3rd March 2024
I went to Wanchai one Sunday afternoon for my Chiropractic therapy, it's a humble neighborhood in Hong Kong Island that I seldom visit. My therapy ended at almost five in the afternoon, and I decided to have a walk before going back home. I remembered there's a famous spot in Wan Chai that I never visited, the Lee Tung Avenue.
I've seen a lot of photos on FB taken in this place. There are decorations and the theme depends on special occasions like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and other festivals. But what remains permanent are the countless hanging red lanterns that spanned throughout the avenue. This draws visitors and tourists. From being a shopping boulevard, this become a popular tourist destination in Wanchai, Hong Kong. On both sides are local and international stores and restaurants.
This avenue came to life as the sun began its descent. Hanging lanterns sway gently, especially when windy, and their soft glow creates a sense of enchantment and awe. Trees got naked by the last season are adorned with sparkling lights. They add beauty to the avenue. There are benches for visitors to take a break, or simply sit down and be immersed in the place. A glowing dragon is placed at the corner, perhaps, a decoration from the recent Chinese New Year celebration alongside cherry blossom trees, albeit fake.
Walking beneath the lanterns throughout the avenue, I couldn't help but smile, make my camera work, and be mesmerized by the surrounding beauty. As if I was in a magical wonderland walking through a dreamlike pathway. I couldn't help but imagine good things within it.
For a while, I had a little escape, and felt the warm and enchanting ambiance of Lee Tung Avenue. This avenue, by the way, was also called Wedding Card Street because it was a center for publishing and manufacturing wedding cards back in the day. It underwent several revamps until it became what it is today, a shopping boulevard adorned with lanterns that attract tourists and locals. A perfect place for both day and night strolls.
I hope you have a good weekend out there.
Thanks for your time.
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好漂亮！红红火火的🏮！
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The dragon decoration is so beautiful. Unfortunately, that place is far from my place, otherwise, I will visit it.
Where is your place? Not far by taking MTR hehe
From N.T. to Wan Chain It Is pretty far; it takes one hour to reach that place.
Oh.. NT has a lot of pretty places though
Gosh, its like the whole place was painted in red because of those lanterns. And its beautiful in there madam, i'd love to have a photo din dyaan. Its instagrammable uwu
Ky nga.. Mganda din dto sa pasko, may xmas decors..
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The place looks magical and beautiful. Visiting such kind of place is a dream for me. I am saying it dream because finding a place with that kind of arrangement in my country is rare and I haven't seen anytime anywhere in my country. I wish, I were there to enjoy the view.
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I always wanted to ask you this ever since I saw your travel posts on noise cash. How do you manage your time and expenses when you go on a lot of trips like this?
I didn't get a reply on noise. Maybe I have better luck here haha.
Oh.. What was your name there? Your name here isn't familiar to me..
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I'm not active there at all now. This happened more than one year ago. Honestly I don't even remember my account name xd.
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HK is just a small place, similar to Metro Manila.. You can go to different places without spending too much.. Foods are expensive, but it is just up to your strategy to keep the budget on the line... What's certain is, it's cheaper to travel here compared to pinas 😂..
Ah I see. You always visit beautiful places so I thought it might be expensive to visit such places. How long have you been in HK?
So beautifully adorned Street if I could be there I will like to run and and shout 😜 in these magical street like a child.
Run and shout like a kid? You don't want to embarrass yourself at your age, right? Haha
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A skyline of red. I can see why a lot of pictures are floating around FB as you said. The glowing dragon is pretty cool 😎
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It is a pretty place for instagrammable shots hehe
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That's the beauty of it!
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yung place maganda din. 😁😁😁
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Wow! The colours are quite overwhelming red and pink! It’s a but surreal to me. Life seems so sweet and warm during the festivities. Enjoy the moment!
You'll truly feel the warm ambiance here ☺️
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Hi Jane nice to read you and say hello, so you are around Hong Kong, looks beautiful this place, both the lanterns and the dragon look sensational 🔥❤️
Yes I am working here.
The dragon truly looks cool
The Lee Tung Avenue is a very inspiring place, especially because of those beautiful red lanterns... My kids would love it.😊 I am going to read now why you are going to chiropractic therapy.
Thanks !LADY for sure your kids will enjoy looking up at those lanterns hehe
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Ganda naman dito magpapicture for the Instagram. <3
Wow! Awesome, I love this.
wow beautiful 🤩
Chinese New Year feels. Love the vibe gives so much power and energy🐉
Ganda dyan sis. Red lanterns are fascinating to see lalo pa at ganyan kadami. !LUV
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Have you been to Wanchai before? It was my first time visiting this place even though I've been to Wanchai a few times hehe. They are truly fascinating