Causeway Bay

Introducing Causeway Bay (from Hong Kong Tourism Board & Wikipedia)
Causeway Bay is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, located on Hong Kong Island. It was once a fishing village. If shopping were a sport, Causeway Bay now would be the home of the Olympic Games. Causeway Bay is where consumerism is out and proud, and every available square inch is seemingly devoted to worshipping at the altar of retail. Even though a relatively compact area, Causeway Bay would still take at least an entire day to work your way through its endless shopping malls, department stores, boutiques and market stalls.

Causeway Bay Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Tong Luo Wan 铜锣湾
• Best Time to Visit: September to February
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2-3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Shopping, Architecture
• Opening Hours: All day
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: Great George Street, East Point, Hong Kong

What to expect at Causeway Bay

Shopping Chic
Causeway Bay is a true microcosm of Hong Kong’s shopping scene, with up-market fashion to be found in Lee Gardens One & Two, Hysan Place, Lee Theatre, Times Square and Fashion Walk, mid-price and luxury goods in SOGO Department Store and wtc more, affordable youth fashion boutiques in the warren of shops that make up the Island Beverly Centre, and bargains galore at the chaotic Jardine’s Crescent street market. And, among all these, are yet even more shops specialising in everything from shoes to electronics, computers, skin care, snacks, home accessories and more — overwhelming doesn’t begin to describe Causeway Bay! Hong Kong dances to the beat of international trade. In the neon blur, advertising deluge and unabashed consumerism of Causeway Bay you can feel the city’s pulse like nowhere else.

The Noon Day Gun ceremony
From Central, hop on the MTR or any other form of public transportation to Causeway Bay to experience the Noon Day Gun ceremony. Started at multinational company Jardine Matheson in the 1860s, this daily ritual involves a one-shot gun salute fired from Causeway Bay’s waterfront at 12 noon. It’s a unique local tradition that’s also become a popular tourist attraction.

 

How to get to Causeway Bay
• Take MTR Island Line and get off at Causeway Bay station or Tin Hau Station.
• Take bus 2a, 2x, 5, 5b, 5x, 8, 8p,23, 38, 42, 42c, 65, 72, 72a, 77, 112, 116, 962, 962p, 962s, n8, n8p, n8x, n72, n122 or n962 and get off at SOGO Department Store.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Hong Kong to Causeway Bay.

Additional travel advice on Causeway Bay
• Please take care of your values on the street.
• In summer, wear light and breathable clothing, but also prepare a jacket as air-conditioning may be strong in indoor areas such as shopping malls and on public transport.