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.

Sun Ming Yuen Seafood

Excellent-valuedim sum and other unpretentious Chinese food in a historic village setting.
Sun Yat Sen Memorial House

The so-called “father of modern China” once resided in Macau, and his first wife continued to live here after he left.
Suzuya

Cute, girly Japanese fashion label. Just the ticket if you want to look like Sailormoon.
Sze Lok Yuen Hostel

A very basic hikers’ crash-pad, Sze Lok Yuen perches close to the summit of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s tallest peak. The views are spectacular but its dorm rooms are pretty basic with no fans or air-conditioning. The altitude cools things down though in all but the hottest months. Camping is permitted.
Tai Fat Hau

This place juts out over the water at Lei Yue Mun, offering delicious Chinese seafood dishes like shellfish cooked in spicy wine, and grilled king prawn.
Tai Fat Hau

With most Repulse Bay restaurants catering to the local millionaire residents, Tai Fat Hau is a budgetary godsend. Late opening (last orders 2:30am) is another plus.
Tai Long Wan

Hong Kong’s finest beach, on the beautiful Sai Kung Peninsula. Take a good map and lots of fluids before setting off (see Tai Long Wan Coastline).
Tai Long Wan

On the Sai Kung Peninsula, survive the knuckle-whitening ascent of Sharp Peak (all loose rocks and narrow paths), and the land plunges down to your well-earned reward: the sparkling waves and white sand of Hong Kong’s finest beach, Tai Long Wan (see Tai Long Wan Coastline).
Tai Long Wan Coastline

The remote, rugged Sai Kung Peninsula in the New Territories is the place to find Hong Kong’s finest beaches (see Tai Long Wan Coastline).
Tai Mo Shan

“Big fog-shrouded mountain” is the translation, although on many days the peak of Hong Kong’s tallest mountain is visible. It reaches 957 m (3,139 ft). Quite a hike to the top, but superb views await the intrepid.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal) and extra charges.
- under HK$100
- HK$100-250
- HK$250-450
- HK$450-600
- over HK$600
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