Art is kind of my thing and I enjoy seeking out the art (contemporary when given an option), art…read morehistory and culture in Hong Kong surrounding this humanity. I went to the University of Hong Kong to simply poke around and explore a bit, but anchored by my interest to find the University Museum and Gallery (UMAG). I took the MTR to the HKU stop and got out at A1, per their website suggestion. Although HKU is extensively hilly and full of step, stairs, twists and turns, if you just stay on Bonham Road, you will find the museum and the Bonham Road route is relatively flat. The museum itself was once called the Fung Ping Shan Building (a historically registered building no less!) and is located next to the University's main entrance on Bonham Road. This three-storey red brick building was opened in 1932. With its extension to T T Tsui Building in 1996, the Museum changed its title to the University Museum and Art Gallery. If you go to the museum, you will distinctly know when you are going from the historical old buidling into the new wing. It smells old, it looks old, it feels old...the creeky wooden floor boards reminds you of its historic significance. The UMAG collection has mostly antiquties, notably bronzes, ceramics, paintings, furniture, laquer pieces and woodcarvings on display (or that was what was on display when I visited). They also have an temporary installation of the contemporary work of Robert Turnball called "Mexican Big Bang." This show is very different from the permanent collection and up my alley on contemporary! I thought it was great. The museum is FREE! My time there was meditative, reflective, peaceful and quite. This is a hidden gem that the average person would not know was here. There were very few people and I enjoyed just slowly mulling around and taking in the art on display. In addtion to simply wandering the campus of the university, which is green, lovely and don't forget hilly and full of stairs, I had a great time visiting and will go back sometime.

Just finished spending a hour and a half here. The history in this museum juxtaposed to the bustle…read moreof the university was very interesting. The Nestorian Bronze Crosses, Qianlong French Tapestries and Robert Lettner art were on display on top of the permanent collection. The museum is small but I really enjoyed what I saw. It was a good mixture of art and history. I particularly enjoyed seeing the old Chinese furniture from the Qing dynasty.

Amazing location for a wedding, despite the less than ideal weather this week. The ceremony was…read moredone in the Member's Garden, which - on any other sunny weekend - is usually filled with children biking and/or enjoying the beautiful green spread. The Lawn is usually reserved for wedding receptions/dinners and functions of that nature. The staff here are very professional and obviously experienced with celebrations of this nature. Food served at the wedding was an international buffet. In the Old Clubhouse, the food is also very good - roast chicken, suckling pig, laksa, Chinese noodles, chicken wings, fries, burgers, fish & chips, curries etc. Obviously, you have to be a member to buy anything here, but the club seems like a great place to take the kids.

One of Hong Kong's hidden gems. The entire clubhouse is managed by the Jockey Club and it offers a…read moredifferent view of life for a different sector of society. The clubhouse contains a main clubhouse, a lodge and some other chalets which could be rented on a day to day basis for those would like to get away from it all. The Beas River Country Club's main function is actually accompany the equestrian centre nearby. For many years riders trained here and the centre itself is well recognized the world over for its professionalism in equestrian sports. On coming to Beas River you will often see riders on horseback traversing the tracks here and it really paints a picture that is more Berkshire than Sheung Shui. The clubhouse itself is also a building that is steeped in history; much of which could be reviewed through the pictures hung around the bar in the main lodge. The food offered here is exemplary and the portions aim to impress. Aside from the food, there is a wide expanse of green land around the club house and again this is a rarity in this part of the world. Couples often come here to take their wedding photos and there is little wonder as to why. The swimming pool, tennis courts and play areas are well kept and facilities are being updated constantly. More importantly there are a number of chalets that could be rented as a retreat though vacancies are said to be tight.

This is the restaurant located at Shan Kwong Road of Hong Kong Jockey club house …read more It is nicely decorated with big windows, special tinted glasses division , and 25 feet ceiling. A graphic paper lamp is sustained in the ceiling. There are American breakfast and Asian breakfast. Each breakfast menu comes with 2 selections on the main item and 3 courses of drinks . Each breakfast you can order two items from the top section and the lower section. We did mixed and match so we all share the food . We have 3 types of congee : Field of fish in mushrooms and cooked Napa in fish broth . 鱸魚片豆腐黃芽白魚湯米線 Pork shirt ribs dried founder congee 柴魚花生粥 艇仔粥seafood sampan congee Two mini croissants with smoked salmon , avocado, lettuce tomatoes and egg salad . Steamed sticky rice roll in lotus leaf . Inside with minced pork , black mushroom and salty egg yolk . Toasted pork chop sandwich. Hong Kong Style and American coffee Nice ambiance Beautiful design Great customer service .

First time here. Membership required! A lot of history here and a lot to see. I didn't get a chance…read moreto explore.. my main focus was the food. The setup reminded me of the buffet style in Vegas where you can eat a wide variety of food. However, it's on a higher level here. You order through the kiosk and tap the card from your table. So many options... So many delicious food.. the only thing that was disappointing was their uni cream pasta. The black truffle add on did not save the dish at all. 10% service change included but it does come great service from the staff.

Tai Kwun is a well renovated prison yard (Victoria Prison), the Central Police Station, and…read moreMagistracy that it once was, transformed into a large cultural hub with rotating exhibitions. They also have some shops, restaurants, and even guided heritage tours for ad additional cost. Otherwise, the place can be explored for free. It is accessible right off the Mid-Levels escalator and timing of the escalator's direction is crucial so that you don't wear yourself out before the exploration itself. The area is not extremely handicap friendly, so knowing that may help your travels. Tai Kwun is on top of the hill so it is steep as you walk down back to Central MTR Station. I got to visit all of the buildings on a self-guided tour and discovered that one of the prison cells housed Vietnamese revolutionary Ho Chi Minh amongst other historical inmates. Whether you're a history buff or just a curious explorer, Tai Kwun is a unique place to visit.

Tai Kwun (大館) is an incredible preservation success story. Located at the eastern end of Hollywood…read moreRoad in Central, this massive heritage complex is a must-visit, even though many locals have surprisingly never been here. My husband wanted to explore the rich law enforcement history of the former Central Police Station, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The site is huge and exceptionally well laid out. We started at the Parade Ground & Barrack Block, a beautiful, wide-open courtyard flanked by classic colonial-era brick buildings. Walking through the Victoria Prison cell blocks with history dating all the way back to 1841, it offered an immersive and fascinating look at Hong Kong's early penal system. As an extra treat, we got a chance to see the Ora-Ora Shop: Summer Pop-up! at Galerie Ora-Ora (Shop 03-105-107, Barrack Block). It was the perfect blend of historic architecture and contemporary art. If you love history, art, or just a cool space to explore away from the hectic city streets, do not miss this absolute gem.

We had a wonderful time on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. We took the very first ride at 10:00 AM on…read morea weekday. We arrived at the village around 10:30 AM. This was a great plan because the village was very quiet and not crowded. We took beautiful photos without many people around us. The village looks very unique and pretty. We loved taking photos with the big drums. They have Chinese words on them for Luck, Health, Fortune, Success, Peace, Happiness, etc. Even though it was summer, the morning weather on the mountain was cool and nice. Local shop owners told us it had rained a lot during the past few days. We were very lucky to have a sunny day! There are plenty of great souvenir shops and eateries to explore. Before boarding the cable car at the bottom, a staff photographer took our picture, and it turned out so beautifully that we just had to buy it. We also bought some small gifts at the village shops. If you want a peaceful experience with great photo opportunities, I highly recommend going early on a weekday.

OK I am going to give it five star just for its replication. I have a total fixation for…read morerecreations , mainly I am and was a King's Quest addict and am so imaginative. It felt like a replica of a small village in Ancient China complete with shops and eateries. Eateries seem are quite high and too international my guide advised me not to go there because a small hamburger can cost 11 usd and coincidentally it is McDonald's. I would recommend the souvenir shopping although expensive you can take back a lot of relics

The architecture and Grand Theater venue at Xiqu are simply stunning. We came here to watch Lea…read moreSalonga perform and enjoyed the show and acoustics so much. The staff were helpful in directing us to our seats or the restrooms as needed, and it never felt too congested even if it was a full house. Of course, don't arrive to your show at the last minute. Be sure to come early enough to admire and explore the building, use the restrooms early enough, before your show.

Interesting entrance to the building opening up to an oval ceiling. There are some restaurants…read moreinside the building and it's directly linked to the Austin road MTR station. Pretty convenient site.

A historic police compound turned into a real-life Etsy market! Located in Central, PMQ 元創方 is…read morepacked with local artisan shops, unique design studios, and rich Hong Kong history. PMQ 元創方 stands for Police Married Quarters. It's a historic site turned vibrant creative hub in Central, Hong Kong. Rebuilt in 1951 as the Police Married Quarters, the compound reopened in 2014 for local designers. The architecture is beautiful, the vibe is incredibly artistic, and it is the perfect place to support independent creators. A truly unique spot for anyone looking for authentic local souvenirs.

This place is basically like a giant Etsy shop/Instagram photo opp…read more Came to take selfies in front of the koi staircase. Left with nearly a dozen pairs of cute and unique earrings crafted by HK-based jewelry maker @ashayatheone, for $8 to $15 (USD) a pair. Though I definitely spent more than I would have for souvenirs at the Ladies Market, it was worth it not to feel stressed out having to haggle on the streets of Mong Kok. Plus, I walked out with better quality stuff, supported a local business, and got to check out the current art exhibit ("LONG TIME NO SEE": a set of hand-drawn murals paying homage to the history of the PMQ building).

We saw this mall right across from our hotel and really loved it! There are two K11 malls in this…read morearea. One is K11 Musea, which is for luxury shopping. But this one, K11 Art Mall on Hanoi Road, is much more our style. It is very close to the MTR train station and stays open every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The mall has 7 floors, 5 above ground and 2 below. It is not like a regular, boring mall. It mixes shopping with cool stuff everywhere. The stores are perfect for younger people. We saw a lot of local streetwear, cool pop-up markets, and unique designer clothes. They even have a Pop Mart store inside, which we loved! The food areas are great for a casual meal, and the whole place feels very new, modern, and clean. We had a great time here and highly recommend it!

Okay, wow--this place is absolute chaos, but in a fun way! We stopped by the Pop Mart here in…read moreKowloon to hunt down a Christmas present for our granddaughter, and I have never seen a store this packed. Apparently, everyone in Hong Kong is obsessed with "Labubu" right now? There were swarms of people specifically looking for those. I admit, I was a little overwhelmed at first because there are just too many choices. Wall-to-wall blind boxes, big figurines, and so many different collab characters I couldn't even keep track of. It took a minute to navigate through the crowd, but we finally picked out a really cute one for her (fingers crossed she doesn't have it yet!). If you're shopping for gifts, this is definitely the spot, just be prepared to squeeze through some serious crowds! Pros: Insane selection, super cute displays. Cons: You need sharp elbows to get to the shelves!