Causeway Bay
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General Information
Other Name: East Point, District: Wan Chai, State: Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: Chinese and English
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: The rent in the shopping areas of Causeway Bay is ranked the as being one of the most expensive in the world, near that of London''s Sloane Street and New York''s Fifth Avenue.
Best Time to Visit: March to May and September-December
International Access: Connected to all the places of Hongkong.
Description
Causeway Bay or East Point is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, located on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, and covering parts of Wan Chai and Eastern districts. The Chinese name is also romanized as Tung Lo Wan as in Tung Lo Wan Road.The rent in the shopping areas of Causeway Bay is ranked the as being one of the most expensive in the world, near that of London''s Sloane Street and New York''s Fifth Avenue.Location
Part of Causeway Bay, including Tsing Fung Street, Causeway Bay market, the Victoria Park, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Jardine''s Noonday Gun and the Police Officers Club is in the Eastern District. Queen''s College and the Hong Kong Central Library are in Wan Chai District.Climate
There are four distinct seasons in Hong Kong. Hong Kong can be a little chilly in the winter (10°C) and hot and humid in the summer (33°C). The best times of year to visit are thus, spring (March-May), when the average temperature is around 25°C and autumn (September-December). Christmas in Hong Kong can be a delight with a fair chance of mild sunny weather that will appeal to those coming from colder northern climates. Hotels experience peak occupancy in the months of April and October. Typhoons usually occur between June and September and can bring a halt to local business activities for a day or less. The weather in winter is usually caused by the winter monsoon which brings dry cold winds from the north. In winter the air can be cold but the sun can still burn. Expect winter temperatures to rise to 22°C on sunny days and fall to under 10°C at night. Chinese New Year is notorious for cold wet weather and, since many businesses close, non-Chinese tourists will not see Hong Kong at its best. Should you find yourself in Hong Kong at Chinese New Year, you can make the best of the weather by going hiking if it is dry.