It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Hong Kong for a few months, weeks or days – the city will have you instantly hooked from the minute you set foot outside the airport. Old world temples exist side by side with science labs, and leaders in innovative technology adhere to traditional superstitions of spirituality.

If you wanted experience Far Eastern mysticism while still maintaining the creature comforts of the 21st century, you’ve come to the right place. So, get excited and read on, because you’re about to begin a lifelong love-affair with one of the most fascinating cities on earth, on the luxury holiday of your dreams.

Shopaholics will go wild for the mind-blowing spending opportunities provided by this vast metropolis. The variety is nothing short of dazzling. High-end designers, bespoke jewellers and glamourous boutiques line the city on one side while tech bazaars, vintage markets and street-side craft vendors pepper the urban scape. You definitely won’t have trouble finding souvenirs for your friends!

Foodies will be equally thrilled with the endless list of eateries to get their teeth into. The rich cultural heritage of the region ensures that the cuisine is nothing short of exceptional with Pan-Asian and European influences. Attracting the highest calibre of chefs from around the world, visitors can satiate any craving no matter how obscure your gourmet desires.

With so many people and such a new-age attitude, everything you can imagine is already on offer here with a legendary culinary scene, hundreds of Instagram-worthy spots, cultural icons for days and so much more. And the best bit about it all is that everything is within easy reach – even the ancient relics and shrines of the Chinese border are no more than a five-hour journey away. Despite the bewildering assortment of activities, Hong Kong is far from chaotic with traditions and customs helping to maintain a smooth order to every aspect of life here.

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Save yourself the hassle of purchasing train tickets, fumbling for foreign coins or paying extortionate transaction fees with the Hong Kong equivalent of the Oyster Card. Here, the prepaid touch wallet is known as the Octopus Card and can be used anywhere from public transport and retail shops to hospital and food outlets. And remember – carry an umbrella at all times!