There's no question Wan Chai is booming. But a number of large-scale development projects could jeopardize the area's historic charm. By John Robertson
Winnie Chau meets four warriors who have helped shape the face of Wan Chai.
Sammi Cheng
Wan Chai Walks
After a two-year break, Sammi Cheng Sau-man is back, starring in the upcoming film “Lady Cop and Papa Crook.” But gone is her notorious bitchiness. The reason?
Travel back in time, get a taste of real Hong Kong or drink your way around the district with our three tailored tours.
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Film
Open Bar
Lost Indulgence
Mingle Bar & Cafe
Don’t even think about seeing “Lost Indulgence” if you can’t stand slow movies. It’s a claustrophobic and languorous meditation on life, lies and loss.
With new management at the helm, this romantic Wellington watering hole has done away with its tapas-lounge motif and transformed into a chic cocktail bar, right next to the notorious Eden.
Open Door
Gigs
D17
Joyside
Celebrity food writer Walter Kei is the mastermind behind this new French-fusion private kitchen.
One of the loudest, rawest punk bands out of the Beijing music scene brings anarchy to the Fringe Club.
DJ
Art
DJ Disciple
Young Blood
His father played piano for Miles Davis and his brother played bass for George Benson. Catch this cat’s soulful and exhilarating mix from gospel disco to Latin house.
A showcase of Hong Kong’s up-and-coming talents, freshly graduated from the Chinese University, Baptist School of Visual Arts and Hong Kong Art Centre.
