Things to do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the most modern cities in Asia and yet it manages to retain its traditional side and balances it so well. For the visitor Hong Kong throws up many options of what to do here and one can choose according to one’s interest.

The tourist looking for sightseeing options can choose from riding up the tram to Victoria’s Peak to get stupendous views of Hong Kong and the harbour below. Kowloon on the main island is a busy area and is a shopper’s delight as is Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok with its interesting shops and dimsum cafes. There are temples and monasteries worth visiting in Hong Kong of which the Man Mo temple and the Po Lin monasteries should be on every travellers list. Stanley and Aberdeen Villages are lovely little villages that have remnants of the British in Hong Kong and the waterfront markets here are great for some touristy shopping.

For fun things to do in Hong Kong a visit to Disneyland is a must, especially if you are travelling with your kids – they will have a great time on all the rides and the roller coasters are bound to be thrilling. A ride in the harbour on a junk boat is also quite an exciting experience and you get a different perspective of the city. Hong Kong has a very happening nightlife with its many bars, pubs and restaurants and the groove discos till the wee hours of the morning especially on the weekends.

The outlying islands present the verdant side of Hong Kong and popular with the outdoor enthusiast because of its trekking trails, biking opportunities and beautiful beaches.

Hong Kong has something for everyone no matter what your interest, so do pay a visit here and have the time of your life.

Sightseeing in Hong kong

Vistas of lush green forests and the glistening sea, avenues that sizzle with activity, shopping, art, the aroma of food and strains of nightclub music, temples and museums make Hong Kong a huge feast for the senses.

Shopping in Hong kong

Sometimes Hong Kong will feel like one giant shopping mall where everybody’s involved in an orgy of conspicuous consumption.

Activities in Hong kong

Exhilarated- that’s exactly what people have to say after trying their hands out on the diverse range of activities at Hong Kong.

NearBy Places in Hong kong

Macau lies at a distance of 40 kms from Hong Kong and makes for a great getaway.

Eating Out in Hong kong

There is just so much food here, in so many different ambiences, priced at so many different rates, flavoured by so many herbs, that it’s quite delightfully mind-boggling really.

Festivals & Events in Hong kong

Festive extravaganzas are scattered rather liberally through the calendar year. The year begins with the Lantern Festival in January-February when shops, residences, restaurants, temples and streets are illuminated with beautiful lanterns.