Winter 2024 Take Off

getting there

First things first, get your bearings by getting yourself on a ding ding, AKA a tram on Hong Kong Island. Alternatively, jump on the Star Ferry for an iconic Hong Kong moment and incredible views of Victoria Harbour. Stop for lunch at Lin Heung Tea House - an iconic, old-school dim sum institution - then check out Hollywood Road, one of the oldest streets in Hong Kong. Have a wander around Man Mo Temple, and then round off the day with a lovely sunset jaunt up Victoria Peak on the famous Peak Tram. hong kong With absolutely loads to get stuck into, grab your comfy shoes because we’re showing you how you can give this incredible place where east meets west a proper explore – in 72 hours. day 1 72 hours in Head to Kowloon for the Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong's version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as Harbour City, one of the largest shopping malls in Hong Kong. If culture's your thing, check out the Hong Kong Museum of Art, located along the waterfront. Fuel up with some dim sum at Tim Ho Wan in Sham Shui Po, the cheapest Michelin-starred meal you’ll ever scoff, then head over to the cultural melting pot of Mong Kok for Ladies’ Market and Sneaker Street. Spend the evening sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar – try Ozone at the Ritz-Carlton. Jump on a ferry to Lantau Island, the largest island in Hong Kong and a serene escape. Next, take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car up to Tian Tan, AKA the Big Buddha. For lunch, head to Tai O Fishing Village, a throwback to Hong Kong’s past with stilt houses and salty sea air. Grab freshly steamed shrimp and fish balls or try salt-baked shrimp and seafood congee. Spend the afternoon at family-friendly Discovery Bay Beach, and then catch sunset from Bathers or Lantana. day day 3

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