Located at the Central waterfront, adjacent to the Hotel, this luxury mall's harbour-side locale and airy architecture add a sense of relaxation to an afternoon of shopping.
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Victoria Harbour is one of the busiest and most impressive natural harbours in the world. From it you can enjoy views of the city's striking coastline and the many vessels – including junks, sampans and pleasure craft – that cruise by. The spectacular backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline becomes even more impressive as darkness falls and the dazzling neon lights make the city glitter. Cruises set sail from piers on either side of Victoria Harbour in the morning, afternoon, evening and at sunset.

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This upbeat neighbourhood has narrow streets lined with Western-style restaurants, nightclubs, delicatessens and bars. Together with nearby lanes that are also lively with bistros and pubs, Lan Kwai Fong makes up Hong Kong's most fashionable nightlife area.

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This historic building has six storeys of shops, featuring factory outlets and Italian and French designer shops. Other specialty stores carry cashmere, silks, jewellery and embroidery.

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Stroll along Hollywood Road, and you'll discover Hong Kong's SoHo – the area south of Hollywood Road. The neighbourhood offers a wide range of upmarket restaurants and bars, mainly on Staunton, Shelley and Elgin streets. Above SoHo is Mid-Levels, an exclusive residential area built on the lower slopes of Victoria Peak. The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, the longest covered outdoor escalator system in the world, provides easy access to and from Central District, as well as fascinating glimpses of the area's diverse street life.

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Ocean Terminal is Hong Kong's stylish cruise ship facility, overlooking world-famous Victoria Harbour on the Kowloon side. Next to it is Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong, and one of the main tourist attractions in Tsim Sha Tsui. With over 700 shops, 50 restaurants and five cinemas, it combines a one-stop shopping and entertainment experience with stunning harbour views.

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Lamma Island, also known as Po Liu Chau, is Hong Kong's third largest island. Visitors go there to enjoy its beautiful natural scenery. The most popular area on the island is Yung Shue Wan, a pretty, tree-shaded village where the streets are lined with small restaurants, pubs and shops.

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Take your passport with you and hop onto the hydrofoil for an easy ride across the South China Sea and the Pearl River estuary to Macau. This unique colonial-style town with historical and cultural flair is 60 kilometres (37 miles) west of Hong Kong, on the southeast coast of China. Tiny Macau has a rich 400-year history of co-existence between Portuguese and Chinese, and contains many historical monuments, including the famous façade of St. Paul's Church. There are numerous temples and churches to visit, and two attractive islands linked by bridge and causeway.

The most popular activity in Macau is gambling. Even if you prefer not to partake, you can catch a glimpse of all the action by strolling through the casinos. As Macau is fairly small it is easy to walk almost everywhere, but there are pedicabs for sightseeing and buses for easy transport.

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Less than an hour from Central by ferry, Hong Kong's beautiful outlying islands are just waiting to be explored.

While most of the 235 islands are uninhabited, those that are inhabited showcase a way of life that has remained unchanged for decades. Cheung Chau is a densely populated island with a thriving fishing community, and is home to Hong Kong’s famous Bun Festival. Just a short ferry ride away is Lantau Island, home to great beaches, spectacular mountain walks and the world's largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha. Peng Chau is a small, flat island with a floating community of fishermen.

Easily accessible, the islands are a nice change of pace from the busy city and the perfect way to spend a day.

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One of Hong Kong's must-see attractions is the world's largest seated outdoor bronze statue of Buddha, located on Lantau Island. Climb the 260 steps from Po Lin Monastery up to the majestic Buddha, which stands 26 metres (85 feet) high and took 10 years to complete. Weighing 220 tonnes (242 tons), it was unveiled in 1993 and, aside from attracting Buddhists from across Asia, the magnificent statue has transformed the remote monastery into a popular tourist attraction.

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Causeway Bay is one of Hong Kong's most popular shopping districts – side streets are closed to traffic on weekends to accommodate the crowds. Russell Street, Hennessy Road and Yee Wo Street, major hubs within Causeway Bay, are not to be missed. Be sure to visit the Japanese department stores, boutiques of Fashion Walk and ultra-modern Times Square.

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One of Hong Kong's landmark addresses, located between Central and Wan Chai, Pacific Place is a stunning collection of superb shopping, fine dining and entertainment venues. Spread over 2.6 hectares (6.5 acres), Pacific Place is one of the largest downtown commercial and retail centres in the world.

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Happy Valley Racecourse is an oasis of green in the middle of the city. As the only legal form of gambling in Hong Kong, horse racing is a popular pastime that draws large, enthusiastic crowds. The racecourse is ultra-sophisticated, featuring computerised betting and live race broadcasts on large screens. With its tight tracks and high stands, it resembles a Roman amphitheatre. Home to horse racing since 1846, the city virtually grew up around the racecourse.

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Completed in 1994, massive Times Square has altered the landscape of Causeway Bay. The development is home to a 12-storey shopping arcade with over 200 shops, restaurants and a cineplex. It is topped off by two office towers. Just outside is Times Square Plaza. Here you will find the city's largest Sony Jumbotron, the site of New Year's celebrations and one of the most popular meeting spots in Hong Kong.

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Experience a taste of movie magic as you stroll along the Avenue of Stars on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. You will see handprints of popular Asian stars, sculptures, snapshots of Hong Kong's movie history and movie memorabilia kiosks. The Avenue of Stars also offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island.

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In an effort to preserve China's cultural heritage, the Hong Kong Museum of Art has put together a collection of over 13,000 works of art including Chinese paintings and calligraphy works, antique Chinese treasures, historical paintings and creations by local artists. The museum's exhibition galleries display the highlights of these impressive collections. There is also a variety of themed exhibitions drawn from both local and international sources.
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To get a glimpse of Hong Kong's dynamic history, pay a visit to this museum, where an array of cultural objects relating to the archaeology and ethnography of both Hong Kong and South China are on display. Six thousand years of history are showcased in the permanent exhibitions. Special themed exhibitions are also shown from time to time.
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The Science Museum's showcase of over 500 exhibits offers a fascinating opportunity for you to explore the mysteries of science. Most of the exhibits – over 80% – are interactive, yielding insights into a wide range of science-related subjects. Many areas of science and technology are covered, including robotics, transportation and virtual reality. The focus of the museum is the 20-metre (66-foot) Energy Machine. It produces spectacular audiovisual effects demonstrating various forms of energy.
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One of the world's largest and most technically sophisticated planetariums, and the first planetarium for astronomy and space science in Hong Kong, the Space Museum was completed in 1980. Its egg-shaped dome has become one of the city's most famous landmarks. The wonders of space science and astronomy come alive, via the high-tech displays in two interactive exhibition halls. Thrilling wide-screen Omnimax and Sky Show movies play in the Space Theatre. Each presentation is shown in English; headphones for simultaneous translation in Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese are available free of charge.
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A visit to the Jade Market is a must for jade lovers and collectors alike. Here you will find over 450 stalls, selling everything from rare and valuable carvings to simple and inexpensive trinkets. If you go, be prepared to bargain. You'll find the Jade Market at the junction of Kansu and Battery streets in Kowloon.

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The Ladies' Market is the place to find bargains on women's fashions. It is known to be especially good for jeans and accessories. In exploring the stalls you will also find men's and children's clothing as well as toys, cosmetics and souvenirs.

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One of the city's main shopping districts, Tsim Sha Tsui is the heart and soul of Hong Kong. It offers a wide array of exciting shops, bars and restaurants. One of its highlights is the massive Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong, with over 700 shops and restaurants. Nathan Road, known as "The Golden Mile," will dazzle you with its sights, sounds and smells. For factory outlet clothing, stroll along Granville Road and Cameron Road. If brand name products are what you desire, Sun Plaza and Park Lane Shoppers Boulevard offer a host of popular Japanese and European labels.

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Victoria Peak (often known simply as "The Peak") is Hong Kong's premier visitor attraction. At 550 metres (1,805 feet) above sea level, it offers dazzling views of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon and the hills beyond. At the top, in Peak Tower, there are over 10,405 square metres (112,000 square feet) of shopping, dining and some of the city's best entertainment attractions. The wok-shaped building is a Hong Kong icon. Stroll through Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium, and Madame Tussauds – the famous wax museum from London. You can reach Victoria Peak via the Peak Tram and enjoy fabulous views on the way. The tram station is a short drive from the Hotel. Trams operate daily every 15 minutes.

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This bustling waterfront town is located on one of the southern tips of Hong Kong Island. Two centuries ago, Aberdeen was a pirates' den, and later it became a simple fishing village. Today, it is a modern, vibrant area of Hong Kong. Fishing life is still popular, and traditional boats are in abundance, acting as floating homes for thousands of people. Docked side by side in the harbour, they are a contrast to the modern high-rise communities visible on the hillside above. For a closer look at Aberdeen life, take a sampan ride – many sampans are also floating restaurants offering delicious seafood.

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With its wide boulevard lined with trees, this shopping area has a European feel. Here you will find numerous retail outlets, as well as a small branch of the popular Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium. Just behind the shopping boulevard is Kowloon Park, the largest urban park in Kowloon. The Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre are at the southern end of Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard.

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With its resort-like atmosphere, sunny beaches and breathtaking views, beautiful Repulse Bay is popular with locals and visitors alike. It is named after a 19th-century pirate ship that used to sail here. Large statues of the goddesses Kwun Yum and Tin Hau now stand looking out to sea, giving their blessings to ships sailing past. The area also offers several restaurants and a good selection of shopping and entertainment facilities, the most famous being The Repulse Bay hotel, which is a picturesque example of early 20th-century colonial architecture.

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Ocean Park is one of Southeast Asia's largest oceanariums and theme parks, with over 40 major attractions to take in. There are rides, dolphin shows and sea lions, plus shopping, dining and much more. Don't miss the giant panda habitat at Lowland Gardens, Mysterious Underwater World at Marine Land, and Headland Rides where you'll find The Dragon – Hong Kong's largest roller coaster. The park was built on over 81 mountainside hectares (200 acres), with a cable car system linking the lowland and headland sections, providing spectacular views of Hong Kong and the South China Sea.

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Hong Kong's most famous open-air market opens at 2:00 pm but really comes to life in the evening. This bustling market, spanning half a dozen blocks, features an array of stalls selling items ranging from clothing, watches and leatherwear to arts and crafts. Fortune-tellers will gladly read your future, while the occasional Cantonese opera singer entertains in the background.

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The popular Yuen Po Street Bird Garden is where locals go to show off their prized songbirds. Showcased in ornate cages, the birds are pampered and often fed honey nectar to sweeten their songs. There are about 70 stalls selling a wide range of bird paraphernalia, from cages to bird snacks.

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Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of Hong Kong's most frequently visited temples. A traditional Chinese temple, it is beautifully decorated in an array of colours. According to legend, Wong Tai Sin was a hermit who had the power to heal and to foretell the future. At the age of 15 he was taught by an immortal to produce a medicine capable of curing all illnesses. He spent 40 years in seclusion perfecting the technique, and emerged to achieve fame as a healer – winning him the love and respect of the people. Today, you will find a number of fortune-tellers offering their services in the temple complex. The temple also has a lovely park called the Good Wish Gardens – a peaceful green spot with waterfalls tumbling over rocks.

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Stanley Market is one of the city's most famous open-air markets. Located in Stanley Village, it has become known for its bargains in silk garments, sportswear, souvenirs, ornaments, jewellery and crafts. Have fun elbowing your way through the crowds on narrow footpaths, and try your hand at bargaining with the shrewd vendors. After you've worked up an appetite, a variety of restaurants and bars awaits in nearby Stanley Main Street.

Continue down the street and you'll be greeted by a nostalgic reminder of colonial architecture, Murray House. This elegant European-style building, a landmark of Central District in early Hong Kong, was dismantled in 1982 to make way for the new Bank of China building. After years in storage, its carefully numbered blocks were painstakingly reassembled at the present site, neighbouring the specialty stores and restaurants of Stanley Plaza.

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The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is devoted to the preservation of Hong Kong's history, arts and cultural heritage. The museum features a permanent exhibition on the New Territories, a gallery devoted to the history and performance of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong and a Children's Discovery Gallery of natural and cultural history, including toy making.
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Wetland Park is a world-class eco-tourism facility aimed at promoting green tourism, and provides education on environmental protection and wetland conservation. It is home to a stunning array of wildlife, including birds, dragonflies, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, butterflies and fish.

The park features a 10,000-square-metre (107,642-square-foot) Visitors' Centre, Wetland Interactive World and a 60-hectare (148-acre) Wetland Reserve. In Wetland Interactive World are themed exhibition galleries, a theatre, a souvenir shop, an indoor play area (swamp adventure) and a resource centre. The themed exhibition galleries range in size from 250 to 1,200 square metres (2,691 to 12,917 square feet) and showcase the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, civilisation and conservation.

The Wetland Reserve is a man-made facility specially designed for waterfowl and other wildlife. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience at the Wetland Discovery Centre within the Reserve.
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The New Territories lie between the Kowloon hills and the boundary with mainland China. The district is full of contrasts – traditional customs and modern ideas, scenic beauty and man-made achievements – making the New Territories a remarkable place to visit.

Its largest township, Sha Tin, is best known for its fascinating temples, walled village, mountain trails and horse racing. One highlight is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. Built on top of a hill, it is accessible via escalator, or you can ascend 400 steep steps up the hillside. From the temple's pagoda you can enjoy a good view of Sha Tin and the surrounding mountains.

A contrast to the temple is Tai Po Waterfront Park. From the 32-metre (105-foot) Lookout Tower, which resembles a rocket launch pad at Cape Kennedy, visitors can enjoy a bird's-eye view of Tolo Harbour and the countryside all the way to the boundary with mainland China. For a breath of fresh air and panoramic views, visit Hong Kong's highest mountain peak, Tai Mo Shan.

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The much-anticipated Hong Kong Disneyland, easily accessible from Hong Kong International Airport and the city, opened in September 2005 on Lantau Island. The park brings together the best rides, shows and attractions from Disney parks around the world, and provides a mix of new and traditional Disney entertainment experiences for visitors to Hong Kong.

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Once a simple fishing village, Shenzhen has become increasingly modernised in recent years, blossoming into a thriving metropolis with a population of seven million. Tourism is booming, with numerous historic sites as well as newly built modern attractions and tourist resorts to visit. You may want to stroll through the local free-trade market, or take in one of Shenzhen's three theme parks – Splendid China, the China Folk Culture Village and Windows of the World, each with its own unique features. You can reach Shenzhen by bus or train to the boundary, where a bridge leads into Shenzhen City. Passport and visa are required.

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The Ngong Ping 360 cable car is accessed from Tung Chung on Lantau Island. During the 5.7-kilometre (3.5-mile) cable car ride, visitors enjoy panoramic views of Lantau’s mountainous terrain as they journey to a cultural themed village and Tian Tan Buddha, the world’s largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue.
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