Central
Shopping, eating, drinking—Central lives up to its name when it comes to all of these. But it's also Hong Kong's historical heart, packed with architectural reminders of the early colonial days. They're...
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Kowloon
Just across the harbor from Central, there's street upon street of hardcore consumerism in every imaginable guise. But there's much more to the Kowloon Peninsula than rock-bottom prices and goods of dubious...
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Lantau Island
A decade of manic development has seen Lantau become much more than just "the place where the Buddha is." There's a mini-theme park at Ngong Ping to keep the Buddha company. Not to be outdone, Disney has...
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New Territories
Rustic villages, incense-filled temples, green hiking trails, pristine beaches—the New Territories have a lot to offer. Until a generation ago, the region was mostly farmland with the occasional...
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Southside
For all the unrelenting urbanity of Hong Kong Island's north coast, its south side consists largely of green hills and a few residential areas around picturesque bays. With beautiful sea views, real estate...
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Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Points East
A few blocks back from the convention center and various office blocks in Wan Chai are crowded alleys where you might stumble across a wet market, a tiny furniture-maker's shop, or an age-old temple. Farther...
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Western
Western has been called Hong Kong Island's Chinatown, and though it's a strange-sounding epithet, there's a point to it. The area is light years from the dazzle and bustle of Central, despite being just...
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