As part of its “Live Like a Local” experience, The Hari Hong Kong hotel has launched an audio walking guide designed to explore Wan Chai, a historic and diverse district in Hong Kong. The user-friendly app, The Hari Neighbourhood Guide Audio Tour, comprises an interactive map and narrations of seven of the district’s hidden gems, all located a short walk from the urban hotel on Wan Chai’s Lockhart Road.
Highlights include a 1960s tenement block-turned-creative hub, an appointment-only gallery in a renovated space that used to be a private rooftop clubhouse in the 1970s, an unassuming family-run eatery on the Michelin food guide since 2016, and a lively market and food center. “Villain hitting," aka da siu yan, a type of Chinese folk sorcery performed, a typhoon shelter built in 1883, an iconic cannon fired daily, a unique dining experience on a sampan and dynamic harbor-front public space are also among the app’s recommendations.
Originally a small fishing village, Wan Chai transformed into a bustling urban area following British colonization in 1841. Now a hub of cultural and commercial activity, Wan Chai is known for its historical landmarks, street markets, skyscrapers and blend of Eastern and Western influences.
With The Hari Hong Kong built on the Harilela family’s long legacy in Hong Kong, the guide includes a personal touch from the hotel’s founder Dr. Aron Harilela, the chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels. His narration discusses his memories of Wan Chai as he grew up, the district’s eccentricities and how his love affair with art leaves its mark at The Hari Hong Kong with rotating artwork adorning its spaces.
In addition to access to The Hari Neighbourhood Guide Audio Tour, the hotel’s "Live Like a Local" stay package includes a one-night stay, daily breakfast for two, The Hari-branded tote bag and set of Wan Chai postcards, bespoke gallery tour with PHD Group, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability. The package is available until September 30, 2025.
For more information, visit www.thehari.com/hong-
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