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EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE

The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving
you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over.
Hong Kong has countless amazing things to see and do. Here are 10 of our
favourites to inspire your wanderlust.

Lion Dancers Victoria Harbour

FESTIVALS & EVENTS VICTORIA HARBOUR
Hong Kong hosts an impressive array of festivals Victoria Harbour is considered the heart of Hong
and events throughout the year. The biggest and Kong, and a cruise is the best way to discover
most colourful celebration is Chinese New Year. this bustling harbour. Hop on board a guided
Watch the captivating Lion and Dragon dances, harbour cruise or for something different sail on a
a dazzling display of acrobatics and rhythmic red-sailed Chinese Junk Boat. For uninterrupted
drumming. These dances are performed to ward views of the harbour and Hong Kong’s impressive
off evil spirits and bring good luck and fortune. skyline take a walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong is illuminated during February’s Spring Promenade. At night the harbour comes alive in
Lantern Festival with hundreds of lanterns hung in spectacular fashion with the Symphony of Lights
parks, flower markets and restaurants. Watch the show. Be dazzled by coloured lights, laser beams
elaborately designed boats in the Shing Mun River and searchlights that work in harmony to the Hong
during the Dragon Boat Festival held in June. Kong Philharmonic orchestra.

Blue House, Wan Chai

LIVELY NEIGHBOURHOODS
Uncover Hong Kong’s vibrant neighbourhoods
and gain an insight into the city’s cultural
heritage. Old Town Central is known for its
world class art exhibitions, experimental stage
performances and edgy street art. Set out on
foot and explore the Wan Chai Heritage Trail and
see the historic Blue House, one of Hong Kong’s
few remaining old-style tenement buildings.
Wander the streets and alleyways of Sheung
Wan, where a mix of historical sites, restaurants
and markets sit side by side. For vibrant street
markets and themed cafés, you can’t go past the
colourful neighbourhood of Mong Kok. Hollywood Road, Central

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