China · City Guide
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the world's great cities, a spectacular vertical metropolis of extraordinary energy, world class dining across Chinese and international cuisines, outstanding hiking in the surrounding Country Parks, the magnificent Victoria Harbour panorama and a unique fusion of Chinese tradition and global cosmopolitanism that creates an experience unlike any other city in Asia. From the Peak and the Star Ferry to the Temple Street Night Market, Lan Kwai Fong and the dim sum culture, Hong Kong rewards every sense.
Elect's take
"Hong Kong has a quality of energy and a density of excellent food, cultural experience and natural beauty that I find genuinely extraordinary. The combination of world class dim sum, outstanding hiking, the harbour and the completely unique character of the city creates something irreplaceable."
Victoria Peak provides the most famous and spectacular view of any city skyline in the world, the extraordinary density of skyscrapers rising from both sides of the harbour visible in its entirety from the tram terminus above. The Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour is one of the world's great short journeys. Dim sum culture in Hong Kong is the finest expression of this Cantonese tradition, with outstanding restaurants across every neighbourhood. The hiking trails of the Country Parks, covering 40% of Hong Kong's land area, provide extraordinary natural scenery within minutes of the city. The Temple Street Night Market, the Ladies' Market and the markets of Mong Kok provide vibrant street culture.
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Victoria Peak
The world's most spectacular city skyline panorama from the Peak tram terminus.
Star Ferry
One of the world's great short journeys across Victoria Harbour.
Dim Sum Culture
The finest expression of Cantonese dim sum tradition in outstanding restaurants.
Country Parks
Extraordinary hiking trails covering 40% of Hong Kong's land area.
Night Markets
Temple Street, Ladies' Market and the vibrant street markets of Mong Kok.
Hong Kong Dining
World class Cantonese and international cuisine across every price point.
