Place to visit
Wan Chai Market, China: what it is and when to go
Wan Chai Market is a market (灣仔街市 Wanchai Market) in China (通菜街 Tung Choi Street). Interests: Food and drink. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Market · Food and drink
- Local name
- 灣仔街市 Wanchai Market
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 56 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 06:00-20:00
- Coordinates
- 22.27506, 114.17368
What it is and where
Wan Chai Market is a market (灣仔街市 Wanchai Market) in China (通菜街 Tung Choi Street). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in 通菜街 Tung Choi Street, where this site lists 71 more places to see, 4.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.27506, 114.17368; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Food and drink places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wan Chai Market is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:47
- FebPossible11:16
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayBest time13:04
- JunPossible13:21
- JulPossible13:14
- AugPossible12:46
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:28
- NovPossible10:55
- DecPossible10:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hong Kong Trail Section 4Hiking1.8 km
- Hong Kong Museum of ArtArt museum in Hong Kong2.1 km
- Clock Tower, Hong KongFormer Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower2.1 km
- Avenue of Stars, Hong KongWaterfront walkway in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong2.1 km
- Space TheatrePlanetarium2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Food and drink
- Tung Choi Street: street situated between south of Sai Yeung Choi Street and Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Red Market: market building in Macau
- Yuen Po Street Bird Garden: Garden in Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market: Wholesale fish market in Hong Kong
- Tamagnini Barbosa Municipal Market Complex: building in Macau
- Haiphong Road Temporary Market: market hall in Hong Kong
Every China place under Food and drink, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wan Chai Market?
It is a market (灣仔街市 Wanchai Market in the local language) in China. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wan Chai Market?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39.
How do you get to Wan Chai Market?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 56 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hong Kong Trail Section 4, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Clock Tower, Hong Kong. The rest is in the China guide.
Keep reading
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