Travel news: Top five things to do in Hong Kong

Are you travelling or stopping in Hong Kong and need some inspiration on how to spend that time? 

Look no further, because here are the top five things to do in this major city.

Scenic ride on the Peak Tram

A ride on the Peak Tram is one of Hong Kong’s must-do activities. 

Within 10 minutes you reach the peak where you find a shopping centre, a Madame Tussaud’s wax museum and a platform from which you can enjoy a fantastic, scenic view of the city.

Shop at various street markets, enjoy delicious street food

Hong Kong is filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of little market stalls where you can find anything from clothes to beauty products to food. 

They are very popular with tourists, but also the locals, and you can find a lot of things to try and maybe even to take home with you to remember the trip or to give to loved ones. 

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Ngong Ping 360 cable car

If you enjoy panoramic views and adventure, then this cable car ride is just the thing for you. 

It is located on Lantau Island and has a lot to offer – once you reach the top you can visit various shops and cafes, hike through a forest and climb the steps to see the Big Buddha, a gigantic bronze statue standing at a height of 34 metres. 

Quick pitstop in Macau

Macau is probably best-known for its various casinos, but that is not the only thing that this place has to offer. 

Macau, which, up to 1999 was a Portuguese colony, is filled with historical plazas, ruins and churches that will make you feel like you are somewhere in Europe and not Asia. 

Get a taste of the nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong

If you are into night life and everything that comes with it, then Lan Kwai Fong is the place for you to be. 

This district is Hong Kong’s premier nightlife scene which is home to approximately 100 bars and restaurants, but also pubs and clubs, many with rooftop options. 

Whether you want to let loose by sipping a drink in a classy bar, or get wild in one of the clubs, there is something to be found for everyone.

All in all, one can say that Hong Kong, being such a major city, has a vast variety of things to do and offer – no matter what you like or enjoy doing, there is definitely something to be found for everyone to make the most out of their stay in this city, no matter how short or long it may be.

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