Top things to do in Hong Kong - The Asian hub for travel and leisure

The Victoria peak is a hill on the west side of Hong Kong Island. Locally known as 'the peak', it stands at an elevation of 552m making it the highest hill on the island. It is a major tourist destination attracting over seven million visitors a year. The peak provides scenic views of the cityscape as well as the waterfront. The observation deck has telescopes that can be used for this purpose. The peak is accessible via tram, public buses and car. You can also opt to take a walk around if you're up to some trekking. The peak tower, Galleria and the peak garden are located on site.

Two of the largest theme parks in Hong Kong are Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park. It is more suitable for families travelling with kids.

The ocean park consists of roller coasters, animal exhibits, aquariums and panda habitats. The park is more focused on combining entertainment and education on conservation, whilst Disneyland consists of thematic areas on prominent children's stories and animation.

Depending on your mood and activity throughout the day, Hong Kong has much to offer in terms of food, drink and entertainment. Ranging from several street food markets, roadside cafes to fine dining restaurants, the island treats your appetite with great generosity. Try out a casual eat out at the neon-lit Nathan road, Street food at Mong Kok market, lively dining and nightlife at hotels near Lan Kwai Fong or Dim sum at Soho. What are holidays for without good food?

The Victoria Harbour is known for its spectacular skyline and night view. The skyline of the skyscrapers appears overlaid over the ridges of the harbour making it a rich spectacle. The harbour is best viewed from the Peak. There are many public shows held at the harbour including the annual fireworks held during the Lunar New Year. You can even grab a ferry ride and enjoy a cruise along the island.

The Monastery is located on the plateau of Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. Founded in 1906, the temple houses bronze statues of the Buddha along with scriptures and has a giant Buddha statue named Tian Tan Buddha which is 34m tall and can be reached through a stairway. The monastery also is prominent for its architectural design.

Lantau is the largest island in Hong Kong. The 934m-high Lantau Peak is the highest point of Lantau island and getting to witness the sunrise from this point can be a captivating site. The area can be navigated by hikers on Lantau Trail from Mui Wo (Silver Mine Bay) which is around 70km.

Another key highlight for holidaymakers in Hong Kong is that there are ample opportunities to indulge in shopping. From luxury malls in 'Tsim Sha Tsui' to street markets such as 'Mong Kok', Temple street night market, 'Tung Choi' market and the traditional Stanley market where you can get a good bargain, the shopping scene is a major hype in the city. We suggest you get yourself accommodated at a hotel such as the Lan Kwai Fong Hotel with easy access to all these attractions.

The gondola lift on Lantau Island, Ngong Ping 360 is an ideal way to view the scenic beauty of the island at a distance. The cable car is connected to central Hong Kong via various routes enabling tourist to view multiple locations such as the South China Sea, the North Lantau Country Park, The Airport, the Tung Chung valley, Ngong Ping Plateau and its surroundings. The Po Lin Monastery and The Big Buddha are viewable as well.

When it comes to Museums, Hong Kong has it all and is doing it in detail and style. There are museums based on individual preferences and you can select which ones to go to even though it's hard not to miss any of them. Check out the Hong Kong Museum of History which has collections of the island's natural history, ethnography, local history and archaeology. Next to it is the Honk Kong Science museum featuring science and technology exhibits with live demonstrations. If you happen to be a space fanatic, then the Hong Kong Space Museum is the place to go to learn more about astronomy and space science.

The list does not end there, apart from many smaller museums across the Island; the renowned chain of Madame Tussauds wax museums has made it to Hong Kong as well. Maybe you can click in a selfie with your favourite celebrity look alike.

Hong Kong has numerous parks located within the city. And it's amazing how the city has any space left with so many parks around. The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the oldest of them all. The gardens occupy an area of 5.6 hectares providing a natural environment and atmosphere and contain more plants, birds and other facilities. The Hong Kong Global Geopark, the Hong Kong park, The Nan Lian Garden, the Kowloon Park and Victoria Park are some of the other prominent parks frequented by visitors and locals alike.