If you're in the mood for classic urban entertainment, head to Causeway Bay — this district buzzes like a beehive both day and night. The district is considered a shopping area; however, there are many places of other kinds here as well: movie theaters, restaurants, and traditional tea houses.
The only places to escape the noise and crowds here are St. Mary's Church or the Central Library. By the way, in the latter institution you can get online, which can be extremely useful for tourists. On weekends, most of the district's streets are closed off, and the thoroughfares are opened up for walking.
For locals, this is the most popular meeting place, and for tourists, a portal "into the world of glamour and ostentation." In 2013, Causeway Bay was recognized as the most expensive district in the world, surpassing even the famous Fifth Avenue in central Manhattan in New York with its exclusive boutiques. The reason is the astronomical rents for retail real estate. The most famous shopping mall in Causeway Bay is "Times Square." There is now a metro station directly beneath it, making it easily accessible for all tourists, even those who are not very good at navigating Hong Kong.
