GOING DOWN TOWN IN HONG KONG
One of the world's most interesting cities is undoubtedly Hong Kong. Whatever you're looking for, there are plenty of places to visit and things to do in the city to keep you entertained, from hopping street markets to opulent shopping malls, Michelin-starred eateries to traditional Hong Kong street food, lively street art to world-class exhibitions, not to mention the enormous amount of greenery found throughout the city.
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Hong Kong is well-known for a variety of things, including its shopping, its spectacular skyline, and its dim sum food. Going from riding a double-decker tram to riding very long escalators provides a sensory feast as you travel around Hong Kong's different neighbourhoods and islands. from atop one of the many mountain peaks that encircle Hong Kong city to gaze out onto the harbour. Everyone can find something to enjoy about Hong Kong.
Street Food
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Since Hong Kong offers some of the most incredible cuisine in the world, from street vendors to restaurants of the highest calibre, it attracts a lot of tourists and the majority of its residents like dining out.
The street food is delicious; it is diverse, beautiful, fragrant, and has flavours and textures that are to die for.
Egg tarts, waffles, fish balls, and stinky tofu are some staple meals you must have when visiting Hong Kong. The rich and traditional cuisine choices found in Hong Kong's street meals are often overlooked by individuals who are unaware of this fact.
hong kong zoological and botanical gardens
The Zoological & Botanical Gardens, which span 5.6 acres, are the oldest park in Hong Kong and are well-maintained with a nice variety of trees and plants, birds, animals, and reptiles, as well as chairs in the shade and a huge fountain. With its additional amenities and attractions, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens serve as one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces for free in addition to housing a wide variety of animals and plants.
In addition to the zoological and botanical attractions, visitors can take a stroll along the heritage trail to see seven unique historical features, including the Entrance Gate Pillars on Garden Road, the Pavilion (Former Band Stand), the Memorial Arch (Chinese War Memorial), the Bronze Statue of King George VI, the Flight of Steps leading to Fountain Terrace, and the Fountain.
Board the renowned Star Ferry
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The development of Hong Kong over time is reflected in the distinctive skylines that have emerged on either side of Victoria Harbour. One thing has remained the same throughout the past 120 years while sparkling structures erupted like phoenixes from the remnants of colonial architecture: the Star Ferry, which travels between the southern point of the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong island.
An 11-minute picturesque journey with a cool wind and rolling waves is in store for you. To understand why visitors rank it among the most pleasurable things to do in Hong Kong, you must first experience it. When it is calm and dry, from October through December is the ideal season to explore Victoria Harbour. Cloudy, rainy weather often starts in January. Although the summers are lovely, warm, and bright, tropical storms do occur sometimes.
Ride the Tram (Ding Ding) for Sightseeing
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For more than a century, the tram has been a mode of transportation on Hong Kong Island. Locals lovingly refer to it as "Ding." You'll be astonished to learn that this antiquated transport is still in use in this contemporary city.
An inexpensive and entertaining way to take in the colour and mood of Hong Kong's backstreet life is to take a tram ride. Tourists may view the sites along the streets and take up-close pictures from the top of the boxcars since it pauses at all the appropriate locations and moves slowly enough.
Explore the local Street art
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In Hong Kong, street art has really taken off in the last several years. There is nothing cookie-cutter about the street art in Hong Kong, which is a relatively recent phenomenon and culture. Numerous local and foreign artists have left their imprint in the shape of intriguing murals across the city.
Hong Kong is one of the most colourful cities to visit as a result, and you can easily spend a day or two exploring the different neighbourhoods and discovering quirky and vibrant street art tucked away along little side alleyways. One of the coolest things to do in Hong Kong is to take a self-guided street art tour!
Go on a Shopping spree
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With its shopping centres, department shops, and open-air markets, Hong Kong is the finest place in the world to shop. Kowloon and Hong Kong Island are where you'll find the majority of Hong Kong's retail regions. Central, Causeway Bay, North Point, and Admiralty are the primary shopping districts on Hong Kong Island. Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Jordan, and Yau Ma Tei are Kowloon's primary retail districts.
LANDMARK
Landmark, a collection of well-known brands including Chanel, LV, Gucci, Loewe, Polo Ralph Lauren, and others, is the exclusive luxury mall in Central.
Causeway Bay and Admiralty
Causeway Bay's mix of upscale malls, moderately priced boutique shops, budget-friendly department stores, and flea market bargains serves as a microcosm of the broader Hong Kong retail landscape.