hong Kong.
    • Coward made this phrase keeping Hong Kong in mind. It refers to the popular Noonday Gun that takes place in Causeway Bay. It has been taking place daily ever since the time the British formed colonies in Hong Kong.
  • It Hardly Sleeps: Hong Kong is another city like London and Paris that hardly sleeps. You will find several stores open 24/7 in Hong Kong. Moreover, the city is illuminated by bright ambient lights that stay on all the time.
    • Neon colored displays in various colors are visible throughout the city and provide you with light, so you don’t need to switch on lamps in your room at midnight.
  • Octopus Card: The Octopus Card is a smart card that contains credit and can be used at supermarkets, car parks, convenience stores, restaurants, vending machines and most importantly, the MTR and buses!.

As mentioned above, these are only some of the most interesting facts about Hong Kong. What always amazed me and made so many things an interesting fact of Hong Kong was how much these facts are a way of life for the local people. That Octopus card was so cool when I first got it that I still have it till today, some 9 years later.

Enjoy!

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