hey tony, this is niki... hav been watchin 5 takes for a while but this is the first time i logged on here... i think i like u guys cuz u guys seem like u hav an open mind... its really about feeling the place rather than just seeing it... well r u guys coming down to india? i cant seem to find any itenary ... well let me kno if u r.... also welcome to asia... its a land of ancient cultures, very hospitable people but it can be a culture shock so take ur time.. its worth it.. ciao for now... nik
Hong Kong is as vigorous in the night as it is in the day. After a long, hard day's work, residents venture into the bright psychedelic colored streets for a piece of the action in one of the many night-spots available. Western-style bars and discos are plenty with some attracting a mainly western clientele, while others a mix of locals and expatriates. Options range from British pubs and American bars to high-tech Japanese karaoke clubs and late-night Chinese dance clubs.
There are three districts in Hong Kong that are famous for their entertainment spots. The first is Central where most expatriates and trendy locals go to after work, especially in the areas of Lan Kwai Fong. The second is Wan Chai, which includes nearby Causeway Bay with its many bars and discos that open till dawn. The third is Tsim Tsa Tsui in Kowloon where there is a distinct difference between bars exclusively for locals and those that appeal more to tourists.
Nightclubs, pubs and bars
Clubs, pubs, and bars are abundant in Hong Kong. Central alone is considered the city's premier entertainment district and the center of after-hours fun on Hong Kong Island. These late night bars and dance clubs are the city's most hip and trendiest hang-outs where DJs spin the latest mixes. Some bars have a cover charge, which includes a complimentary drink, while others are generally walk-in clubs with no basic charges. When going into clubs, be sure to check for the age limits and restrictions of the establishment. With the myriad of clubs and bars available, it is always wise to pick one that suit your age and style. Some clubs are frequented by the younger generation while some are solely for the grand and exquisite elite.
Bars: Escalator riders can rub elbows congenially with prominent ex-pats and a good few Hong Kongers in the friendly wood-and-marble bar The Bayou, 9-13 Shelley Street. Margarita addicts should try Coyote, 114-120 Lockhart Road, in Wan Chai; nearby, the Horse and Groom, 161 Lockhart Road, gets a solid Cantonese drinking crowd despite its cod Brit fittings. Definitely the most popular venue in Lan Kwai Fong, Insomnia, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, creates an air of quality with its stonework and Florentine-style loggia, then promptly contradicts it with Filipina girl bands and relentless disco. Post97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, is comfortable and serene after the madness outside. Over in Kowloon, Rick's Café, 4 Hart Avenue, has some of the longest queues on Saturday night, which must count for something.
Clubs: Hong Kong clubs are almost invariably cramped, but the DJ action can be world class. For constantly changing multi-storey action in Central, fall through a hole in the wall and shoot up in the lift for CE Top, 37-43 Cochrane Street; check the flyers in the hall for the night's theme on each level. The faint of heart should avoid Joe Bananas, 23 Luard Road, pick-up joint par excellence and venue for cheesy model nights, where leggy Suzie Wongs stalk fat cats in three-piece suits. Vying for the "So unhip it hurts" crown are Club 97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, and Red Rock, 57-59 Wyndham Street. Star East, G/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, is Central's current favourite trance/progressive house zone. Ing, 4f, Renaissance Harbour View, 1 Harbour Road, is a slightly classier, duller version for Cantonese teenyboppers.
