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Hong Kong Art Museum10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha TsuiTel. 852.2721.0116http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Arts/english/intro/eintro.html The Hong Kong Art Museum is filled with historical prints, photos and at from all around Hong Kong and Canton region. Check out the antiques during your visit here.
Temple Street Night BazaarTemple StreetOpening every night at 11:00 PM, Temple Street Night Bazaar is the perfect spot to hunt down knick-knacks and people watch. Bargain with vendors and sample the eats, in this crowded Chinese experience.
Bird GardenYuen Po StreetBird Garden is great place to see the locals. Consisting of a collection of courtyards, Bird Garden hawks everything from grasshoppers to exotic birds. It is also close to a flower market and daily street fair.
Cheung Chun Islandwww.nwff.com.hk (Ferry Schedule)There are no cars on one of Hong Kong's smallest islands, instead, there are sidewalk cafes, beaches with beautiful views, and the best seafood restaurants to wander to and through. It's what Hong Kong used to be like and only 45 minutes away on the fast ferry.
Museum of Coastal Defense175 Tung Hei RoadTel. 852.2569.1500www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Coastal Enjoy walking paths and views of the eastern entrance to the harbor as well as historical exhibits. Also, only a fifteen-minute taxi ride from here is the beach at Big Wave Bay. This is the island's cleanest and nicest beach.
Hong Kong Museum of History100 Chatham Road SouthTel. 852.2724.9042Includes everything from a Chinese junk to a dock and street, which shows Hong Kong exactly as it was more than a century ago.
Peak TramIt's touristy, but an essential stop when in Hong Kong. This trolley car starts in central city and climbs steep, 117 year old tracks for seven minutes past skyscrapers and through tropical jungle to an upper terminal where you can walk to close by cafes and shops.
Fook Lam Moon53-59 Kimberley Rd. Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel. 852.2366.0286 www.fooklammoon-grp.comGreat for Dim Sum, the traditional Chinese afternoon lunch and tea, or dinner, Fook Lam Moon has an older decor and traditional Chinese food ranging from abalone to shark’s fin with crabmeat, as well as the less exotic crispy chicken and pan-fried lobster bars.
Hutong1 Peking Road, 28th FloorTsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon)Tel. 852.3428.8342www.aqua.com.hk Traditional alleyway courtyards, hutongs, symbolize old Beijing, while steel and glass skyscrapers symbolize Hong Kong. Together they symbolize Hutong, a hot spot for dinner and an aperitif on the 28th floor of 1 Peking Road. The drunken raw crab comes highly recommended.
Top DeckShum Wan Pier Drive (Aberdeen)Tel. 852.2552.3331This restaurant is in the middle of the harbor with junks and yachts, offers one of the more scenic dining experiences available.
The Peak Lookout Cafe121 Peak RoadTel. 852.2849.1000At the top of the Peak Tram, this restaurant offers a view of the backside of the island, as well as good western dining. Reservations are essential.
Grissini1 Harbour Rd. Wan Chai, Wan Chai Tel. 852.2588.1234 ext. 7313 www.hongkong.grand.hyatt.com A spectacular Northern Italian restaurant in Hong Kong, Grissini offers gorgeous views of the harbor in addition to its ever-changing menu options. Try anything from marjoram risotto with scallops and pork cheeks to baked duck with chestnuts at this treat tucked away in the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Victoria City SeafoodWan Chai (Sun Hung Kai Center)3 Harbor RoadTel. 852.2827.9938Not much on ambiance but this is where you will get superb Chinese food. Victoria City Seafood is noted for the stuffed crab legs and large shrimp sauteed in garlic, so be sure to taste those dishes.
Fine shopping thrives in Hong Kong; whether on the island or the peninsula, visitors are never disappointed by the shops that exist here.
Teresa Colman Fine Arts79 Wyndham StreetTel. 852.2526.2450www.teresacoleman.com Not for the faint of pocket: Teresa Colman Fine Arts offers luscious vintage imperial robes, silk jackets and fans that are worthy of an art gallery. Though textiles are the specialty here, customers might also find fine paintings, rugs and, occasionally, furniture.
Ascot ChangSalisbury Road, KowloonTel. 852.2366.2398Nobody should leave Hong Kong without a custom-made shirt, perfectly fitted with an exciting array of patterns, colors and fabrics.
ChanelPrince's BuildingChater Road, CentralTel. 852.2810.0978www.chanel.com Chanel's upgraded boutique is, itself, a destination. New York's Peter Marino designed the building, complete with a four-story staircase with Murano glass "pearls" suspended from top to bottom.
Walk near the Hong Kong Art Museum and Nathan Road to see a large cluster of luxury boutiques and shops including:Burberry20 Nathan RoadTel. 852.2369.6303Dolce & GabbanaShop 233, The Landmark, Pedder St. and Des Voeux RdTel. 852.2845.4636Christian DiorThe Landmark, Pedder St. and Des Voeux Rd., Hong Kong, ChinaTel. 852.2869.8333
Sogo 555 Hennessy Rd East Point Centre, Causeway Bay Tel. 852/2833 8338 www.sogo.com.hk A 12-story building filled with everything from luxurious clothing and make-up to furniture to household good and to toys, Sogo is a paradise for those looking for a little retail-therapy. While across the street is another quirky mall, packed with tiny stores that offer clothing to the trendiest teenagers in Hong Kong
HKTB Onlinehttp://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/index.jhtml The Hong Kong Tourism Board has one of the best sites for info on events and activities in Hong Kong.Nightlife in Hong Kong:http://www.hkclubbing.com/
U.S. Consulate General 26 Garden Rd., CentralTel. 852.2523.9011www.usconsulate.org.hk A good resource for US residents traveling to Hong Kong.
Listing of Hospitals in Hong Kong, in case of emergencies:
Prince of Wales Hospital (30-32 Ngan Shing St., Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China. Tel. 852.2632.2211). Princess Margaret Hospital (2-10 Princess Margaret Hospital Rd., Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, China. Tel. 852.2990.1111). Queen Elizabeth Hospital (30 Gascoigne Rd., Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, China. Tel. 852.2958.8888). Queen Mary Hospital (102 Pok Fu Lam Rd., Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, China. Tel. 852.2855.3838). Ruttonjee Hospital (266 Queen's Rd. East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China. Tel. 852.2291.2000).
New World Ferry Services Ltdhttp://www.nwff.com.hk/english/nwff100000.asp First Ferry offers nine different routes from Central to the outlying islands.
Star Ferry Harbor Tourwww.starferry.com.hk/harbourtour Classictravel.com usually does not recommend something that sounds too touristy but this is an exception. This hour-long tour of the harbor can be done in the day, but night is when you want to do it. It's a great way to start the evening in Hong Kong.
Sugar1 On Hing TerraceTel. 852.2131.2222This is one of Hong Kong's new hot clubs. You want to go Wednesday thru Saturday to dance to the DJ playing everything from Hip Hop to house techno.
Dragon-ICentrium Building60 Wyndham StreetTel. 852.3110.1222www.dragon-i.com.hk Dragon-I is a consistent favorite noted for its tropical bird aviary. A prime spot to mingle with Hong Kong’s beautiful people, Dragon-I is the perfect spot for dancing the night away.
Propaganda1 Hollywood RoadTel. 852.2868.1316Although Hong Kong—like the rest of China—has a low profile and dispersed gay scene, this is the place to go to for gay and lesbian music and dancing in Central.
Sky Lounge 20 Nathan Rd In the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Tsim Sha Tsui Tel. 852.2369.1111 Sky Lounge offers exactly that: a view of both the Hong Kong Island and harbor. A romantic and comfortable place to grab a drink, Sky Lounge is the place to relax.
