Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Dragon's Back Trail is a 2-3 hour hiking trail that cuts through stunning landscapes and offers views over the southern part of Hong Kong, with opportunities for a swim or surf at Big Wave Bay. This hike is the last section of what comprises a total of 8 legs of the entire Hong Kong Trail, so if you feel up to a more extensive adventure, simply enter at an earlier point.

The Yick Cheong Building represents Hong Kong's scarcity of living space: nicknamed 'the Monster Building', the sprawling residential complex contains a dizzying number of small apartments, seemingly stacked one on top of another. It has been used as filming ground for multiple productions, famously including the recent remake of Ghost in the Shell and an instalment of Transformers.

At 20:00 every night, you can admire a dazzling multimedia show outdoors with laser lights in a multitude of colours; the show involves more than 40 buildings by the harbour. This is a beautiful and unforgettable experience that should not be missed when vising Hong Kong. The best views are along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

Victoria Peak is an absolute must for visitors to Hong Kong – ascend 522 metres by tram and look out over the entire city, but do make sure that it is not a foggy day. Victoria Peak has always been an area for the propertied classes, and nowadays this also means that Hong Kong’s best promenade is to be found in the leafy, quiet area around the peak station. It is also here you will find one of the most iconic landmarks of Hong Kong, The Peak Tower, which features Hong Kong's highest observation tower (the Sky Terrace 428), including the wax museum Madame Tussauds and the Peak Market.

This museum narrates the history of Hong Kong. Go through the eight rooms that range from prehistoric times to the hand-over to China in 1997. Here you can see everything from traditional Chinese clothes and an old reconstructed street from 1881 to toys from the 1970s.

At the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, you will find hundreds of species of birds and exotic plants in a beautiful setting filled with fountains and sculptures. On the West of Garden Road, which runs straight through the gardens, you will find a zoo with an impressive collection of endangered species.

This temple was built in the 1860's in honour of "Pak Tai", a peace-keeping god of war. Look into one of the side rooms where old men are seated, building small paper and bamboo models of everything that they want to carry with them into the afterlife.

Hong Kong Disneyland is the perfect place to enjoy a full day with family and friends. Here, dreams are brought to life for both the young and the ones young at heart. Meet your favourite Disney character, spice up your day with parades and fireworks, and try out all the thrilling rides. The park is divided into seven main areas: Adventureland - into the heart of uncharted jungles Fantasyland - the "happiest kingdom of them all" Grizzly Gulch - look for gold and glitters in an abandoned mining town Main Street, USA - the picturesque boulevard of dreams Mystic Point - a mysterious rainforest Tomorrowland - like our dreams - is timeless Toy Story Land - a chance for you to become a toy

Hong Kong Science Museum opened its doors in 1991 and is truly a place where you can learn science in a fun way. The museum houses over 500 exhibits including the Energy Machine - the largest device of its kind in the world - and the DC-3 airplane (the first local airliner). There are also many games and activities suitable for visitors of all ages.

Explore the streets of Soho. Here you will find plenty of restaurants, bars, art galleries and small, unique shops. This is a great place to walk around and there is so much to see. However, it is not recommended if you have a stroller since there are many stairs in the area.

Ocean Park is the largest theme park in Hong Kong and should not be missed. At this park they truly know how to entertain people of all ages and offer a wide range of different amusements. Have a closer look at the adorable animals, take a dizzy ride on the roller coaster or visit the magnificent aquarium and watch an animal show or see a variety of animal exhibits. Don't miss the cable car, this will be an extraordinary experience!

One of the most popular dating destinations for locals, this 60-metre-high Observation Wheel is located in business district Central, facing the Victoria Harbour, resulting in a spectacular day and night view of Hong Kong. Private cabins are also available.