Everything About the Wan Chai Neighborhood.
There are many areas you want to consider when looking for a place to stay in HK. Look no further than Wan Chai. The reason you should get a Wan Chai apartment is because it’s an area currently going through gentrification, you will get a perfect mixture of East meets West.
Wan Chai’s meaning in Chinese is “small bay”. Like most of Hong Kong it was originally a fishing village that later became a naval base for the US and Royal Navy. Nowadays it has turned in a bustling commercial area with skyscrapers and luxury hotels. It’s located in a perfect location on HK island two trainstops away from the Central CBD and is tucked between the busy shopping districts of Causeway Bay and Admiralty. Finding an apartment in Wan Chai is definitely worth your consideration.
There is a sharp contrast between Wan Chai during the day and at night. During the day you can find local eats such as yum cha, dai pai dong, cha-chang teng at giveaway prices. During the night streets are lined up with neon-signs and is a popular nightlife area in conjuction with Lan Kwai Fong, a favourite amongst visiting Naval
History of Wan Chai Apartment Development
One sad part of Wan Chai is that it is home to many residential buildings with character. Like most of Hong Kong historical preservation usually loses out to property developers and town re-planning has resulted in generations of families relocated. However if you look hard enough you can still find a gem of a Wan Chai apartment that has historical character with a modern redesigned interior.
Art in a Wan Chai Apartment
Wan Chai is also known for the arts. You can find both the Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Arts Centre located in the region famous for theatrical and cultural performances. Every year there are Broadway musicals playing and Western plays. Unlike New York, Hong Kong is still in it’s infancy in the development of the arts however with the development of such centres Hong Kong citizens look for this to grow. There are also cute art studios situated in old apartments popping up in the area. Ka Atelier offers painting classes for individuals, corporate & charity events and it’s situation in a cute walk-up apartment.