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Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area

1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong

Hong Kong is known as Asia's leading destination, not only because of its unique culture, cuisine, and cinema, but also because of its diverse and attractive nightlife options. Traveling to Hong Kong, you never have to worry about what to eat today, where to go to have fun tonight. Thousands of snack shops, popular markets, commercial centers, and restaurants crowd the busy streets. And of course, indispensable live music bars bustling with young people coming in and out every night. In which, it is impossible not to mention Lan Kwai Fong. If you haven't been to Lan Kwai Fong, you don't fully understand the nightlife of Hong Kong people. All the big and small streets are full of bars and restaurants with bright lights, always bustling with music and the sound of laughter of local and foreign young people. This place is also the center of many culinary events and festivals such as Halloween, Christmas, etc., which take place every year. For more than 35 years, Lan Kwai Fong has always been the top rendezvous for Hong Kongers as well as tourists, people come here not only for partying but also wanting to make new friends, develop new businesses, and develop new businesses. social relationship.

After World War II, Hong Kong's economy faced many difficulties. Lan Kwai Fong was then just a poor labor area, with scattered streetcars. In the 1970s, the neighborhood had the appearance of matchmaking services, which were mainly female matchmakers specializing in matchmaking (at that time matchmaking was still very popular in traditional Hong Kong society). . Along the streets are small shops decorated in bright red, with signs saying "Pink matchmaking", and maids always wear red as a sign of good luck.

From the 1980s onwards, Hong Kong's economy was on the rebound, and trading was also more bustling. With an increasing number of residents, more food and beverage outlets are opening to serve the needs of the local population, most of which are pubs and restaurants. More and more Europeans choose Hong Kong as a place to live and work, and they carry the style of "working hard but not forgetting to relax". Besides, Hong Kong young people are also drawn to this place as a relaxing space at night. This period marked the change of skin of Lan Kwai Fong, whose origin was a German-born merchant named Allan Zeman. Realizing the potential of the area, as well as wanting to create more entertainment for his own employees, he and a few friends contributed capital to buy the entire L-shaped land, starting to build ambitions. Lan Kwai Fong became the most popular entertainment destination in Hong Kong at that time.

He called on restaurant and bar owners to invest in leasing the space to operate their business, and after only 3 decades, Lan Kwai Fong has become a famous entertainment spot not only in Hong Kong but also in the whole country. Asia. Bar with all kinds of live music, light music, more than 50 restaurants with full dishes from major cuisines in the world.

Coming to Lan Kwai Fong, don't forget to try craft beer brewed by a combination of German techniques and local ingredients. It is also a paradise for creative cocktails. Especially, Wing Wah Street is home to many famous bars. Fringe Club with terrace is a great place to watch the street at night, or Post '97, which is the place where Bohemia used to hang out with friends. Or if you want to feel the atmosphere of the old Soviet Union, head to Balalaika, where you will find people drinking rare Soviet vodkas, wearing fur coats sitting in a snowy space.

Address: Lan Kwai Fong, Central area, Hong Kong peninsula. From Central station walk along Pedder Road about 10 minutes south.

Operating hours: Lan Kwai Fong only begins to bustle after 5pm, when restaurants and bars open one after another.

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