Hong Kong
A contrast of vibrant city and countryside entertain you on your family holiday to Hong Kong .
As the famous Star Ferry transports you across Victoria Harbour you’ll pass traditional Chinese junks going about their daily business. Take advantage of your first clear day by taking the Peak Tram to the top to enjoy the best view of Hong Kong laid out before you – even better, go again at dusk to see the city scape come to life.
Kowloon provides a traditional experience and the markets are a microcosm of Chinese life. Mong Kok is a sprawling eclectic, chaotic and wonderful mix of everything genuine, fake, useful and useless. Get lost in the stalls and the sprawl, the sights and the smells. The flower market is also not to be missed. As darkness falls, the Temple Street Night Market comes to life. Hundreds of stalls open for business and the vendors are ready to barter with you. It’s not luxurious but it IS fun.
Why we love Hong Kong family holidays
Ride on the famous Star Ferry
Hike on the Dragon’s Back
Jump in the waves at Big Wave Bay
Take the tram to the top of the Peak
Ride in a cable car to see the Big Buddha
It is a little known fact is that 70% of Hong Kong is officially countryside. A short bus trip can find you on the southern side of the island and a world away from the skyscrapers. Aberdeen offers famous floating seafood restaurants whilst Stanley, located on a peninsular is an altogether more relaxed location and Repulse Bay is home to Hong Kong’s most famous if slightly crowded beach.
A day hiking the Dragon’s Back with sumptuous views of the rugged southern coast, a swim and lunch at Big Wave Bay before a walk around Shek ‘O is the perfect antidote to the city. Tian Tan Buddha, over 500m up on the western slopes of Lantau is the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the world. It sits upon the Ngong Ping Plateau in a serene posture and the cable car trip down at sunset is worth the wait.
On Lantau, the village of Tai O provides a glimpse of traditional stilted fishing village life. A sampan boat is always on hand to show you around the canals and can even divert you to viewing the pink dolphins at play on the Pearl River.
Whatever your motivation for visiting Hong Kong, we think it has so much to offer and more than a few hidden gems.
When to Visit
Hong Kong’s subtropical climate means it can be visited all year round. During the summer months of June to August the rising humidity levels and really hot days are interrupted by heavy rainfall at times. The best months to visit are in the Autumn.
Example Itineraries
All our holidays are unique to you and designed to provide you with the most amazing experiences. We will always find out what you most desire from your holiday to make the most of your time away.
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