Wednesday night at the race course?

Hong Kong offers many things to enjoy for different tastes.

A morning walk in the park leaves an impression that people here lead a healthy lifestyle: you will see a lot of joggers and groups practicing Tai Chi. It is not uncommon to follow up your outdoor or gym effort with a foot massage. Reflexology is very popular here and many do take advantage of it.

Hong Kong is surrounded by water and very picturesque islands. Some deep bays form beautiful beaches (but unfortunately, often dirty) and provide a haven for surfers and windsurfers alike.

This is also a dream place for an avid hiker: despite the striking population density, only a quarter of the territory of Hong Kong is developed because of the mountainous terrain, which, to the joy of outdoor lovers, is criss-crossed with hiking trails stretching for several hundreds of kilometres.



The high-rise skyline of the Hong Kong Island circles the mountains that offer some of the most striking views of the Victoria Harbour traversed continuously by super fast ferries, modern luxury yachts, cruiser boats and beautiful traditional Chinese junks under full sails. No less breath-taking are the serene views from the peaks of Lantau Island or Sai Kung Country Park in the New Territories. 

One of the featured Hong Kong pastimes is horse races. Marketed as betting entertainment, rather than gambling, they are equally popular among locals, expats and tourists. A Wednesday night at the racecourse is a must-do at least once: study the horse odds, make you bets, blend into the crowd and just allow adrenaline pump through the evening. Know your measure, or else your adrenaline might take another pitch in the morning, when you find your wallet empty. Or full!