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Tour the back streets of Mong Kok to see raw street life and classic Hong Kong.

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CLIMB HIGH

Trek up to Lugard Road Lookout at Victoria Peak. It offers expansive views out over Hong Kong with a cool juxtaposition of jungle greenery against the Hong Kong skyline.

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GO PUBLIC

Head out to one of the many public housing estates all over the city and snap a Michael Wolf-inspired image. Take a tight close up of the huge towers to highlight the immense urban density of Hong Kong.

HEAD UNDERGROUND

Hong Kong’s ever emerging live metal music scene provides a visual feast of the edgy and rebellious letting off steam in packed underground nightspots. Check Hong Kong Metal Alliance on Facebook for up and coming events.

VISIT THE NEW TERRITORIES

Stop by Pak Sha O Village. This off-the-radar spot within the Sai Kung Country Park is the last unspoiled Hakka Village. The ramshackle ancient buildings are a living time capsule of a period long gone in the city state.

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A Long Weekend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Asia

  • Witness the beauty of Hong Kong from the top of Victoria Peak

  • Savour traditional cuisine including Hong Kong’s famed dim sum

  • Cruise the harbour in a traditional sampan boat

  • Marvel at the Hong Kong skyline from Kowloon’s Avenue of Stars

  • Go on a shopping spree of designer brands at the Citygate Outlet Mall

When to go:

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ideal length 3 nights
Malacca Straits Mosque (Masjid Selat Melaka) with sunset background

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Ultimate Malaysia: Highlands, Heritage & Islands

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  • Visit local artisans, villages and restaurants in Penang
  • Enjoy beach life and mountain biking on Langkawi
  • Learn about the local tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands
  • Embark on a historic river cruise in Malacca
  • Witness iconic monuments in Singapore

When to go:

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ideal length 14 nights
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Hong Kong is the ultimate Asian city break, offering designer shopping and lively street markets, delicious gourmet delights and hip bars.

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