For a long time, certain public places have been popular gay cruising spots for the gay community, such as toilets in specific shopping malls or public restrooms in parks. These locations have similarly become cruising areas within the community, where individuals might stay for extended periods or wander around waiting for encounters with others. This behavior has gradually become a unique aspect of gay culture, which can essentially be found in any city worldwide, including the well-known city of Hong Kong. Now, let's share with everyone some of the hottest gay cruising spots in Hong Kong!
Currently Popular Parks in Hong Kong for Gay Cruising
Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park, the most renowned park in Hong Kong for gay cruising, has long been recognized within the community. Despite the passage of time, many people still visit the swimming pool here. They often use the showers without closing the doors, hoping to see if anyone is interested in joining them. Furthermore, aside from the B2 shower area of the swimming pool, after dark, community members can also be found roaming around the park, mainly in the Chinese Garden, Maze, Crane Garden toilets, and the lookout area.
Phone Number: +852-2724-3344
Business Hours: 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Address: 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Central Kwai Chung Park
Located at Xin Kwai Street, Lower Kwai Chung, in the Kwai Tsing District of the New Territories, this is currently the most popular park for gay cruising in Hong Kong. It is also one of the few parks for nudity. On Twitter, you can often find posts featuring nude pictures from Central Kwai Chung Park. Generally, people start arriving after 10 PM, and the park lights turn off at 11:15 PM. On cool autumn days, the number of visitors can be particularly high, with a diverse age range from 20 to 50, and approximately 50% of the visitors are young.
Phone: +852-2424-7201
Business Hours: 24 hours
Address: Xin Kwai Street, Kwai Chung
Kwun Tong Ferry Pier Square Pet Garden
Adjacent to the Kwun Tong Ferry Pier Bus Terminus, the Pet Park features restrooms that are popular among local working professionals in Hong Kong for gay cruising. Consequently, there is a higher likelihood of encountering community members during after-work hours. However, it has been noted that many people have recently moved to the restrooms at the nearby Waterfront Park.
Phone: +852-2341-4755
Business Hours: 24 hours
Address: Block A, Manulife Financial Centre, 223 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong
Shing Mun River Promenade Garden No. 3(Zone B)
Located across from the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the Third Waterfront Garden by the Castle Gate River has a roller skating rink that turns off its lights after 11 PM, leaving the area in complete darkness. This spot is known as a nudist location in the area, but it does not attract a large crowd.
Phone: +852-2634-0147
Business Hours: 24 hours
Address: 28 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin
Jockey Club Tak Wah Park
Located next to Tsuen Wan's Color Mix, Tak Wah Park has restrooms that are well-known as popular spots for gay cruising in the area. However, it mainly attracts older individuals from the community, with fewer young people present.
Phone: +852-2492-7420
Business Hours: 06:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Address: Tak Wah Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Wan Chai Park
Located next to the restroom changing room at the exit of Queen's Road East in Wan Chai Park, it is said to be another place where members of the gay community tend to linger in Hong Kong.
Phone: +852-2879-5520
Business Hours: 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Address: Po Lo Li, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Currently, there are more members of the gay community frequenting cruising places in Hong Kong (restrooms and showers).
Tsim Sha Tsui K-11 Musea
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the large shopping mall K11 Musea has a very convenient geographical location, resulting in high foot traffic, particularly among younger individuals. It is one of the most popular gay cruising spots in Hong Kong in recent years, so much so that a Telegram group has been created with several hundred members to facilitate hookups. However, due to recent developments, there are now cleaning staff stationed in the restrooms on various floors, so everyone should be cautious. Additionally, as the restroom on the 3rd floor is temporarily closed, the 2nd floor is currently the popular gathering point, with people typically starting to arrive after 6 PM.
Business Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Phone: +852-3892-3890
Address: 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Cross Lane Public Toilet
The restroom at the junction of Cross Lane and Po Lo Li is a very popular gay cruising place for the gay community in the Wan Chai District.
Business Hours: 24 hours
Phone: +852-2507-3364
Address: 29 Barrack Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tai Nan Street Public Toilet Bathhouse
The public restroom located on Tai Nam Street in Sham Shui Po has long been known as a famous gay cruising spot in Hong Kong. Since the operating hours for public baths in Hong Kong are from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, most people cruising during this time. However, it is generally frequented by middle-aged and older individuals, so when visiting these public baths in Hong Kong, one should not have overly high expectations. If you go in without expectations, you won’t be disappointed!
Business Hours: 24 hours
Phone: +852-2748-6959
Address: 155 Tai Nam Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Nam Cheong Street Public Toilet cum Bathhouse
Known among the community as the public restroom on Nam Cheong Street, which is one of the "Double South" locations in Sham Shui Po, it is a well-known cruising spot for the gay community in Hong Kong, similar to the public restroom on Tai Nam Street. Although there is a diverse range of people, including South Asians, it predominantly attracts middle-aged individuals. So, if you are hoping to try your luck and find some attractive people, we would suggest that you save your time.
Business Hours: 24 hours
Phone: +852-2748-6959
Address: 193 Nam Cheong Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Tai Tong Road Public Toilet & Bathhouse
The public restroom on Tai Tong Road in Yuen Long serves as a typical example of public restrooms in the New Territories. It experiences a higher presence of gay community members between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM and is among the rare locations in Hong Kong where younger individuals from this community are commonly seen.
Business Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Phone: +852-2475-3433
Address: 26 Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long, Hong Kong
Ma Tau Kok Road Public Toilet-cum-bathhouse
The public restroom on Ma Tau Kok Road, after renovation, has been selected as the best public restroom. It is clean and has a steady flow of people, making it a popular cruisin spot for the gay community in East Kowloon. Although it is mainly used by middle-aged individuals, there are occasionally new young faces that appear.
Business Hours: 24 hours
Phone: +852-2711-2493
Address: 180 Kowloon City Road, Hong Kong
Below is a list of places in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories where you might encounter the gay community.
Hong Kong
- Wan Chai: 2nd Floor, Xi Hui, Xiamen Street during lunchtime
- Sai Wan: Public restroom and bathhouse on Water Street
- Chai Wan: 3rd Floor, Youth Square
- Shau Kei Wan: Public restroom and bathhouse on Tung Hei Road
- Admiralty: 1st Floor, Admiralty Centre during lunchtime
- Central: Public restroom on Snow Factory Street
- Causeway Bay: 9th/10th Floor, Lee Theatre
- Causeway Bay: 7th Floor, Hysan Place
- Causeway Bay: Public restroom at the Goose Neck Bridge (Ngo Keng Kiu)
Kowloon
- Mong Kok: Public restroom on Sai Yee Street (Flower Market)
- Kwun Tong: Public restroom and bathhouse at Waterfront Park
- Kowloon City: Public restroom at Hau Wong Temple
- Tai Kok Tsui: Public bathhouse on Yan Ka Street, 3rd Floor after 4:30 PM
- Tsim Sha Tsui: 1st/3rd Floor or B1, Miramar Shopping Centre
- Mong Kok: Toilets on 3rd Floor, Pioneer Centre after 4 PM
- Hung Hom: (Ho Man Tin East Service Reservoir Playground) Hong Kong's outdoor nudist hotspot
- King's Park
New Territories
- Sha Tin: Changing room on the ground floor of Yuen Chau Kok Sports Centre after 9 PM
- Sha Tin: Men's restroom next to TeaWood in Citylink Plaza and next to City Super
- Tsuen Wan: High block of The Mills Fabrica, restrooms on 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Floors at night
- Tseung Kwan O: Restroom next to the herbal tea shop in Metro City Phase 3
- Tsing Yi: 2nd/3rd Floor after 5 PM
- Yuen Long: Public restroom and bathhouse in Hung Shui Kiu
- Kwai Fong: Restrooms on various floors of Metroplaza
- Tseung Kwan O: Bathhouse at Tseung Kwan O Sports Centre (next to the Bicycle Park)
- Tsuen Wan: Tsuen Fung Centre (met there before, but forgot which floor)
The Disappearing Gay Culture in Hong Kong:
Why did the gay community in Hong Kong choose to go digital? Because it's sometimes simpler to swipe right than to locate the right restroom! Before the widespread use of mobile phones and the internet, public restrooms played a significant role in Hong Kong's gay culture. However, in today's digital era, connecting with others has become easy, leading to the decline of this distinctive aspect of gay culture in Hong Kong. Nowadays, most public restrooms or bathhouses frequented by gay individuals are mainly visited by older people, and their numbers are steadily decreasing, suggesting that this gay culture may gradually vanish in Hong Kong.
In recent years, many iconic gay venues in Hong Kong have closed down. Witnessing the gradual decline and disappearance of such unique cultures is concerning. Therefore, while we introduce these places, we hope to provide some convenience for those interested in exploring, and we also wish for this unique gay culture to continue in Hong Kong. We will continue to uphold the adventurous spirit of Gayifiers, providing the latest and most accurate information, and constantly updating this content. We also hope everyone can support and participate by leaving comments or messaging us with more relevant, updated information. Additionally, you can join our TG group to explore this fascinating gay live together!
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