Hong Kong Gold Weekend - May 2016

Four nights of complete whirlwind city exploring and enjoyment. I have recently returned from a visit to the fantastic city of Hong Kong, and I would say it is the perfect destination for city adventure and relaxation all in one visit. You could do a two week holiday, starting with a city stay for five nights to make sure you have time to see all the sights of this buzzing city. The Peak Tower is an absolute must for fabulous views over the amazing skyline of Hong Kong, and you can pre-book this to avoid queues. Take a trip over to Hong Kong island on the Star ferry and a visit to Stanley market to get those lovely souvenirs, and make sure you bring an extra bag to take all your purchases home with you! Taking a walk around ladies market in Mong Kok and a visit to Nan Lian gardens, just off Diamond Hill UTR metro is a must- an absolutely beautiful oasis in amongst the madness of this city with beautiful Chinese temples and gardens, which are immaculately tended too, free to get in too. Eating out in Hong Kong is easy, with all types of international cuisine available right on your doorstep. We were staying at the Cordis Hotel Langham place, a fabulous new hotel in a great position for visiting – you walk through the doors of the crazy city and instantly feel relaxed with the coolness of the entry and the faint smell of essential oils as you arrive. They have some lovely restaurants here and breakfast is served at reception level - what a wonderful choice you have. Plus, the Spa on the 38th floor is an amazing space - not to mention the open top roof top pool which is needed after a hot day in the city. Going around the city is very easy using the UTR Underground, and it’s very clean and organized. Or, you can take the crocodile buses (due to their green bumpy roofs) - a great way to see a bit of the city. You can also take a bus to Sai Kung – the weekend retreat for locals to visit the fresh fish markets - and have a wonderful view overlooking the marina area and walk along the sea front. You could also take a junk boat out for the day to one of the smaller islands for a visit and beach experience day. You can even visit Macau, a small island off Hong Hong which you can reach by ferry. It’s the Las Vegas destination of Hong Kong, with fabulous modern, tall, glittering buildings by night and lots of history and an old town to visit by day - definitely worth a stay for a night or two. Then, how about a beach stay on Lantau island or many of the other Hong Kong city beaches for some relaxation? Hong Kong really is an exhilarating along with relaxation destination, with Cathay pacific and other airlines flying directly, easy to get to. Call me for any advice on your trip to Hong Kong! Thanks Debbie