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You’re bound for a refreshing start to the day at this verdant 13 hectare park bordered by Nathan and Canton Road. Stroll around the flamingo pond, jog among tai chi practitioners or enjoy a swim at the pool. 

Tucked onto Minden Row, Signal Hill Garden encompasses Signal Hill Tower, an Edwardian-style Grade II historic building that used to issue signals for the Hong Kong Observatory.  

Sprawling along the Victoria Harbour and taking its cue from the Hollywood Walk of Fame is Hong Kong’s own dedication to the luminaries of its film industry. The names of over 100 actors, screenwriters, directors, and other celebrities are emblazoned along the promenade, some featuring handprints and signatures.  

The city’s main art museum showcases paintings, calligraphy and sculpture from Hong Kong, China, and the rest of Asia, rotating its exhibitions frequently so that all of its shows are new and fresh. Given its location perched on the waterfront, its exterior view is almost as striking as what’s housed inside.  

A fixture on Kowloon’s waterfront, the cultural centre is both a striking architectural masterwork and the cultural hub of the city, putting on countless music and dance performances every year.  

Newly opened at the West Kowloon Cultural District is the Xiqu Centre, a love letter to Chinese opera and other forms of Chinese traditional theatre. The venue, which comprises over a thousand seats, arranges plenty of performances and film screenings. Its undulating contemporary architecture also makes it more than worth a visit. 

Just a quick cab ride away is the West Kowloon Cultural District, which to date comprises M+ Pavilion and Art Park; the former showcases a range of exhibitions while the latter is a verdant promenade where performances, exhibitions, and other cultural events are held.  

Having survived both World Wars, the iconic Clock Tower has stood proud in the city for over a century, and is often the first landmark that comes to Hongkongers’ minds when Tsim Sha Tsui comes up in conversation.

This egg-shaped dome on Salisbury Road is as eye-catching inside as it is without, being home to a state-of-the-art theatre for OMNIMAX shows that’ll make you feel as though you’re embarking on a space journey of your own.  

SOGO Tsim Sha Tsui features premium cosmetic counters, men’s and women’s apparel, a food court, and a Japanese supermarket. 

Not your regular shopping mall, art mall K11 employs a “museum retail concept”, running regular art exhibitions and performances that support the local creative community. 

At the junction of Nathan Road and Peking Road, the 31-storey, glass-curtain building encompasses family-friendly shops, a wide range of restaurants and a cinema with an IMAX digital theatre. 

Showcasing how Hong Kong turns verticality into an art form is 23-storey shopping mall The One, which sits along buzzing Nathan Road and offers a wide range of shops and restaurants to visit.

Sprawling along western Canton Road, Harbour City is home to a plethora of high-end brands. 

Hailed as the “Golden Gateway to China” for its proximity to the China Ferry Terminal and its impressive shopping experience, China Hong Kong City is the place to go for a shopping spree before your trip to China or Macau. It also comprises office buildings, a hotel, and a bus terminus.  

Unofficially dubbed “Kowloon’s Lan Kwai Fong” for its smorgasbord of bars, cafés and restaurants, Knutsford Terrace blends European architecture and a tranquil location away from the busy main streets; hanging out here will truly transport you away from the stresses of the city. 

Located on the promenade level of China Hong Kong City is the complex’s Food Garden, which offers a diverse range of culinary delights at excellent value. Grab a quick coffee or nosh on some dim sum in front of the stunning waterfront. 

Enjoy the dazzling night view of the Victoria Harbour while savouring international dishes in this popular open-air eatery. It’s the ideal spot for a relaxing Sunday with friends and family, too.