With Christmas Eve approaching, what are some great places in Wan Chai where you and your friends can enjoy Christmas and experience the party atmosphere of the Wan Chai nightlife? This article will help you explore Wan Chai’s Christmas markets, Christmas light displays, and more!
Lee Tung Street is one of the landmarks in Wan Chai and is a street that combines fashion and leisure on Hong Kong Island, with a strong festive atmosphere. This year, Lee Tung Street will host a series of light art exhibitions named “Dazzling Christmas” from November 13, 2024, to January 1, 2025, to celebrate the season. For the first time, Lee Tung Street collaborates with the renowned Belgian art lighting design team, GLOBAL Concept, to showcase Christmas decorations designed specifically for Hong Kong. The design team will present an atmosphere of a European Christmas town by combining traditional Belgian lace craftsmanship with modern lighting technology. From November 29 to December 1 and December 6 to 8, there will also be an outdoor Christmas market selling various Belgian snacks, crafts, and lace handmade items. The market will also feature craft workshops where everyone can create Christmas decorations, postcards, and paintings. On Christmas Day (December 25), there will be a Christmas masquerade ball with various performances, including magic, dance, and a snow show. Everyone is welcome to dress up and join in to experience the romantic Christmas atmosphere!
The Hari will hold a spectacular festive performance in the outdoor lobby at 5 PM on December 9. The hotel will conduct a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and students from the nearby Hong Kong Dalton School will bring charming Christmas songs to kick off the festive celebrations. There will also be a Christmas market in collaboration with the Hong Kong Society for the Mentally Handicapped. Members of the society will offer hand-dripped coffee and handmade crafts for charity sales. Additionally, the Christmas market will feature second-hand books for sale, with all proceeds going to the society to help those in need. Everyone is encouraged to visit the market, purchase Christmas gifts, and enjoy handcrafted coffee while learning about the mission and social responsibility of the society!
Enjoying nightlife with a group of friends on Christmas Eve is a must-do activity every year. Wan Chai has its own unique nightlife ecosystem.
Aside from Lan Kwai Fong and Knutsford Terrace, the best bar location is Wan Chai Bar Street. Wan Chai Bar Street refers to the bar area around Lockhart Road, Luard Road, and Jaffe Road, where you can enjoy live band performances while sipping beer, creating a more down-to-earth atmosphere than Lan Kwai Fong. Wan Chai Bar Street features a variety of unique bars, such as the courtyard-style Japanese bar Mizunara: The Library, the nostalgic Hong Kong-style “Dai Long Fung,” and the laundromat-themed Dirty Laundry, each with its own unique cocktail menu and interesting decor, making it the best hotspot for your Christmas bar-hopping!
The Lounge is The Hari’s hotel bar, offering a relaxed and comfortable environment, perfect for enjoying a drink with friends and family. The Lounge features a Tipple Hour menu daily, allowing you to taste a variety of beers, red and white wines, sparkling wines, and specialty cocktails, including the classic Negroni and Espresso Martini, as well as the exclusive cocktail named Hari 75, made with The Hari’s own brand gin paired with champagne. Guests wishing to have snacks with their drinks can purchase from the An Evening Affair menu, featuring seasonal oysters, caviar mousse, and 24-month aged Parma ham.
The Terrace is another bar located at The Hari, providing a high-quality Japanese dining and bar experience in an elegant and well-designed restaurant setting. Every Wednesday, The Terrace offers the “This is How We Roll” menu, allowing unlimited sushi rolls and martini cocktails for HK$328. The cocktail selection includes vodka, gin, and lychee, crafted by professional bartenders, paired with shrimp tempura, salmon, and cheese rolls. The restaurant is outdoors, surrounded by a three-story green plant wall, creating an oasis amidst the bustling city, providing you with a high-quality outdoor Japanese bar experience. In addition to the “This is How We Roll” menu, The Terrace also offers a variety of other cocktails, such as the “Hana-Hana Shochu Highball” made with Saké from Yoshida Brewery, the “Shisojito” made with shiso leaves and white rum, and the “Tsundoku” made with Junmai Daiginjo.
The Hari is located in a popular area of Wan Chai, making it easy to reach the places mentioned above. The Hari offers stylish, spacious rooms, and now features a Christmas dining and accommodation offer, allowing you to enjoy high-quality hotel service and take a break after a fun Christmas night in Wan Chai. The hotel lobby will be beautifully decorated with a Christmas tree and festive decor, including carefully crafted exclusive Christmas gift packages and The Hari scented candles, sending sincere Christmas wishes to all guests. The Hari Christmas dining and accommodation offer includes a one-night stay in a luxurious room or suite, a chocolate muffin Christmas tree, The Hari Hong Kong scented candle, complimentary daily breakfast for two, and a HK$400 dining credit. This HK$400 can be used at the hotel restaurants Lucciola, Zoku, The Lounge, The Terrace, and room service.
