World of Fine Dining, Smart Shopping, Unforgettable Sights, Coming Cultural Events and Attractions

Food Extravaganza

Something is always cooking in Hong Kong, and generally it's fresh, hot and irresistible. With nearly 8,700 restaurants to choose from "one for every 770 residents" there's food to please every palate. Michelin-star chefs and Chinese masters work side by side, fusing flavours and traditions to create some of the most interesting and sophisticated dining in the world.

Naturally, there's a wealth of Chinese cuisine. Cantonese stir-fry, tea-smoked Szechuan pigeon, Peking duck, Shanghainese crab and other regional specialities abound. Chefs from every corner of Asia are serving up Thai and Malaysian curries, barbecues from Korea and Mongolia, satay from Indonesia and sushi from Japan. Western food is authentic and exquisite. French bistros, Mexican cantinas and Cajun oyster bars are neighbours in trendy dining districts.


Shop all-round-the-clock and all-round-the-year

From early morning till late at night, HongKongers never stop shopping. The city will surprise you with its wide variety of merchandise and bargains you can't resist. From bustling open-air markets to cool, glitzy malls. With unsurpassed variety and excellent value for money, Hong Kong can satisfy the most obsessed shopping addict.

In Hong Kong, specialist street markets sell everything from clothes and goldfish to flowers and seafood. There are markets open only at night, and markets open only during the day. Markets especially for ladies, and those especially for songbird fanciers. Great values and with a unique ambience, Hong Kong's markets are an essential part of commerce in this modern city. Bargain hunters looking for international brand-name clothes at unbelievably low prices should visit Hong Kong. The most important dates in any bargain-hunter’s diary – the Hong Kong sales. The winter sales begin in November, don't end until after Chinese New Year in February.


Astounding Visual Experience

There is so much to see you may have a problem knowing where to start, so here's a hint. Just step outside and start exploring. There's a good chance you'll be in the vicinity of a well-known landmark, museum, shopping center, market, park, restaurant or watering hole.

The City is divided into three main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Plus, the Outlying Islands lie in the surrounding waters of the South China Sea. Walking is the best way to explore, and efficient public transportation makes it easy to get from place to place. From modern skyscrapers to traditional temples and villages that have changed little over the centuries, Hong Kong has it all - often side by side. The choice is endless, but you can never go wrong.

Spectacular Events

From Cantonese opera to Phantom of the Opera, Hong Kong's mix of Chinese and Western tradition makes for a rich cultural landscape. Living up to its reputation as the Events Capital of Asia, the city hosts an array of world-renowned artists, top-notch shows and thrilling concerts. Each year there are major international art and film festivals. Plus you can see our very own performance groups: classical ballet, contemporary dance, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the world's largest orchestra of traditional Chinese instruments.

Colourful and exotic Chinese festivals give you a chance to see local customs first-hand. And you'll find museums dedicated to every aspect of the city's art, history and lifestyle. A lively and varied nightlife scene rounds out the entertainment options. There are countless bars, nightclubs, pubs and lounges where the good times go from Happy Hour to the wee hours every night of the week.