Your most romantic weekend in Hong Kong

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Whereas The Peninsula, across the street, is the grand old dame of Hong Kong's hotels, the InterContinental is like its youthful, contemporary cousin. It exudes a relaxed, informal atmosphere despite its stylish digs, with almost half its guests hailing from North America. It also boasts what may well be the best views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island from Tsim Sha Tsui. In fact, you can't get much closer to the water than this: Built in 1980 of polished rose granite and rising 17 stories, the hotel is located right on the water's edge. Its unfussy lobby, with a soaring glass facade and unobstructed views of harbor activity, is one of Hong Kong's best venues for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. Great views are also trademarks of its guest rooms, 70% of which command sweeping vistas of the harbor with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (the remaining -- and less expensive but larger -- rooms face the outdoor swimming pool and landscaped sun terrace). In-room standouts include an air purification system and huge walk-in closets adjoining the bathrooms (you can shower and get dressed without disturbing another guest in the room). Other notable hotel features are its high-rated...

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Brash, glittering it's the tourist's Hong Kong with an overwhelming mass of people and shops. Most of the cheapest hotels are around here, including Chungking Mansions - a steep contrast between the Peninsula which is just right across the Road. All buses that have "Star Ferry" written on them will take you to Tsim Sha Tsui, you can always take the MTR Subway as well, the best exit to get out would be Exit A. Start at the star ferry pier and explore Harbour City, Hong Kong's mega mall complex that is luxury and stocks eye-candy handbags as well as the lastest fashion. There are a number of excellent world class museums, a dome shaped Space Museum, the Cultural Centre but the History Museum being the highlight.

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This infamous road extends all the way through 4 districts. This road is the artery of Kowloon Peninsula, join the throngs of shoppers and tourists for a wander down Hong Kong's most famous strip. You'll be hustled by touts, bustled by crowds and dazzled by the glittering window displays. It stays busy until past 2am and it will be what you've envisioned on postcards. Park Lane is the major shopping area on Nathan Road, then there's St. Andrews Church and Granville Road which branch off. Nathan Road, was named after governor Sir Matthew Nathan but everyone thought such a wide road was unnecessary at that time of 1880's and Nathan Road became known as "Nathan's Folly." Nowadays, across Tsim Sha Tsui, at the start of Hong Kong's famous 'Golden Mile'. With glittering neon lights and crowded roads lined side by side with tourist shops and just about everything else you could imagine.

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One of the National Geographic Traveler "fifty places of a lifetime" - crossing the Victoria Harbour in Star Ferry. The Star Ferry has preserved its original looks, feel and smell since the 1960s era when Star Ferries were the main form of transport for Hong Kongers to cross the harbor between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. What is meant by a Star Ferry trip is the main line from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central. Gaze up at Hong Kong's majestic skyline, which is an erratic stretch of skyscrapers, hotels and apartment blocks. The nighttime views, when Hong Kong glitters like a diamond, are a dramatic Red Neon lights and Golden glitter reflected against the lapping waters. As the cheapest therapy in town, few people disembark in anything but the lightest of moods.

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The most elegant symbolic skycraper in your mind along Hong Kong's waterfront. Built by American Chinese architect IM Pei and completed in 1989 around the time of the joint declaration.

The 74 storey Bank of China's feng shui was reputed to be bad news - well not for the bank itself but for all the buildings around it. Its sharp corners, built in four triangular glass and steel shafts with an oriental flavour of the spikes on the roof, supposedly radiates bad vibes.

Nevertheless, there is no observation deck on the 73/F so instead the highest that you will be able to go to is the 64/F where the majority tourists take photos of the stunning harbour views.

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Designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster, the building cost nearly a billion Hong Kong dollars to construct and was the world's most expensive building when it was completed in 1985. The bank does not have tours for the public, but information booklets about the building are available at the reception desk on the first floor. Whilst there, it is worth having a look at the internal structure of this monolith, which is made up of a giant atrium surrounded by floors suspended from steel masts. Outside, the two bronze lions have been guarding the entrance since 1935.

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The Cenotaph was erected in remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War and the Second World War. From Statue Square you will see, not just the Cenotaph but also the three main bank towers of Hong Kong: HSBC, Bank of China and the Standard Chartered. This greenery amidst the three giant buildings is Central's "green lung" and a gathering place for thousands of foreign Filipino maids on Sundays. Right next to the Cenotaph there is the swank Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Princes' Building and of course the Landmark. The MTR is the best mode of transport to use to get to Central. Surrounding Status Square, the legislative Council (LEGCO) is an impressive reminder of colonial times still standing next to futuristic chrome and glass, it used to be the next best thing to the British parliament but now the High Court has moved to Admiralty.

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In order to experience some true traditional Hong Kong markets, Li Yuen Street East and West are the two mystically cobblestone alley way streets that juxtapose the glitzy skyscraper area of Central. From dried salted fish, preserved Duck Eggs, sauces to export outlet clothing, key chains, cashmere cardigans, shoes and tourist knick knacks these two streets are a must visit if you are at Central and are designated by the Hong Kong Tourism Board as sights not to be missed. At discounted prices and with plenty of choice, some clothing stores are not to be missed. Best times to visit Li Yuen Street East and West would be during the afternoon because some stalls do not start business until 3pm. Ask anybody after getting out of Central MTR Station exit D how to get to

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Located on a prime floor of a premier Central shopping centre, the Altfield Gallery's main business is selling one-off antique Chinese furniture pieces and Southeast Asian sculpture. Its particular speciality, however, is Asian-themed prints and maps, such as the rare, individually hand-coloured prints of 1840s Hong Kong restored from copper plates drawn by Lieutenant L.G. Heath of H.M. Iris. What is interesting to note is that these prints are primarily sourced from Europe!

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Part of the Fringe Club complex, recent exhibitions held at this gallery are some of the most talked-about events in Hong Kong. Though you may find the occasional show dedicated to plates and teapots, most stretch the definition of pottery with displays of porcelain shoes and clothing, terracotta foot rests, lamps, pop art and more, making this is a great spot for unique gifts. Pottery classes are held in the studio behind the gallery showroom.

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This very tiny gallery (in the same building as American Express) has been exhibiting, promoting, and selling experimental art from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan since 1983. Its owner/curator, Chang Tsong-zung, has given lectures on the contemporary local art scene for HKTB's Meet the People program. Exhibition space is small, so be sure to ask for recent catalogs. It's open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

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This is where you buy the antique prints to go with that Ming altar table you purchased down the road. This gallery specialises in antique maps, most recently showing ones that reflected the 16th to 19th century discoveries made by explorers Cook, La Perouse, Bougainville and Vancouver.

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No visit to Hong Kong is complete without a visit to the Peak. What is the most authentic way of getting there? The Peak Tram no doubt. Before the Peak Tram opened, hardly anyone travelled to the Peak. Part of the experience is watching the faces of tourists glow with delight as they climb the steepest slopes of Victoria Peak on the Tram. The Tram, which is itself an attraction, dates back to 1888 with new and larger cars installed in 1989. These cars are pulled by 1,500m steel cables wound on drums. Passengers sit back for a literally vertical ride enjoying panoramic views as the car steadily makes its way to the top. The Peak Tram station is located right opposite the Hong Kong US Embassy and the best way to get to the Tram station would be to take the bus. Expect long queues if you go right before 7pm, the peak is a tourist haven and you will be able to take postcard pictures of Victoria Harbour line.

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If you haven't been to Victoria Peak (also known simply as the 'Peak'), then you haven't been to Hong Kong! All visitors to Hong Kong should go to the Peak for panoramic views of the city, which have to be amongst the most spectacular in the world, especially at night. A walk around the Peak reveals further scenic vistas over the greener western parts of Hong Kong Island, and the viewing platforms on top of the Peak Tower and Peak Galleria are a must for anyone with a camera. A tram will get you to the top. You can check the website for specific details.

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Although it's on the Peak, located across the street from the Peak Tram terminus, the Peak Lookout's terrace has only limited views of the South China Sea. And yet, it has long been a Hong Kong favorite. A former tram station, it's a delightful, rustic place for a meal, with exposed stone walls, tall timber-trussed ceiling, open fireplace, wooden floor, and a greenhouse-like room that extends into the garden. You can also sit outdoors amid the lush growth where you can actually hear birds singing -- one of the best outdoor dining opportunities in Hong Kong on a glorious day (be sure to request a table outdoors if that's what you want). Musicians entertain nightly with oldies but goldies. The menu is eclectic, offering soups (from minestrone to the classic Thai seafood soup Tom Yam Goong), sandwiches, great burgers, and a combination of American, Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian dishes, including tandoori chicken tikka, pad Thai noodles, penne with prawns, grilled steaks and salmon, and curries like Thai green chicken curry with coconut milk.

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This is an easy one-hour walk along the pedestrian road that snakes its way round the famous Victoria Peak. On offer are spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and the outlying islands, whilst passing by a number of beautiful villas built in the early days of Hong Kong. You can take the historic Peak Tram from Central to the starting point of the 2.8 kilometre walk. When you reach the Peak, start either from Lugard Road or Harlech Road.

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One of Hong Kong's star attractions and one of the deepest container ports in the world, the harbor is shielded on both sides by stunning skylines-skyscrapers and Victoria Peak on one side, and the Tsim Sha Tsui shoreline on the other. Everyday, hundreds of ferries, tugs, junks, speed boats, and barges chug up and down the shore, carrying people and cargo, only pausing for typhoons. Best viewed from the famous Star Ferry, or the Harbour Cruises.

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Hong Kong Park is not just a park: it features an aviary, greenhouse, fountain plaza, lily ponds, playgrounds, artificial waterfall, viewing tower, visual arts centre, museum, restaurant, indoor games hall and even a marriage registry. Some people say it looks anything but natural. Still, it is beautiful in its own odd way, with high-rise buildings on one side and mountain greenery on the other. The aviary houses over 150 species of birds and visitors walk on a suspended wooden bridge around 10m above the ground to look at the birds perched in tropical greenery at eye level.

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Flagstaff House, located in Hong Kong Park, is the oldest colonial building in Hong Kong -- the best place to go if you want to see typical Hong Kong architecture of 160 years ago. The house was completed in 1846 in Greek Revival style for the commander of the British forces. Now a museum devoted to the subject of tea culture in China, its collection includes about 600 pieces of tea ware ranging from earthenware to porcelain, primarily of Chinese origin, dating from the 7th century to the present day. However, only 150 or so pieces are on display at any one time, with exhibitions changed two or three times a year. I always find them fascinating, especially the exhibits describing the various kinds of tea and tea-making methods favored by the major dynasties. Don't miss the museum shop, which sells beautifully crafted teapots as well as teas. You can see everything here in about 30 minutes.

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Try to discover yourself standing outside SOGO department store, facing the busiest pedestrian intersection in Hong Kong Island. Small shops, large department stores, modern shopping centres and market lanes all jostle for attention. Jardine's Bazaar and Jardines' crescent are crowded stalls selling cheap clothing. And the crowds come, particularly on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Be sure to arrive only after 3pm because most boutique fashion stores. Ever-expanding pedestrian-crowded areas ease the rush as shoppers purchase anything their heart desires: designer goods, mainstream clothing, factory outlet bargains, electrical goods, modern furniture, household items, food from around the world and much more. Cinemas, coffee shops, karaoke bars and a myriad of restaurants provide getaways from all that retail therapy, but not necessarily from the crowds. You can backtrack to Victoria Park and get away from the most concentrated areas of consumerism on the island, as well as the crowd.

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In the heart of teeming Causeway Bay, if you get the urge to escape from the shoppers, catch a movie here. Like all the other UA cinemas, this one shows the latest releases, usually from the Hollywood Movie Factory, but you can also see locally produced hits, in Cantonese, subtitled in Mandarin and English. The refreshment counter is well stocked and you can get cheap drinks and snacks.

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If you don't embarrass yourself by falling down the stairs leading to this hip basement venue, decorated in chic Asian style, you might find this a welcome refuge for an early evening drink or a quiet place to chill Monday and Tuesday nights. Things heat up the rest of the week after 9pm, however, when the resident DJ's house music entices people to the small dance floor. Open 6pm Monday to Friday and 8pm Saturday, closing at 1am Monday to Thursday and 5am Friday and Saturday.

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Members only club with a large bar and a small dance floor.

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This is one of Hong Kong's most talked-about bars; the fact that it lures models with promises of free drinks is obviously good for business, since it also brings in those who like to ogle models. Its interior is bathed in red from the glow of lanterns, while the outdoor patio, decorated with huge birdcages filled with live birds, provides some relief from the crowds, especially when things start hopping from 11:30pm when a DJ stirs action on the dance floor. The bar's other incarnation is as a venue for lunch or dinner (its all-you-can-eat lunch for HK$148/US$19/£9.60, served Mon-Sat from noon-2:30pm and Sun 11am-4pm, includes dim sum and Japanese fare); happy hour is from 3 to 9pm. Located on a hill above Lan Kwai Fong and open all day, it closes Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3am and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 5am, but you'll never get in on Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday unless you're a dead ringer for Uma Thurman.

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Whereas The Peninsula, across the street, is the grand old dame of Hong Kong's hotels, the InterContinental is like its youthful, contemporary cousin. It exudes a relaxed, informal atmosphere despite its stylish digs, with almost half its guests hailing from North America. It also boasts what may well be the best views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island from Tsim Sha Tsui. In fact, you can't get much closer to the water than this: Built in 1980 of polished rose granite and rising 17 stories, the hotel is located right on the water's edge. Its unfussy lobby, with a soaring glass facade and unobstructed views of harbor activity, is one of Hong Kong's best venues for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. Great views are also trademarks of its guest rooms, 70% of which command sweeping vistas of the harbor with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (the remaining -- and less expensive but larger -- rooms face the outdoor swimming pool and landscaped sun terrace). In-room standouts include an air purification system and huge walk-in closets adjoining the bathrooms (you can shower and get dressed without disturbing another guest in the room). Other notable hotel features are its high-rated...

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Just as Admiralty is the extension of Central, Tsim Sha Tsui East is the extension of Tsim Sha Tsui. This big piece of land was the result of a large reclamation project in the 70s and did not exist until 1980. Now it has become a major hotel, shopping and nightlife area, with excellent views of the harbour and the north-shore of Hong Kong Island. The Museum of Science and the Museum of History are also in this area.

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Stretching from the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry to Hunghom, this promenade offers some of the best views in Hong Kong, especially at night, when the Hong Kong skyline is lit up with neon signs. The Promenade is a popular place for lovers, joggers, photographers with tripods and the occasional fisherperson fishing in the waters of the harbour. During the Chinese New Year fireworks display, tons of people crowd into the area to watch the spectacle.

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This two hour cruise on board a Chinese-style junk, sadly without sails, first sets off towards the eastern end of Victoria Harbour, sailing past the skyscrapers lining the northern shore of Hong Kong Island. The cruise then heads towards north-eastern Kowloon, passing Lei Yue Mun Fishing Village before sailing back to Causeway Bay for the firing of the famous noon-day gun. Boarding takes place at the Kowloon Public Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui and at Queen's Pier in Central. The tour is free of cost.

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No one can miss a tour of the south coast of Hong Kong Island. The beaches of Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay and the fishing village of Stanley are among the scenic treasures here. Compared to other parts of the island, the south side has a very different character, more greenery, and expensive villas perched on the hillsides and along the seashore. Great sea views can be had along a leisurely stroll from Deep Water Bay to Repulse Bay, which are connected via a convenient raised walkway.

The overall impression is definitely more French Riviera than over-crowded Hong Kong.

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Repulse Bay is one of the more controversially styled beaches, and may or may not the best choice for swimming. Deep Water Bay along the South Coast is a better choice for swimming and Repulse Bay is a better place for a suntan. This popular sandy bay has many facilities, such as shops, restaurants and bars, and during the summer the beach is packed with young friends, families, old couples. The eastern end of the beach is home to statues of the goddess of mercy, Kwun Yun, and the goddess of the sea, Tin Hau. The nearby Tin Hau temple is a sure draw The nearby temple houses many other religious figures, including a four-faced Buddha draped in pearl necklaces and ornaments. In front of the temple is the Longevity Bridge, and it is said that anyone crossing it can add three days to his or her life. Repulse bay is home to millionaires so be sure to pay attention to the many Villas around this area that may cost over billions.

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Stanley used to be common fishing village located on the southernmost part of the Island and now has developed to be a famous tourist spot. The main transport that takes you to Stanley would be the buses. Stanley is typically referred to as Stanley Market. A great place to hunt for keychains with English to Chinese names, Chinese calligraphy pens, tourist jade pendants and plenty of souvenir T-shirts. One of the best T-shirts read "I am lost in Hong Kong". If shopping is tiring, there are places to relax and enjoy the view, with rows of bars and restaurants along Stanley's waterfront for you to fill your stomach. A visit to Stanley would not be complete without making a trip to the 18th century Tin Hau Temple and its two beaches: Stanley Main Beach and St. Stephen's Beach, on the western side. Both beaches are sandy and rocky. A better choice to take a short trip to the nearby Deep Water Bay for swimming.

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Unless you're planning a trip to the beach, this wonderful, veranda-like restaurant is the only reason to venture to this destination on Hong Kong Island's south side, though you do pass it by on your way to Stanley when coming from Central. A throwback to Hong Kong's colonial days in a setting reminiscent of an exclusive private club, the Verandah boasts a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere, with tall ceilings and whirling fans, starched tablecloths and flowers, and windows open to the sea. If you can, book a table more than a week in advance and arrive starving at its famous Sunday brunch, complete with a jazz band. Otherwise, from the regular menu, you might wish to start with the Verandah's famous Caesar salad (topped with a choice of grilled chicken breast, grilled prawns, or home-smoked salmon), followed by lobster bisque or wild mushroom ravioli. For a main course, you might choose a lobster dish or the filet of U.S. prime beef tenderloin with merlot-braised oxtail. With its excellent service, great food, and wonderful ambience, this is a very civilized place where you'll want to linger.

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Aberdeen, although still a fishing port, has in recent years experienced extensive redevelopment, and the big old junks left port long ago. Nevertheless, Aberdeen is still a highlight of any Hong Kong Island tour. Sampans are a good way of touring the harbour; anyone standing by the quayside will be accosted by dozens of sampan women, and bargaining is a must. Alternatively there are guided tours to take a closer look on the fishing fleets and the floating homes of Aberdeen's fishing folk. Not to be missed is the Jumbo Floating Restaurant, an experience all in itself.

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If dim sum or Cantonese fare is not your cup of tea, this is an excellent alfresco alternative, located on the roof of Jumbo Kingdom and offering comfortable sofas and oversize chairs grouped under and around awnings and a flamboyantly ornate Chinese dining hall, where an open kitchen turns out mouthwatering seafood delights from around the world, as well as other dishes. The menu is so extensive it's hard to know where to start. Thai, Japanese, and Indian appetizer platters solve part of the dilemma by providing a sampler of goodies from those countries, while the seafood mountain comes with lobster, oysters, mussels, Alaskan King crab legs, prawns, and other seafood, along with dipping sauces. For a main course, choose from salmon, tiger king prawns, steak, and other options from the grill, fish and lamb chops from a tandoori oven, Asian curries, pastas, pizzas, and burgers. For those who feel cheated choosing only an item or two from the menu, try the Sunday seafood brunch buffet to 4:30pm instead, complete with a children's play corner to accommodate the many families who come here (the boat ride to the restaurant is a bonus, as is the children's menu). A great place to chill out....

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OK, who wants to see an escalator? Well, this 800-metre hillside escalator starts from Connaught Road Central, runs to the Hang Seng Bank Building on Des Voeux Road Central, then passes through the Central Market and continues to climb past Hollywood Road to the prime Mid-levels residential district. The free ride from Central to Conduit Road takes about 20 minutes, a lot quicker than walking up which usually takes forever. The longest covered outdoor escalator system in the world, the system took two and a half years and more than HKD205 million to build.

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Carved along the hillside was built in 1844 for the British regiment attached there and named after the holly wood trees that used to line the street. It winds its way down from the upper section of "Central" into the heart of Sheung Wan at Queen's Road West, and makes for a fascinating stroll. At night, the upper part of Hollywood Road is home to crowds and crowds of young and professional groups of people come and party in the clubs of SoHo (South of Hollywood Road). Soho is gaining a growing reputation as the place to seen partying. The Western District of the road are lined with dozens of antique stores and other shops selling all manner of merchandise. Here you can buy snuff bottles, carpets, bird cages ornate name seals that are made to order, paintings etc. Most of the stores are for the serious collector but as move farther and farther down west, the glass fronted stores with expensive displays give way to traditional Chinese knickknacks or making and selling coffin, funeral wreaths and antique reproduction.

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If you don't embarrass yourself by falling down the stairs leading to this hip basement venue, decorated in chic Asian style, you might find this a welcome refuge for an early evening drink or a quiet place to chill Monday and Tuesday nights. Things heat up the rest of the week after 9pm, however, when the resident DJ's house music entices people to the small dance floor. Open 6pm Monday to Friday and 8pm Saturday, closing at 1am Monday to Thursday and 5am Friday and Saturday.

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The Kee Club invites you to unlimited drinking in a fun-filled atmosphere. Shake a leg to the fast track music played by resident DJ Vinnie and sip on your kind of drink - wine, brandy, scotch, cognac or beer. Antique paintings, small statues and mirrored walls constitute the interiors. The club also recently launched its own magazine, the Kee Magazine, which provides details on the various drinks and dishes on offer. Although Kee has a dinner menu, guests generally visit this place to chill out with a couple of drinks and some dance. Regulars are also treated to some discount by the club authorities.

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A huge club and long standing favorite for years, it has a private lounge area, a small music room with American R&B bands, live music and salsa music night is on Tuesdays. Free champagne for ladies on Thursdays. Dinner and snacks are available. Smart casual dress.

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A two storey restaurant bar providing excellent cocktails and top-40 style live music from an in-house band.

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Whereas The Peninsula, across the street, is the grand old dame of Hong Kong's hotels, the InterContinental is like its youthful, contemporary cousin. It exudes a relaxed, informal atmosphere despite its stylish digs, with almost half its guests hailing from North America. It also boasts what may well be the best views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island from Tsim Sha Tsui. In fact, you can't get much closer to the water than this: Built in 1980 of polished rose granite and rising 17 stories, the hotel is located right on the water's edge. Its unfussy lobby, with a soaring glass facade and unobstructed views of harbor activity, is one of Hong Kong's best venues for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. Great views are also trademarks of its guest rooms, 70% of which command sweeping vistas of the harbor with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (the remaining -- and less expensive but larger -- rooms face the outdoor swimming pool and landscaped sun terrace). In-room standouts include an air purification system and huge walk-in closets adjoining the bathrooms (you can shower and get dressed without disturbing another guest in the room). Other notable hotel features are its high-rated...

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This is the biggest of all the outlying islands, almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island. Although the new town of Tung Chung next to the airport is bringing more people to Lantau, the island is still largely unspoilt and undeveloped. The general atmosphere is tranquil with many hiking trails snaking across the rugged peaks. Lantau Peak is the highest, and at nearly 1,000 metres, it is almost twice as tall as Victoria Peak. Home to the Big Buddha (not to be missed on a trip to Lantau) and the Po Lin Monastery, this escape from hectic city life should be on everyone's itinerary.

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What would you expect to find next door to the Big Buddha? The answer is, of course, the largest Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong. Once a peaceful haven for Buddhist monks, this monastery is now firmly on the tourist trail. Wander around the temples, take in the views of the surrounding lush countryside and do not forget to sample some of the vegetarian cooking served by the monks in a huge dining hall. Try to get to the monastery via Mui Wo, and you will experience a truly hair-raising bus journey along narrow, steep and windy roads. Great fun!

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The giant bronze Buddha Statue at Po Lin Monastery is the biggest seated, outdoor image of its kind in the world - is Lantau's number one attraction. Despite the hordes and tour buses full of tourists who flock there and the often themepark like atmosphere, it's difficult not to be impressed by the grandeur of standing right next to the Big Buddha. The Buddha is not the fat, jolly Buddha often portrayed in tacky souvenirs. Avoid the weekends, but you can stay overnight at the monastery's dormitories and wander the temple grounds early next morning. Whilst you are at Bid Buddha, why not take some time to tour "Lantau" Island as well?

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The Flower Market is located on Flower Market Road (oh well, where else?) near Prince Edward Road West. Flowers from all over the world are sold both wholesale and retail. For the same amount of money you spend in a flower shop for a dozen roses, you can get a much bigger bunch of guaranteed-fresh flowers here. So guys, this is a great place to get a surprise present for your sweetheart - get ready for her big hugs!

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The Jade Market, just west of Nathan Road on the junction of Kansu and Battery Streets, is where vendors sell various shades and qualities of jade, a greenish stone found in East Asia. Actually more a place for locals than for tourists, visitors may have to suffer a long bargaining session with persistent vendors before arriving at a good deal for a high-quality piece of jade. Nevertheless, there are also plenty of trinkets and souvenirs at much lower prices.

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A famous spot among locals, Honeymoon Dessert serves up some of the most authentic chinese dessert specialties in Hong Kong. The Durian pancake is a mainstay. Be adventurous and try Honeymoon.

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Only those with a heightened sense of taste and style should eat here - to waste the atmosphere simply because of being hungry would be sacrilege! A meal in this five star restaurant might not change your life, but it will certainly affect your bank balance. The views over Hong Kong at night are the highlight and should not be missed, so make sure you request a window table when you make a reservation. Dine with someone special because this is a special place.