Hong Kong 2024
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A guide to spending an evening at Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong
Horse racing is popular worldwide but few places take it to heart like Hong Kong. I don’t make a habit of going to the races but whenever I visit Hong Kong I find it to be an irresistible evening out. The Happy Valley Racecourse was built in 1845 just four years after British troops landed…
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Travel Guide: Visiting Macau from Hong Kong
Whilst based in Hong Kong it’s a good idea to spend a day over in Macau. Getting there is very easy as you can take the MTR to Sheung Wan where the ferry terminal is located. We boarded the fast Turbojet ferry which has departures at up to 30 minute intervals with a journey time…
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How to Visit Hong Kong’s outlying islands using the Star Ferry
Whilst visiting Hong Kong a boat trip to one or more of its outlying islands provides for an enjoyable break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Many of the islands are easily accessible by ferry and the three I have documented below are all within an hour’s distance of Hong Kong Island. Cheung…
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How to Spend a Perfect Day at Hong Kong Disneyland: A Complete Guide
Despite travelling widely, I’d never visited any of the Disneyland theme parks so when an opportunity arose to spend a day at Hong Kong Disneyland I jumped at the chance. Disney tells us all that their theme parks are where magic happens and where your dreams come true. Whilst spending a week in Hong Kong…
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Ngong Ping and Tai O Day Itinerary: What to See & Do in Lantau
I recommend allocating one of your days in Hong Kong to taking a day trip over to Lantau Island by cable car, enabling you to visit the Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha. As the quaint Tai O Fishing Village is located nearby, this can also easily be included into your itinerary. Getting to…
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Visiting Victoria Peak and Sky100: Hong Kong’s Top Viewing Spots
There are several vantage points in Hong Kong where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city’s jaw-dropping city skyline and this post documents a visit to what I consider, two of the finest spots. Victoria Peak Hong Kong is one of my favourite Asian destinations and I always look forward to spending time there.…
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