Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Welcome to Hong Kong
This enigmatic city of skyscrapers, ancient traditions and
heavenly food will fascinate, whether it's your first visit or your
50th.
Neighbourhoods & Islands
The tantalising neighbourhoods and curious islands that make up Hong Kong are a sensory
delight awaiting exploration. You may find yourself swaying along on a double-decker tram-
car, cheering with the hordes at the city-centre horse races, or simply gazing out at the magni-
ficent harbour. Over 70% of Hong Kong is mountains and sprawling country parks, some
also home to geological gems. Escape the city limits on one of the world's best transport sys-
tems and spend your day wandering in a Song-dynasty village, hiking surf-beaten beaches or
scouring for sea shards on a deserted island.
Cuisine
Asia's top culinary capital, the city that lives to eat is home to many a demon in the kitchen,
whether the deliciousness in the pot is Cantonese, Shanghainese, Vietnamese, Japanese or
European. Whatever your gastronomic desires, they're likely to be sated in Hong Kong - over
a bowl of wonton noodles, freshly steamed dim sum, a pair of the sweetest prawns, your first-
ever stinky tofu, or the culinary creations of the latest celebrity chef.
Shopping
From ready-to-wear Chinese jackets to bespoke kitchen knives, the sheer range and variety of
products on Hong Kong's shelves is mind-bending. Every whim, need and pocket is catered
for in true enterprising spirit by an equally dazzling number of venues - swanky malls where
the moneyed shop, chic side-street boutiques, antique stores, gadget bazaars, and a colourful
mix of markets where you can haggle to your heart's content. The city has no sales tax so
prices are generally attractive to visitors.
