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The Best Things To Do In Hong Kong

January 3, 2014 by

Hong Kong is full of exciting places and activities to immerse yourself in the city’s unique culture and history.  Why not sample authentic Chinese food with a foodie tour or a dim sum cooking class, visit a historic temple or view Hong Kong from its highest point.

Here are some of the best things to do in Hong Kong…

Take the Tram up to The Peak

The Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island, boasting spectacular views over Victoria Harbour.  The Peak Tram climbs the steep incline and it’s lots of fun going past the Hong Kong skyscrapers at sideways angle.  The Peak Tram has served Hong Kong since 1888 and is a busy, popular tourist attraction (you have to move quickly to grab a seat).

The Peak has been Hong Kong’s most exclusive neighbourhood since colonial times, attracting Asia’s rich and famous with its lush green hills and level of privacy.  The Peak Tower features the Sky Terrace 428 observation deck, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas.

Visit a Temple

Built in 1847, Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan is dedicated to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo).  The two gods were originally worshiped by students and scholars hoping to prosper in their exams during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The petite, red-hued temple features statues of Chinese gods, two elaborate sedan chairs, gold pots of burning incense and large incense coils hanging from the ceiling.  It’s an atmospheric, historic building and a calm haven away from bustling Hollywood Road.

Take a Foodie Tour

Hong Kong Foodie Tasting Tours are a fun way to spend an afternoon munching around Hong Kong’s affordable local eateries. Discover signature specialities at each stop such as wonton soup, dim sum, BBQ roast pork and steamed rice, sugar cane juice, Chinese tea and egg custard tarts.

The Hong Kong Foodie Tasting Tour: Central & Sheung Wan is priced at HK $690 for Grown-up Foodies (age 15 and above) and HK$490 for Young Foodies (age 5-14).

Sail Victoria Harbour by Night

See Hong Kong’s fabulous Victoria Harbour by night with an evening sail on the Aqua Luna.  Operated by Aqua, the high-end Asian restaurant group, Aqua Luna is a beautifully hand-crafted ship, inspired by traditional Chinese fishing junk.

Relax on the upper deck loungers with a cocktail or two and enjoy the dazzling Symphony of Lights with a soundtrack of sultry lounge music and popular Chinese pop songs.

Take a Dim Sum Cooking Class

Spend a couple of hours learning how to make dim sum with a professional chef at Easy 123 Dining & Cooking Studio at K11 Art Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui.

We visited for a private Dim Sum Cooking Class and were taught how to make deep-fried spring rolls in a squid shape, adorable penguin dumplings and traditional shrimp dumplings.

All of the ingredients are already prepared, so you can concentrate on the fun bits.  The patient, friendly chefs are on hand to correct any misshapen dim sum, so the class really is suited to all cooking abilities.  Once the dim sum are cooked, you can sample your creations or take them home for later.

The Dim Sum Cooking Class costs 400 HKD per person and includes recipes, an apron, ingredients and refreshments.

Visit a Winery

The 8th Estate Winery on Ap Lei Chau Island is the first urban winery in Asia, bringing the world’s best grapes to Hong Kong.  The ultra-cool winery is housed in a warehouse building with neighbouring creative brands and artist studios in an up-and-coming part of Hong Kong.

As well as heavy-duty wine producing machines, the winery also features an atmospheric barrel room for private tastings and a fabulous outdoor garden terrace for parties, events and barbecues.

To produce the wine, grapes are harvested and flash frozen, then shipped to Hong Kong and produced at the winery.  The wine is then left to age in French and American oak barrels.

The 8th Estate Winery hosts special tours and a number of events throughout the year including yoga classes.  When visiting, be sure to leave a few spare hours to visit the nearby Horizon Plaza designer shopping outlet – you won’t want to miss it.

For more things to do in Hong Kong, visit: www.discoverhongkong.com

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