Many Faced Region

Akanksha Maker simplifies your visit to Hong Kong with recommendations on how to get around and what to see across its versatile landscape.

- Akanksha Maker

Hong Kong’s charm has drawn me back on multiple occasions. Each time I’ve been fortunate enough to experience varying avatars of this Special Administrative Region. There’s something for every kind of holiday maker here, from azure beaches to tranquil mountains, and of course, its atypical big city vibe that appeals to the modern, frequent corporate traveller.

Hong Kong’s relentless spirit is alluring to say the least: picture buildings that compete with each other to kiss the sky, and a fast pace that can intimidate even the most exposed tourist. A British colony until 1997, there’s a subtle colonial feel in some parts of the city. Street names like Prince Edward Road and Wellington Street are vestiges of its imperial days. Its contemporary, urban feel is global in outlook, yet traditional in unassuming ways. It is undoubtedly, this versatility that makes Hong Kong one of the most captivating places in the world.