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.

Tai O Village, Lantau

The old fishing village on the remote northwest coast is the last settlement in the territory with a significant number of stilt houses, some almost as small as play houses (see Lantau: Tai O).
Tai Ping Carpets

Lots of lush and lovely rugs. They’ll ship them home for you.
Tai Ping Koon

Hong Kong’s version of western food at a branch of a century-old chain. Try the “Swiss” (sweet) sauce chicken.
Tai Po

Its market and Railway Museum are worth a quick look, before making your way to scenic Plover Cove.
Tai Po Kau

Forest reserve near the Chinese University, popular with serious birdwatchers.
Taipa Casino

On Taipa Island so less intense than its Macau counterparts.
Tak Fook Heen

Decent Cantonese food including good, cheapdimsum .
Talker Pub

Fiesty locals at play, so tread carefully. There’s always football on the television and cheap beer.
Tango Martini

Wan Chai’s hippest bar has zebra-striped couches, Dean Martin-esque music, the best martinis and martini glasses in town, and classy food.
Tap Mun

To the north of the Sai Kung Peninsula, tiny Tap Mun, which means “grass island”, is another remote destination with only a couple of daily connections with the mainland. The rewards are striking rock formations, pounding seas, a herd of cattle and relative seclusion. The island’s Tin Hau Temple is surprisingly large and beautiful. Take a picnic, as there are few eating opportunities. Nor is there any accommodation on the island, so be sure to catch that last ferry

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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