A popular island retreat with a traditional village lifestyle and an abundance of good quality seafood, Cheung Chau boasts sandy beaches such as Tung Wan Beach and Kwun Yam Wan Beach and offers plenty of opportunity for water sports.

The pristine and comparatively shallow waters around Clearwater Bay provide great underwater view with an abundance of coral and marine life. The calm waters and rugged coastline also make it a great spot for kayaking and paddle-boarding.

There’s far more to Central than just busy humdrum of a financial hub. As Hong Kong’s administrative centre from when the city first flourished, Central is filled with European inspired historical architecture.

The Hong Kong Maritime Museum, located in the heart of the Central Harbourfront, offers a rich collection of exhibits for visitors to explore the history of trade and maritime in Hong Kong.

Famous for its bargain seafood and alfresco dining traditions, Lei Yue Mun retains the flavours of old Hong Kong – a fishing village in a modern metropolis.

Sok Kwu Wan is renowned for its seafood restaurants near the ferry pier. The small harbour is filled with rafts from which cages are suspended and fish are farmed. It's a lovely place to end a day with a seafood feast and a few cold beers.

As part of the UNESCO Geopark network, this nature’s spectacle consists of two distinct types of land formations: volcanic rock from 140 million years ago that often appears as stacks of staggered hexagonal columns; and sedimentary rock from 400 million years ago comprising uniquely shaped sandstone and siltstone.

Tai Long Wan is, without doubt, Hong Kong’s most spectacular beach. Located on the east coast of the Sai Kung Peninsula, it is the ultimate escape for locals and tourists. There are four beaches in the bay – Sai Wan, Ham Tin Wan, Tai Wan and Tung Wan – and all promise powdery white sand and clear blue waters.

Located at the tip of the Kowloon peninsula facing Victoria Harbour, Tsim Sha Tsui is famous for its iconic views of the city’s expansive skyline, against which junk boats sail across Victoria Bay. As one of the busiest districts in Kowloon, there’s plenty to see and do in TST. You can find escape from the endless shopping malls at a few excellent museums, galleries and even street buskers.

Yung Shue Wan, with some 6000 inhabitants, remains a small village with rustic charm. The main street is lined with cafes, bars, veggie stalls and new-age shops, all popular with locals and tourists alike.

One of the less frequented beaches on the Southside, South Bay is a cloistered spot to stay away from the crowd. The beach offers spectacular views and peaceful surroundings perfect for relaxation. The soft golden sand is great for soaking up some sun while the shallow water and gentle waves are ideal for swimming.

Deep Water Bay has a selection of great pubs and restaurants, as well as barbecue pits at the southern end of the beach. This beach is a great spot for a dip and is usually less crowded than neighbouring Repulse Bay. The beach is a centre for wakeboarding and kayaking.

Perhaps the most well-known and visited beaches in Hong Kong, Repulse Bay boasts relaxed vibes, pristine sands and clear waters. The beach is popular with both locals and visitors and is great for strolls in the early morning, mid-day dipping, or watching the sun go down at dusk.

Best visited on weekdays to avoid tourists, Stanley Market is a maze of alleyways full of stores selling bargain knickknacks, while Stanley Main Beach is a hotspot for sunbathing and windsurfing.

Located approximately 30 minutes from Stanley and known as the ‘South Pole of Hong Kong’, Po Toi Island has stunning coastal scenery and is known as a great hiking spot. The island is well known for its rock carvings and granite headland facing the South China Sea.