Hongkong Hotels and Resorts

Relax in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Located on upper Albert Road . This public area is one of the best ones to escape the bustle of Hong Kong...wandering around these tranquil gardens and its menagerie are one of Hong Kong's best kept 'relaxation' secrets.

Charter your own junk Information is available from the Hong Kong Tourist Association on (852) 2508-1234 . Give them a call as this simply has to be the best way to view Hong Kong and the surrounding area. The tranquility out on the water is so different from the noise and activity from the land locked city.

Go Horse Racing MTR: Causeway Bay Horse's and horse racing is very much part of many Hong Kong residents lives and what better way to enjoy the thrill and colour of these magnificent creatures than to watch them in action. The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club organizes races on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at one of two sites: Happy Valley or at Shatin.

Visit Lantau Island From the HKF Outlying Islands Pier at Central, catch the ferry to Mui Wo. Lantau is the largest island in Hong Kong and is worth a day's visit and easily explore-able by bus. Tip: The signs are well indicated and buses leave the terminus about 15 minutes after the arrival of the ferry. If you miss it, you may have to wait for 1/2 hour for the next bus. There are lots of hiking trails dotted around the island as well as a number of tourist attractions such as the Po Lin Monastery. You can rent horses at this monastery and if you are up to it make a pleasant way to view the surrounding landscape. Lantau Island also has some good beaches.

Climb The Peak ( MTR: Central) From the Star Ferry (Hong Kong side), walk to the left and queue up for the free bus ride to the tram station at Garden Road. From MTR Central Station, exit at Chater Garden and walk towards the Hilton to Garden Road then walk along Garden Road. You have to take an incline car to the top of the peak or you can walk on the fairly flat road which rings the top of the mountain. The view of Kowloon and Hong Kong is fantastic. Tip: The return trip from the Peak Tram Station in Central to the Star Ferry is free with a receipt from the Peak Tram.

Join in and go Dolphin Watching An activity for the whole family and perhaps the most unique boat trip is offered by Hong Kong Dolphin Watch. The sight of wild pink dolphins playing in the waters north of Lantau Island is something that will stay with you long after you return to shore. Telephone (852) 2984 1414 for more information. 

Wander around both Hong Kong and Kowloon taking in the architectural wonders that abound in these amazing sky-scraper jungles. Architects from around the world have certainly made their mark in this corner of the globe.

Join in or just watch the ancient sport of Tai Chi or Chinese shadow boxing. It is a fascinating sport to watch. Whether you want to participate or just observe, the best places to go would be Kowloon Park and Victoria Park at Causeway Bay.

Ocean Park MTR: Admiralty, take the City-bus direct to Ocean Park If you like amusement parks, this one is a "must-see". It houses "Water World", a huge complex of swimming pools and other water related activities and requires a separate admission fee. If you're not up to getting wet take a gondola over the mountain to the main part of Ocean Park where you'll get some great views.

Although not Hong Kong itself it's close enough to be included in this list of top 10 things to do as the Po Lin Monastery is Lantau's most popular sight and a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong. Set amid spectacular mountainous scenery on the 520-metre-high Ngong Ping plateau, Po Lin ("Precious Lotus") Monastery caters to visitors with a large vegetarian restaurant. Many visitors climb Lantau Peak (known locally as Phoenix Mountain); at 934 m, it is the second highest peak in Hong Kong.