Exploring Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
The Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong is one of the city’s buzziest destinations for dining, shopping and entertainment. Once a heavily silted bay that required a causeway to be built to connect both sides, today it’s a great location for browsing boutiques, trawling through a mall, sampling street food or exploring a market. Read our guide to the area plus details on a boutique hotel in Causeway Bay to plan your next visit!
7 Causeway Bay highlights, from shopping streets to hotels and restaurants
#1 Pak Sha Road
For shopping in Causeway Bay, this atmospheric street has a real “old meets new” vibe, with trendy brands like Leica, NikeLab and Stussy alongside more traditional establishments. Pak Sha Road has evolved into a compact, stylish fashion strip known for its concentration of Japanese, Korean and overseas boutiques showcasing emerging local designers. Older establishments include Tai Ping Koon, a restaurant where some menu items haven’t changed for 80 years, specialist knitting store Paris Woollen Company Workshop, and Ambassador Barber Parlour, which has been offering haircuts and shaves for four decades.
#2 Lanson Place Causeway Bay
This newly renovated luxury boutique hotel sits at the heart of Causeway Bay and is the ideal base for exploring the area. Designed by the renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, it features spacious rooms and suites tailored for both short and long stays, as well as a distinct dining venue, Salon Lanson, serving elevated comfort food and handcrafted cocktails. Read more about it here.
#3 Haven Street
Lined with vintage stores and small restaurants, Haven Street is an indie haunt for those in the know. The name of the street says it all: tucked away from the busy main streets of Causeway Bay, this is a tranquil alternative to supersized shopping centres and bright lights. Instead, the quiet alleyway features cosy eateries, artisanal shops and trendy boutiques nestled within a cluster of residential apartment blocks that add a nostalgic feel.
#4 Diverse dining
Foodies are completely spoilt for choice with the street food and restaurants in Causeway Bay. The best approach is to wander around the area and see what you stumble upon; however, if you need a bit of a guide, some recommended dining spots include Din Tai Fung, Shari Shari Kakigori House, Lau Haa Hot Pot Restaurant, 10 Shanghai, Leela, West Villa, Aire, Gonpachi, Gyu+ Bar by Miyoshi, La Volta, Amalgamate, Kanizen, Unagi Yondaime, and Tempura Nagaoka. There are plenty of great local eats to enjoy, too, such as Mammy Pancake, Yan Wo Dou Bun Chong and Wing Kee Noodle, among countless others.
#5 Lee Gardens
For a touch of quiet luxury, head to the upscale Lee Gardens One to Six shopping complex. The shopping centres within the Lee Gardens area host flagship stores and designer boutiques featuring the latest collections and exclusive in-store services.
#6 Victoria Park
Among Hong Kong’s most popular green spaces, Victoria Park is a fabulous spot for winding down after shopping. Along with a 20,000-square-metre central lawn, the park is home to playgrounds, a fountain and a lake. This is also the location of some prominent events including the annual Hong Kong Flower Show and the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival.
#7 Jardine’s Crescent Markets
These lively street markets date back to 1845 and are known for their affordable wares. A visit is not just a great way to find a bargain, but also ideal for getting a taste of Hong Kong’s urban culture. It’s a treat for all the senses, with vibrant colours and chaotic sounds, plus the welcome aromas of street food. Get there via Exit F1 of the Causeway Bay MTR Station.
Five sights to see in Causeway Bay
- Installed in the 19th century, the Noonday Gun originally served a practical purpose, providing an audible time signal to ships and harbour workers who relied on precise timing for navigation and coordinating vessel departures.
- Churches and temples in the area include Lin Fa Kung in Tai Hang, St Mary’s Church (reopening late August 2026), and Christ the King Chapel.
- The Olympic Bridge is an Instagram favourite. This pedestrian bridge not only provides access across Irving Street and Leighton Road, but it also pays tribute to the global cities that have hosted the Olympics in the past.
- Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang (reopening later this year) is a Grade 1 historic mansion built in 1935 by the wealthy Aw family of Tiger Balm fame.
- A wonderful way to see more of the area is on one of Hong Kong’s iconic “Ding Ding” trams. You can take a regular tram from Causeway Bay terminus station, or take a TramOramic tour on a 1920s-style open-top tram that starts in Sheung Wan and finishes in Causeway Bay.
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