the dim sum diary: TOURING HK WITH OUT OF TOWN GUESTS

We have been really lucky to have a lot of out of town visitors since we moved to HK. It is so much fun showing them around our new city and it has definitely helped us feel less homesick.

We always feel so fortunate when our family and friends travel so far to see us and want to show them a great time. Here are a couple of itineraries that seem to really work for us and allow our guests to get a great feel for Hong Kong.

DAY 1: Hong Kong Island Tour

Graham Street Wet Markets
Dim Sum at Maxim's City Hall
Tram to the Peak
Taxi to Repulse Bay and Stanley Beach before an afternoon break

Tram to dinner in Wan Chai (We love Crystal Jade for Shanghainese food)
After dinner drinks in Lan Kwai Fong

DAY 2: Kowloon Tour

Dim Sum at Lin Heung Tea House on Wellington Street for a more local experience
Star Ferry to Kowloon side (if you live on Hong Kong Island)
MTR to Mong Kok to visit the Ladies Market, Bird Market, Flower Market and Goldfish Market (listed in order of priority if you are crunched for time)
High Tea on the terrace at the Hullett House (we prefer this setting to the Peninsula)
More shopping at Temple Street Night Market near the Jordan MTR stop or Foot Massages at Top Comfort back in Mong Kok
Dinner at Aqua on the Kowloon Side to watch the light show
After dinner drinks at Ozone, a bar on top of the ICC (Ritz Carlton Hotel) with great views

DAY 3: Hike / Trip to Macau

Early morning Dragons Back hike
Lunch in Shek O (We love the Shek O Chinese & Thai restaurant)
2:30pm Ferry to Macau
5:00pm House of Dancing Water Show
Stroll along the Cotai Strip. Stop in the Venetian for the famous Lord Stow's egg tarts.
Dinner in Old Macau at Antonio's (famous Portuguese restaurant)

Here are some pictures of each itinerary.

DAY 1: HONG KONG ISLAND TOUR PICTURES