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Two years ago, I visited Hong Kong on my first trip to Asia, and I absolutely fell in love with it. The food, the energy, and the nonstop mix of activities made the city feel incredibly alive in a way that’s hard to describe until you experience it yourself. It’s the kind of place where tradition and modern life blend effortlessly, and there’s always something new to discover around the corner.
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Things to do in Hong Kong
A nighttime view from The Peak, a mesmerizing skyline.
Victoria Peak (The Peak): Hong Kong’s number one attraction with a tram that brings you up the side of the mountain, letting you enjoy views of the skyline. When arriving at the top, you can see a 360 degree view of the Victoria Harbour and surrounding islands.
Nutcracker showing (seasonal): The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, puts on a beautiful show of the Nutcracker, for an affordable price.
Star Ferry: This beautiful boat takes you across the Victoria Harbour connecting Central or Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui, which runs daily from early morning to midnight.
Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMOA): An art museum is a perfect filler for a lazier day or just want an activity to explore the city with, this particular art museum is free entry and has five floors of alluring art.
Disneyworld Hong Kong: Disney Hong Kong offers so much inside the park, such as a magical experience while incorporating the Chinese culture into the rides and as well as the food.
Night life: The night life in Hong Kong is very lively and active, with over 100 bars/clubs. There is a place for everyone, and one of my favorite streets to go to is Lan Kwai Fong, with many different styles of bars and clubs.
Places to eat & drink in Hong Kong
Here is what you should expect to see when you visit Uncle Fong’s Hotpot restaurant—absolutely amazing food and atmosphere.
Uncle Fong Hotpot Restaurant: This particular hotpot was very interesting because of the variety of items on the menu. There were some many tasty dishes that we all went to make ourselves, which added to the experience.
Motorino Pizzeria: On the menu they had a nutella pizza that I knew I had to try and let me tell you it was delicious.
Chom Chom: Vietnamese Cuisine that was to die for—so much flavor packed in one bite. I had the crispy prawn rolls and the flavors were so scrumptious.
Butter Cake Shop: This place has the sweetest, most delicious sweet treats you could look for.
Starbucks: For a fast and easy option, you could grab Starbucks. As I have traveled more and more, the different Starbucks in the countries always have different little foods that you can enjoy, specifically in my opinion the chicken Caesar wrap was very good.
The Steak House in Victoria’s Dockside Mall: Such a wonderful place to grab some lunch/dinner. The food and portions were the perfect size and had such flavor in each meal.
Dim Sum: Although this isn’t a specific place to eat, this type of dining style is very common and popular throughout China. This allows people to pick small portion-sized items and enjoy them with others.
Need to know
Always carry some cash—sometimes taxis and/or small street vendors might not take cards, so always having some Hong Kong dollars on you is for the best.
Learn local etiquette—some examples of this are, standing on the right side on the escalators, being quiet and respectful in public transportation, and common phrases are generally appreciated by the locals.
Staying connected—having a SIM/eSIM card or through apps will make navigation around the city easier, you can always have communications with others, or weather/alerts notifications come through quickly.
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