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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Lan Kwai Fong Street

Lan Kwai Fong Street is a small square of streets in Central Hong Kong however the area is dedicated to Hawkers before the Second World War but underwent a renaissance in the mid-1980s.

Moreover, Lan Kwai Fong is now a popular expatriate haunt in Hong Kong for drinking, dining, and clubbing.

Interestingly the Street Lan Kwai Fong is L-shaped with two ends joining with D鈥橝guilar Street.

Furthermore, in recent years street performing has become a new scene in Hong Kong鈥檚 street culture whereby some performers decide to set their stages at Lan Kwai Fong with the medium of singing and playing guitar in an acoustic setting.

Here are the top 10 interesting facts about Lan Kwai Fong Street.

1. Lan Kwai Fong Street Houses more than 90 Restaurants and Nightclubs

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Lan kwai Fong Street houses more than 90 restaurants and nightclubs from sophisticated wine tasting spots to raucous nightclubs.

The street is a party hub it also hosts numerous carnivals and celebrations during the major festivals of the year which are Christmas, New Year鈥檚 Eve, and Halloween.

Furthermore, it is home to one of the most popular Beer festivals in Hong Kong鈥檚 street culture.

2. Lan Kwai Fong was a place Formerly dedicated to Hawkers

Lan Kwai Fong Street photo by GoT2008-

Lan Kwai Fong meaning 鈥�Orchid Square鈥� was a place that was formerly dedicated to hawkers prior to the second world war.

However, during the early days, the street was the home to many matchmakers who were generally females.

Moreover, these ladies were marriage intermediaries and were locally known as 鈥�Mui Yan Hong鈥�.

Furthermore, the massive changes in this area started during the years 2011 and 2015 following Zeman鈥檚 decision to replace this area which eventually led to a major part of the Lan Kwai Fong becoming a construction site.  

3. The best time to visit Lan Kwai Fong Street is Friday

Lan Kwai Fong Street photo by Seader-

Lan Kwai Fong is open on all days of the week from 5 pm to 11 pm however the best day to visit this street is on Fridays as one will get to see many street performances and can avail of many discounts as this is the day when the street is the most crowded.

Furthermore, every evening is divided into two separate phases Happy Hour and Spree Hour.

The Happy hour starts from 5 pm to 9 pm and during these hours there are exciting offers on all alcoholic drinks like one get one free and the Spree hour is basically for the university students and foreigners.  

4. Lan Kwai Fong Street houses Two of the Best Galleries that portray the Art and Culture of Hong Kong

Lan Kwai Fong Street photo by Shauboasiwui CAILIUO-

Two of the best galleries portraying the art and culture of Hong Kong are housed on this street.

The first one is Tang Contemporary Art and Grotto Fine Art the two galleries accommodate numerous pieces of creative artwork.

However, visiting these art centers and examining these fine creations by talented artists is a delightful experience.

5. Visit the Fringe Club

This club hosts many standup comedy shows as well as other live performances by talented artists from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

However, the architecture of this building is based on Victorian style and since the early time, this building has hosted many free events for promoting the local art and traditions through entertaining performances by the local talented artists.

Furthermore, this place is perfectly nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong nightlife and it is perfect for people who enjoy exploring art and culture.

6. Lan Kwai Fong Street has two Shopping Centers

If you visit the street you will come to two shopping centers Shanghai Tang Mansion and the Sasa store.

Moreover, the Shanghai Tang Mansion is every shopaholic paradise with options ranging from sleek and stylish cashmere jackets to homeware inspired by Chinese traditions.

Sasa store is the go-to store for any kind of beauty needs and they sell a wide range of internationally acclaimed Asian beauty products.

7. Bars in Lan Kwai Fong street are Epic since the street is known for its Nightlife

Bars in Lan Kwai Fong Street shouldn鈥檛 be missed as this block is known for its nightlife.

Foxglove and Los Sontano are the famous Lan Fong clubs that are packed with tourists and locals throughout the year.

However, the Foxglove interiors are spectacular and unique and the best part of it is the cocktails and the live jazz music that steals the show.

Moreover, Los Sotano is another famous nightclub that is known for its tequila-based drinks.

8. The Restaurants in Lan Kwai Fong Street offer the Best Variety of Dishes

Carbone restaurant is a famous place in this block which it is known for its extremely delicious cheesecakes and the lip-biting range of Italian dishes.

Another well-known restaurant in the area is Lee Lo Mei which is perfect for getting to know the food culture of Hong Kong it features interiors inspired by traditional Hong Kong eateries and the food served here is highly palatable and infused with locally grown fresh ingredients.   

9. There is a Spa Center

The Sense of Touch Central Spa must be given a visit when you are in this area. However, this spa is high in demand in every season of the year and is enjoyable for both the locals as well as foreigners.

If you give it a try one must indulge in the highly recommended tissue massage offered at this center for an extremely rejuvenating experience.

Moreover, one can try one of the many facial massages offered here for revitalizing the skin.

Furthermore, the spa is highly rated which offers the best luxury to indulge in for completely rejuvenating one鈥檚 mind, body, and soul.

10. You can Feed your Sweet Tooth at Tai Cheong Bakery

Tai Cheong was first established in 1954 and it has built up a reputation as one of the best places for a sweet and buttery egg tart in Hong Kong.

However, this bakery was the first in the city to use short-crust pastry in their egg tarts. Furthermore, the bakery has branches all over Hong Kong.