While contemplating the notion whether there is a place that could better summarize Hong Kong than…read moreMong Kok, the answer would very likely be negative; yet pushing a step forward, is there a place more MK than Sai Yeung Choi Street? speaking from my personal experience, I don't think there is. There was a time when the street is lined with shops of different sort, a time when there were street artists performing; it was also a time you would see tourists, but not the tourists dragging a couple of suitcases behind them, a time when shops come in a great deal of varieties but not cosmetics and cosmetics only. Until recently, smaller shops closed down due to the sky rocketing rents, only large chains survived the unreasonably high rent; residence complaining about the noise produced by the street artists and thus the government reopened the once pedestrian only street to cars and trucks alike forbidding them from performing on the street. Is this the sai yeung choi street that I use to know? Is this the Mong Kok I like to go? Is this the Hong Kong that i once called home?? I am no longer certain...

We had lunch in Tsim Sha Tsui and then we drove all the way out to Sai Kung. It's an interesting…read moredrive away from downtown areas. There's a lot of vendors selling knick-knacks and stuff on the promenade. There's a pier. There's boating. It's nice to take a walk here. My mom said she went hiking around here a while ago. It does not feel like a resort, but it's nice to see the water and people around.

Worth it for the views alone. Walk along the public pier until you hit this promenade that ends…read morewhere the sailboats are. It's much less touristy and is nothing more than a few locals lounging about. This is pretty much the Almalfi Coast but Asian.

I have heard so much about Lam Tei before - The Steak House... The famous Red Seasons Aroma…read moreRestaurant where people have to line up for hours if reservation is not made before... And I am glad to have come here because one of my private tutee lives here. Basically I come here at least once a week and I would say that it is a rather nice and comfy neighborhood. Taking the Light Rail, I would say for first timer, the direction to Lam Tei Village is very difficult to navigate. You can either go over the foot bridge or cross the main road. Anyhow, once you see the narrow road that leads straight to Lam Tei, you just enter this village. And get ready to be wow by this place. At first it looks like one of those countryside streets where people on both sides are selling different products, you may find barber shop, bakery, grocery shops, wine shop for rich guys who live here as well. But then you will soon realize lots of tourists coming here for the restaurants here like the Steak House that denies your access if you do not make reservation before - kind of pricey - around HKD300 to HKD400 for a plate; or the Chinese restaurant, etc. Walk further in and you are surrounded with village houses, three storey or so. You can also see a Lam Tei temple. I guess the traditional side of this place is still well preserved. For outsiders, please be warned about stray dogs. I am so scared of dogs so whenever I finish my class at night, I have to take out my flashlight to make sure I am safe...

Very cool gas lamps, but not worth a special trip. If you're walking by take a moment to stop and…read moreappreciate. Basically: there are four original gas lamps, awesome steam punk stuff, and an old flight of stairs.

Duddell Street is a street which at first glance looks just the same as any other in Central- its…read morenarrow, tall buildings on both sides and full of people everywhere. If you look closely though, you will note that there is a staircase at the end of the cul-de-sac; this isn't just any old staircase but one that is finely decorated with period streetlamps to the sides. You will start to understand the importance of these streetlights as most locals know this street as the "gas light street".The lamps are an object of the age; they are the four remaining gas streetlamps in Hong Kong and they give the street that specific aura that many people come here to take photos for that particular reason. The staircase itself was built in the 1880s and this is one of the few remaining locations in Hong Kong where things look pretty much the same it did 100 years ago. The entire area has a distinct European flavor to it and it reminds you that not too long ago this place was a British colony. Also strange is the fact that compared to the rest of the Lan Kwai Fong district- there is little to do in terms of entertainment here. Apart from the Starbucks half way up the stairs which features some unusual local design and décor (which can't be found anywhere else indeed), there are no bars or clubs here. It is odd that how two streets away from party central this place is very much a serious, business part of central. A day trip around Central should definitely include this as a location to take a few photos and do some day dreaming of the old days.

Statue Square is Christmas magic overload! Hong Kong…read moreWinterFest turned it into an epic Christmas Town with a huge 20-meter tree, fun toy props (spaceships, trains, mini train ride), Santa meet-and-greets, carolers, workshops, and a cute market with food and gifts. The nightly 3D light show on the skyscrapers (HSBC, Prince's Building) is absolutely stunning with total photo heaven! Runs Nov 14, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026. Easy access: MTR Central Station, Exit K. Must-visit for holiday vibes in HK--already wanna go back!

There's a reason that Hong Kong is the financial capital of Asia, and the buildings that surround…read morestatue square really showcase the influence of money in HK. If you come here at night, the buildings come to life, lighting up the sky around you. You wouldn't imagine that a bank could be a tourist attraction, but something about all these buildings together really creates such an amazing atmosphere. (I think I spent 5 minutes just watching the HSBC building change colors.) Since it's Christmas time, the square itself has a bunch of decorations and a huge Christmas tree made of ornaments. After spending some time looking at the buildings, there is also alot of great shopping and food around central/admiralty to enjoy.

Hong Kong is gifted in the sense that it has so many natural harbours- the one we always look at or…read moretalk about it the Victoria Harbour. the sights and scenes draw millions here a year and it could not be beaten anywhere else. Now if you were in HK and wanted to look at a more, natural harbor with a view for a quiet stroll or bike ride (you definitely cant do that in town)- Tolo Harbour will be one for you. Tolo harbor is a natural harbor that is enclosed on three sides- with Taipo to one end, Shatin at the other and Ma On Shan on the south shore of it. Over the years it has seen little destruction of its original shape (with the exception of the Science Park/ Providence bay development). A cycle lane runs right from Tai Wai to Taipo and its runs the entire length of the harbor with promenades lining all 3 sides of the shore. Strange enough is that you will note that no swims in it- for a long time it was simply too dirty to and the fact is that there are no beaches here. More recently, however, water quality has improved greatly and you can now see all forms of watersports taking place and people do fish from the piers jutting out here and there. On a good day you will truly appreciate why Hong Kong is such a gifted place- with the bays and hills surrounding it, it makes for a soothing bike ride or walk. Truth be told there isn't much in terms of historical value but it is a backyard for HKers in the weekend with thousands descending on the cycle lane traversing between the two ends. It does get quite busy at the weekends but it adds to the atmosphere. The Science Park adds itself as a stopping point in offering cafes and restaurants that provides you with a place to admire the harbor. I would recommend anyone wanting a workout to come here.

Hong Kong consists of three parts: Kowloon Pennisula, Hong Kong Island with the central district…read moreand government buildings, New Territories that includes all the county area and many islands . Cheung Chau 長洲 is one of those fisherman village and island . The words mean " Long Island " that probably describes the length of the few beaches on the island . We visited it in January 2026 . It was a beautiful day with blue sky and cool breeze from the ocean. We tried the home made fish balls and beef tendon with noodles in soup ( shop name is 偉記麫家 Wai Kee noodle shop " . The noodle soup , deep fried fish skins , beef tendons , milk tea with evaporated milk were all tasty ! We hiked a short hike like one hour , toured all the famous sits on the island . Please see the photos for the hill top view , Cheung Chau hotel , dessert house , Bao Mountain 包山 martial arts school , ancient craving in giant rocks . It was a pleasure trip !

A beautiful island that you need to take a ferry to from Hong Kong Island. Thankfully, the ferry…read moresystem in Hong Kong is straightforward and relatively regular. Cheung Chau is apparently a popular place to eat for locals. I did always try my best to eat as good of food here as possible. The first time I visited here was the day I decided to end things with an ex. It was a difficult day for me but I was at least able to enjoy a beautiful day at the beach with friends. Be careful though where on the beach you are. Some parts of the beach might be cleaner than others. The second time I came here, I was with a new friend who showed me a place on the cliff where we could I watch the sunset. We were getting to know each other, but for some reason by the end of our day together, I decided to confess that I had a crush. It was perhaps the combination of the sunset, the music playing, and the nature of our conversation. That's how romantic a beach cliff sunset is! This is all to say, this island is beautiful and worth a stop by if you have time in Hong Kong.

Large park close to business district in Hong Kong. Depending on the time of the year, they have…read moredifferent exhibitions and shows going on in the park. It's a very open space with a gorgeous view of the surrounding buildings and Victoria Harbour.

I had been looking around for a place to do sprints for a few weeks and wasn't happy with the…read moreoptions around my place: Victoria Park was too crowded and there wasn't any straight trail where I could run without bumping into people; Wan Chai Park...too hilly; Hong Kong Park, again crowded and uneven. I had resorted to the treadmill (and risked my life with it!) until a friend told me about Tamar Park. Yeah, I didn't know about it until recently, sorry! To get to Tamar Park from Admiralty, you need to get to Admiralty Center and cross the bridge until you get to the Government Offices. It's a huge, beautiful park overlooking Victoria Harbour. From the entrance of the park you can see a green large carpet. The design of the park is simple and elegant. The first time I went there was on a sunny Sunday and was delighted to have found such a place, a little away from mayhem in Central and exceptionally quiet (on a Sunday, yes!). There were groups of people here and there but I could easily find a free spot under a tree and enjoy my book. It is also a great place for those who work around Admiralty, like me. The downside is that there isn't much shelter and you may want to avoid it during the hot stuffy months. I came back at night a few weeks ago and the view is astonishing, much better than at daylight. It's probably one of my favorite spots to contemplate Hong Kong from. It's just a perfect mix of romanticism and peace. Now, the reason I wanted to check it out was to go sprinting, and you can definitely do that, both in the park, in the early morning when it is empty, or you can go down to the Central Promenade. You will find people jogging along quite often but I expected it to be more crowded. If you carry on this trail, you can reach Central Piers and Star Ferry. Whether you are runner or jogger or you simply haven't found you 'green piece' in the city, I would very much recommend you visit Tamar Park. Or take your other half there at night, he/she will fall in love with you if that hasn't happened yet!