A Chinese city under British rule from 1841 to 1991, today Hong Kong is a unique cultural land where East meets West. This uniqueness is evident in every street with an English name, the enviable bilingualism of its people, colonial-style houses juxtaposed with smoky Chinese temples, bustling markets and traditional arts everywhere. If you think Hong Kong is just a great place to shop, no, Hong Kong is so much more than that!

Along with Seoul and Tokyo, Hong Kong has long been known as the fashion capital of Asia, a shopping paradise with grand shopping malls and sparkling jewelry stores.

In that paradise, Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon Peninsula) is likened to a gilded palace. Tsim Sha Tsui is a world-class shopping destination with famous shopping malls such as Harbour City, 1881 Heritage, K11... Among them, Harbour City is the most impressive, expensive and diverse shopping mall. It gathers up to 450 stores, including the world's most luxurious fashion brands such as Hermes, Alexander McQueen, Emporio Armani... Tourists from all over the world come to Hong Kong to look for branded items during the annual peak sale seasons.

If luxury items are not your thing, Mong Kok might be a more ideal location, just 2 km from the lavish Tsim Sha Tsui. Mong Kok – Hong Kong’s busiest shopping district – is actually a complex of many flea markets, souvenir shops, and even a giant shopping mall. What makes Mong Kok different from Tsim Sha Tsui are the very Vietnamese markets: the Women’s Market and the Goldfish Market. The Vietnamese influence is everywhere in this market. The sellers are also quite easy-going and you can bargain for the items you want to buy. Keep calm when facing the rows of colorful cheongsams, eye-catching decorated chopsticks to buy as gifts or canvas artworks that will look great displayed in your home…

Hong Kong is not only a shopping paradise but also a land of adventure for the adventurous. The first place is the Sai Kung volcanic rock area, suitable for hiking. This is an archipelago recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. The archipelago consists of 4 main islands with unique characteristics.

The first island is High Island, where volcanic rocks stand like pillars. This island covers a large area of ​​Sai Kung Peninsula in the east of Hong Kong. Looking southeast from here, one can see the Ung Cang archipelago with its steep coastline and magnificent cave system. Next to High Island but further east is the Kua Chau archipelago. This island area has many volcanic cliffs and majestic seascapes.

The last site in the Sai Kung volcanic region is Chau Kieu Thu Island. This is a sedimentary rock range created from past lava eruptions.

If you are overwhelmed by the seascape and prefer hiking to climbing, then try Shing Mun Lake (also known as Julibee). This lake is located between Sha Tin Town and Tsuen Wan Bay and was established during the Ming Dynasty. It can be reached by MRT and bus. It is a strenuous exploration trip and requires a good meal before starting the journey.

Coming to Hong Kong, you can explore more famous tourist attractions such as Hong Kong Wetland Park, Dragon's Back, etc. With diverse terrain, visitors can hike, cycle, and admire the clear seabed here. People joke that you can even practice triathlon in the clouds of Hong Kong.

Not only does Hong Kong quench the adrenaline cravings of adventurers, it is also a place to satisfy the artist in you. Here, you can enjoy art everywhere, from street masterpieces on the walls, unique architectural works built from the 20th century and art in the old city center.

You can also buy affordable creative tools such as accessories, leather goods, fabrics, paints, etc. at Sham Shui Po Street. If you are a true art lover, you can check in at the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

If you are travelling with children, Hong Kong has many workshops that are ideal for the little ones. Let them explore art as they paint, make crafts and develop their creativity.

When traveling, the most poetic thing is to stand outside and watch the busy life in the host country with a completely different perspective from the locals, a neutral perspective. Like the Vietnamese, Hong Kong people, regardless of their social class, work very hard. Stand in the downtown area and look up at the world-famous skyscrapers.

This is where companies set up offices, operate their businesses at a “dizzying” pace, contributing to the development of Hong Kong’s economy. There are many things to learn from Hong Kong because they are the third largest financial center in the world, a gateway for foreign investment into China.

On this island, people work hard to achieve their position in society. This spirit can be seen everywhere, from the restaurant owners who are dedicated to serving customers the best dim sum, the enthusiastic clothing sellers at the markets or the talented and diligent hands of the last birdcage maker in Mong Kok…

However, Hong Kong people always know how to relieve stress after work and maintain balance in life. After work, the flow of people to Lan Kwai Fong increases day by day. People from all walks of life come here to relax, have a few drinks and make friends. More introverted people choose Star Street Prescient right next to Loan Te district to have a cup of latte and recharge their energy.

Hong Kong is also a sacred place to practice faith and find peace of mind. There are more than 600 temples in Hong Kong, the most famous of which is the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (built in 1945). This temple is famous for its Kau Cim divination.

Less well known is Hong Kong’s oldest temple, the Wen Wu Temple, which is listed as a historical site. Built in 1847, the temple is dedicated to the God of Literature and Martial Arts. Here, you can learn about Hong Kong’s history and meditate in a peaceful atmosphere.

Hong Kong is a unique destination where East meets West, modernity meets traditional culture. Coming to Hong Kong, you will feel an open, friendly, dynamic, honest and progressive atmosphere, where you are free to explore traditional values ​​​​that are present everywhere.