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All in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Flower Market is not limited to the flower market in Mongkok or Prince Edward (they are actually the same but depending on who you ask, they refer it differently). During Chinese New Year, there are numerous popup flower markets. The largest one is at Victoria Park Causeway Bay.
Yuen Long to Butterfly Beach, Tuen Mun Bike Ride. Why I don't recommend. I figured this would be just as lovely and relaxing as the bike ride we took a from Shatin to Taipo to Tai Mei Tuk (highly recommend!). I do have to note though, Happy Bicycle, the bike rental shop where we rented from, was great!
Relaxing vibes at pui o beach in the little town of pui o is what you will get from doing the mui wo to pui o hike! A neighborhood in Lantau Island, Mui O and Pui O offers multiple hiking options. To get from mui wo to pui o, being the mui wo hiking at the mui wo ferry pier.
Follow 2 bus route by boarding at Shun Tak, next to the Hong Kong Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal. The bus routes in Hong Kong are so extensive and diverse, including operators like city bus; this particular route, operated by new world bus goes from Sheng Wan to Sai Wan Ho on Hong Kong Island.
Amazing hong kong bike routes exist in the New Territories and one of my favorites is the scenic Bike Ride from Shatin to Taipo and Taipo to Tai Mei Tuk. One of the most scenic hong kong bicycle routes, this pathway is also a family friendly outdoor activities to a wonderful way to spend a day outdoors.
Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, like many of Hong Kong's reservoirs is a great location for hiking. How to go to Tai Tam Reservoir: bus or taxi. Bus 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR station towards Stanley. Get off at Tai Tam Reservoir North Stop. Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam.
Hidden gem in the Chung Hom Kok, located on the southwest of Hong Kong Island. Get off at Chung Hom Kok Beach either by taxi or #40 minibus, and walk south towards Chung Hom Kok Park, which is about 1.8km one way. The hike is relatively flat and manageable if you are looking to get it movin’ but not struggle or have a heat stroke in this hot humid summer weather!
Waterfall Bay Park in the southwest corner of Hong Kong Island is a local hidden gem. Near Cyberport Hong Kong, it's the perfect place for a leisure walk and afternoon. Waterfall Bay Park Hong Kong. Waterfall Bay Park Pok Fu Lam.
Shing Mun Reservoir, like many of Hong Kong reservoirs, are great hiking locations. The Shing Mun Reservoir Hike is one of the most memorable ones because the place is full of wild monkeys!
hong kong flower market, goldfish market, and bird market hong kong are all within walking distance from each other in the Mongkok & Prince Edward area. The goldfish market in hong kong is about a 2 block street where you can find all types of goldfish, turtles, aquamarine pets and the equipment and fodder needed.
choi hung estate is known for its instagrammable basketball court. However, its location next to kwun tong makes it also worth your time to visit the chi lin nunnery and kwun tong promenade. If you are down for a walk, the entire 6km enjoyable walk can take you from kwun tong mtr.
A must visit in Hong Kong is the tai o fishing village and big buddha on lantau island. Also known as the tian tan buddha or big buddha in hong kong its grandiose and serene surroundings of po lin monastery with majestic views are unbeatable. tai o village, sometimes dubbed as the venice of hong kong where the houses are constructed on wooden stilts are uniquely to the landscape of lantau island.
saikung is a wonderful seaside town in new territories with its sai kung pier that offers numerous day trips and watersports options. things to do in sai kung or near its proximity includes sharp island. Points of interest on Sharp Island include sharp island hike, sharp island beach
sai wan swimming shed is one of the most instagrammable favorites among visitors and locals alike. A little difficult to find, this guide navigates through how to get to sai wan swimming shed and its various photography locations.
Stanley beach and it's relaxing stanely promenade is one of the popular beach spots in Hong Kong. However, its nearby neighbor is much less crowded and equally nice! St Stephen's Beach just a short walk away from Stanley Beach Hong Kong is a better option if you want to avoid crowds, especially from stanley main beach.
Metropolitan but Traditional at the Same Time. Having walked through quite a few different neighborhoods in both the island side and Kowloon side, the city landscapes has a unique sense of modernity intertwined with tradition. In between the tall skyscrapers with commercial office and western branded retail are small mom and pop type shops for selling fresh vegetables or local herbal drinks.
