Charm of Hong Kong At Midnight

Charm of Hong Kong At Midnight

By Christopher DeWolf

Shopping at a fruit market, fishing squid in moonlight, ghost hunt or eat as much ... here's some things we can do in the city that never sleeps.

Mongkok most fun enjoyed under fluorescent lights.

Hong Kong is one of the towns seem more alive and attractive at night than during daytime. However, activity night on the town is pretty monotonous: dinner and then go home and sleep.

Nothing wrong with that. Only, here are some alternative activities you can do in Hong Kong as at nightfall.
1. Squid fishing

Squid fishing is only "excuse" to get together with friends, rent a boat and spend the evening with a drink, chat and enjoy a peaceful sea at midnight.

Squid and cuttlefish appear at night. With a little seasoning of garlic and soy sauce, sea animals are already feels good.

Simple tools, thread fishing line and hooks. Dip in water, wiggle a bit to mimic the movement of fish that move, and you can catch small squid which will then be cooked by the "crew" 'boats.

Many companies that rent out boats that can accommodate up to 30 people. Look at www.thelist.com.hk and hk.88db.com for more details.


Yau Ma Tei fruit market.
2. Visiting 'Gwo laan'

Every night, when the Temple Street Night Market began to clean, fruit markets Yau Mai Tei carrier just beginning to open.

Better known as Gwo laan, this market is a collection of old buildings hundreds of years old is located along a narrow alley near the corner of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street.

Although only open from 10 pm, this market activity reached its peak at 4 am, when retailers began to busy bidding on an item to the merchant market and shirtless and tattooed workers carrying crates of apples and lychees.

Reputation of this market is not very good, but it's actually quite safe for tourists to get around. Just do not offend others.
3. Red minibus ride to Mongkok

All the red minibus will go to Mongkok, especially at dawn, when the region became the point of transfer to different routes in Hong Kong.

There are many things in Mongkok that you can see off the middle of the night: roadside snacks, clothing stores are open late, a place to play billiards, and DVD sellers.

Try a bowl of noodles in Aberdeen Fishball and Noodles is open 24 hours (Tung Choi Street 139, +852 2787 6678) or Sea View congee Shop (103 Argyle Street, +852 2787 7330) before looking for evening entertainment.


Cheung Chau corner at night.
4. Roving Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau is not a deserted island. If on the other islands such as Peng Chau, Mui Wo and Lamma no nightlife, Cheung Chau in no small night market which is open from 10 pm. You can find tasty snacks such as sushi or tong shui here.

The beach here is usually crowded on weekends. Although crowded, you can still find peace in Peak Road with beautiful views. The ferry will return to Central at 11:45 tonight and 2:20 am.
5. Watching the display step

Hong Kong cinema has a rich cultural heritage, but unfortunately not many alternatives to look at the films nonkomersil or in addition to the box office. And even fewer options to watch the display step.

In 2007, Moonlight Movies cinema which is open in the dock, close to infinite time. Outdoor film screenings in the past had lived.

Fortunately Rooftop Cinema revive the cinema opening by installing a few movies. See rooftopcinema.hk for more details.


Can look more beautiful beaches in the darkness.
6. Relax on the beach

Looks plain during the day, the beach will look more tempting under the dim moon, perfect for a romantic date or relaxing with friends.

Bring a mat, a few candles and a bottle of wine - and the beach will turn to the right place for a warm summer evening.

If you happen to be on a deserted beach, such as Lamma's Power Plant, you can light a campfire. Be sure to put out the fire afterwards and haul trash clean up.