Guidebook for Hong Kong
Parks & Nature
Just 50 metres from the apartment, great to see Hongkongers out and about. It has a swimming pool, jogging track, tennis courts, tai chi and workout stations. As well as play parks for kids. A large open grass space to relax, and often hosts big events such as Hong Kong Flower Fair.
55 locals recommend
Victoria Park station
Just 50 metres from the apartment, great to see Hongkongers out and about. It has a swimming pool, jogging track, tennis courts, tai chi and workout stations. As well as play parks for kids. A large open grass space to relax, and often hosts big events such as Hong Kong Flower Fair.
Great hiking trails in HK, Braemar Hill is one of my favourites and is a short 5-8minute taxi away from the apartment. Woodland hikes with stunning views, all the way from Quarry Bay to Kowloon and to Central.
Braemar Hill Shopping Center
45 Braemar Hill RoadGreat hiking trails in HK, Braemar Hill is one of my favourites and is a short 5-8minute taxi away from the apartment. Woodland hikes with stunning views, all the way from Quarry Bay to Kowloon and to Central.
About an $80 taxi from the apartment. A smart beach with lots of great dining options by it, including Limewood and Meet & Rice
42 locals recommend
Repulse Bay Beach
About an $80 taxi from the apartment. A smart beach with lots of great dining options by it, including Limewood and Meet & Rice
Sightseeing
Arguably THE best spot to see views of Hong Kong. Make sure you go on a clear day, with a bit of sunshine. Take the tram up from Central, taxi or hike.
145 locals recommend
The Peak
Arguably THE best spot to see views of Hong Kong. Make sure you go on a clear day, with a bit of sunshine. Take the tram up from Central, taxi or hike.
See the sights of HK and Victoria Harbour from a traditional Chinese junk boat
Aqualuna Central Pier 9
See the sights of HK and Victoria Harbour from a traditional Chinese junk boat
Essentials
Opposite Tin Hau MTR, about a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment. Fresh food and groceries available, and international products
19 locals recommend
Market Place by Jason
1 Seymour RdOpposite Tin Hau MTR, about a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment. Fresh food and groceries available, and international products
100 metres from the apartment, a larger convenience store with some fresh produce
76 locals recommend
Wellcome
Mercury Street100 metres from the apartment, a larger convenience store with some fresh produce
Located just under the flyover by the apartment at 96 Electric Road. My favoured dry cleaners and laundry service, cheap prices and quick turnaround
Quality Dry Clean
48號 渣甸坊Located just under the flyover by the apartment at 96 Electric Road. My favoured dry cleaners and laundry service, cheap prices and quick turnaround
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar in Wan Chai, with stunning views of HK
80 locals recommend
Wooloomooloo Steakhouse (Wan Chai)
213 Johnston RdGreat bar in Wan Chai, with stunning views of HK
Brickhouse
20A D'Aguilar StGreat bar in Central
J. Boroski Hong Kong
Ezra's LaneA great speakeasy bar in Central, cocktails made to order
Food Scene
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST), great Japanese food with stunning views looking over Victoria Harbour. Can be pricey
19 locals recommend
aqua
15 Middle RdLocated in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST), great Japanese food with stunning views looking over Victoria Harbour. Can be pricey
Located in Tai Hang, a 12-15minute walk from the apartment. Great food and endless beers on draft
9 locals recommend
Second Draft
9 Tung Lo Wan RdLocated in Tai Hang, a 12-15minute walk from the apartment. Great food and endless beers on draft
Cheapest Michelin star restaurant! Some of the best dim sum in HK, just a 15minute walk from the apartment in North Point/Fortress Hill
68 locals recommend
Tim Ho Wan
9-11 Fuk Wing StCheapest Michelin star restaurant! Some of the best dim sum in HK, just a 15minute walk from the apartment in North Point/Fortress Hill
Din Tai Fung
68號 Yee Wo StFamous for their Xiao Long Bao!
A hot pot is a HK favourite. This restaurant offers lunch from as little as $88, and dinner from $148 - it's all you can eat wagyu beef in a hot pot!
Nabe One
32 Lock RdA hot pot is a HK favourite. This restaurant offers lunch from as little as $88, and dinner from $148 - it's all you can eat wagyu beef in a hot pot!
Elephant Grounds Causeway Bay
42-28 Paterson StGreat coffee shop, especially if out shopping in Causeway Bay
Entertainment & Activities
Located in Central, near the HSBC building and peak tram. A great way to see some monkeys! All free of charge
110 locals recommend
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Albany RoadLocated in Central, near the HSBC building and peak tram. A great way to see some monkeys! All free of charge
Shopping
Pacific Place station
High end shopping mall
From fake wallets and handbags, to touristy gifts and eletronics gifts
59 locals recommend
Ladies Market
Tung Choi Street From fake wallets and handbags, to touristy gifts and eletronics gifts
Great for kitchen and foodie lovers, where all the restaurants in HK buy all their kitchen equipment from woks, chopping blocks to plates and sake cups
Shanghai Street
Shanghai StreetGreat for kitchen and foodie lovers, where all the restaurants in HK buy all their kitchen equipment from woks, chopping blocks to plates and sake cups
A shopping mall as such, the old Police quarters of HK. Now converted to a retail and dining space with boutique stores
54 locals recommend
PMQ - Hollywood
A shopping mall as such, the old Police quarters of HK. Now converted to a retail and dining space with boutique stores
Paterson Street
Paterson StreetSelection of high end / trendy stores including APC, Adidas Originals, Maje etc