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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Destination Guide

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Your guide from the Luxury Travel Specialists


Welcome to the Elegant Resorts Destination Guide for Hong Kong, created to help make your choice of luxury holiday as easy as possible. Here, you will find more detailed factual information about the destination you have selected.

If you require further information, not featured on this page, please call one of our Luxury Travel Specialists.

Overview+

Capital Victoria
Language Chinese, English
Time Difference 7 hours
Currency Hong Kong Dollar
Voltage 220v

Many of the world’s wonderful cities can be described as 'frenzied' and 'energetic', but very few can compete with Hong Kong; this busy city – home to more skyscrapers than any other in the world - has an energy all of its own among its spectacular skyline. Yes, it’s chaotic, but it’s also fabulously charismatic and is guaranteed to fascinate and captivate you from the very moment you arrive. Hong Kong Island – the most well known of the five districts – is the city’s financial heart, best viewed from ‘The Peak’ via an exceedingly steep ride on The Peak Tram. Alternatively, take the Star Ferry to view the skyline from Hong Kong’s iconic harbour - a particularly rewarding experience if you take the ferry at night –before spending a stylish evening in Soho’s chic bars and international restaurants. Often claimed to be the most westernised city in the Far East, for every sleek Nike store in Hong Kong, there are still a dozen more street vendors selling odd-looking fish and tangled jars of Chinese medicine – ensuring an eclectic trip of discovery that combines tradition with innovation, leaving you in utter awe.

Highlights+
Temples

Alongside its strikingly modern skyline, chic restaurants and luxury malls, Hong Kong still boasts a number of Chinese cultural sites and intricately-designed Taoist temples. One of the city’s oldest and a declared monument, Man Mo Temple – built in 1847 during the Qing dynasty - is fascinatingly dedicated to the gods of literature (‘Man’), holding a writing brush, and of war (‘Mo’), wielding a sword. Meanwhile, the artfully crafted Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple boasts vibrantly coloured pillars, detailed lattice work, exotic flowers and aromatic incense.

Country Parks

Beyond the towering skyscrapers of urban Hong Kong, 70% of the region comprises sprawling country parks, bursting at the seams with geological and historical gems. Take a trip to the marvellous Hong Kong Global Geopark – part of the UNESCO Network – and spot the staggering 400million year old rock formations; a spectacular sight to behold, no matter how much you know about geology! The 60-hectare Hong Kong Wetland Park showcases the fascinating wetland ecosystems of the New Territories – perfect for bird watching – whilst Lai Chi Wo is an enchanting, 400-year-old walled village, complete with intact feng shui woodland, within Plover Cove Country Park.

Cuisine

A city that is a true culinary gem, Hong Kong offers everything from fresh, authentic street food to Michelin star fine dining. Stroll through one of the wonderfully chaotic markets and soak up the smells and tastes on offer from the dai pai dongs (open air street stalls), sampling classic noodles, fresh seafood or stranger delicacies, such as trusted Snake Soup. For a gourmet gastronomic journey, taste the Cantonese delights at Michelin-star-awarded Spring Moon at The Peninsula Hong Kong, or book a table at one of the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s spectacular ten restaurants, boasting an impressive three Michelin stars between them.

Victoria Peak

Experience exciting Hong Kong from the very best view in the city: Victoria Peak, standing tall at an impressive 552m. Sit back in the 125-year-old gravity-defying Peak Tram – the oldest in Asia - as you ascend the mountain almost vertically, before being truly awestruck by sweeping views of the bustling metropolis, over sparkling skyscrapers and the harbour, all the way to the green hills of the New Territories. Located at Lower Terminus, The Peak Tram Historical Gallery is a way of paying tribute to the fascinating tram’s heritage and the history of Hong Kong, whilst The Peak Galleria boasts a spectacular admission-free viewing deck.

Shopping

Described as a place of pilgrimage for shoppers, Hong Kong boasts a truly eclectic and world-class shopping scene – offering everything from designer clothing to colourful Chinese antiques. Soak up the energetic local atmosphere at The Tung Choi Street Market, or feel the buzz of vendors, opera singers and fortune tellers at the traditional Temple Street Night Market. Shop for the finest global designer brands in the sleek, air-conditioned malls – such as the IFC and the Landmark in Central – or explore Hong Kong’s cool independent shops for something a little more unique.

Climate+

Subtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Spring – from March to May- is characterized by warm and humid weather, and often notable fog, whilst summer – from May to mid-September – is generally hot (the average temperature is 28 ºC) and rainy; thunderstorms are frequent and typhoons are not uncommon. Autumn, from late September to late November, is the most pleasant time to explore captivating Hong Kong as the weather is generally mild, dry and sees plenty of sunshine; winter -from December to February – is also cool and dry with an average temperature of 17 ºC.

Temperature Guide

These figures show monthly average maximum temperatures and monthly average rainfall for Hong Kong.

  Temp °C Rain mm
January1621
February1833
March2045
April24112
May26158
June28237
July29252
August29281
September27166
October2641
November2222
December1721

Getting There+

Please contact our Travel Consultants for flight information.

Travel Documentation+

Travelling With Children or Without an Adult

Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.

Visa and Advance Passenger Information

All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.

Passengers not travelling on a British Passport are advised to contact their relevant Foreign & Commonwealth office for individual Visa requirements.

For up-to-date resort information, visit www.fco.gov.uk

Health+

Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide and you should take health advice about your specific needs from your general practitioner or a specialist clinic as early as possible before travel. Those planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their healthcare provider to assess their risk of infection with Zika. For information about Zika, other mosquito-borne diseases (such as Dengue fever and Chikungunya), Lyme Disease (caused by tick bites), and to receive advice on mosquito bite avoidance measures, please visit Insect and tick bite avoidance. In addition, we highly recommend that you seek specialist advice from your doctor and, where recommended, obtain vaccinations or tablets for protection against, for example: Malaria, Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid. In some cases, treatments for Malaria should begin well in advance of travel. Travellers may also be required to show Yellow Fever Certificates on arrival in certain destinations i.e, some African countries. Please note that you are strongly advised against scuba-diving for 24 hours before travelling by air. We would also like to draw your attention to the risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and recommend that you consult with your doctor before travelling. Visit the FCDO website and select your destination country for the very latest travel advice: Foreign Travel Advice. Additional sources of information include: Public Health England, The National Travel Health And Network Centre, Foreign And Commonwealth Office and your General Practitioner or a specialised clinic.

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