The Top Three Ways to see Hong Kong

Hong Kong can be a very daunting place to visit without a plan of action for you and your family. Every busy street and market can shock even those who are used to the hustle and bustle London or New York, but that is a massive part of Hong Kong’s magnetism. This busy island can be a brilliant experience for you and your family and with the following few tips you can do it without missing out on any of its cultural charms.

Eat and Shop with the locals

Regardless of the location, to truly experience any new city you must shop and eat and with the locals. In most cities you will find yourself off the beaten track or down a small side street but in Hong Kong this could not be easier. Hong Kong is famed for its Market Places and there are many of them to choose from. Ladies market for its clothes and Temple Street’s night market for the newest electronics will have something for everyone. In between the stalls of silks and gadgets are street vendors, serving everything from noodles and fresh fish to exotic fruit juices. Just as the locals do, you can go about your shopping and eat along the way, filling your stomach in between haggling with the vendors.

Get to know Hong Kong and its history

Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Bay have changed hands over the centuries, the latest of which passed sovereignty back to China from the UK in 1997. These transfers have left Hong Kong unique, the entire area now marked with a vibrant clash of western and eastern cultures. Seeing this clash as a whole will greatly increase your understanding of the culture and heighten the experience of your visit. A trip on the White star ferry across the bay and a walk to the very top of Victoria peak will show you the sprawling city and give different experiences at day and night.

Get out of the City

The fast pace and charm of Hong Kong is accentuated when you get out of the city. Some of the surrounding areas have a much slower pace as the landscape up into the mountains quickly become more rural. Two trips out of the city that should be enjoyed are diametrically opposed to each other; a journey over the mountains on Route Twisk gets the heart pounding on the narrow winding rounds. Alternatively a trip to the 112 foot tall Tian Tan Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in the world, can be very relaxing and spiritual.

Hong Kong is an exotic pearl that has much variety to be enjoyed. Pack in as much as possible to your visit and take home experiences and memories that will stay with you forever.