Exploring Hong Kong

From its beautiful tourist attractions to vibrant nightlife, Hong Kong has something for everyone! It is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world because of its amazing gastronomy, lively nightlife, spectacular temples, and breathtaking natural beauty. Hong Kong is also known as a paradise for shopping, with stores from the world’s biggest brands, shopping malls, and street markets, for any budget.

Hong Kong is world-renowned as the culinary capital of Asia, offering memorable dining experiences for all tastes and budgets. It has some of the best restaurants and chefs for a world-class dining experience. You can’t leave Hong Kong without trying some of the local dishes:

• Char Siu (Chinese Bbq Pork)
• Cart Noodles
• Dim Sum
• Roast Goose
• Fish Balls
• Egg Tarts

And you can also enjoy lots of authentic International food thanks to Hong Kong's unique location and culture.

Shopping anyone? Whether you're shopping for souvenirs, antiques or luxury items, Hong Kong has something for you! The luxury malls in Hong Kong host many high-end fashion brands like Gucci and Chanel. A few of the luxury malls are IFC Mall, Pacific Place and Elements. For bargain shopping, be sure to head to the Mong Kok area and explore the myriad local shops. Here are some interesting markets to check out:

From expensive clubs and fancy restaurants to fun local bars, Hong Kong has a bit of everything for people looking to explore its vibrant nightlife. Lan Kwai Fong, in Central, is one of Hong Kong's most popular nightlife areas, home to over 90 pubs and restaurants! Tung Choi Street, in Mong Kok, is a favourite local hangout spot, with Chinese-style bars with dice games and buckets of bottled beer. It is the perfect place to mingle with locals while sipping on the great-value cocktails.

• Lan Kwai Fong
• Soho
• Tung Choi Street

Hong Kong is a fascinating place with many natural, historical, and cultural attractions to visit! You'll find modern skyscrapers mixed with traditional buildings, and lovely parks and peaks throughout the city. Victoria Harbour, which separates Kowloon peninsula and Hong Kong island is one of the most beautiful parts of the city. Here are some other must-see places:

• Victoria Peak
• The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
• Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
• Wong Tai Sin

Despite being so small, Hong Kong has some of southern China’s most striking and memorable natural landscapes. This unique system, with its countless hiking routes, lies very close to the city- one is never far away from natural settings and beguiling trails. Here are some of the most popular hiking trails and destinations.

• Dragon's Back
• Quarry Bay to Repulse Bay
• Cheung Chau
• High Island Geo Trail
• Rock Climbing on Tung Lung Chau

Visit Great outdoors | Hong Kong Tourism Board (discoverhongkong.com) for more information.