Hong Kong Leisure

In Hong Kong, there is so much to do, so much to see and so many completely unique experiences on tap, that a day on the town here can be quite overwhelming. Experts debate which is the best course of action: planning out every second of your day so you stay on task and control the amount of stimuli you receive, or simply going out and enjoying the city with no set plans at all. Either way, you are bound to have the time of your life here, but as is the case with much of Hong Kong, you will need a fat wallet to get through your day

1. Bird Garden - Yuen Po St., Prince Edward, Hong Kong - website

A great mid-city distraction, the bird garden is constantly fluttering with activity. Visit dozens of species of birds and remember to bring your camera!

2. Hong Kong Heritage Museum - 1 Man Lam Rd., New Territories, Hong Kong - website

How can the largest museum in the city also be one of the least visited? It is a mystery but you should definitely make time for this amazing attraction.

3. Hong Kong Museum of Art - 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong - website

One of the most impressive museums in all of Asia, view works by some of the greatest Chinese artists ever, as well as works by other famous artists.

4. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences - 2 Caine La., Hong Kong - website

This fascinating museum takes an analytical look at the differences between Chinese medicine throughout the ages and their Western counterparts.

5. Kansu Street Jade Market - website

If you want to see Hong Kong with the slick veneer stripped away, check out the street side jade markets. Good luck telling the real stuff from the fake.

6. Kowloon Park - website

One of the most famous spots in the city, you are just as likely to see kids flying kites here as you are old men playing chess. A wonderful respite.

7. Law Uk Folk Museum - 14 Kut Shing St., Chai Wan, Hong Kong - website

A living, breathing museum that encapsulates what life was like in Hong Kong over a hundred and sixty years ago.

8. Peak Tram - Between Garden Rd. and Cotton Tree Dr., Hong Kong - website

Take a ride you won’t ever forget in the Peak Tram, one of the most extreme and steep rides you’ll ever experience!

9. Stanley - website

This notorious neighborhood was once used mainly as a POW camp, but today is a residential and shopping area. It’s worth visiting for the history alone.

10. Star Ferry - website

Take a trip back in time when the only way you could get to parts of the city was on this very ferry.