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Everything You Need to Know about Wong Chuk Hang in Hong Kong
- Welcome to Wong Chuk Hang
- Where is Wong Chuk Hang?
- What is the main street in Wong Chuk Hang?
- How to get to Wong Chuk Hang
- What to Do and See in Wong Chuk Hang
- Have a splash at Water World Ocean Park
- Visit Blind Spot Gallery
- Experience gong relaxation at Red Doors Studio
- Drop by SC Gallery
- Where to Eat and Drink in Wong Chuk Hang
- Nam Long Shan Road Cooked Food Market
- I-O-N Wong Chuk Hang
- Africa Tea & Coffee
- Pier Lounge & Pier Bar
- Where to Shop in Wong Chuk Hang
- INSIDE Showroom
- 112 Mountain Yam
- Where to Stay in Wong Chuk Hang
- Nina Hotel Island South
- the Arca
- Southside by Ovolo
- FAQ
Welcome to Wong Chuk Hang
Gone are the days when Wong Chuk Hang was an obscure industrial area that didn’t have much going on. Thanks to a major revitalization project, this neighborhood now boasts a thriving food and art scene – from eclectic art galleries and rustic craft beer breweries to buzzing local eateries and world-class attractions. You never know what’ll pop up next and for many young people, it’s the place to be!
Where is Wong Chuk Hang?
Wong Chuk Hang is in the southern district of Hong Kong Island. It’s accessible via MTR South Island Line through Wong Chuk Hang Station and Ocean Park Station.
What is the main street in Wong Chuk Hang?
Wong Chuk Hang Road is the main street to explore in Wong Chuk Hang. It’s a major thoroughfare in Hong Kong Island, so many attractions and restaurants are set here.
Plus, since it’s part of the city’s Route 1 and has six lanes covering the main junctions in Aberdeen Praya Road and Aberdeen Tunnel, this road makes the neighborhood more accessible to amenities in other parts of the city.
How to get to Wong Chuk Hang
Closest subway stop: If you’re coming from Central Station, just hop on the South Island Line and get off at Wong Chuk Hang Station. It’s a quick trip that only takes around 10 minutes or less, so easy peasy.
What to Do and See in Wong Chuk Hang
Have a splash at Water World Ocean Park
Address: Water World Ocean Park 33 Ocean Drive Aberdeen
Phone: +852 3923 2323
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Friday – 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Tons of tourists visit Water World Ocean Park every year because it’s a prime spot to explore more than 20 indoor and outdoor facilities scattered across five themed areas.
And let me tell you, no matter what zone you explore, you’ll have fun! Rides and rollercoasters, special performances, rare animals – there are even chances to dive into water until you’re all wrinkly!
You can buy pre-summer admission tickets on their website now. However, these ticket deals are typically valid only until July of the same year. For reference, here are the current prices of tickets for Water World Ocean Park:
- Adult – HK$ 280
- Child – HK$ 196
- Elderly/Eligible persons with disabilities – HK$150
Visit Blind Spot Gallery
Address: 15/F, Po Chai Industrial Building, 28 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Phone: +852 2517 6238
Pricing: $
Operating hours: Tuesday to Saturday – 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday to Monday – Closed
Like melting-pot culture and its products? Make sure you don’t miss Blind Spot Gallery. It’s a modern gallery showcasing up-and-coming and established Chinese and Asian artists from the city and other countries.
Most of the artworks here are focused on photography reflecting concerns with social phenomena and societal issues. Nonetheless, the gallery also features different mediums of art occasionally.
To enter this gallery, you’ll have to pay HK$ 15 for the admission ticket. It’s pretty cheap, considering all the pieces of art inside. Here are the current and upcoming exhibits and artworks in Blind Spot Gallery:
- Butterfly Dream by Xiyadie
- Leeway by Chihoi
- With Hands by Yooyun Yang
Experience gong relaxation at Red Doors Studio
Address: Flat A, 21st Floor, Lee Fund Centre, 31 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Phone: +852 2110 0152
Pricing: $$$
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 9 AM to 6 PM
Red Doors Studio is a wellness studio that uses meditation and “gong baths” to promote calm, balance, and focus in one’s mind. Interesting right?
And yes, we’re talking about meditating while bathing in the surround sound of large gongs. You see, according to the experts of this studio, sound healing helps relax the body and mind and clear off unnecessary clutter of thoughts.
We recommend this retreat for people who wish to be away from it all, even for a short while. Aside from the gong bath, you can also experience ancient and time-tested holistic solutions like Kundalini yoga, Labyrinth Therapy, and more.
Drop by SC Gallery
Address: 1902, Sungib Industrial Centre, 53 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Phone: +852 3795 3826
Pricing: $
Operating hours: Tuesday to Saturday – 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SC Gallery is a thriving art hub that aims to preserve and promote the city’s visual heritage. It’s led by Sharon Cheung Po-Wah, a well-known veteran journalist in Hong Kong with a knack for spotting both emerging and seasoned local talents.
For this reason, the gallery features a diverse roster of contemporary artists who do everything from realism to abstract work. Some pieces we especially love are Tsang Chu Mei’s Fall Will Be Fine and Doris Chui’s Watching Doomsday in My Bed.
The current exhibition, N-O-C-I, is a collaboration between two new local artists – Jay Lau, a print-maker, and Benny To, a ceramic artist. Together, these artists showcase woodcut prints and sculptures to represent the ideas of destruction and rebirth.
Where to Eat and Drink in Wong Chuk Hang
Nam Long Shan Road Cooked Food Market
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Address: 1 Nam Long Shan Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Phone: +852 2553 3730
Pricing: $
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 6 AM to 10 PM
Good to know: Features various dai pai dongs
Just like its name suggests, Nam Long Shan Road Cooked Food Market isn’t a restaurant. In fact, it’s a two-story cooked food market offering a range of food stalls, Hong Kong-style dai pai dongs on the first floor, and seating on the rooftop.
Locals and tourists flock here to get a taste of authentic Thai and Cantonese cuisine. Don’t forget to visit Green Curry House. It’s one of the most popular stalls here and it’s the best place to try curries, salads, and satays!
Just a heads up though: there’s no air conditioning in the building. But don’t worry, you won’t really feel the heat because it has a good ventilation system and high ceilings.
I-O-N Wong Chuk Hang
Address: P3/F, Nina Hotel Island South, 55 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Phone: +852 3968 8833
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 7:30 AM to 10 PM
Good to know: Great for family gatherings
I-O-N Wong Chuk Hang is an onsite restaurant of Nina Hotel Island South. Here, you can try various Southeast Asian delights because they offer buffets and their signature noodle bar every day.
Our favorites are their Malaysian Satay Skewers and Crab Congee. Check out their patisserie too, which offers decadent cakes and pastries.
Africa Tea & Coffee
Address: Suite 1501, 15/F, 41 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Phone: +852 2180 7536
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Wednesday – 9 AM to 7 PM, Thursday to Friday – 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Good to know: Great African brews and spirits
Africa Coffee & Tea (ACT) is a cozy cafe and bar where you can enjoy an all-day breakfast, a good lunch menu, and happy hour deals. It also serves sustainably sourced single-origin coffees and exotic teas from different parts of Africa.
We recommend their ACT House Blend or Southern Africa Amandla. Besides that, you can also try various African staples like South African baby pork ribs, peri peri chicken, oxtail stew, and so much more.
Pier Lounge & Pier Bar
Address: 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
Phone: +852 3555 1700
Pricing: $$$
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 12 PM to 12 AM
Good to know: Excellent seafood delights
Craving seafood or just something savory and filling? There’s no better place to be than Pier Lounge & Pier Bar.
This buffet spot is known for offering global delicacies, especially seafood delights like snow crabs, prawns, lobsters, sea bass, and so much more. Apart from that, they also feature an extensive menu of Thai cuisine including satays and curries, and barbecue favorites.
Where to Shop in Wong Chuk Hang
INSIDE Showroom
Address: Victory Factory Building, 11/F, Unit A, 16 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Phone: +852 2873 1795
Pricing: $$
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Who says you can only take home Ocean Park souvenirs when visiting Wong Chuk Hang? If you know where to look, you can definitely find hidden gems like the INSIDE Showroom.
In this quirky little shop, you can find an array of fashion items, gift trinkets, and even home furnishings. We dive straight into their racks of sarongs, dresses, bags, and scarves!
112 Mountain Yam
Address: Unit 2809, 28/F, W50, Wong Chuk Hang Road
Phone: +852 5501 5867
Pricing: $$$
Operating hours:
112 Mountain Yam is a small designer clothing store in this neighborhood. It might not look that fancy inside, but the pieces featured inside are definitely worth checking out.
You see, the signature pieces from its collection have been introduced at Fashion Weeks in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York, and even Paris! The brand has also been showcased in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan, among others.
Where to Stay in Wong Chuk Hang
Nina Hotel Island South
Address: 55 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
Phone: +852 3968 8888
Pricing: $$
Easy access to the top attractions in Wong Chuk Hang? Check! Onsite restaurant serving daily buffet breakfast? Check! Furnished rooms boasting stunning views of Aberdeen’s seascapes and hills? Big check!
Nina Hotel Island South is our top pick for an Instagram-worthy and luxurious staycation in the Southside. Book the Aqua Suite, to get access to the top floor, avoid street-level noise, and unwind on your own private balcony.
Feeling extra fancy? Go for the Grand Aqua Suite! This penthouse is also worth its price because it features special branded amenities, a private jacuzzi, and an outdoor balcony for an ultimate retreat.
the Arca
Address: 43 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Phone: +852 3701 6000
Pricing: $$
The Arca is an optimally situated upscale high-rise hotel worth checking out. It’s far enough from the buzz of the city center so you can enjoy some peace and quiet, but it’s still close enough to popular attractions that you won’t perish out of boredom.
After a long day of exploring, you can come home and recharge in one of its stylish and cozy rooms. And guess what? It’s also a dog-friendly hotel, so if you’re visiting with your furry buddy, this hotel is an excellent choice.
Anyway, if you just want to chill and soak up the vibes of the neighborhood, check out Arca’s rooftop bar. Here, you can sip on a cocktail or two while you enjoy the sweeping views of Aberdeen Harbour and lounge at the adjacent infinity pool.
Southside by Ovolo
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Address: Ovolo Southside, 64 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
Phone: +852 3460 8100
Pricing: $$
Who would’ve thought that an old warehouse could become a 4-star hotel? Well, in Wong Chuk Hang, it’s possible. Visit Southside by Ovolo and see it for yourself!
This eclectic hotel’s interiors showcase art installations and graffiti made by local and international artists, so you’ll feel like you’re staying in an art museum instead of a revitalized warehouse.
Want to make the most of your stay? Make sure you check out their famous rooftop bar and indulge in happy hour drinks!
