In Wan Chai, an estimated 14 Internet service providers have set up shop.

CNN: Connect The Dots

But thanks to the Hong Kong Arts Centre in Hong Kong's Wan Chai neighbourhood, Fu finally found an affordable, centrally-located spot to host the festival.

BBC: Creating a cycling culture in Hong Kong

Mid Levels and Soho are good options for those who want to be near Central and close to nightlife, as are older areas like Wan Chai.

BBC: Living in: Hong Kong

His latest venture, tiny tapas restaurant 22 Ships in Hong Kong's Wan Chai neighbourhood, has been attracting hours-long waits (due to its no-reservations policy) since its October opening.

BBC: Award-winning dining in Hong Kong

Quemo, which opened in April in Wan Chai, is one of the few Hong Kong restaurants that serves an authentic paella, right down to the caramelised rice crust (socarrat).

BBC: Hong Kong��s restaurant scene gets a taste of Spain

The 70 participating galleries are located in the established art districts of Central, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Chai Wan and in the new arts areas of Wong Chuk Hang and Aberdeen.

BBC: Hong Kong��s vibrant art walk

The 63-year-old is hoping she and her two grandchildren can get out of the cubicle apartment they share in their Wan Chai neighborhood, but she has no idea how long it will take.

NPR: Hong Kong Poor Living In Cages And Cubicles

Within minutes of disembarking on the "Hong Kong side", I plunge into Wan Chai market, where plastic packets of dried seafood - some with medicinal qualities - are sold alongside knock-off Calvin Klein underwear.

BBC: Hong Kong: Where worlds collide

Those in the creative fields like designers, architects and artists are fixing up loft spaces in old industrial warehouses in Chai Wan, Aberdeen and Ap Lei Lau on the south side of the island where a new metro line is being built.

BBC: Living in: Hong Kong