Lan Kwai Fong
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About
Lan Kwai Fong is a network of streets and alleys in Central, Hong Kong, known for bars, nightclubs and dining.
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Why go
- Bars and restaurants on Wo On Lane and Wing Wah Lane.
Opening hours
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Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59
Tips for your visit
- Crowd controls are used during public holidays and events.
Best time to visit
- Halloween and New Year's Eve celebrations can bring very large crowds.
Legends and hidden details
- The lane was once called Mui Yan Hong or Hong Leung Hong, names linked to the matchmakers who worked there.
Interesting facts2
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An L-shaped street meets D'Aguilar Street at both ends, forming a rectangle.
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The name Lan Kwai Fong means a place of orchids and osmanthus, recalling former flower sellers.
Lan Kwai Fong - Wikipedia
History
- 19th c.Female matchmakers worked in the area, and the street became known as Matchmaker Lane.
- Before WWIIHawkers and small street vendors worked in the district.
- 1978Gordon Huthart opened Disco Disco in the basement of 40 D'Aguilar Street.
- 1982Four Austrian entrepreneurs opened Café 1997 opposite Disco Disco's rear entrance.
- 1983Allan Zeman opened the California restaurant.
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- Mid-1980sThe district underwent a revival as entrepreneurs redeveloped it as a nightlife centre.
- 1993A crowd crush during New Year celebrations killed 21 people and injured 62.
How to get there
- TrainTake the MTR to Central Station and use exit D2.
- TrainTake the Tung Chung Line or Airport Express to Hong Kong Station and use exit B2 or C.
- BusBus routes 12, 12M and 13 serve the area.
Sources: Lan Kwai Fong - Wikipedia · Lan Kwai Fong - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026
Where
Hong Kong
Questions and answers
How do I get to Lan Kwai Fong by MTR?
Use exit D2 at Central Station. You can also take the Tung Chung Line or Airport Express to Hong Kong Station and use exit B2 or C.
Which buses go to Lan Kwai Fong?
Bus routes 12, 12M and 13 serve the area.
What can you do in Lan Kwai Fong?
The district has bars, nightclubs, restaurants and a few art galleries.
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