TOP THREE: ROOFTOP BARS IN HONG KONG |
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Skye Futuristic and fabulous, Skye’ s huge, neon-lit terrace provides panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. It’ s located on the 27th floor of The Park Lane Hong Kong, where the crowd is chic and the cocktails are creative— one of the signature drinks, Gloucester Road, features the hotel’ s exclusive gin. |
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Ozone Welcome to the highest rooftop bar in the world, located on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Hong! Kong. The unobstructed views from up here are incredible. Start inside, sampling small plates and inventive cocktails, before moving out to the terrace to marvel at the cityscape. |
Alto Located on the 31st floor of the V Point Tower in Causeway Bay, this stylish hangout features a steakhouse and restaurant, conceptualized by designer Tom Dixon. But it’ s the artisan cocktails, live DJ sets and excellent shisha that attract HK’ s party people, along with the superb views of the! Kowloon Peninsula. |
A junk boat in Hong Kong
of the ancient but beautifully preserved hilltop town, which was founded in 1572— its colonial houses standing as living monuments of a bygone era.
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The up-tempo pace continues in Hong Kong, and the city that’ s famous for its skyscrapers and sheer beauty offers a myriad of attractions and experiences, from the visual exhibits at the Hong Kong Museum of History to the smell of claypot rice and dim sum emanating from the food stalls at Temple Street Night Market. Keep the energy high with a walk along the scenic Dragon’ s Back hilltop trail, which has been hailed as Asia’ s best urban hike. Nature-lovers will enjoy the panoramic views of the coastline
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and countryside while traversing the breathtaking landscapes of Shek O Country Park.
Another highlight is the Lantau Island Monastery Exploration, which takes visitors to the largest outlying island of Hong Kong to experience the 3.5-mile Ngong Ping Cable Car ride, before touring the hilltop Po Lin Monastery, and visiting Ngong Ping, a village designed to reflect the area’ s spiritual integrity.
After nightfall is when Hong Kong truly shines: the illuminated skyline and mustsee landmarks can be viewed from an evening cruise through Victoria Harbour on a junk— the traditional style of sailing boat in this region.
As for gastronomes, Hong Kong will certainly not disappoint. Popular dishes
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