96 Hours in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

I am a planner in all aspects of life. Most vacations I laboriously聽plan down to the hour - every activity, every meal is predetermined. But with聽our recent international move and upcoming wedding, I've had my hands full聽-聽and our trip to Hong Kong in June went (gasp!) unplanned. Not one dinner reservation. No tours booked. And it was the most perfect聽unplanned vacation ever.

Hong Kong has a certain energy about it that is infectious. Colorful and bustling, it is a聽city of stark contrasts -聽where the cultures of East and West live together in a strangely perfect harmony and聽glittering skyscrapers sprout from densely overgrown green mountains. It's a place that is easy to fall in love with -聽I certainly did.

Day 1: Most of our first day in Hong Kong was devoted to David's quest for a custom suit (if you are looking for a recommendation in the arena of bespoke suits - and there are plenty of contenders in Hong Kong - check out聽Pacific Fashions in Kowloon). Between suit fittings we hopped aboard the historic Star Ferry聽for a trip to聽Hong Kong Island - a must-do if you are visiting! The聽ferry service has been in operation聽since the late 19th century, and provides one-of-a-kind views of the city's mesmerizing skyline.聽Later that聽night we met up with David's friend Kevin, who relocated to Hong Kong five years ago on a temporary work assignment...and decided not to leave. He and his fianc茅e, Chloe, treated us to a delicious聽dinner at Fu Lu Shou - a hidden, cozy little restaurant in the SoHo district that specializes in "traditional" Chinese food as it's perceived outside of China (think: Kung Pow Chicken). After dinner聽we stopped by The Woods, a lounge-y artisanal cocktail bar that offers up inventive drinks like the "Dirty Dill Martini," comprised of聽dill-infused Tito's vodka, pickle brine, Dolin Vermouth, mustard seeds and gherkin. The SoHo (South of Hollywood Road)聽district is chock-full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs - a great destination if you're looking to聽lose track of time on a Saturday night in Hong Kong. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 96 Hours in Hong Kong
Guide Location: Hong Kong » Hong Kong
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Kate Bitner
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Fu Lu Shou
The Woods
Flower Market
Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Mido Cafe
Jade Market
Tim Ho Wan
Ozone Sky Bar
W Hotel

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