If you shop and entertain
in Hong Kong, do not miss Causeway
Bay. Causeway Bay was a shoal more than a hundred years ago. After
reclamation it was earth-based and gradually became a commercial
area with an interconnecting road system. Now, it serves as a very
popular center for shopping, dining and nightlife in Hong Kong.
If you are interested in shopping, the ultra-modern
Times Square, the Japanese department stores and the fashion
boutiques should not be missed. Times Square, a symbol of Causeway
Bay, is the biggest emporium in this area and one of the top ten
scenic sites in Hong Kong. Many well-known brands of clothing can be
found here. It is also the perfect place to hold large-scale
activities. Every year on New Year's Eve, the New Year Countdown
Ceremony is held here, and hundreds of thousands of locals
participate. Lee Garden is another shop which is renowned for its
luxury brand name clothing. It is also a place frequently visited by
celebrities. The City Trade Centre is a favorite shopping venue for
office workers.
Although Causeway Bay is famous mainly for stocking
luxury brands, reasonably priced items can also be found here. The
stalls in Jardine's Bazaar where fashionable costumes and
accessories are sold at normal prices are also very popular.
You can fully enjoy Hong Kong style snacks and seafood
in Causeway Bay. Most of the shops and restaurants here stay open
until late when the area becomes a colorful world flashing with neon
and crowded with people. It is a favorite activity to take a boat or
sampan and sail around the harbor, enjoying the beautiful evening
and the delicious food.
The famous Victoria Park, located in the eastern part
of Causeway Bay, is the biggest park in Hong Kong. It features a
modern swimming pool, tennis courts, football field and other sports
facilities. A statue of Queen Victoria is located near the entrance
of the park. The largest-scale Lantern Festival is held here every
year and this park is also a perfect site to enjoy the moon during
the Mid-autumn Festival. |
