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Try the Portuguese spicy prawns, roast pigeon and curried crab at this institution.

Chef Manel is a local legend for hisbacalhau . He imports prime Norwegian cod, salted in Portugal and grilled.

More sweet-smelling goodies to pamper yourself with here. The smell of lavender pot-pourri nearly knocks you over as you enter.

Action around the stumps.

This elegant building was designed and put up in time for the December 1999 Handover to China. In fact, the actual ceremony took place behind the centre in a temporary structure designed to look like a giant Chinese lantern. The centre is the focal point for the Macau Arts Festival each March. The only mystery is why there is what appears to be a ski-jump on the roof.

With a peerless view beckoning across the water, the geniuses in charge decided to build the world’s first windowless building, and covered it for good measure in pink public toilet-style tiles. Wander around and marvel at one of the great architectural debacles of the 20th century. That said, it hosts some good dance and theatre.

On weekends this short walkway from Kowloon Star Ferry around past the Inter-Continental is invaded by innumerable families and their rampaging children. At other times, though, it offers one of the most animated harbour views you will see anywhere (see Cultural Centre).

Hong Kong is a prime Asian stop on the international DJ circuit (everyone from Fat Boy Slim to Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox have hit the decks here), and the city has nurtured more than enough turntable talent of its own. Hong Kong’s dance parties, particularly at the cavernous HITEC venue, are well-organized affairs. Check the local media for details.

If cigars are your thing, there’s an impressive array of stogies here.