Making the Most of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong - where else would you find age-old traditions living happily side by side with a high-tech 21st century world? Made up of some 230 islands, a mainland peninsula and vast countryside, Hong Kong buzzes with energy, and age-old traditions live side by side with up-to-the-minute technology.

The bustling island city of towering buildings offers some of the best shopping in the world, with everything from rare antiques to designer labels. For a taste of old China visit the Jade Market and watch as dealers haggle. Victoria Peak offers a bird's-eye view of the city, and can be reached by riding the world's steepest tramway. And don't miss the opportunity to hop aboard a ferry for the seven-minute crossing to Kowloon, cruise across to outlying islands where fishing villages seem to be in a time warp, and enjoy dim sum or an authentic Chinese meal at least once during your stay.

Making the most of Hong Kong

Think of Hong Kong and it's quite likely you imagine a bustling island city of high-rise buildings, high finance and what is probably the best shopping in the world, but delve deeper and you'll discover that it is made up of some 230 islands, a mainland peninsula and vast countryside.

Must sees

For a bird's-eye view of the city take a trip to Victoria Peak via the world's steepest tramway.Visit the houseboat community of Aberdeen where you can see the locals sun-drying fish. Don't miss the opportunity to hop aboard a ferry for the seven-minute crossing to Kowloon on the mainland, or cruise across to outlying islands where fishing villages seem to be in a time warp.

Must buys

Hong Kong is a shopping Mecca with everything from rare antiques to designer labels. Nathan Road and Causeway Bay have a great selection of shops, and you can browse for bargains at Stanley Market. For a taste of old China visit the Jade Market and watch as dealers haggle.

Must tries

From noodle stalls to fast food outlets, and from great value restaurants to first-class dining, you'll find it all in Hong Kong. Just about every type of cuisine is available, but make sure you enjoy dim sum or an authentic Chinese meal at least once during your stay.

Fast Facts

Time Difference:

GMT +8

Currency:

Hong Kong Dollars HKD