Travel to HongKong

Hong Kong is one of the largest urban areas in the world and the main city is vibrant and busy, packed with visitors and friendly locals alike. The city can make an ideal destination for individuals or families and it is also an extremely popular business location. Hong Kong hotels vary from cheap to five star luxury and you can choose from a fine selection of luxury Hong Kong hotels during your stay.

Hong Kong is one of the largest urban areas in the world and the main city is vibrant and busy, packed with visitors and friendly locals alike. The city can make an ideal destination for individuals or families and it is also an extremely popular business location. Hong Kong hotels vary from cheap to five star luxury and you can choose from a fine selection of luxury Hong Kong hotels during your stay.

About Hong Kong

While most people think of the region between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula as being Hong Kong, this is in fact only a small part of the area. Hong Kong itself also consists of over 260 other small islands. European settlers began to arrive in Hong Kong in the 16th century and it has today become one of the most powerful and influential economic centres in the world.

Things To Do In Hong Kong

As well as being a major financial and business centre, Hong Kong hotels are also extremely popular with families. Hong Kong Disneyland is an obvious and extremely popular attraction although it is easily the smallest of the Disneyland parks. Hong Kong Space Museum and Science Museum are located very close to one another so make a great double attraction for the whole family too. This is just a small selection of sights and things to see when staying in Hong Kong.

Langham Place

The luxury five star Hong Kong hotel, Langham Place hotel is situated right in the middle of the heart of Kowloon. Not only does it have a rooftop pool that offers incredible city views but it also features 5 dining areas and is only a few minutes away from some of the major markets in the city. Flat screen TV, DVD Player, and luxurious bathrooms are standard in every room.

Prince Hotel, Marco Polo

The four star Honk Kong hotel, Prince Hotel is found near the China Ferry Terminal and, as such, is a very short distance from a number of popular tourist attractions. Beautifully decorated rooms which include a TV and tea facilities, and 4 different dining options make this a popular choice for travelling businesspeople and with families and couples.

Hong Kong's numerous eating places are catering for every taste and budget: From über-swanky gourmet restaurants, where the world's rich and famous have their luxurious dinners of Fois gras and truffles, to authentic "Dai pai dong" stalls and simple "Cha Chaan Teng" eateries where delicious Cantonese fare can be enjoyed…

1) The VIP room - Yung Kee

This seventy years old "culinary institution" has made an international name for itself thanks to its legendary Roast goose, which some say is the best in Hong Kong, if not in the whole world... However, the restaurant itself is not what I want to tell you about, and I would have probably not included it in the Hong Kong top 10 restaurants list, if it was not for its VIP room.

Those of you who really want to enjoy a sensational dining experience, should book in advance for the 4th floor VIP room or the Yung's club on the 8th floor.  It's somewhat more expensive but the food and the ambience justify the price… Superb Cantonese cuisine at its best.

Yung Kee is located on 32-40 Wellington Street, Central (Phone: 2522 1624)

2) Da Ping Huo

This small and intimate private kitchen restaurant serves fabulous Szechwan cuisine in a very nice atmosphere. It's owned by a couple of artists: The husband is responsible for the interior décor and the paintings, while the wife is in charge of the lovely food and the after-dinner performance.

Food is hands down delicious and, as expected, is quite spicy and flavorful... The chef brings most spices and herbs directly from Sichuan and the results are fantastic. You need to book well in advance.

49 Hollywood Road, SoHo (Phone: 2559 1317)

3) Yellow door kitchen

Alongside, Da Ping Huo, Yellow Door Kitchen is one of Hong Kong's best private-kitchen restaurants, serving fantastic Sichuan and Shanghainese food in pleasant surroundings.

This small and highly praised restaurant is known for the top quality ingredients it uses, as well as for its chef's dedication, both of which result in some excellent food... Recommended dishes include: Deep-fried eel with sweet & sour sauce, Shanghai style "Eight Treasures Duck", Sautéed fish fillet with pepper & leek,  Sichuan style Tofu,  Sichuan style dan-dan noodle and  Meat dumplings with spicy Sichuan sauce.

Prices are not too bad: Especially if you order their set-dinner, which gives you the opportunity to try different things.

6/F, Cheung Hing Commercial Building, 37 Cochrane Street, SoHo (Phone: 2858 6555)

4) Tim's Kitchen

This small private-kitchen restaurant has made an international name for itself (including a Michelin award), mainly because of the superior ingredients it uses and the chef insistence on cooking the classical Cantonese dishes, even if that means a lot of preparations...

The focus is given to seafood but there are also some outstandingly good chicken specialties and, as in many private-kitchen establishments, you should book a few days in advance and discuss your order with the chef-owner.

93 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan (Phone: 2543 5919)

5) Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel

Caprice is one of Hong Kong's most prestigious and sought after restaurants.

Located within the sumptuous Four Seasons hotel, the restaurant offers an unbeatable combination of beautiful décor, gorgeous harbor views, lovely atmosphere and, above all, Superb French cuisine, with a lighter touch...

This unsurpassed dinning experience is complemented by an impressive wine list (predominantly French wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy)

Level 6, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Central

6) Restaurant Petrus

Restaurant Petrus is one of Hong Kong's best hotel restaurants and an internationally-known French gourmet institution...

The extremely elegant restaurant is located on Shangri-la's 56th floor and offers breathtaking harbor views that can be competed only by those of Victoria Peak.

Very classic and luxurious design with perfect table settings, heavy curtains and glittering chandeliers... Tranquil, elegant and romantic atmosphere and, above all, superb French cuisine, complemented by one of Asia's most impressive wine collections.

Level 56, The Island Shangri-la hotel (Phone: 2820 8590)

7) Lung King Heen

This lavish restaurant specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine with a contemporary touch, and serves some of the best Dim sum in Hong Kong, alongside a wide variety of creative Shark's fin and Bird's nest specialties.

The beautiful décor is classic-contemporary, with plenty of dark wood and Chinese antiques, and there are floor-to-ceiling windows that offer some stunning harbor views.

Four seasons Hotel Hong Kong, IFC complex, Central

8) Fook Lam Moon

This Hong Kong culinary legend was established more than 50 years ago by a creative Cantonese cook who worked for some of the city's wealthiest families, before starting his own business.

Using top quality ingredients is what this restaurant is best known for and, indeed, their "unique dishes" are considered among the best in Hong Kong... Especially the Shark's fin and the Abalone which are possibly the finest you can find in the city.

There are also some less exorbitant dishes on the menu that are still outstandingly delicious... like the Roast chicken, Roast Duck and, of course... the fabulous Dim-sum.

Prices are slightly on the high side, when compared to other Chinese restaurants, but the food is fantastic...

35-45 Johnston Road, Wanchai  (Phone: 2866 0663)

53-59 Kimberley Road, Tsim sha Tsui (Phone: 2366 0286)

9) Yan Toh heen

Strategically located at the swanky InterContinental, Yan Toh Heen serves some of the best Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong, in an elegant and refined setting that matches in with the fabulous food.

Other than its elegant décor and famous handcrafted jade table-settings, the restaurant boasts large windows through which you can enjoy lovely views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong's skyline, while indulging on some of the most scrumptious dim sum you have ever tasted...

Prices are on the high side, but the dining experience is simply superb

InterContinental Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim sha Tsui (Phone: 2313 2323)

10) Spring Deer

Established almost forty years ago, Spring Deer is one of Hong Kong's best and most popular Chinese restaurants.

The restaurant serves classic north Chinese cuisine at its best... Peking duck,   Spiced chicken,   Smoked tea duck,   Beggar's chicken,   Shark's fin soup,   Peking style deep fried mutton and plenty of other delicacies...

There's nothing much in the way of stylish décor or romantic ambience here, but the place is nice, the service is good and the dinning experience is superb (You must book well in advance).

1/F, 42 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui  (Phone: 2366 4012)

For more information about Hong Kong, including a comprehensive Restaurant & Nightlife Guide, some great day trip ideas, details of recommended hotels, shopping tips and suggested city-walks: visit Metropolasia - Hong Kong's online travel guide, where all the information you need is compiled in one easy-to-use website.

Starting out as a humble fishing settlement on the banks of the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong has rapidly grown into an economic and business powerhouse. Colonised by the British in its early years, the little settlement evolved into one of the most prominent trade ports in Asia. As it evolved over the years, its focus shifted towards commerce and finance institutions becoming the home of major international corporations such as the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation.

In its early years as a trade town, ships were the only way to reach Hong Kong. Its central trading position and popularity attracted tradesmen and visitors from around the world. Even after the advent of air transport, its popularity didn’t dwindle. Its rapid development made it one of the biggest airport hubs into Asia with many flights coming from the Middle East and the West.

The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has lived two lives, evolving from humble roots to becoming the fourth busiest airport in the world. Originally situated on Kowloon Island, the Kai Tak International Airport was the first international airport in Hong Kong. Originating as a military air base and then private air field for personal planes, the airport grew over the years to become one of the busiest airports in the world from the 70’s onwards, on occasion handling double the cargo and passengers it was mean’t for.

In the late 90’s ambitious plans were set in place by the Hong Kong government to build a state of the art modern airport to cater to the steady flow of people and cargo to and from Hong Kong. Chek Lap Kok Island was chosen as the location for the new international airport. In 1998 Chek Lap Kok International Airport was opened to the world.

It is rumoured that residents from neighbouring countries would fly over to Hong Kong just to shop at the vast plethora of duty free shops found at the airport. Hong Kong International Airport is considered to have on of the largest entertainment and retail centres in the world let alone outside Hong Kong’s CBD.

Terminal 2 of HKIA is home to Sky Plaza and Sky Pier. The Sky Plaza is a vast multitude of shops and entertainment services that rival some of the largest malls in the world. Offering everything from designer garments to the latest electronic devices and anything your heart desires can be found at the Sky Plaza.

The Sky Pier is a retail ferry terminal linking HKIA with Hong Kong and its neighbouring islands. This allows locals and tourists unfettered access via road, rail and ferry to come experience the wondrous entertainment options of HKIA.

Terminal 1 is the world’s largest passenger terminal building in the world. Unlike its sibling (Terminal 2), Terminal 1 has a vast shopping arcade, topped off with a food court surrounded by trendy restaurants offering a vast array of food from local to international cuisine.

But that’s not all, to ensure passengers and visitors alike are kept occupied, HKIA has its very own nine hole golf course. Here visitors can relax and play a game of golf whilst taking in the amazing views of the ocean and Hong Kong Island.

Travellers to Hong Kong will find many comfortable hotels in Hong Kong to stay in. Of the many hotels in Kowloon, Eaton Hotel Hong Kong stands out as conveniently located, contemporarily styled, luxury hotel in the heart of Kowloon. Offering superior value, with a wide selection of rooms and suites, the Eaton Hotel Hong Kong is sure to make your stay a pleasurable one.

Hong Kong is simply irresistible, and one of the most sought after tourist destinations the world over. For its size, this country packs in a punch! Holiday seekers from all walks of life find themselves in this heaving city for a number of reasons. The backpacking enthusiast will find solace in the lush greenery that surrounds the city. The die hard shopper will be more than delighted with the unaccountable number of retail brands and items that are rumoured to beat most western counterparts. Thrusting in to a new era, Hong Kong is very much mindful of its origins, and it’s a cheerful contradiction of all things old and new. Whilst in this wondrous megapolis, make sure to find the highest pinnacle, be it at The Peak overlooking the flush of neon rainbow that bathes the city at night, or a mountain peak that provides picture perfect moments that cant be replicated. No matter your yearning, Hong Kong is more than ready to appease your commands.

As a global aviation and cruise hub, Hong Kong is the ideal place to start or end a cruise. Find a host of countries and outlying islands to explore while on a cruise in Hong Kong. Tourists can explore the beauty of the Victoria Harbour or plan to visit Malaysia and Singapore. One of the most popular things to do while in Hong Kong is Victoria Harbour Cruise to watch the Symphony of Lights spectacle that takes place every night. Watch in amazement as the cityscape of Hong Kong unites to create a vision for the eyes across the waters of the Victoria Harbour, with friends and family and a round of free drinks for the price of the cruise.

For a truly authentic harbour cruise in Hong Kong, try a Duk Ling Ride, which is a traditional Chinese junk. A journey on this traditional boat is luxury beyond compare; enjoy a drink of champagne, beer, cocktails as you set sail past Lamma Island, Lei Yu Mun and sumptuous seafood meal on board. The distances covered will vary pending on personal preference for Duk Ling Ride.

Making plans for your next trip to Hong Kong? A hotel in Hong Kong that gives you affordable accommodation and convenient access to the many tourist attractions in the city is Hotel Jen (http://www.hoteljen.com). With fine attention to detail, gracious service and a delightful array of facilities to enjoy, this Hong Kong China hotel is hard to pass by on your next visit to his part of the world.