
Lan Kwai Fong: Where to party in Hong Kong —
A short L-shaped street in the heart of Hong Kong, Lan Kwai Fong has grown over the last three decades to become a highly bankable lifestyle brand.

Close encounters —
"Because it's on a slope and in a narrow space, it creates and compresses a lot of energy into one space," says Allan Zeman, who is often seen as the driving force between Lan Kwai Fong's success.

Party place —
Lan Kwai Fong has become the de facto party destination for local festivals.

New California Tower —
The 2010 demolition of the iconic California Tower and California Entertainment Building was a sad day for many Hong Kongers (see our "eulogy" for them). But the California Tower has returned as a bigger and (so say owners) better landmark.

Lifestyle-only —
"It's really clear space, there's no column in the middle of the building," says Zeman of his new tower. "The whole building is occupied by lifestyle properties -- restaurants, arts, clubs and hair salons."

Rooftop jacuzzi —
Ce La Vi (previously Ku De Ta) occupies the top floor of the new California Tower, with a rooftop bar and a jacuzzi pool in the center.

Free events —
Zeman now chairs the LKF Association, a business group that promotes 100 bars and restaurants in the area. It sponsors events like this free music festival every other month.


