Victoria Harbour travel tips

Dallas-Fort Worth travelers who want to take high tea overlooking Victoria Harbour at the Peninsula Hong Kong or chow down on dim sum have a new way to get to the bustling Asian metropolis next spring.

Hong Kong is one of Asia's leading financial capitals, but there's much more to this city than boardrooms. Perfect for exploring before, during, or after a business trip, its unique fusion of cultures, lush hiking trails, shopping centers, historic temples, and world-class food scene gives corporate travelers the perfect blend of work and play. 

When the sun sets in Hong Kong, the sprawling urban metropolis transitions from work to play. Home to over seven million residents from around the globe and more than 260 islands, there's always something going on in the densely packed skyscraper capital of the world. 

Steps away from the glistening Victoria Harbour sits the Peninsula Hotel.

Self-styled as ‘Asia’s world city’, Hong Kong has seen its fair share of upheaval over the decades, but much of its current prosperity is built on its historic standing as a trading outpost. You sense that when you fly over the freighters that crisscross its waters, and see the skyscrapers that pierce its chockablock centre. A one-time British colony that sits in the South China Sea, it has always been a place where tastes and cultures collide. In this easily navigated destination, travellers typically stay in Kowloon, with its Victoria Harbour views, and on Hong Kong Island, which has exceptional places to eat and the landmark Victoria Peak.  

It's hard not to fall in love with Hong Kong at first sight, a disarmingly high-rise metropolis in the dreamiest of island settings. Then you start to discover just how memorable the food scene is, how vibrant the nightlife is, how incredible the shopping is – and game over, you're smitten. 

From the islands of Indonesia to the skyscrapers of Singapore, these are the hot new hotels in Asia to bookmark for your next trip.

With Hong Kong Art Month approaching in March, art-world insider and Museum Director of M+ Suhanya Raffel shares her top recommendations for art aficionados

Rock your Christmas Holiday with waves of happenings at the Hong Kong WinterFest by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)! During the four-day holiday, members of the public can enjoy a diverse line-up of live performances at Christmas Town and the “Winter Harbourfront Pyrotechnics” at this Christmas extravaganza.

Don’t be put off by the high-rise hotels and glitzy boutiques; Hong Kong can still be explored on the cheap. From wandering through sub-tropical forests to seeking out cultural shows in the dense urban jungle, you’ll find that some of the best things to do in Hong Kong are free.

China is a nation on the march. As it accelerates away from its preindustrial cocoon at a rate unmatched in human history, huge new cities with cutting-edge architecture continue to spring up. But look closer and you’ll see China’s splendidly diverse geographic, ethnic, culinary and social make-up is not lost. Here are some of our favourite things to do in China, to give you a taste of why you should visit this country.

An eclectic mix of Chinese, Portuguese and British heritage, Hong Kong has a unique and proudly fierce identity. With its hi-tech infrastructure, buzzing nightlife and marvellous wildlife, there’s something for everyone in this small and mighty region. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a well-seasoned traveller, we’ve got the low down on things to do in Hong Kong.

It’s a rare and wonderful thing when one of the planet’s most exciting urban destinations also boasts immense natural beauty just a stone’s throw away. 

One of the world’s great global cities is pulsating with renewed energy and dynamic new attractions, lending fresh vibrancy to its timeless appeal.