Wan Chai

Sitting on the north shore of Hong Kong, Wan Chai (literally translated as “small cove”) was one of the first developed areas on the island. Densely populated, and bounded by Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street west and Bowen Road to the north, the neighbourhood gained infamy as Hong Kong’s red light district. The go-go bars along Lockhart Road are a testament to its seedier past, but modern day Wan Chai offers much more than company for lonely sailors. With a thriving restaurant scene, more coffee shops than you can shake a stir stick at, and a unique mix of old and new, it’s a neighbourhood that offers enough to fill both your Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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Cosmos Books

Address
30 Johnston Road
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In a city where English bookstores are on the decline, Cosmos is a bit of a godsend. The large shop on Johnston Road has been here for almost four decades, and has a little bit of everything on its shelves, but it is perhaps most noteworthy for a decent selection of Hong Kong books.

Cosmos Books
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Cosmos Books
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Cosmos Books
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Cosmos Books
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Cosmos Books
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Cosmos Books
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Hopewell Centre elevator

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