Why Noodle Shops Are Taking Over Hong Kong’s Nightlife Hub
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Once synonymous with Hong Kong nightlife and in particular the city’s expat community, Lan Kwai Fong’s business mix is now changing to reflect what is becoming an increasingly Chinese city.
Once packed with expats and foreign tourists, the night clubs and bars that made Lan Kwai Fong a nightlife destination in Hong Kong have given way to noodle shops and karaoke joints catering to a more Chinese crowd. The ongoing transformation reflects the city’s changing demographics following years of political turmoil. It also comes after Covid ravaged nightlife economies around the world.
Amid a declining population, Hong Kong’s government has been attracting skilled workers from mainland China. The city has also become a tourist magnet for mainlanders, who come with more conservative spending habits. Read more from Shirley Zhao and Diana Li today on CityLab: Hong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese Influx