Hong Kong

"You can leave Hong Kong,

but it will never leave you, "

- Nury Vittachi

What I love about Hong Kong?

I fell in love with this city when I had moved here as a teenager. It has so much to offer to anyone who lives or visits it as a tourist.

Unfortunately, I left Hong Kong in 1997 but it never left me. Even now, every year I return to my love for a few days and those days are the most precious ones and I treasure every moment I spend here until it is time for me to leave again with a heavy heart to return next year once again.

This is a city where you can roam around on the streets at any hour your heart desires. Try cuisines from around the world and eat the best Dim Sum. Furthermore, the city is shopper’s paradise. Several of the malls offer branded shopping and then there are markets offering cheap goods to fake branded items.

Furthermore, there are many tourist sites to visit and for children, there is Disneyworld, Ocean Park, dolphin tour and many more things to do. Not only does Hong Kong offer city life but beach lovers also will not be disappointed as there are quite a few beaches that you can venture out to and explore.

Lastly, a night is not over in Hong Kong unless you have experienced the nightlife of this awesome city.

So what are you waiting for: visit and make your memories.

Quick Facts About Hong Kong:

Continent – Asia
Capital of Hong Kong – City of Victoria
Population – 7.5 Million (changes year to year)
Local Language – Cantonese
Currency – Hong Kong Dollars
Low Season Months To Travel – June to September- Hottest, wettest months, and typhoons generally happen during these months.
High Season Months to Travel – October to December and Lunar New Year time. Note: During Christmas / New Year, the hotels charge a surcharge on 24th and 31st December nights.

My Bucket List Of 18 Things To Experience In Hong Kong:

Stay at least 5 nights in Hong Kong to soak in what the city has to offer.
Experience the iconic Star Ferry from Hong Kong Island to Tsim Sha Tsui.
Spend half-a-day exploring Tsim Sha Tsui Island – Walk along Nathan Road, The Avenue of Stars (Hong Kong version of Hollywood Walk of Fame), stopover at The Peninsula Hotel for hi-tea.
Explore Central and Admiralty districts.
Take a tram from Central to Sheung Wan and Western District.
Visit Hong Kong Disneyland.
Take a ferry to Lantau Island to visit the Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha.
Spend a day exploring Stanley market.
Take the peak tram to Victoria Peak.
The so-called ‘red light area’ of Hong Kong Island. Wanchai bars – a must-visit. During the day time explore Johnston Road, Tai Yuen Street and Spring Garden Lane for some discounted shopping.
Visit the Temple Street Night Market.
Day time visit the Tung Choi Street market in Mongkok district.
Explore Hong Kong by MTR, tram, double-decker buses, mini-buses, and ferries.
If have time then explore Lamma Island, Lantau, Sai Kung, Cheung Chau and Grass Island.
If you have time then spend half a day at the Hong Kong Zoo.
If you have time then visit Ocean Park.
Before heading off to bars, experience the Symphony of lights.
Lan Kwai Fong and SOHO nightlife: a must experience.