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Fast, frenetic and exuberant, Hong Kong is a sensory delight, a bustling whirlwind of culture, commerce and barely contained chaos. Home to a heady blend of ancient and modern, and with a cityscape that makes the likes of New York and Chicago look like shrinking violets, the attractions in Hong Kong are endless.
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Language: Chinese, English, Cantonese
Currency: Hong Kong dollar
Electricity: 220V
Visas: Click here to see if you need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Dialling Code: +852
Time Zone: (GMT+08:00)
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With so much on offer, you may well be wondering what to do in Hong Kong. Here’s your starting five.
Established in 1973, this month-long annual arts and music festival is held in February & March, with a program of opera, theatre, dance and world music as well as classical concerts from some of the world's finest ensembles.
For more information on Hong Kong Arts Festival, click here.
From the traditional to the modern, there are a large number of festivals taking place in Hong Kong throughout the year. Here's our pick of the bunch.
Located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, this distinctive egg-shaped building is a local landmark. A museum of astronomy and aerospace, it's home to two exhibition halls with various interactive exhibits as well as a popular planetarium.
For more information on the Hong Kong Space Museum, click here.
Hong Kong's main art museum is spread over several floors. Amongst its treasures you'll find everything from Chinese ceramics to calligraphy and contemporary art.
For more information on the the Hong Kong Museum of Art, click here.
Opened in 2000, this museum of art and history is the largest in Hong Kong. It consists of 6 themed halls, with exhibits ranging from Chinese Antiquities to a collection of Bruce Lee memorabilia.
For more information on the the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, click here.
Located in the northernmost tip of Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House was once the residence of the commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong. It's now a museum famed for its extensive collection of antique Chinese tea ware, replete with a cafe where you can relax over a refreshing brew.
For more information on the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, click here.
Hong Kong's excellent spread of galleries and museums should be more than enough to keep culture lovers happy. Check out our top 5 pick.
These bite-sized dumplings are among the most famous Cantonese foods. Often served straight from the trolley wheeled tantalisingly around the restaurant, they can be steamed, baked or fried, with common fillings including meat, seafood and vegetables.
Best eaten at
Lin Heung Tea House, 160-164 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Flavoured with a blend of aromatic spices and roasted to perfection, this succulent barbequed pork is sweet, sticky and savoury all at once. It's often served with a side of rice, and trying it is a Hong Kong travel essential.
Best eaten at
Lung Kee Restaurant, 12 Queen Victoria St, Hong Kong
Known as daa bin lou in Cantonese, this self-assembly dish is a Hong Kong food classic. It consists of a large pot of boiling broth, along with all manner of fresh ingredients - including seafood, meat, vegetables and tofu - that you dip in and cook yourself.
Best eaten at
San Xi Lou, 7/F, Coda Plaza, 51 Garden Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's best-loved noodle dish is a steaming bowl of delicious clear broth with and wonton dumplings, typically containing shrimp and minced pork. Garnished with spring onions and leafy vegetables, it's comfort food at its best.
Best eaten at
Tsim Chai Kee Noodle, 98 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong
This chilled dessert soup is a puree of mango with coconut milk, cream and sugar, with delectable chunks of fresh mango, pomelo, and tapioca-like sago pearls.
Best eaten at
Hui Lau Shan Healthy Dessert, 102 Soy St, Hong Kong
Toiletries - Finding your preferred brand can be tricky here.
A camera - For all those classic Hong Kong selfies.
An umbrella - Use it to fend off those rain showers, or to shield yourself from the summer sun like the locals!
Extra luggage space - Hong Kong is a shopper's paradise, and there's no sales tax, so make sure you have room for all your new acquisitions.
An adapter plug - Hong Kong uses UK-style 3-pronged sockets. You'll also need a transformer to run US-voltage appliances.
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