Nightlife
Enjoying Hong Kong Nightlife
Travelers who frequently hop onto a plane and head to Hong Kong for their vacations will be familiar with the fact that Hong Kong’s nightlife scene is one of the best in the Asian region. There is never a shortage of anything to see and do at night. While some shops are closed during the day whenever one of Hong Kong’s many festivals and celebrations comes around, you can be sure that their night spots remain open at all times during the night. There is a myriad of exciting and diversified entertainment facilities that is sure to please everyone.
Lan Kwai Fong features a host of exquisite bistros, quaintly furnished jazz clubs, themed bars and contemporary restaurants and cafes that are perfect for night owls looking for an exciting night out. Located on Hong Kong Island and just a mere stone’s throw away from the Central MTR station, Lan Kwai Fong is almost always teeming with people from all walks of life looking to enjoy a cold mug of beer or cocktail while chilling with their friends. Be they working professionals dressed in swanky work attire, casual travelers in shirt and jeans or just trendy locals out for a round of drinks, Lan Kwai Fong has something for everyone. The old-world setting is also one of Lan Kwai Fong’s unique features. Cobblestone streets line the sidewalk and old style delicatessens dot the area everywhere. This is also a hip place to be if you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong.
Quarry Bay, or fondly known as Tai Koo, is also a great nightspot to visit if you find yourself on a break in Hong Kong. This place is preferred for its relaxed and laid back atmosphere, and tourists who came back to visit year after year are surprised to find that they are sometimes recognized by the staff. Such is the hospitality and friendliness of the people from Quarry Bay. Seasoned travelers also recommend taking a cab or riding the MTR to get to Hong Kong’s famous SoHo area that is located just off Hollywood Road. Beware though, as you will be spoiled for choice by the tempting array of restaurants available at this night spot. French, Asian, Italian, Middle Eastern and Nepalese cuisine can be savored here. After your satisfying dinner, you will find peddlers selling exquisitely crafted antiques, groceries, hawker food and knick knacks at the row of traditional stalls down the street.
If you grow weary of the drinking holes and bars at night, why not visit Hong Kong’s very own Symphony of Lights? Hong Kong-ers are very proud of their “World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show” and they constantly urge you to never miss this astounding multimedia display should you find yourself in town. The uniqueness of this show lies in the fact that colored lights, laser beams and searchlight perform a stupendously vibrant spectacle according to music and narration to reflect the energy and diversity of Hong Kong. Chronologically, the five themes included in this show are “Awakening”, “Energy”, “Heritage”, “Partnership” and “Celebration”. One will be in awe to stand before the display and bask in its resplendent glory.