Hong Kong government unveils first phase of Lan Kwai Fong beautification
The Hong Kong government has completed the first phase of a beautification project for Lan Kwai Fong, featuring light art, a 43-metre mural, and upgraded paving. The project aims to revitalise the nightlife district and attract more visitors through public-private collaboration.
The Hong Kong government has completed the first phase of a beautification project for Lan Kwai Fong, the city's iconic nightlife and dining district. Announced on 23 October 2026, the project includes light art displays, a large-scale mural, and upgraded paving to enhance the area's appeal and attract more visitors.
A light art show combining projection technology and lighting effects will run on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 7pm to 2am. The three-minute show, staged on a stone wall and nearby pavement at D'Aguilar Street, will be repeated every 10 minutes. The debut theme is Halloween, with themes to change for different festivals and events.
The Lan Kwai Fong Association commissioned street art team All in One to create a 43-metre mural on a retaining wall beside D'Aguilar Street, extending to Wing Lo Lane. Titled “Lan Kwai Fong's Past and Present Transformation”, the mural will include a QR code for visitors to learn more about the district. The association will also hold Halloween events on 24 and 31 October, inviting visitors to enjoy the installations in costume.
A spokesman for the Development Bureau said: “This is only the starting point for upgrading Lan Kwai Fong to version 2.0.” The bureau will beautify the refuse collection station near Lan Kwai Fong Path and Lan Kwai Fong Sitting Area, and begin repaving remaining roads in the core area by mid-2027. In the first quarter of 2027, it will launch a “placemaking” consultancy study for the second phase, which will cover surrounding streets such as Wellington Street, Po Wah Street and Pottinger Street. Plans include upgrading street furniture, improving pedestrian signage, and creating synergy with Pottinger Street.
Meanwhile, the bureau has supported a large installation at the junction of Connaught Road Central and Pedder Street. The building owner has funded widening of the pavement on Pedder Street to improve pedestrian flow. The bureau said these efforts demonstrate the government's commitment, as outlined in the 2026 Policy Address, to rejuvenate Central, Hong Kong's first core business district.
