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Temple Street Night Market

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 18' 21.3192" N, 114° 10' 11.3772" E
CN

The Temple Street Night Market kicks off after 4pm and buzzes until after 10pm. It is one of the most atmospheric night venues in Hong Kong. Whether you need clothes, watches, chopsticks, lighters or mobile phones, it’s all on Temple Street. If you know antique and are feeling lucky there is always change to find something interesting in the vast second hand collection as well. Just remember that any marked prices should be considered mere suggestions - this is definitely a place to bargain. Apart from the wide range of goods sold here, the night market is also famous for its dai pai dongs, fortune tellers and Cantonese karaoke.

Star Ferry

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 17' 37.5252" N, 114° 10' 7.0644" E
CN

The Star Ferry boats have been faithfully carrying passengers from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island and back since 1888. Even though the Victoria Harbour sides have long been connected by road and rail, the ferry is still operating around the clock with 30 mins intervals during daytime. For less than HK$5 you can take a a ride on this charming old fashioned ferry and get a world class visual tour of Hong Kong at the same time. The lower deck can get crowded and a slight scent of diesel so for those enjoying fresh air and less crowds, we recommend an upper-deck seat. You can take either the one hour long harbor tour or simple one way between Kowloon and Hong Kong which takes about 8mins.

Dragon's Back Trail

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 14' 8.754" N, 114° 14' 36.6072" E
CN

Nature might not be the first thing that comes into your mind when thinking about Hong Kong. However very close to the city you can experience Hong Kong in a whole different way. The Dragons Back Trail has been named the world’s best urban hikes. It is actually a ridge that is one part of the 50km long Hong Kong trail, arguably the best part. The trail provides dramatic vistas of coast and uninhabited islands stranded out in the South China Sea. Just within breathing distance of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, the path takes you through shady groves of bamboo and lush woodland with birdsongs accompanying the unspoilt beauty.

Long Ke Wan Beach

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 22' 27.2424" N, 114° 22' 34.4892" E
CN

For many, Long Ke Wan is the best beach in Hong Kong. The silky white sand and the clear blue water have led many travel magazines to compare Long Ke Wang with Maledives. The remote location of this beach makes it a perfect setting for peace&natural beauty seeking hikers. For those wanting to overnight, there is also an official campsite nestled amongst the trees. Despite the remote location the area can get somewhat busy on weekends so if you are planning to camp on a good site, make sure to reserve your spot early as there are only 15 spots. There are no shops in Long Ke Wan, so be sure to pack everything you need once you leave.

Tai Long Wan Beach

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 24' 53.2728" N, 114° 22' 45.0372" E
CN

Everyone who’s been here, rank Tai Long Wan as the best or one of the best beaches in Hong Kong. Just like Long Ke Wan, this beach is remote and it takes some effort to get here. But if it was any easier, the beach wouldn´t probably be as perfect as it is today. Sitting on the beach watching the emerald waters makes you feel you are 1000 miles from the hectic pace of Hong Kong. This is the perfect getaway from the city for reloading your batteries and enjoying a small piece of paradise eventually not so far from HK. On a right wind direction this beach is also a great spot for beginner surfers.

Pui O Beach

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 14' 22.9848" N, 113° 58' 36.1776" E
CN

Pui O Beach is a long beach made up of mixture of black and yellow coloured sands. On good days it is a lovely beach surrounded by fantastic scenery and clean waters. When the weather has been bad however, some waste may have drifted to the shore making it less appealing. It is not a paradise with crystal clear waters but still one of the best beaches in Hong Kong. The beach equipped with lifeguards and shark nets, and on weekends it can get a little busy. On weekdays there won’t be much crowds. Ooh La La is a popular restaurant overlooking the beach and serving some Mediterranean-style lunch. The beach has also public facilities including showers, changing rooms and toilets.

Ocean Park

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 14' 47.9796" N, 114° 10' 32.6064" E
CN

Among the most popular theme-parks in the whole of Asia, two are located in Hong Kong. One of them is Disneyland, and the other is Ocean Park. The latter one is a complex of amusement parks, marine mammal parks, oceanariums, etc. The Hong Kong Ocean Park opened in 1977 and since has become the integral part of the city’s life. The number of visitors per year is over 7 million and continues to grow every season. But what are the reasons why the Ocean Park is so much better than the similar venues in this part of the world? First of all, its Marine World area is truly stunning. It is a home to dozens of species of marine mammals and fish, ranging from huge sea lions to tiny sea jellies.

SEVVA

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 16' 51.636" N, 114° 9' 33.0768" E
CN

On the 25th floor of an office tower in the downtown Hong Kong, stands an astonishing restaurant, SEVVA. This ‘ultra-glamorous’ venue, as Daily Telegraph have called it, shows the true spirit of Hong Kong. Same as the city, SEVVA is also a product of various cultures from all around the world, which can be seen both in the interior and its dishes. The cuisine is a combination of European food styles with the traditional Asian recipes. Here you can taste the spiciness of the Southern Indian Dosas or rich taste of French cheeses, not to mention the tastiness of ancient Chinese dishes, which are a definite recommendation.

Victoria Peak 

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 16' 31.6884" N, 114° 8' 37.7664" E
CN

Victoria Peak is named after Queen Victoria in order to remind the city of its colonial past and cosmopolitan spirit that era brought to Hong Kong. There are several buildings from that period, such as the summer residence of the governor of Hong Kong, built in 1868, or the tram funicular built 20 years later. However, the historic objects aren’t the main thing why people come to this 500-meters-high hill. Over 7 million tourists visit Victoria Peak annually and the reason for that is the fantastic cityscape that this place gives. You can’t find a better place for a view of the city, the harbor and the sea than Victoria Peak.

Dialogue in the Dark

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 20' 29.4252" N, 114° 8' 12.7572" E
CN

You can enjoy good meal in one of the thousand restaurants around Hong Kong, but the Dialogue in the Dark gives you a rather special, unforgettable experience. By shutting down lights, this venue gives you an opportunity to explore your other senses. In the dark, you’ll be able to focus more on the sounds, smells, temperatures, textures and the taste of the meal prepared for you. There are several options offered in the Dialogue in the Dark, besides dining. There is the Experimental Exhibition, in which the guides help you to learn to appreciate the world without light. Birthday in the Dark can also be quite interesting.

City Hall Maxim's Palace

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 16' 55.74" N, 114° 9' 41.5044" E
CN

City Hall Maxim’s Palace is located in one of the busiest areas of Hong Kong. The restaurant is a part of the, as its name says, Hong Kong City Hall. This huge building in the downtown Hong Kong doesn’t serve as a government place, but as a home to various libraries, shops and restaurants. The most famous one is definitely the City Hall Maxim’s Palace. If you want to taste traditional Cantonese dishes in traditional Hong Kong-style atmosphere, our recommendation is City Hall Maxim’s Palace. Maxim group has the motto ‘Chinese Food, Western Service’ and that is exactly what you’ll get in this restaurant.

Chi Lin Nunnery

Location

Hong Kong
China
22° 20' 23.0748" N, 114° 12' 16.7436" E
CN

Chi Lin Nunnery is a huge Buddhist place of worship that stretches on over 33,000 square meters in Hong Kong suburb Kowloon. It is a relatively new complex of temples as it was built in 1934 and rebuilt in 1990s. Now it is among the top attractions in Hong Kong thanks to its beautiful gardens arranged in traditional style, as well as the temples in the area. The complex contains several temple halls and a nunnery, where monks live. But there are also several buildings specially reserved for tourists. Visitors can stay over in hostels and dine in the vegetarian restaurants in Chi Lin Nunnery complex.