| Wan Chai | |||||||||||||||
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 Wan Chai as seen from Victoria Harbour | |||||||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 灣仔 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 湾仔 | ||||||||||||||
| Cantonese Yale | Wāan dzái | ||||||||||||||
| Jyutping | Waan1 zai2 | ||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | "small bay" or "cove" | ||||||||||||||
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Wan Chai is located at the western part of Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often referred to as Wan Chai North.
Wan Chai is one of the busiest commercial areas in Hong Kong with offices of many small and medium-sized companies. Wan Chai North features office towers, parks, hotels and an international conference and exhibition centre. Wan Chai is also well known for its famous night life which has evolved over decades. As one of the first areas developed in Hong Kong, the locale is densely populated yet with noticeable residential zones facing urban decay. Arousing considerable public concern, the government has undertaken several urban renewal projects in recent years.[neutrality is disputed] There are various landmarks and skyscrapers within the area, most notably the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Central Plaza and Hopewell Centre.