Wan Chai Housing

Wan Chai is famous for its association with the classic Suzy Wong movie of 1957 and like then, it is still a much loved expat entertainment district. It is also a major commercial district with classy hotels and office buildings with an entertainment area that at night is still preferred by many expats and soldiers on shore leave.

In more recent years, old Wan Chai is in the process of disappearing due to efforts to reverse urban decay and bring safety standards into line with this modern commercial district.

Although not as famous for shopping as it neighbour, Causeway bay, Wan Chai has an abundance of cheap clothing stores and food shopping areas (The outdoor wet market in Wan Chai is particularly big). As with all areas of Hong Kong, there are plenty of supermarkets to choose from. Wan Chai is a unique and vibrant area to live, culturally rich with daily events at the Arts Centre.
A short walk will get you to the Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, a huge construction that extends into Victoria Harbour that has firmly placed itself in the Hong Kong identity and the Expo Promenade outside this building marked the most significant event in Hong Kong history, the handover of the colony from the British to the People's Republic of China.

Wan Chai has its own ferry pier near the Exhibition Centre and the Star Ferry will take you to Kowloon side in just a few minutes, giving you a stunning view of the Island in the process. It is also well served by the MTR rail system, the Hong Kong tram network and buses.

A full range of accommodation is to be found in Wan Chai, including serviced apartments, from budget digs to more luxurious complexes and is a choice for many expatriates thanks to its location and outstanding transport links. Central district is just minutes away.

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