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C H I N A – T H E L A N D T H AT H A S I T A L L
The Mandarin Oriental,
Hong Kong.
H O N G KO N G
Most Convenient Airport:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Few cities capture the dynamism of Asia
quite like Hong Kong. One of the region’s
most cosmopolitan destinations, Hong Kong
hums with energy day and night: business is
booming, the restaurant scene is buzzing, and
the city’s elite crowd moves e昀昀ortlessly from
one elegant haunt to the next. For travelers
seeking a taste of the high life in China, this is
the place to be.
Long recognized as a gateway between
East and West, Hong Kong is a captivating
cultural melting pot, its character shaped by
deeply rooted Cantonese heritage and the
enduring in昀氀uence of its time as a British
colony. A place of contrasts, here you’ll 昀椀nd
ancient temples situated in the shadows of
gleaming skyscrapers and bustling markets
round the corner from some of Asia’s most
sophisticated restaurants. The result is a city
© Mandarin Oriental
that feels both incredibly international and
unmistakably local.
The hospitality scene is also impressive,
with top hotels including the The Landmark
Mandarin Oriental, known for its fabulous spa
and impeccable service; the Four Seasons,
which boasts eight Michelin stars under
one roof; and the Rosewood, which o昀昀ers
sweeping Victoria Harbor vistas and
delicacies or indulgent chef’s-table dining
experiences to sipping sundowners at
hip rooftop bars high above the skyline.
Whether you opt to take in jaw-dropping
panoramas from Peak Tower, set sail across
the shimmering harbor on a cruise, discover
a contemporary, art-昀椀lled ambience.
centuries-old traditions at Man Mo Temple,
As for what to do, Hong Kong o昀昀ers endless
luxury malls, each activity reveals yet
possibilities, from savoring street-side
another facet of this enthralling city.
or indulge in retail therapy at the sprawling
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