DK Travel : Hong Kong

“A dream of Manhattan, arising from the South China Sea.” For succinctness, modern travel writer Pico Iyer’s description of Hong Kong has yet to be bettered. From opium port to Cold War enclave to frenetic financial capital, Hong Kong has never been boring. This is the hedonistic engine room of cultural fusion: East meets West in high style, and the results astonish and delight. Prepare to experience one of the most dramatic urban environments ever conceived.

Hang Heung Bakery

Hong Kong’s most popular baker of “wife cakes”, a flaky pastry filled with red bean paste. These traditional confections arede rigueur at Chinese weddings.
Happy Valley

This theme park gives Hong Kong’s Ocean Park a run for its money, with the bonus of a tidal pool, adrenalin-inducing rides such as the Space Shot, an assault course and martial arts demonstrations. Use the Happy Line monorail to travel between this and other nearby theme parks
Happy Valley Racecourse

From September to June the thud of hooves on turf rings out most Wednesday nights from this famous racetrack – once a malaria-ridden swamp – where Hong Kong’s gambling-mad public wager more money per meeting than at any other track in the world. (see Happy Valley Races)
Happy Valley Races

Horseracing below the high-rises: Happy Valley is where Hong Kongers go to play (see Happy Valley Races).
Har Gow

Prawns wrapped in rice flour casing – like a very plump ravioli.
Harbour City

There are at least 700 shops in this vast agglomeration of malls stretching the length of Canton Road. It comprises the Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre and Golden Gateway complexes. For serious shoppers only.
Harbour City

A people-watcher’s paradise. Massive labyrinth of interconnected malls with plenty of cafés and benches to park upon and soak up the orgy of conspicuous consumption (see Harbour City).
Harbour Plaza

The Hung Hom location is the main problem with this otherwise terrific hotel. Rooms have large beds and plush bathrooms, some with fine harbour views. There’s a splendid glass-sided rooftop pool.
Harbour Plaza Resort City

Out in the New Territories, this extensive resort complex offers a chance to escape city living with a vast array of sports and recreation facilities, including cinemas, shops, gyms, sports tracks and courts, Chinese and International restaurants, and nearby historical and beauty spots. All rooms include the basics with lounge and kitchenette.
Harbour View International House

This modest Chinese YMCA-run hotel charges a hefty premium for the location given the basic rooms, although low-season discounts are available. Bathtubs are only big enough for very supple adults.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under HK$500
- HK$500-$1,000
- HK$1,000-$2000
- HK$2000-$2,500
- over HK$2,500