Lost in Hong Kong

On top of Victoria Peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Hong Kong.

Visit Victoria Peak, the roof of Hong Kong

Victoria Peak, also known as Mount Austin, is the highest mountain in Hong Kong, one of the “must-check-in” places for any stylish tourist. Taking the tram or following the trail to the top of the mountain, visitors can take in the whole view of Hong Kong, from the central area with skyscrapers, bustling Victoria Harbor to the surrounding small islands. Besides the bustling commercial areas, Victoria Peak also has places that are almost completely preserved with nature such as Pok Fu Lam Nature Reserve, beautiful waterfalls on the tree-lined Harlech Road, or the historical exhibition hall, which fully preserves every ups and downs of Hong Kong. With beautiful natural scenery and cool air all year round, Victoria Peak is also the place chosen by many tycoons to settle down, and therefore, this is also the most prime location in Hong Kong for many years.

Disneyland – children's paradise

As Disney's 5th theme park in the world , Disneyland Hong Kong opens a sweet fairy kingdom with princesses, vivid cartoon characters and dozens of rich game areas. Lost in Disneyland, you can spend several days to fully explore each theme park, visit Tarzan's jungle, immerse yourself in the wonderland of fairy tale characters, or more daringly, set foot in the land of the Future with intense battles with aliens... And when night falls, the majestic ending parade of immortal characters and the splendid fireworks show will be the impressive to this sweet trip to the fairyland.

Bustling Lan Kwai Fong area

Lan Kwai Fong is the place that most clearly reflects the vibrant life of the "city that never sleeps" Hong Kong. Concentrating the most famous places in the entertainment industry, including dozens of restaurants, pubs, bars..., Lan Kwai Fong is the place that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every week. This is also the place where you can freely dance to vibrant music right in the middle of the street, meet and make friends with tourists from all over the world after just a glass of beer or a few dances. If you still don't know where to go during the upcoming New Year holiday, plan to celebrate New Year's Eve in Lan Kwai Fong.

Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong, one of the largest seated Buddha statues in the world

Admire the Tian Tan Buddha

Known as the world's largest bronze Buddha, the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Peak is a towering monument symbolizing the harmony between man, nature and religion. Taking the Ngong Ping 360 cable car from Tung Chung, passing through the vast green of the mountains and forests, you will find a sense of tranquility and peace as soon as you set foot in the Po Lin Monastery located at the foot of the Buddha. Climbing another 268 steps, you can admire the bronze statue carved in the Buddha's calm and graceful sitting posture, with the right hand raised to soothe the pain of living beings, the left hand open as if to welcome the children of Buddha and sow peace and happiness into the depths of your heart.

When visiting Po Lin Monastery, don't forget to enjoy some simple vegetarian dishes cooked by the monks themselves, to feel the pure, original taste, and if you're luckyier, you can also feel the relaxed, peaceful soul of the monks who still calmly practice, meditate, and are at ease in the midst of the "bustling place" - a place that welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world every day.

Hometown gifts from Tai O fishing village

Tai O Fishing Village

Nestled in a corner of the western part of Lantau Island, Tai O fishing village is a charming remnant of Hong Kong from the past. Many people still call Tai O the “Venice of Hong Kong” with stilt houses floating on the water, slender boats weaving their way to take visitors everywhere, a few small wooden paths that are always bustling with laughter and calling visitors inviting to buy some local specialties. The Tanka people, the first fishermen to reclaim and establish Tai O from the early days, still maintain the tradition of catching seafood and processing and drying it according to simple traditional methods. The dried fish glisten in the sunlight, the round trays of salted egg yolks glow with a warm, full color like simple, rustic gifts that are rich enough to warm the hearts of any wandering feet who miss their homeland.

When visiting Tai O, don't forget to linger at a small, pretty cafe along the shore, choose a small table overlooking the harbor to watch the bustling scene on the docks and boats, or simply watch the sunset reflecting on the waves, to see a modern Hong Kong suddenly become so rustic.

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