Follow Carmen Roberts as she ditches the skyscrapers and shopping malls to sample the city’s best milk tea, find a shop that makes locally made goods and escape the busy streets.
From 10 to 13 January, the Bicycle Film Festival is making a pit stop in Hong Kong, with bike-themed films, events and a 12km ride to raise the profile of the sport in the city.
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The 2013 Michelin Guide for Hong Kong and Macau awarded the city new stars for everything from French to Japanese cuisine.
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Disney may have started in the US, but its international theme parks have been infused with locally familiar elements, from feng shui in Hong Kong to European inventors in Paris.
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Travellers can get their sole-weary feet rubbed and kneaded for a pittance of what it costs in most large cities, with the myriad options ranging from traditional to chic.
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In recent months, a number of old colonial structures have been turned into cool places to stay, eat and soak up some culture.
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