Travel Guide

Victoria Harbour is a natural harbour located between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It is one of Asia's most beautiful harbours, famous for its magnificent night views and the 'A Symphony of Lights' light and music show. It is the world's third-largest natural deep-water harbour and a key factor in Hong Kong becoming an international metropolis.

The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is Hong Kong's first and primary art museum, located on Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It is a public museum managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. HKMoA houses a collection of over 17,000 works of art. Permanent exhibitions offer free admission. Its competitor is the non-government managed Hong Kong Arts Centre. These two museums are considered the two most important art museums in Hong Kong, dominating the discourse on art in the city.

The West Kowloon Cultural District is a large-scale arts and cultural development project in Hong Kong, covering 40 hectares and featuring 17 venues. Key facilities include the Xiqu Centre, Freespace, M+ Museum, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The district is managed by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and aims to provide world-class arts and cultural facilities for Hong Kong.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is a famous animal theme park in Hong Kong, covering an area of 91.5 hectares and located in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. It is the largest theme park in Hong Kong by area and the second oldest. The park is divided into two parts by a large mountain, Waterfront World and Summit, connected by a cable car system and the Ocean Express funicular. It features over 80 attractions and rides, including four roller coasters, a giant panda habitat, a tropical rainforest, a polar exhibit, and an oceanarium with the world's largest aquarium dome.

Shek O Beach is located in Shek O, southeastern Hong Kong Island, and is a beautiful beach much loved by tourists and local residents. It is known for its unique natural scenery, abundant outdoor activities, and tranquil village atmosphere. The beach boasts good water quality, public barbecue areas, and several restaurants. Nearby Shek O are natural attractions such as Shek O Country Park, Big Wave Bay, and Cape D'Aguilar, making it an ideal place to escape the city hustle and get close to nature.

The Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (formerly Hong Kong National Geopark) was inaugurated on November 3, 2009. It is a single terrestrial entity covering an area of over 150 square kilometers, spanning the eastern and northeastern parts of the New Territories. On September 18, 2011, UNESCO included the Geopark in its Global Geoparks Network. The Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark consists of two geological regions: the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region, characterized by its widespread tuffaceous volcanic rocks and prismatic columnar jointing, which are of international geological significance; and the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region, which contains sedimentary rocks formed during different geological periods, showcasing Hong Kong's complete geological history.

Beef Chow Fun is one of the classic Cantonese dishes, made by stir-frying beef, ho fun (rice noodles), and bean sprouts over high heat. It is commonly found in teahouses and cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong-style cafes) in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and overseas.

Yang Zhi Gan Lu is a modern Hong Kong-style dessert, typically consisting of diced mango, pomelo, sago, coconut milk, and milk. It can be found in many Chinese restaurants and dessert shops in Hong Kong, and is also common in Singapore, Malaysia, Guangdong, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea. Over time, this dessert has evolved into many different variations; for example, it can be used as a flavor for other desserts and beverages.

A unique Hong Kong beverage, renowned as one of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage items. It is made from a rich tea base blended from various teas, combined with evaporated milk, resulting in a smooth and mellow taste. It is an indispensable part of daily life for Hong Kong people.

An iconic snack from Hong Kong's cha chaan tengs and bakeries. It comes in two types: shortcrust pastry and puff pastry, with a fragrant and smooth egg custard filling. Freshly baked egg tarts, with their crispy crust and tender egg filling, are a very popular afternoon tea dim sum.

Changfen, also known as steamed changfen or zhuchangfen (pig intestine noodles), is a Cantonese dish originating from Guangdong Province in southern China, often served as a snack, main meal, or dim sum. It is a roll made from thin sheets of wide shahe fen (rice noodles), typically filled with shrimp, beef, vegetables, or other ingredients. It is served drizzled with seasoned soy sauce, sometimes with char siu sauce. When served without filling, this rice noodle is also called zhuchangfen, literally meaning 'pig intestine noodles,' referring to its shape resembling pig intestines. In Guangzhou, people call this dish 'la chang' because it is a hand-pulled rice noodle roll.

Shao Mai is a traditional Chinese dumpling, primarily filled with minced pork. In Cantonese cuisine, it is often served as a dim sum snack, accompanied by soy sauce. Besides its spread in overseas Chinese communities, variations of Shao Mai can also be found in Japan, Southeast Asia, and South America.