Hong Kong Insider Tips

Hong Kong | Known for its extraordinary gastronomy, Hong Kong's Mongkok district is famous for its dim sum, roast meats and noodles.

Hong Kong | The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival brings world-class food, wine pairings, master chefs and entertainment to the stunning Victoria Harbour. This spectacular event is hosted in October, transforming the Central Harborfront into a foodie's dream with more than 400 booths. Visit The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong for what is purportedly the highest bar in the world, The Ozone Bar, located on the 118th floor. Delight in incomparable views, inventive cocktails and delicious Asian tapas.

Hong Kong | The waterways in Hong Kong come to life in June with the Tuen Ng Festival when this Dragon Boat Festival takes the waters.

Hong Kong | Slip back to old Hong Kong with a visit to the quaint and charming Aberdeen Fishing Village, where old-fashioned junks and sampans are lined in rows offering various seafoods, produce and more. Aberdeen continues to be a thriving harbor, and is still home to the boat-dwelling Tanka people, where you will still see old ladies dressed in traditional ways and peddling the catch of the day.

Hong Kong | The Lantern Festival, happening each September allows you to enjoy a weeklong show of beautiful sound, color and light. Explore the incredible lantern styles including ancient, modern, and paper before delighting in a Lion dance show. Don't forget to savor a traditional moon cake before the day is over.

Hong Kong | Join the massive festivities of the Chinese Lunar New Year happening in February to experience an incredible celebration featuring a night parade, performers, temple rituals, fortune telling and about half-an-hour of over 20,000 fireworks.

Hong Kong | A time of celebration and colorful festivals, celebrate Chinese New Year typically from January to February in Hong Kong. A favorite tradition for locals is to offer festive treats in ornate red boxes called chuen hap. Different treats bear different blessings: the lotus root brings plenty of surplus, deep fried peanut pastries promise advancement and golden sesame balls bring a home full of wealth.

Hong Kong, Kowloon | To capture a prime photo of the Hong Kong Skyline, head to the Kowloon side of Victoria Harbour, in front of the Hong Kong Cultural Center.

Hong Kong, New Territories | Life size Buddhas line the 430 steps up to Sha Tin's Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery and its main hall where you will find 10,000 Buddha statues.