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Everything You Need to Know about Tai Hang in Hong Kong
- Where is Tai Hang?
- What is the main street in Tai Hang?
- How to get to Tai Hang?
- Best Time to Go to Tai Hang
- What to Do and See in Tai Hang
- Visit Lin Fa Kung
- Check out exhibits at The Shophouse
- Explore Haw Par Mansion
- Make your own candies at Papabubble
- Where to Eat and Drink in Tai Hang
- Bing Kee Cha Dong
- Nocino
- Chin Jor Fan Tong
- Porkcentric
- Kona
- Where to Shop in Tai Hang
- Moon of Silence
- The Minimal
- Where to Stay in Tai Hang
- Little Tai Hang
- FAQ
Tai Hang is a reflection of Hong Kong’s old-world charm. Its listed buildings, hidden art galleries, and Insta-worthy restaurants are big draws for anyone seeking a hip neighborhood to explore.
Moreover, its streets and alleyways will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time without getting too far removed from the modern action of Causeway Bay. It’s truly the best of both worlds!
Where is Tai Hang?
Tai Hang is nestled on the southeast corner of Causeway Bay and the mid-northern side of Hong Kong Island. Its upper area is filled with high-rise residential blocks and a public housing estate. Its lower area is lined with old residential blocks, restaurants, and other amenities.
What is the main street in Tai Hang?
Tai Hang Road is the best place to start your Tai Hang exploration. This road’s narrow streets and alleys feature cozy cafes, concept stores, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants. It’s the perfect spot to get a feel of Tai Hang’s vibe.
How to get to Tai Hang?
Closest MTR station: Take the MTR at Central and head to Tin Hau Station. Take Exit A1, walk until you reach the ground level, and cross the road. Head to King’s Road and walk until you reach Tung Lo Wan Road. Turn left, and in about five minutes or so, you’ll be in Tai Hang.
Best Time to Go to Tai Hang
The best time to visit Tai Hang is during the Mid-Autumn Festival. During this festival, the streets come alive with the three-day Fire Dragon Dance parade. This parade showcases a 67-meter-long handcrafted dragon lined with incense sticks and is led by 300 performers.
What to Do and See in Tai Hang
Visit Lin Fa Kung
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Address: Lily Street, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 2578 2552
Pricing: Free
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 7:30 AM to 5 PM
Lin Fa Kung, or Lin Fa Temple, is built to honor the Goddess of Mercy, Kwun Yam. People visit here to pray for protection and fortune.
Compared to other traditional temples, Lin Fa has a semi-octagonal facade and two entrance staircases, making its structure unique. Inside, you’ll find intricate murals of flying dragons and phoenixes soaring across its roof, windows, and walls.
If you plan to get your fortune read here, come with a Cantonese-speaking friend. Who knows? You might get a big hint on what lies in your future.
Check out exhibits at The Shophouse
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Address: 4 Second Ln, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 5201 9555
Pricing: Free
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday – Closed
The Shophouse is a hip art space built from a restored Grade III-listed pre-war Tong Lau (tenement building). This five-story exhibition space isn’t like the typical art museum you see around the city.
Aside from the grand architecture, what’s nice about The Shophouse is that you’ll never know what to expect. Its goal is to showcase both local and overseas creatives from a diverse array of disciplines and backgrounds.
The current exhibits featured in this gallery are Judd in Uniform, Bad Physics, and other solo exhibits of featured artists. Most are quirky yet meaningful contemporary art relating to Science, logic, and civilization.
Explore Haw Par Mansion
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Address: 15A Tai Hang Rd, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 3165 1212
Pricing: Free
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday – 2 PM to 6 PM
Haw Par Mansion is as fancy as it sounds because it once housed a theme park! This huge estate was owned by a well-known philanthropist and entrepreneur, Aw Boon Haw.
The main mansion and its vast gardens were once popularly known as the Tiger Balm Gardens, and they featured Hong Kong’s first-ever amusement park.
Now, most of the property has been redeveloped. However, the mansion remains, and some parts of it have become a designated site for a private music school named Haw Par Music. The good news is that you can also sign up for free guided tours at the Grade I historic mansion.
Make your own candies at Papabubble
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Address: 34 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
Phone: +852 2367 4807
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 8 PM
Papabubble is a Barcelona-based candy shop that’s a hotspot for all sugar lovers in and around Tai Hang. Here, you can find shelves filled with jars of handmade rock candies and lollipops.
What we like most about this shop is that it shows the entire process of candy production. Every day, the candy masters showcase live candy-making.
Apart from that, if you wish to unleash your hidden talent in candy making, you can also sign up for a 1-hour candy workshop. You’ll learn how to pull, twist, and design your own swirl candies and lollipops.
Here are the current prices of each workshop:
- Rose Lollipop Workshop – HKD 380
- Lollipop Workshop – HKD 580
- Rock Candy Workshop – HKD 680
- Tarot Reading – Rose Lollipop Workshop – HKD 680
Where to Eat and Drink in Tai Hang
Bing Kee Cha Dong
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Address: 5 Shepherd St, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 2577 3117
Pricing: $
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 7 AM to 3:30 AM, Monday – Closed
Good to know: Great local street food
Bing Kee Cha Dong is where the working-class residents of Tai Hang chow down. It’s a small dai pa dong (open-air food stall) serving classic local snacks and street foods at affordable prices.
They are famed for their savory Deep-fried Pork Chop Noodles, so it’s the best dish to try here. But if you’re not that hungry, you can also just try their Condensed Milk Toast.
Nocino
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Address: Shop 92E, Tung Lo Wan Rd, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 6012 2098
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 10 PM
Good to know: Best for al fresco dining
Nocino is a grotto-style eatery serving Swiss-Italian delights that is becoming increasingly popular with foodies in Tai Hang.
This restaurant offers a la carte dishes, but we prefer their set lunch because it’s convenient and affordable. For HKD 148 or HKD 168 per person, you can already try one starter, pasta, and dessert.
We recommend you start with Arancini Ticinese, followed by a serving of their housemade pasta, Duck Ragù Reginette. After finishing the pasta, top it all off with a slice of decadent tiramisu!
Chin Jor Fan Tong
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Address: 39 Sun Chun St, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 5118 1869
Pricing: $
Operating hours: Wednesday to Friday – 6 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 12 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Tuesday – Closed
Good to know: Best for Chinese comfort food
Chin Jor Fan Tong is a hip neon-lit noodle joint where you can build your own bowl of noodles based on your preference. Here, you can choose the broth base, the noodle type, and the toppings.
Don’t expect something fancy, though. This noodle shop is decked out like a traditional bing sutt, so the space is quite small. Nonetheless, it’s still a nice and cozy hangout spot if you’re craving Sichuan and Yunnan-inspired noodles.
Porkcentric
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Address: GF, 98 Tung Lo Wan Rd, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 9169 0298
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Friday – 11:30 AM to 11 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 11 AM to 11 PM
Good to know: Nice brunch spot
True to its name, Porkcentric is a restaurant that’s all about pork, specifically a diverse selection of charcoal-grilled meats and cold cuts.
If you’re coming here for brunch, we suggest you try their Pork Sausage Burger and Pork Belly Risotto. There are also non-pork options like seafood, poultry, and even vegetarian dishes if you wish to try something different.
Moreover, this chic European eatery has a daily Social Hour, similar to a happy hour. From 3 PM to 7 PM, you can enjoy cocktails, house wines, and beers for just HKD 58 each.
Kona
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Address: 16 Lin Fa Kung St W, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 2881 6339
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Thursday – 6 PM to 11 PM, Friday to Sunday – 6 PM to 11:30 PM
Good to know: Best for classic kappo and izakaya treats
Kona is the place to be if you wish to indulge in a range of Japanese dishes. This restaurant offers classics, including sashimi, skewered dishes, and grilled mains.
All dishes here are prepared using traditional Japanese cooking methods, and grilled meat skewers are made to order. If it’s your first time dining at Kona, we suggest you try their A4 Wagyu Beef Bowl, Kona Wings, and Duck Foie Gras Chawanmushi.
If you want some refreshments, they have an excellent selection of sakes, cocktails, and mocktails.
Where to Shop in Tai Hang
Moon of Silence
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Address: 36 Sun Chun St, Tai Hang
Phone: +852 9243 1909
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 1 PM to 7 PM, Monday – Closed
If you enjoy browsing through racks and boxes of trinkets, you’ll love shopping at the Moon of Silence. Here, you can find a curated collection of handcrafted jewelry, porcelain vases, and incense.
And guess what? This place also hosts all sorts of events, such as art exhibits, coffee and vegan food pairings, and tattoo workshops.
The Minimal
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Address: 38 Sun Chun St, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
Phone: +852 2369 2328
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Tuesday to Friday – 1 PM to 6 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 1 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday – Closed
The Minimal is a quirky little shop filled to the brim with vintage finds. It offers a selection of rare toys, vintage home decor, and figurines, making it a great spot for those who want to buy or gift something unique.
No two items are alike in this store, and everything is displayed randomly, so shopping here is like a treasure hunt experience. You never know what great finds you might snag!
Where to Stay in Tai Hang
Little Tai Hang
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Address: 98 Tung Lo Wan Rd, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
Phone: +852 3899 8888
Pricing: $$
Little Tai Hang isn’t the typical fancy hotel you find all over the city. This cozy boutique hotel showcases mid-century British architecture with retro-chic interiors. It’s an interesting place to stay if you’re exploring the neighborhood.
It offers apartment-style rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can watch the city skyline and the harbor as you unwind. Plus, restaurants in Tai Hang and commercial hubs in Causeway Bay are just steps away!
