Tips & Tricks
Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade (Lantau Island, Outlying Islands) — During the annual Dragon Boat Festival, three fishermen’s associations in west Lantau Island’s tranquil fishing village of Tai O organize a religious ritual known as the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade (or the Tai O Deities Parade) which takes place on the fifth […]
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival (New Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong) – held annually from later October to early November, visitors are invited to samples the fabulous wines and delicacies provided at this event — right in the heart of Hong Kong’s commercial center and set against Victoria Harbour and its iconic skyline. Organized by […]
Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau (New Territories, Hong Kong) – this 54-hole public golf facility was opened a few years ago, operating at an astounding 80% capacity. Its main distinction is that this course offers seaside views at every hole (providing a dramatic view of the South China Sea). In addition to the three golf […]
Victoria Park Tennis Stadium (Causeway Bay, Hong Kong) – held every January, the “Hong Kong World Tennis Classic” tournament is held at this arena, and attracts major tennis players, such as Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Stefan Edberg, Mark Philippoussis, and Melanie Oudin, among others. See the event website for more details: www.hongkongtennisclassic.com
Noah’s Ark Hong Kong (33 Pak Yan Road, Ma Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong) – as the name of this theme park implies, it is indeed a full-size replica of Noah’s Ark (the only one anywhere in the world). Located at Ma Wan Park, the distinctive ark on the waterfront overlooks the Rambler Channel and […]
Star Ferry (Star Ferry pier, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong) – this ferry service has been faithfully carrying passengers from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and back since 1888. While the two sides of Victoria Harbour are now connected by a world-class infrastructure system of road and rail tunnels, tens of millions of people […]