Hello and welcome to my lifestyle and travel blog. My name is Ned – traveller, fitness enthusiast, nutritionist and a cat lover…
How to get there and where to stay?
Hong Kong – one of the most cosmopolitan, technology driven and cultural city in 21st -century’s East Asia.
Attractions and Landmarks
One of the first places you will want to go in Hong Kong when you arrive is Victoria Peak. There are multiple ways to get there, but I recommend the Peak Tram if you want to go the scenic route. Of course, if you are the adventurous type, a hike along the Morning Trail will give you the views, lots of exercise, and an excellent introduction to this part of the world!
The Man Mo Temple may not look like much from the outside, but the inside will capture your attention and potentially even mesmerise you for what will seem like eternity. Upon entering, you will see an uncountable number of smoking spires complete with incense, as well as students who are studying for their next test.
If your journey to Hong Kong has you seeking out a Buddha, the Tian Tan Buddha must be on your list. This is the biggest Buddha in Hong Kong and you will find it near the Po Lin Monastery. However, if one Buddha is not enough, the ten thousand plus Buddhas at the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery will have you covered. You will find this non-monastery high up in Sha Tin, and you must walk up more than four hundred stairs to reach the top.
Must try: Symphony of Lights Chinese Cruise Tour with Drink
Shopping is popular in Hong Kong, and while you can visit any of the markets, you may prefer the prices you can bargain down to at the Temple Street Night Market. This market opens when all the others close and it is easy to grab a bite to eat at one of the nearby restaurants in between all your shopping adventures.
Entertainment and Food
There are so many different entertainment options in Hong Kong, and you could truly do something fun and exciting every day and never run out of things to experience! First on your list should be a Cantonese Opera Show and that can be followed with smashing lots of items up at Ikari Area or visiting the Crazy Car Café for a little go-carting. You may even want to fall asleep outside, as you gaze up at the stars, at the Mingle Farm.
When it comes to the delicious food in Hong Kong, there are so many dishes you will want to try. Start with the wontons and sweet and sour pork before digging into delicacies that include Phoenix talons, snake soup, pineapple bread, and fish balls. Hong Kong-style milk tea is the afternoon drink of choice, so make sure you take a little time one day to indulge in a few sips.
You will love every moment of your time in Hong Kong, as long as you plan your itinerary carefully. Everything mentioned above must be on your list of things to do and see, but the other items you find along the way will be equally important. Just don’t try to do too much during your trip or you won’t enjoy it like you should!
