What to do in Hong Kong SAR

Located on Lantau Island near Discovery Bay, Hong Kong Disneyland® consists of several themed areas and attracts millions of visitors each year. It’s smaller in comparison to the other Disney parks, but families with young children can spend a very enjoyable day here.

Considered one of the world’s great harbours, Victoria Harbour is the breathtaking backdrop between two of Asia’s most iconic skylines. This huge body of water has been one of the most important seaports in the world for centuries and today cultural precincts, traditional restaurants and shopping strips line its shores.

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is an impressive landmark, visible from many vantage points around the city. Catch it glittering in the sunlight as you look down from Victoria Peak or jutting out of the skyline as you glide by on a harbour boat tour. The building’s interior also offers plenty to see, with restaurants and exhibitions spaces as well as conference rooms.

There’s a good reason why this complex attracts millions of visitors a year: the award-winning Ocean Park is basically an oceanarium, theme park and research centre all rolled into one! It guarantees to mesmerise you with beautiful and rare animal species, while also offering great rides and a unique educational experience.

Tucked away in the corner of Central, Hong Kong Island's commercial district, are a square of streets which have become synonymous with Hong Kong nightlife. Once a haunt of street hawkers and wedding organisers, today there are over 100 restaurants crammed into this small area upon which, come evening time, tourists, students and office workers descend.

Once a sleepy residential district of old-timers, the area now known as Soho experienced a boom in the early nineties and has transformed into a district of bars, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries, while still managing to retain something of its heritage. Partly responsible for this transformation was the construction of the world's longest outdoor elevator system which was built to allow those living in the affluent hillside suburbs to commute into the city centre more easily.

Harbour City is a one-stop location for dining, entertainment and retail in the lively Tsim Sha Tsui district. Home to over 450 shops, alongside 60 places to eat and drink, Harbour City is Hong Kong’s largest mall. Visit Harbour City to discover the latest trends in children’s toys, clothing, electronics, footwear and more spread throughout the different zones of this vast shopping center.

A trip to the Ladies’ Market reveals a colourful street arcade typical of Hong Kong. This bustling marketplace, situated among the towering stalls that line the street, is a destination for those wanting to bargain for clothes, electronics and accessories. Afterwards, pull up a seat at a restaurant, order a cool drink and enjoy watching the throngs of crowds.