"Learn to Make Dim Sum in Hong Kong Hong Kong cuisine matriarch Martha Sherpa instructs both culinary professionals and aspiring visitors how to prepare dim sum staples like traditional pork steamed buns and dumplings filled with homemade egg custard. Intimate classes of no more than six students meet for a full day to prep ingredients and then prepare them in a hot wok and a bamboo steamer. The class is held in a well-equipped kitchen and students snack on their bite-size dishes throughout the day. From $206."

"Homegrown Amusement There's no better way to chase the sweltering Hong Kong summer heat than at the homegrown Ocean Park. At the Waterfront is Aqua City, where you'll find an Old Hong Kong town, perfect for capturing those holiday photos. By night, cool down with the Symbio water show at the Lagoon. Make sure to see An An and Jia Jia, the park's treasured giant pandas, in their habitat. Take the cable car up to the summit for some hair-raising rides and to say hello to the resident marine animals. Hop from the Arctic to the Rainforest to say hello to more creatures. Need to refuel? Tuxedos Restaurant will let you dine in full view of penguins frolicking about. There are vast options for the whole family for a day of pure summer fun."

"Best Performances in the City Housing several performance halls and many exhibition spaces, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is the place to go to see some of the best local and international performing artists. Monthly rosters include shows from the Hong Kong Philharmonic and local children's choirs, as well as special occasions to see touring dance companies and musical ensembles. Additionally, the annual opening of the Hong Kong Arts Festival in February marks the beginning of one of the city's most popular events. This calendar draws audiences in to see the best musical and theatrical troupes from all around the world."

"Lightgazing on a Clear Night Hong Kong by night requires a view from the Avenue of the Stars. It affords the best views in the city of the city (albeit of the business/downtown part of the city). It can get dark up on the 2nd level where it's chock-a-block full of tourist and locals enjoying a stroll and laser light shows (check the times). By Kokleong Tham"

"A Wonderful Piece of Technology for Visitors and Locals Traveling up and down the Central-Mid Levels Escalator is a quick, efficient way to get around while at the same time immersing yourself in the urban jungle of Hong Kong . Stretching for over 800m and rising about 135m, the world's longest outdoor covered escalator (actually a series of 20 escalators and 3 inclined moving walkways) links the Central District and the heights of the Mid-Levels residential areas. As you take the 20-minute trip going up (or down), you enjoy the opportunity to experience the contrast between the bustling streets of Central, with the city's oldest market district as well as the arts and antiques district, museums, bars, restaurants, and historic buildings to the more relaxed Mid-Levels atmosphere. From 6am to 10am, the escalator travels downward from Mid-Levels to Central for the commuters. After 10am, the escalator switches upward from Central to Mid-Levels until midnight."

"Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery The colorful Po Lin Monastery was built more than a century ago in the secluded mountains of Lantau Island. In 1993, the 112-foot-high bronze Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, was erected to face the monastery and north toward the Chinese people of the mainland. Since then, Po Lin has been on the tourism map. Seated on a lotus flower and with a raised hand delivering a blessing to visitors, the Buddha welcomes visitors to climb the 268-step base to share someexpansive mountain and sea views. Have a walk through the grounds of the monastery, which include the new Grand Hall of Ten ThousandBuddhas and a popular vegetarian restaurant. Though you can take a bus, train, or taxi, the 3.5-mile Ngong Ping cable car is a thrilling way to get there."

"How do you get there? Everyone wants to be "on top of the world".... but how do you get there? In Hong Kong , the top of the world is Victoria Peak and the best way to get there is the Peak Tram. A very steep ride up the side of the mountain takes you past residences, the tops of towers, and the native greenery of the city. The views from the top are stunning if the peak is not enshrouded in clouds. By Liz Galpin"

"Sensory Exploration You'll have spent your days taking in the sights, tastes and sounds of Hong Kong , but have you considered exploring the city without one of your senses? Each 75-minute tour at Dialogue in the Dark, led by a visually impaired guide, takes you through simulated Hong Kong settings for a journey like no other. You'll walk through a room in complete darkness with the help of a white cane and experience scenes of Hong Kong like riding on the Star Ferry, shopping at the supermarket, attending a concert and walking through a forest. Without the ability to see, you'll soon realize how temperatures, textures and sounds can contribute to one overall experience. Your other senses will be immensely heightened and more alert to just how beautiful surroundings can be, even without the ability to see."

"Shop in the Former Police Married Quarters This handsome complex was built in the early 1950s toserve as the city’s Police Married Quarters. It was reborn in 2014 as a shopping haven with a heritage twist. Today, two seven-story buildings are filled with independent designers' shops, ateliers,and hip pop-up boutiques selling everything from clothes to handcrafted shoes, jewelry, funky bags, and housewares. You’ll find well-known local brands like Goods of Desire (G.O.D.), a store founded by two local architects that sells furniture, accessories, and gifts with a Hong Kong flair. Stylish coffee shops, teahouses, bakeries, and cafés are also a part of the PMQ mix and offer atmosphere as well as greatfood."

"A Traditional Tai Hang Breakfast The Tai Hang neighbourhood, off Victoria Park, keeps growing with specialty eateries. But among the hipster cafes and bar, Italian and Vietnamese restaurants, there's one standalone stall that can't be missed. And it's possibly one of the best places in the city to try dishes that locals call comfort food. In the morning, stop by for egg and corned beef sandwiches, soupy ham macaroni, and famous Hong Kong milk tea. There's also instant noodles with different kinds of toppings, and satay beef noodles. Perhaps the thing that wraps up the whole experience is the seating arrangements - simple foldaway chairs and tables makes the stall easy to close up, which it does in the early afternoon. Make sure to get an iced lemon tea to go to keep you cool during the hot Hong Kong summers."