Known as the Pearl of the Orient, Hong Kong has a long history of prostitution with the most well-known district being Wan Chai. Made famous by many movies, Wan Chai gained notoriety as a popular red light district during the s when US soldiers, serving in the Vietnam War and based in the area, found their pleasures catered for by locals and migrant sex workers.
Brothels are illegal and women cannot solicit sex and others may not earn money from the earnings of a sex worker. Generally high rise buildings, the apartments in these venues are all leased to individuals who work as prostitutes. As long as they are the only person operating from the premises then they fall well within the law.
You can find a number of these brothels in Wan Chai and when you visit, each apartment has photographs outside of the women advertising within. There are smaller venues dotted around Wan Chai so you can either look the addresses up on sex KTVs and Discos are a great way to get some evening entertainment as well as picking up a prostitute. Both scenarios involve you agreeing and negotiating with the lady in question about what you want but you can expect to pay similar prices to the brothels except you have to pay extra for the room, drinks and entertainment.
Be aware that these practices are not legal and can be subjected to anti-vice raids as they fall outside of the rules of what is and what is not a brothel. She may well have a room you can use or she could visit you at your hotel room but the talk and rates are down to you.
Many of these girls come from Indonesia, Thailand and other neighbouring counties as well as European students. They are not regulated and they risk prosecution and deportation by soliciting from the street; however, they are generally cheaper than other women. Many girls advertise in the adult entertainment section of the yellow pages directory and will offer escort services. Whilst most hotels will turn a blind eye to this kind of thing, you should practice discretion at the more upmarket venues.
