Lantau Island is one of the most interesting places in Hong Kong because it is located amidst the tall skyscrapers and buildings where you can also visit a traditional old fishing village as well a monastery. The size of the island is about twice as large as Hong Kong Island and is one of the most popular outlying islands here. Lantau offers a wide variety of attractions where it is known as one of the latest tourist attractions here.

It is one of the best places where you can get away and enjoy the countryside in the Tai O fishing village. Here, you will find the new development areas of Ngong Ping Vilalge as well as the modern Ngong Ping Cable Car. Also located here is the Po Lin Monastery where you will be able to witness the tallest outdoor bronze Buddha statue in the world.

The Lan Kwai Fong district is one of the busiest places around Hong Kong particularly during the evenings. Here is where one is able to enjoy a night out and have a good time as dusk approaches which is a common hang out place among the working people and expatriates. For the foreigner, Lan Kwai Fong offers an ideal place to visit where one can enjoy the fusion of local and international food while relaxing along the bars, indulge in some drinks and get immersed into the local night scene.

If you are a tourist here in Hong Kong and is looking for a place to unwind, then you should take note of certain places here. We have listed out the top 3 bars for tourists to look out for when visiting Lan Kwai Fong so if you are around the area, the Dublin Jacks is one cool place to go where you will be able to enjoy the friendly environment. As you walk into the bar, you can almost feel the family-like atmosphere where the people are friendly and approachable. This bar comes with a nice view through ‘The Deck’.

As a tourist in Hong Kong, there are various things which you must be wary or cautious about because otherwise, it would be a lot of hassle if problems arise. First and foremost, you must be aware of the language used here. As 95% of the people in Hong Kong are Chinese, the Chinese language is the main conversational language here. Most people speak the Cantonese dialects while Mandarin too are often understood. English is one of the few languages although not everyone is well versed with that. The biggest minority group are Filipinos who work here and even they are pretty much well Cantonese spoken already, having acclimatized into the local community.

Look out for a policeman with a RED shoulder badge if you need to get assistance using English.

It is often said that the district of Lan Kwai Fong is pretty much the place to go after office hours where the locals hang out and wind down. Here is where corporate workers will enjoy a drink after work with friends and mates but in Tsim Sha Tsui, one can head out to Knutsford Terrace which is an equally as happening as the former. Here is where one is able to find expatriates working in Hong Kong mixing and blending with the locals naturally over drinks and snacks.

The terrace is a typically a row of bars and eateries which is unique as it offers a mix of locals and expats while tourists too are known to come here for their daily dose of beer and alcohol. So if you are visiting Hong Kong and is looking for a good time after a long day at the historical attractions and such, then Knutsford Terrace would be an ideal place to go.

The food in Hong Kong are predominantly Chinese where you will be greeted with the aroma of fried noodles, fried chicken and such everywhere you go. But at times, you might come across that strong stench from a certain stall where it is usually crowded with people. If you haven’t already know, meet the infamous Stinky Tofu of Hong Kong.

Such is the trademark of this dish that you can pretty much smell the stench from blocks away and this has become quite synonymous with the hawker scene around Hong Kong. The intriguing thing about this is that it seemed to be quite a popular favourite among the locals here. It is like bungee jumping, if you dare take the plunge, then you will thoroughly enjoy it.

When you are travelling in Hong Kong, it is very common that you will come across many merchants who sell jade. This is a type of stone which is seen as a shiny green glass that is seen as an expensive accessory among the Chinese. Jades are historically known to be an emblem of a person’s status and financial background in the society and has been known to be matched with the value of gold. 

Jade accessories are made into earrings, pendants, bracelets and even onto clothing and hence these makes ideal souvenirs to bring home as they are unique, rare and valuable. If you are looking for a typical Chinese accessory, then jades make the best choices because they are synonymous with the culture.

Most tourist will fly into Hong Kong. Coming through its new state of the art Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, the airport is housed in a small island. Architect and designed byte ht famous Sir Norman Foster, the airport opened in 1998 and now receives international flights in and out of Hong Kong daily.

To cater to its tourism and economical industries, Hong Kong must be able to accommodate these flights everyday. Places like Melbourne flies in 4 times daily, Britain has 11, Los Angeles has 4 and New York has 3. This would also include flights in and around the Asean region as well, with daily and frequent flights to all major cities like Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chih Minh City and Singapore. Therefore, upon arriving in the Hong Kong International Airport, the tourist will have the first taste of how busy the country is day in day out just by watching the throngs of people flying in and out of Hong Kong.