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  Hong Kong/Wan Chai - Wikitravel
Wan Chai is an administrative district of Hong Kong Island
Wan Chai the district, as opposed to the administrative region, is famous for its bars and nightlife.
Wan Chai still has a few of the sleazy strip clubs made famous by The World of Suzie Wong, but now offers plenty of other nightlife options as well.
wikitravel.org /en/Wan_Chai   (943 words)

  
  Wan Chai Sex Industry
A spokesman for the Wan Chai police station took exception to the idea that the trade is organized, insisting triads are not involved.
Her 59 year old boyfriend doesn't like her to go to Wan Chai, even though this is where they met, she continues, as she taps out an SMS text message to him on her cell phone.
The police spokesman says the Wan Chai situation is "well contained." "Regular covert operations are mounted to apprehend, charge and deport the bar girls for soliciting prostitution and breach of condition of stay," he says.
www.orientexpat.com /hong-kong-articles/prostitution.html   (2109 words)

  
  Wan Chai Hotels, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Situated in the Wan Chai business district with a frontage facing over Victoria Harbour, opposite to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, this top-flight hotel is nearby the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Academy for Performing Arts.
Novotel Century Hong Kong is located in Wan Chai, a fast-developing and prominent commercial district.
Popular restaurants, bars and tourist sights in Wan Chai are also within a close proximity to us.Featuring only 66 rooms and studios, we provide comfort and impeccable service with a personal touch.
www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /hotels/hong-kong/hong-kong-island/wan-chai.htm   (1179 words)

  
  US Bazaar.com : Encyclopedia Pages : Wan Chai
Wan Chai, or Wanchai, is an area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District, in northern Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong, China.
Prostitution is one of the oldest occupations in Wan Chai.
Wan Chai Reclamation Phase I (also known as Island Reclamation for the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Extension) includes the formation of an island of 70,000 m² by reclamation at the northern side of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to supply land for building an additional room to the Centre.
encyclopedia.us-bazaar.com /?title=Wan_Chai   (6477 words)

  
 Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Wan Chai
Wan Chai district (灣仔區;) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
Wan Chai was made famous as the location of the novel and then film The World of Suzie Wong[?].
The Central Plaza, the second tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, is located in Wan Chai.
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/wa/Wan_Chai   (492 words)

  
 Wan Chai information - Search.com
The Wan Chai Market (1930s) was under the influence of Streamline Moderne (also known as Streamlined Moderne or Art Moderne) architecture, a popular style of building of the 1930s (it is often confused by local architects and laypeople alike with the Bauhaus style of architecture).
Prostitution is one of the oldest occupations in Wan Chai.
Geographically, Wan Chai is in the midway between the west (West Point and Central) and the east (Causeway Bay and North Point) of the Hong Kong Island, thus linking up all major roads and traffic pathways on the Island.
domainhelp.search.com /reference/Wan_Chai   (6205 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Wan Chai District
The Wan Chai district (灣仔區;), or simply Wan Chai or Wanchai, is one of the 18 districts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
Nevertheless, Wanchai often refers to the area surrounding the MTR station of the same name, and located between Admiralty on the west and Causeway Bay on the east.
The ceremony of the hand-over of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China was performed in the new wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibution Center in Wan Chai.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Wanchai   (716 words)

  
 Wan Chai (MTR) Information
Wan Chai (Chinese: 灣仔, Jyutping: Waan1 Zai2, Pinyin: Wānzǎi) is a station on
One of the entrances/exits is on the footbridge along O'Brien Road, which leads to Immigration Tower in Wan Chai North.
These are the bus routes found in the vicinity of Wan Chai Station that provide connections with other areas not covered by the MTR.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Wan_Chai_(MTR)   (232 words)

  
 Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
The Wan Chai district lies to the east of Central District (Victoria) on Hong Kong Island.
Wan Chai is the home district of Suzie Wong, the romantic figure of the novel and film which also starred William Holden; the Luk Kwok Hotel she made famous was pulled down in 1986.
Once a typically Chinese district known as "Little Shanghai", Wan Chai is now steadily losing its original character; the old houses are being pulled down and replaced by tall office blocks, and the ever-increasing rent levels are compelling many small shopkeepers and businessmen to close down.
www.planetware.com /hong-kong-island/wan-chai-hk-hk-wc.htm   (269 words)

  
 WANCHAI DISTRICT
Wan Chai is Hong Kong's 3rd financial district and is located east of Central.
Above : Wan Chai - Street level : From Centamap, an excellent source of Hong Kong maps.
Formerly a red-light district characterized by The World of Suzie Wong, Wan Chai is now a major financial district and home to many government buildings and skyscrapers.
www.geocities.com /asiaglobe/gallery/wanchai.htm   (468 words)

  
 danieldrezner.com :: Daniel W. Drezner :: Notes from Wan Chai
Hotels in Wan Chai -- the neighborhood near the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, where the WTO meetings will be held -- have set up X-ray scanning machines in the lobbies to check for...
Wan Chai residents said that, while they welcome the World Trade Organization's ministerial conference and the thousands of protesters in ideological tow, so far they aren't getting much out of it.
Wan Chai District Council chairwoman Ada Wong said she blames the government and police for creating a climate of fear in her district.
www.danieldrezner.com /archives/002460.html   (949 words)

  
 Wan Chai at AllExperts
Old-fashioned shops in Wan Chai squatters are typical examples of modern Lingnan architecture, compared to those found in Guangzhou and Taipei.
Wan Chai literally means "a cove" in Cantonese.
But Wan Chai itself was no longer a cove due to drastic city development and continual land reclamation.
en.allexperts.com /e/w/wa/wan_chai.htm   (6277 words)

  
 The Standard - A community fights for its soul - Metro Section
It is ironic that while, on the one hand, the government is pushing to build a mega cultural hub on 40 hectares of reclaimed land in West Kowloon, it is, on the other, preparing to tear down what has become a cultural heritage of tens of thousands of people, a community worker said Sunday.
``Wan Chai is one of the oldest districts and Lee Tung Street is where the publishing business in Hong Kong began,'' the 58-year-old said.
Wan Chai is a miniature of Hong Kong.
www.thestandard.com.hk /stdn/std/Metro/GG11Ak01.html   (1024 words)

  
 Old Wan Chai Post Office at AllExperts
The Old Wan Chai Post Office is the oldest surviving post office in Hong Kong.
This L-shaped building situated at the junction of Wan Chai Gap Road and Queen's Road East, was erected between 1912 and 1913, and opened on March 1, 1915 as the Wan Chai Post Office.
The Old Wan Chai Post Office was declared a Declared monuments on May 18, 1990.
en.allexperts.com /e/o/ol/old_wan_chai_post_office.htm   (283 words)

  
 DiscoverHongKong - All About Hong Kong - Tell Your Hong Kong Story
Sheung Wan (the upper district) and Central on Hong Kong Island are familiar names, but not many visitors - or even residents - have heard about Ha Wan (the lower district).
After decades of intense development, Wan Chai is now one of Hong Kong island's most important transport, cultural and economic hubs.
Wan Chai's period architecture is just as appealing as its world famous landmarks.
www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/mustknow/hkstory/hk_stor_wanc.jhtml   (393 words)

  
 Wan Chai landmark to be immortalised
Facelift plan: A 930-square-metre site in Wan Chai will be revitalised and preserved in a traditional tea and medicine theme.
A 930-square-metre site in Wan Chai will be revitalised and preserved in a traditional tea and medicine theme, the Housing Society says.
They are the among the last remaining buildings of their kind in Wan Chai.
news.gov.hk /en/category/infrastructureandlogistics/060331/html/060331en06006.htm   (399 words)

  
 Wan Chai travel guide - Wikitravel
Wan Chai is an administrative district of Hong Kong Island
Wan Chai the district, as opposed to the administrative region, is famous for its bars and nightlife.
Wan Chai still has a few of the sleazy strip clubs made famous by The World of Suzie Wong, but now offers plenty of other nightlife options as well.
www.wikitravel.org /en/Hong_Kong/Wan_Chai   (955 words)

  
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www.scmedia.com.hk /share/menu/contact.htm   (212 words)

  
 Police to fight hard against crime during Lunar New Year : Wan Chai
A carnival at the Southorn Playground in Wan Chai today (January 18) unveiled the territory-wide crime prevention drive targeting at various "quick cash" offences ranging from extortion, burglaries, street deceptions, robberies to pick pocketing.
While different districts will see enhanced police presence to nip criminals in the bud, the battle will be reinforced by publicity activities including seminars, talks and exhibitions to call on members of the public to watch out for crime and join hands with the Police to prevent it.
Officiating guests included Police Wan Chai District Commander, Mr Lee Siu-kin; member of the Fight Crime Committee, Mr Raymond Chow; District Officer of Wan Chai, Ms Pauline Wong; Chairman of Wan Chai District Council, Mrs Peggy Lam as well as Chairman of Wan Chai District Fight Crime Committee, Mr Chan Wing-kam.
www.info.gov.hk /police/pprb/peb/english/H011803_e.html   (268 words)

  
 Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Getting from Sai Kung to Wan Chai
What are the travel options for getting from Sai Kung to Wan Chai.
Is living at Sai Kung and working in Wan Chai a reasonable proposition?
i'm pretty sure that there is a red minibus that goes to wan chai.
www.eslcafe.com /forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=34150   (286 words)

  
 Hotels in Hong Kong accommodation
Charterhouse Hong Kong - Wan Chai District - Hong Kong Island
Cosmopolitan Hotel - Wan Chai District - Hong Kong Island
Novotel Century - Wan Chai District - Hong Kong Island
www.accommodation-worldwide.com /hong-kong.html   (576 words)

  
 Hong Kong hotels Wan Chai District - Hong Kong Island   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hong Kong hotels Wan Chai District - Hong Kong Island
A 3* superior tourist located in between the business district of Wanchai and the shopping paradise of Causeway Bay.It is within walking distance to Causeway Bay MTR station and one of the famous shopping mall Times Square.
The hotel is situated in the heart of the Wan Chai business district and close to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition and the Central Plaza.Wanchai MTR station is within walking distance from the hotel.
www.hong-kong-hotels.redflag.info /wanchai.htm   (603 words)

  
 Travel in Hong Kong island > Wan Chai - page 2/3
The Hung Shing Temple is one of the oldest of Wan Chai area, perhaps even existing as a shrine before the British occupation.
Around 150 years ago, Wan Chai was a quiet sandy bay on the northern shoreline of Hong Kong Island.
The Wan Chai Market building is one of the few war relics left in the city.
www.thaiworldview.com /hongkong/hkisland/wanchai2.htm   (637 words)

  
 Wan Chai Hong Kong Island Hotels Accommodation Guide
Charterhouse is located in the main business district of Wanchai, just minutes away from the financial centre of Hong Kong and within walking distance of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Causeway Bay, one of the territory's most popular....
Novotel Century Hong Kong Hotel (previously the Century Hotel) is perfect for those on a smaller budget looking for a comfortable hotel in the heart of the action.
The Renaissance Harbour View Hotel rises above the Wan Chai waterfront on Hong Kong Island directly above the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
www.yourrooms.com /hongkong_hotels/hong_kong/destination/wan_chai.htm   (342 words)

  
 The Standard - China's Business Newspaper
But some parents in Wan Chai are unhappy with the schools' determination to assist Yau Tsim Mong pupils.
She called for a centralized test under which pupils are allocated secondary school places based on their performance in the exam.
The bureau contacted some Yau Tsim Mong and Wan Chai schools, which promised to consider applications from students who met their entry requirements.
www.thestandard.com.hk /news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=22708&sid=8798080&con_type=1&d_str=20060712   (855 words)

  
 Hong Kong - Wan Chai & Causeway Bay
Admiralty, located between Central and Wan Chai, is only one MTR stop east of Central.
Near the waterfront are the Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Arts Centre, two of the most popular venues for theatrical and cultural performances in Hong Kong.
A traditional temple in Wan Chai is the Hung Shing Temple on Queen's Road East, next to a narrow lane of steps leading towards Mid-Levels.
www.marimari.com /content/hong_kong/popular_places/hongkong_islands/wanchai/main.html   (590 words)

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