Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Runs free taichi lessons on the waterfront outside the Cultural
Centre.
Hong Kong Shaolin Wushu Culture Centre
Offers overnight stays.
Wan Kei Ho International Martial Arts Association
Has a local and foreign following.
Rugby
come together in Hong Kong in late March for three days of lightning-fast 15-minute
www.lcsd.gov.hk/stadium
;
Happy Valley) in So Kon Po. Even nonrugby fans scramble to
get tickets, because the Sevens is a giant, international, three-day party, complete with cos-
tumes and Mardi Gras levels of drunkenness.
Running
The best places to run on Hong Kong Island include Harlech and Lugard Rds on the Peak,
Bowen Rd above Wan Chai, the track in Victoria Park and the Happy Valley racecourse (as
long as there aren't any horse races!). In Kowloon a popular place to run is the Tsim Sha
Tsui East Promenade. Lamma makes an ideal place for trail runners, with plenty of paths
and dirt trails, great views and, best of all, no cars.
Scuba Diving
Hong Kong has some surprisingly worthwhile diving spots, particularly in the far northeast,
and there is certainly no shortage of courses. One of the best sources of information for
courses and excursions is Sai Kung-based
Splash Hong Kong
( 2792 4495, 9047 9603;
Spa Treatments & Therapies
Whether you want to be spoilt rotten with thousand-dollar caviar facial or have a simple foot
rub, Hong Kong's extensive pampering sector can assist. Most of the top hotels operate their
own spas. For less elaborate routines, you'll find plenty of places in Central and Kowloon
offering spa treatments, massages and reflexology. Be aware that some massage venues, es-
pecially in Wan Chai, may be 'happy ending' establishments.
