Going solo in Hong Kong

Going solo in Hong Kong

Travelling alone is easy in Hong Kong.  English is widely spoken and displayed on all signage, the public transport is one of the most efficient in the world, the people are friendly and crime rates are low.

For the lone traveller there is a variety of experiences for those looking to uncover Hong Kong’ s culture, explore the food scene and discover the city’s natural side.  Here’s our pick of things to do for a solo traveller.

 

Ngong Ping 360

NP360

Try the all new Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin on your way up to the Ngong Ping village. Equipped with a glass bottom, it is designed to feast your eyes with an astonishing bird’s eye view. More information here.

 

Tai O Fishing Village

Lantou-TaiO

On Lantau Island, Tai O is a quaint and picturesque fishing village, home to local fisherman who live in traditional stilt houses, predominant of the old Southern Chinese fishing villages.  The area is one of the few remaining villages that still exist in Hong Kong.

 

Golden Bauhinia Square

The bauhinia is the emblem of Hong Kong. The Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture was a gift from the Central Government to mark the 1997 Handover. Come to enjoy the pomp and symbolism of the daily flag-raising ceremony with beautiful Victoria Harbour as a backdrop. More information here.

 

Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck

Hong Kong by helicopter2

The highest indoor observation deck in the city, located on the 100th floor of Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), offers incredible 360-degree views of Victoria Harbour. Feel the trill on a high-speed lift which whisks you up 100 floors in just 60 seconds. More information here.

 

Lan Kwai Fong

Meet other travellers from all over the world at one of Hong Kong’s most popular nightlife hot spots, LKF. The atmosphere ranges from stylish wine pairings to raucous jelly shots and the food on offer is as diverse as the clientele.

 

Star Ferry’s Harbour Tour

star ferry

Sail back in time to 1920s Hong Kong on board the beautiful double-decker ‘Shining Star’ ferry, a remodel of the ferries that graced Victoria Harbour back in the Roaring Twenties. More information here.

 

Walking tours

Let an expert show you the way on a guided tour, or take a self guided tour and discover the city at your own pace. There are myriad of tours and trails that lead you right into the heart of Hong Kong and its fascinating culture.

 

SOHO

Soho

Come during the day to explore the historic and narrow streets, browse around neighbourhoods’ attractive fashion boutiques, art galleries and antiques shops. Indulge in lunch and a glass of vino or hang around for sundown, when SoHo really comes into its own with many upmarket bars and exotic restaurants being chic to the extreme.

 

Markets in Mong Kok

lady's market

Indulge in some of the world’s most fascinating street scenes, where markets of every kind fashion Hong Kong’s true living culture. In Mong Kok you will discover the Ladies Market, the Flower Market, the Goldfish Market and the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, amongst many others. More information here.

 

Discover an ancient walled city

Kowloon Walled Park

Just outside the town of Yuen Long lies an old walled village, still inhabited by the descendents of those who once built these walls to protect themselves from rival clans, bandits, pirates — even tigers, who once prowled the area. More information here.

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