Travelling to China

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As Hong Kong is known for its busy night life, unique cuisine and autonomous way of living, Hong Kong appears to be the perfect travel destination for someone who is new to the Chinese culture. From karaoke bars to MTRs, endless markets and jaw dropping bargains, Hong Kong is considered one of the most distinct regions within China.

Here are the top activities I recommend when visiting Hong Kong;

Dine at a Hong Kong style café for breakfast  

This is how many Hong Kong citizens spend their mornings before heading off to work. While browsing the menu, you’ll find that Hong Kong style cafés are a fusion of Chinese and Western food. I recommend a “cold yin yang” in the summer as it is a refreshing blend of Chinese tea and coffee, an adequate way to start your morning.

Take the MTR

Built in 1979, the MTR is one of the world’s most efficient high speed modes of transport. Efficient and user friendly, the MTR is the most common form of public transport the people of Hong Kong use to commute to work, school and to see friends.

Head to the Ladies Market

One of the most packed places in Hong Kong where you can immerse yourself in the bartering culture. While pacing the seemingly endless aisles of clothes, electronics, accessories, toys and even counterfeits, you’re bound to find something that peaks your interest. This is the perfect place to develop bartering skills as the salespeople are always desperate to sell their stock, often times chasing after customers who are unsatisfied with the price.

Live in Kennedy Town

As a place where plenty of Westerners reside, Kennedy town is a location where there is plenty of fusion cuisine to be tried as well as street food that Hong Kong is known for.

As opposed to the higher traffic central part of Hong Kong, Kennedy Town is a quieter part of Hong Kong where visitors can have some down time to recharge, ready for another action packed day ahead.

Try street food

From curry fishballs to cheung fun, Hong Kong has plenty of tasty, unique snacks ready for peckish tourists to devour. Local favourites include cheung fun; rolls of steamed rice noodle sheets doused in sauces such as sweet sauce, peanut sauce and sweet chilli. You’ll find egg waffles which are a light, airy dessert that is similar to the western waffle but in my opinion, even tastier. Before you see it, you’ll be able to smell the sweet, fragrant smell of roasted chestnuts on the side of roads which always enhances a tourist’s experience.

Visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple

Many tourists visit this temple for its dedication to Wong Tai Sin (Great Immortal Wong). The well-known saying “what you request is what you get” (有求必應) is granted via a practice called “Kau Chim”. When visiting this temple, you must be very considerate of those around you who might be mourning the loss of a loved one or seeking guidance during a difficult period in their life.

Disneyland

Hong Kong has its own little piece of the happiest place on earth. You can take the MTR to Disneyland which conveniently has its own station and spend a lovely day there with friends, family or a significant other. Opened in 2005, the construction of Disneyland in Hong Kong was a very thoughtful process, considering the Chinese culture, customs and traditions. When designing the theme park, a bend was added to the entrance to adhere to the laws of Feng Shui. Additionally, this variation was made to prevent qi energy from flowing into the South China Sea.