"Hong Kong is a city of many identities: a place where global flagships sit next to independent cafés; where steel towers dwarf old shop houses that are home to multiple generations of a single family."

Roganic Hong Kong

British restaurant · Soho

"At Roganic, British chef Simon Rogan’s team use locally sourced ingredients, pairing simplicity and clever new techniques to deliver a farm-to-table dining experience."

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Little Tai Hang

Building · Soho

"Don’t be fooled by the name – the 91 rooms at Little Tai Hang, which opened in 2017, are generous for this city. There’s also nothing “little” about the modern tower in which they reside."

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Din Tai Fung

Taiwanese restaurant · Soho

"Din Tai Fung launched in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei in 1958 but Hong Kongers have since heartily embraced it as one of their very favourite places for a dumpling moment. No visit to the restaurant would be complete without sampling its beloved signature dish: the delectable xiao long bao."

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kapok Sun Street

Fashion accessories shop · Soho

"When Frenchman Arnault Castel decided to open a mixed-retail space in 2006 he called it Kapok after a native tree known for its shady crown. You’ll find fashion labels such as ONS, Common Projects and Maison Kitsuné here, as well as accessories and homeware from Native Union and Hay."

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Asia Society Hong Kong Center

Non-profit organization · Soho

"Tucked behind Admiralty, near the British Consulate and Island Shangri-La hotel, the Asia Society is a sanctuary within the city. On a site where the British army once housed ammunition, this outpost of the New York-based educational institution is a rare example of architectural preservation in Hong Kong."

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Kowloon Walled City Park

Park · Hong Kong

"This colourful part of Hong Kong was demolished in 1994 and built in its place is an urban oasis modelled after the Jiangnan gardens of the early Qing Dynasty. Remnants from the military fort, including old wells and cannons, can still be found inside the park."

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D'Aguilar Peninsula

Peninsula · Hong Kong

"For a prime yet convenient swimming spot head to Shek O, a small beach and fishing village at the end of a peninsula on Hong Kong Island’s Southside. It is accessible by bus or a 20-minute cab ride from Central."

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