Nightlife in Hong Kong

1) Hong Kong Observation Wheel

This spectacular 60 meters high Ferris wheel offers an amazing view of the iconic Victoria harbour. The best time to enjoy this exhilarating ride is at night when the skyline of Hong Kong is all lit up and bright. You might even catch the Symphony of lights show during your night ride in the Observation Wheel. The wheel has 42 air-conditioned gondolas and it seats around 8 passengers each. The spectacular ride is 15 minutes long with some mesmerizing views which are the souls of the Hong Kong Nightlife.Book the tickets of observation wheel at flat 20% off

Location: 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: Daily 11 AM to 11 PM Last ride starts at 10.30 pm.

2) Rickshaw Sightseeing Bus

The theme of the Sightseeing bus is based on the history of the Hong Kong rickshaws which were quite popular in the 19 century. The specially decorated bus offers some amazing Hong Kong Nightlife experience. These hop on hop off buses are a great way to explore the wonderful attractions of Hong Kong whether day or night. After sunset Hong Kong is coloured in a whole different hue, enjoy the vibrancy of Kowloon, the excitement of the night markets, the Symphony of Lights display and the mesmerizing views of Victoria Harbour. The bus covers 50 tourist attractions with live commentary and the frequency of these buses is every 30 minutes. Get the tickets of Rickshaw Sightseeing Bus at flat 18% off.

Location: Central Pier, Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: Daily from 10 AM to 8.45 PM.

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3) Jumbo Floating Restaurant

The Jumbo Floating Restaurant is an iconic restaurant in Hong Kong with decades of successfully serving international celebrities as well as the locals of Hong Kong. Its popularity and ambience make for one of the most amazing experiences of the famous Hong Kong nightlife. It looks its best at night when it is all lit up in lights of different colors. The restaurant serves up a delectable selection of dim sums, fresh seafood as well as authentic Cantonese dishes. The red and gold decor with dragons and pagodas gives a traditional imperial feel to the restaurant. Skip the line & get tickets of Jumbo Floating Restaurant at flat 22% off

Location: Shum Wan Pier Dr, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM

4) Enjoy the city and Harbor tour

Hong Kong Night tours give a whole new perspective to the vibrancy of this amazing place. The Harbour tour cruises around Victoria Harbour taking offering a fantastic view of the many attractions dotted along the route of the ferry. A glimpse of the stunning skylines and famous landmarks on the Hong Kong Island are the impressive features of this tour. You can enjoy the views from the open deck of the ferry or from the comfort of the air-conditioned cabin provided while being served with some delectable snacks and refreshments. Book the tickets of harbor tour at flat 20% off

Location: Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Timings: 5 PM to 11 PM

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5) Embrace the walking tour of Hong Kong

The guided and self-guided walking tours are quite famous in Hong Kong. These walking tours are the best way to experience the culture, history, and art of Hong Kong. Walking past the streets and night markets will enable you to see the real nightlife in Hong Kong. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the night walking tour are Statue Square, a miniature temple, the hip PMQ Emporium, and the Victoria harbour. The guides take you through the attractions and are good enough to recommend great places to grab a bite or great places to shop as you walk.Book the tickets of walking tour at flat 20% off

Location: Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: Daily from 8 PM to 11 PM, duration 2-3 hours.

6) Symphony of Lights Show and Cruise

If you are visiting Hong Kong, then the Symphony of Lights show comes highly recommended. This is the show worth remembering. Symphony of Lights show is one of the largest permanent light and sound shows in the world. You get to enjoy this show with some great lighting on the skylines, the coastline of Victoria Harbor, and delicious food on the cruise. This wonderland of dancing lights is set to the music and the show is 13 minutes long. A true gem of the nightlife in Hong Kong. Get the tickets of Symphony of Lights Show and Cruise at flat 18% off.

Location: Star Ferry Pier, Kowloon Point.

Timings: Cruise timings – 7.30 pm, and Lights show – 8 pm.

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7) Star Ferry Harbor Tour

The Star Ferry Harbour Tour can easily be classified as one of the best ways to enjoy the nightlife in Hong Kong. The tour is on a double-decker Ferry with an air-conditioned cafe. The open deck is an ideal place to click some insta-worthy pictures with the Hong Kong harbour in the background. The tour takes you past all the major attractions along the harbour. You can board the Ferry from Central Pier or Tsim Sha Tsui Pier. Book the tickets of Star Ferry Harbor Tour at flat 22% off

Location: Central Ferry Pier 7 or Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier.

Timings: 7 PM to 9 PM and frequency: every 1 hour.

8) Temple Street Night Market

Every holiday destination has a market which has everything from souvenirs to clothes, footwear, bags, and more. Experiencing nightlife in Hong Kong is enhanced when you visit the spectacular Temple Street Night Market. The market is located in the vicinity of Tin Hau Temple and opens every night. This is a lively market frequented by locals as well as tourists. Here, you can shop for second-hand goods at throw-away prices, electronic goods, branded and unbranded clothes, and an endless array of things. The fortune-tellers add a unique experience to the market.

Location: Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

Timings: Opens after 5 PM, Daily

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9) Happy Valley to watch Horse Racing

Happy Valley offers a fun-filled night and an experience that should not be missed if you are visiting Hong Kong. The atmosphere is filled with thrill, excitement and enthusiasm. The venue is world-class and the jockeys are highly skilled. This sport is a gift of British people to Hong Kong. Watching the race is one of the most exhilarating things to do to experience the nightlife in Hong Kong. The race season is from September to June and Happy Valley races are conducted on Wednesday nights.

Location: Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Timings: Wednesdays from 7.15 pm to 11 pm.

10) Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo

Discover the popular nightlife in Hong Kong with a visit to Lan Kwai and SoHo. The neighbourhood is filled with excellent places for food and drinks. After visiting the numerous attractions in Hong Kong, it is time to indulge in some great food and drinks. The Lan Kwai Fong neighbourhood is a place to party and dance all night long. This is a small district filled with all types of bars offering their own unique blends. SoHo is a great place to enjoy with your friends or make new friends.

Location: Staunton St, Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: Open 24 hours.

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1) CE LA VI’s

CE LA VI Club Lounge is an awesome place to party with the residents and the famous celebrity DJs. You can get some authentic Asian cuisine with handmade signature cocktails as you enjoy the night.

Location: 25/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong

Timings: 12 pm to 2 am (12 pm to 4 am on weekends).

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2) The Old Man

The Old Man Hong Kong was featured in 2018’s edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. The T-shaped main bar counter is the centre of the limelight, their unorthodox cocktails, and amazing decor is what makes this place one of the best bars to be in Hong Kong.

Location: Lower G/F, 37-39 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: 5 pm to 12 am.


3) Inn Side Out

The bar is American style bistro with indoor seating arrangements and it is famous in Hong Kong as a sports bar. It serves some of the best beers and excellent comfort food in the area and popular picks are buffalo chicken wings, barbecued ribs and the quintessential mac and cheese.

Location: 88 Caroline Hill Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Timings: 11.30 am to 1.30 am.

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4) Peel Fresco

The place is known for its great live music in Hong Kong. You can enjoy some wonderful Jazz music here while the food and drinks are excellent as well. Be part of the famous Hong Kong Nightlife with some good old Jazz.

Location: 49 Peel St, Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: 6 pm to 4 am.


5) Eyebar, Tsim Sha Tsui – This is one of the best rooftop bars in Hong Kong. The place has a spacious indoor lounge with floor to ceiling windows and a spectacular outdoor terrace. A great place to enjoy the magnificent views of the Hong Kong skyline while sipping on some of their signature cocktails.

Location:ISQUARE, 30/F, 63 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Timings: 3 pm to 12 am.

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1) Temple Street Night Market

The market is located in the surroundings of Tin Hau Temple and opens every night. It is a perfect example of a Chinese traditional market and you can buy anything your heart desires and enjoy the most flavourful local street food while you shop.

Location: Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Timings: Daily 5 PM to 11 PM


2) Ladies Market

The ladies market is famous for fashion and local food in Hong Kong. You can view the latest styles trending and the fashion scene is driven by the latest trends from Japan, China, Korea, etc.

Location: Tung Choi Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Timings: The market is open for 24 hours.


3) Shanghai Street

Shanghai Street is well known for the kitchen-ware items. From utensils, knives, baking ingredients, boards, wooden items, and so much more can be obtained from Shanghai Street market. The Hong Kong Nightlife is pretty diverse and fun-filled here.

Location: Shanghai Street, Hong Kong.

Timings: 10 AM to 11 PM.


4) Jade Market

Jade market is famous for its pearls, jade, precious stones, in all forms, size, and shape. You can fit this into the jewellery carvings, chops, and anything you like. Jade is a symbol of purity and morality in Chinese. The stalls are lined side to side in the old traditional manner.

Location: Kansu St, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong.

Timings: 11 AM to 5.45 PM


5) Stanley Market

Stanley Market is near the seaside town of Stanley and it is less crowded as compared to the other markets. It is an excellent place to pick up some souvenirs, silk garments, costume jewellery and every other knick-knack you can think of.

Location: Stanley Municipal Services Building, 6 Stanley Market Rd, Stanley, Hong Kong.

Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM

1) Sun Hing Restaurant

The Sun Hing Restaurant is famous for its delicious Dim sum. The shop opens at 3 am and you can see the place crowding up that early. A must-try fish is the outstanding Chinese molten salted egg or Lau Sa Bao.

Location: Hong Kong, Sai Wan, Markfield Building.

Timings: 3 to 4 pm.

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2) Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle

The name gives away the most ordered dish. The Doggie’s Noodles is a thick sour made with rice flour and flavoured with dried shrimp, garlic and noodles. This is a street food junction and you can grab a bite any time of the day or night.

Location: 27-31 Ning Po Street, 27-31 Ning Po St, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong.

Timings: Open 24 hours.


3) Kai Kai Dessert

One of the best ways to enjoy Hong Kong nightlife is to try out the traditional Cantonese dessert served at Kai Kai Dessert. Tong Sui made from black sesame, almond, red beans and sweet potato with ginger is one of the most popular desserts here. The balance of sweetness and the other ingredients is perfect.

Location: Hong Kong, Jordan, Ning Po St, 29

Timings: 12 pm to 3.30 am.

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4) Ichiran

Ichiran restaurants serve the popular Ichiran Ramen which is very well-known in Japan and now equally loved in Hong Kong. You can customise your Ramen choosing the texture and flavour of the dish. It is one of the best places to enjoy authentic Ramen noodles.

Location: Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Timings: 8 am to 5 am.


5) Lily and Bloom

The place is located in the Central and it is a restaurant as well as a cocktail bar. The menu is extensive with a variety of fish, chicken, vegetarian, continental and many more on offer. It is a great place to enjoy a cool beer or sip on some excellent wine.

Location: 33 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong.

Timings: 12-3 pm, 6-11 pm, and up to 2 am on weekends.

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6) Temple Street Spicy Crabs

Temple Street is an important pillar in Hong Kong Nightlife. You can find open-air food stalls opened at midnight. The Spicy crabs of the temple street are a must-try. They also serve a vast selection of some excellent and fresh seafood.

Location: Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon.

Timings: 5 PM to 3 AM.


7) Tsui Wah

Tsui Wah is one of the largest chains of cha chaan teng or tea cafe in Hong Kong. The cafe has a top 10 list of popular dishes that you can choose from plus an extensive menu. Some of the popular dishes are a crispy bun with condensed milk, fish cakes with rice noodles soup, milk tea and Swiss sauce chicken wings.

Location: Kwai Chung, Hong Kong.

Timings: 24 hours open.

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8) Wing Wah Noodle Soup

You can try some authentic wonton noodles at Wing Wah. You can choose your own base from beef, pork, char siu, to brisket. It is served in soup or dry form with oyster sauce.

Location: Hong Kong, Wan Chai, Hennessy Rd, 89

Timings: 12 pm to 2 am.

Hong Kong is one of the safest places for night outs and some night time explorations. It has the lowest crime rates in the world. The party places near the Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo are very safe for everyone at night.

The buses and trains are frequent in the area and ply all night long, so you do not have to worry about getting back to your hotel. Also, the police of Hong Kong are pro-active.

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities for women in the world. The local transportation facility is cheap, safe, and clean, which is a good safety sign. At night, there are many policemen patrolling in the party neighborhood of Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo.

You can visit the online police website which has a facility to ask for any kind of assistance if you are in trouble. It is quite safe for solo female travellers but keeping in mind all basic safety precautions.

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The minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption in Hong Kong is 18. The pubs and bars ask for an ID if you appear to be underage. You can use a driver’s license or local ID as an identification proof. Even the local shops do not provide alcohol to the underage boy or girl. The laws are strict in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong’s local transportation network is very good. You can travel around Hong Kong in Taxis, Buses, Ferries, Trams, and MTR. You can get an Octopus value smart card which can be used in every local transport except Taxis.

There are a whole variety of things to do in Hong Kong at night and to make things easier the buses are available round the clock. Trains and MTR are open till midnight or 1 AM.

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