Wan Chai Travel Guide

Hong Kong Island

Wan Chai
Wan Chai
Wan Chai
Wan Chai
Wan Chai

With temples and skyscrapers, traditional markets and high-end boutiques, dim sum shops and classy lounges, this energetic district is where old meets new. 

Wan Chai is a historic and dynamic commercial district of Hong Kong Island. Once a fishing community set on the shores of Victoria Harbour, today Wan Chai is a juxtaposition of traditional and modern Hong Kong. Discover temples and tenement houses in the shadow of neon-lit towers. Visit Wan Chai to tour wet markets, dine at innovative restaurants and party at karaoke bars.

Begin your day watching the flag-raising ceremony at waterfront Golden Bauhinia Square. Stroll along the Expo Promenade for views across the harbor to Kowloon. On the western side of the promenade is the Reunification Monument, which honors the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Attend an anime, book, comic book, jewelry or other fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Enjoy visual and performing arts via exhibitions, movie screenings and theater productions at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. Nearby is the 1,227-foot-tall (374-meter) Central Plaza. Appreciate panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline and mountain peaks from the 46th-floor observation deck.

For a blend of cultural venues and architectural landmarks, walk the Wan Chai Heritage Trail. Visit the humble Hung Shing Temple and large Pak Tai Temple, famous for its lifelike statues of deities. Learn about the lifestyle of local communities at the Hong Kong House of Stories, housed inside the historic Blue House. Note the curved modern architecture of the Old Wanchai Market building.

Visitors of all ages will find something of interest at the many toy stores along Tai Yuen Street. Browse the antique stores on Queen’s Road East and stroll busy wet markets along Wan Chai Road and adjacent alleys. The stylish Starstreet Precinct blends cafés with boutiques and lifestyle stores. Head to Lockhart Road for late-night bars and nightclubs.

Wan Chai sits between the Central and Causeway Bay districts of Hong Kong Island. Travel here easily via public buses, trams or the metro. Experience an iconic and picturesque arrival to the area by catching a ferry from Kowloon to Wan Chai Ferry Pier.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Wan Chai

Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong

Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong

4.5 out of 5
387-397, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The price is ₹6,270 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
₹6,270
₹7,196 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything is perfect except it's quite a bit of a walk (15 min) from the hotel to Causeway Bay. It's not easy to walk on the street during the Summer in Hong Kong. Anyways, the hotel itself is perfect."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
The price is ₹24,111 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹24,111
₹27,245 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel and location"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
The price is ₹14,842 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹14,842
₹16,772 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Pretty happy with it"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
Hopewell Hotel

Hopewell Hotel

4.5 out of 5
15 Kennedy Road, Hong Kong
The price is ₹10,642 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹10,642
₹12,084 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Times Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Perfect stay. Just some inconvenience because of the typhoon."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hopewell Hotel
The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

4 out of 5
4 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
The price is ₹5,541 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
₹5,541
₹6,342 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,146 reviews)
"Very nice and comfortable, reasonably priced, wonderful view of the harbor, breakfast served until 10:30. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

The Harbourview - Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong

4 out of 5
8 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,705 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹5,705
₹6,583 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hong Kong Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,147 reviews)
Nice hotel and nice location
"It was a lovely old timey hotel with great location to access food and culture on Hong Kong Island. The breakfast food is okay so I would recommend finding a local Cha Ceng Teng to really experience Cantonese food. The reception was super lovely and beds were very comfy. It was a bit of trek to get ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Rosedale Hotel Hong Kong
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Other neighbourhoods around Wan Chai

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Admiralty

The island views, captivating waterfront views and popular shops are notable features of Admiralty. Make a stop by Pacific Place or Hong Kong Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cotton Tree Drive Tram Stop to get around town.

Admiralty
Happy Valley featuring a sporting event and horse riding

Happy Valley

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Happy Valley. Top attractions like YY9 Gallery and St. Margaret's Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Happy Valley Tram Stop or Wong Nai Chung Road Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Happy Valley
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The Peak

Well liked for its waterfront and architecture, The Peak is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Madame Tussauds and Peak Tower, and jump on the metro at The Peak Station to get around the city.

The Peak
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Mid-Levels

Restaurants, shopping and gardens are some highlights of Mid-Levels. Make a stop by Hong Kong Zoo and Botanical Gardens or Tai Ping Shan Street while you're exploring.

Mid-Levels
Tin Hau Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Tin Hau

Travellers choose Tin Hau for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Lau Sin Street Tram Stop or Hong Kong Tin Hau Station and check out top sights like Victoria Park.

Tin Hau
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Causeway Bay

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Travellers love Causeway Bay for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hong Kong Island by jumping on the metro at Wing Hing Street Tram Stop or Lau Li Street Tram Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Victoria Park and Hong Kong Central Library.

Causeway Bay


Wan Chai Travel Guide