Arrival Day
- Four Seasons Hong Kong – The hotel is in a prime location on Hong Kong Island with many rooms getting a great harbor view. The 45th floor sports a lounge for sky-scraper like views of the city.
- Lan Kwai Fong – This is a nightlife area in the heart of the action where lots of foreigners and locals blend together. If you enjoy going out this place is a must.
Day 2
- Soho and PMQ – Kind of like a hillier, more compact version of SoHo in New York City, but sporting more independently owned shops and designers. PMQ is a short walk away and a well-known tourist attraction.
- Shopping at Central – If you get the shopping itch like I did you can walk from SoHo to Central in about 10 or 15 minutes and be in the heart of all the high-end designer brands. These stores are massive and can soak up a lot of time.
- Repulse Bay – A popular beach on the southern part of Hong Kong Island, perhaps 15 to 20 minutes from our hotel. If you need to catch some rays or simply want to relax in the sun, this is the spot for you.
- Sushi Saito – A one-Michelin star Sushi restaurant at the top floor of the Four Seasons hotel, this is a must if you are a big sushi lover or simply enjoy creative seafood dishes.
Day 3
- Afternoon Tea at Lung King Heen – We had to try afternoon tea at least once while in Hong Kong and Lung King Heen seemed like a good choice. We were happy with our selection and it turns out this Cantonese restaurant also has two Michelin stars.
- Tsim Sha Tsui – This area is across the harbor from Hong Kong Island and only a short 15 min taxi ride. Like Central, there are a lot of high-end shops here as well as several popular tourist attractions like 1881 Heritage and the Peninsula Hotel.
- Victoria Peak – Nicky and I didn’t get to go because the air quality index was bad on the day we had tickets for, but apparently you ride a cable car up to the peak where you get a stunning view of the city.
- Caprice – A three Michelin star French restaurant that is well worth it if you are willing to spend a little extra on a 3+ hour dining experience. Many of the tables sport a direct view overlooking the harbor.
Departure Day
Hong Kong was the city that I was least excited for and yet it completely blew me away. There was so much to love. While there wasn’t as much to see as there was in Singapore, the food and the people made up for the lack of striking architecture. I will come back at some point for sure.
