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Popular Activities
Hong Kong can keep you entertained both day and night. During the day you can shop, visit museums, watch the horseracing or take a nice long walk in the countryside. Then in the evening get dressed up and enjoy a film, the theatre, bars or clubs.
By day It is universally known that Hong Kong people like betting on horse racing and tourists with enough time and money often like to visit the racecourse for some excitement. For horseracing fans there is also a Hong Kong Horse Racing Museum.
Hong Kong is not just a bustling city, but is also a great place to get some exercise! There are many great walks in Hong Kong where you can get some fresh air and some amazing views. You can walk around The Peak, in the country parks or on one of the outlying islands such as Lamma.
By evening Hong Kong offers some great culture from around the world. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Art Museum frequently has shows of global theatre and art. Jazz music is also a popular event, with many big name stars playing at the Jazz Club.
Film has a long history in Hong Kong, and there are now more than 100 cinemas in Hong Kong enabling fans to see both Hong Kong films, and the newest films from around the world. The best choices may be JP Cinema at Causeway Bay and Broadway Theatre at Kowloon Bay.
By night
Hong Kong may seem like a small city but its nightlife and entertainment facilities can compete with any international metropolis. The dazzling neon lights create a vibrant atmosphere. Its bar and club scene is varied and so caters to a variety of tastes. Lan Kwai Fong on Hong Kong Island is full of trendy bars and clubs and is often bursting with life throughout the night. Kowloon also has a good nightlife, although generally offers bars with a more relaxed scene. For the most up-to-date information on events pick up a copy of the Hong Kong Magazine from one of the bars or restaurants around town.
Hotel bars - Many of the luxurious hotels have entertainment facilities. The most famous hotel bars are Captain's bar and Chinnery Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Hotel, where you can enjoy a nice relaxing drink. However if you prefer to party the night away many of the hotels also have discos with DJs.
Nightclubs - Most of Hong Kong's nightclubs can be found in the city centre, with singing and dancing performances taking place every night. One of the most popular is "China city nightclub" (3-4/F, Peninsula Center, 67 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Reservation: 852-2723 1898).
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, andTsing Ma Night Cruise offer memorable sights as well. Land stroll is a most breathtaking one: a cable ride to the Victoria Peak, where you get spectacular views.
Bars and Pubs
Most bars and pubs are mass in east Tsim Sha Tsui, Lan Kwai Fong and Wan Chai. 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
We recommend some bars for appreciating the night view of Victoria Bay, which are Felix at the 28/F of Peninsula Hotel and Sky Lounge in Sheraton Hotels.
Other Entertainments and Activities
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.
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. J J's Address: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Wan Chai
Cyber 8 Discotheque Pub Address: New Miramar Hotel Bldg., Tsim Sha Tsui
Club Ing Address: Shopping Arc HK Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Kara OK Kara OK bars have mushroomed. Besides dining and drinks, entertainers are there to make guests feel at ease.
California Red - Red Box Address: 8/F, Windsor Square, 311, Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
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. UA Times Square Address: G/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay
Chinachem Address: 77, Mody Road, East Tsim Sha Tsui
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!
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