Hong Kong

A fusion of Chinese and British cultures forms the backbone of Hong Kong. Hong Kong has an impressive cityscape with soaring skyscrapers and plenty of city distractions. From cool bars to restaurants and other attractions, here’s what to see in Hong Kong.

l'austral ponant ship
I have a hermit crab for company and a volcano erupting in the background. I have just strolled from one tiny island to the other on the sandbar that links them and is now fast disappearing under the rising tide. Blue skies and brilliant sunshine, it is hard to...
Lantau Island honkong
Why visit Lantau Island? Well, as soon as you step into the teeming streets of Hong Kong, you experience chaos, cacophony and a crowd. A skyscraper-dominated cityscape greets the eye. You hear the honks from ferries crowding the harbourside waterways and ding-ding of double-decker trams rattling through the streets. The...
hong kong boutique hotel
Space is a luxury in Hong Kong so One96 suites are perfect for the independent traveller. This funky boutique hotel allows you to stay in a hip part of Hong Kong and experience life like a local. Explore cool Sheung Wan, shop nearby or sample the area’s many restaurants...
hong kong city at night aerial view
There's always something happening in Hong Kong, whether you're exploring during the day or partying in Hong Kong at night. Travel brochures will tell you that Hong Kong is a vibrant Asian metropolis – and the brochures are correct. The city is China's answer to New York City and...
landmarks hong kong colourful apartment building at Quarry Bay
I recently had a heated debate with someone about the best city in Asia. Of course, Tokyo and Shanghai were high on the list but for me, neither compared to Hong Kong. Hong Kong has all the charms and culture of China, yet all the convenience of Europe or...
Cropped image of a female chambermaid making bed in hotel room.
If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong, the first thing you’ll want to consider is where to stay. Hong Kong is both small and huge at the same time – the city itself is easily navigable by MTR (subway) and ferry, but it can be a long way...

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