The drone of your daily routine getting to you, but don’t
have the time or money to spare for a long holiday? For a quick escape, I
recommend a long weekend getaway in a city like Hong Kong.
It’s a compact city that packs a punch. What it lacks in
land mass (at just 2,700 square kilometers), it makes up for in a plethora of
things to do, attractions to visit, and food to eat. And everything is within
reach a quick walk, MRT ride, or Uber away, which makes it the perfect destination
for a short getaway!
You’ll also have plenty of content for your social media
feed after a trip to Hong Kong, with its many picture-perfect destinations
hidden in the most non-descript locations. So here’s a pro tip: if you’re short
on time for planning and want to make the most out of your trip, booking a Hong Kong private tour with an expert local guide is the way to go.
Here are a few Instagram-worthy destinations to visit on
your next trip to Hong Kong!
1. Choi Hung Estate
Everyone who’s spent an inordinate amount of time on
Instagram (and let’s be real, who hasn’t?) would’ve seen the aesthetically
inspiring photos taken at this unexpected location. The pastel-colored backdrop
of the basketball court at Hong Kong’s oldest public housing estate makes for a
great shot for your Instagram profile photo.
It’s a little ways away from the Hong Kong regular tourist
route, so it’ll be good to have a local show you around.
Choi Hung Estate, Wong
Tai Sin, Kowloon East, Hong Kong
2. PMQ
Hong Kong’s coolest new creative hub is a great place to
shop, eat, and take Instagram-worthy photos in. The site used to be the
location of Queen’s College, the first school to offer a Western education to
Chinese students. After the war, it became a dormitory for police officers
(hence the name PMQ, which stands for “Police Married Quarters”).
Now the area is home to numerous cafes and shops selling
local, handmade products. Our faves include G.O.D. (Goods of Desire) for the
coolest and sometimes irreverent Hong Kong souvenirs you can take home, The HK
room for home goods and other trinkets, and for food, visit Levain Bakery for
their amazing sourdoughs and the PMG Taste Library where you can attend various
food-related workshops and events.
pmq.org.hk
3. 65 Peel
Not far from PMQ is a great lowkey bar serving local craft
beer in a beautiful space. If you like the aesthetic and visual mood of the movie
“In the Mood for Love”, you’ll love 65 Peel. Try one (or two, or three!) of the
twelve local brews they always have on hand, sourced from various
microbreweries around Hong Kong.
65 Peel St, Central,
Hong Kong
4. Ho Lee Fook
Let’s face it, you really need to go to Ho Lee Fook for the
food, first and foremost. But their wall of lucky cats and the local artwork
that dot the restaurant’s interior are definitely worthy of space on your
Instagram stories.
A self-proclaimed “funky Chinese restaurant”, you can’t
leave Ho Lee Fook without trying the roast Wagyu short ribs and the grilled
pork belly with Taiwanese caper salsa.
holeefook.com.hk
5. Quinary
Hong Kong is known as one of the cities with the best
nightlife spots in Asia, sporting a number of bars that serve award-winning
craft cocktails. Among them, a locals’ favorite is Quinary. Their imaginative
cocktails are as pretty and visually pleasing as they are delicious. Don’t
forget to snap a photo or a story before taking a sip!
My go-to cocktail is a whisky sour, so any place that serves
an amazing whisky sour gets a check on my book. I’m happy to report that the
Quinary Sour, their own unique take on the classic, gets my approval!
If you want something a little more fun and flirty, try the
Lavender Meringue Pie, and if you want something a little more adventurous, try
their seasonal cocktails!
6. Yumcha
Hong Kong is also a city that thrives on cuteness, no better
demonstrated anywhere else than in Yumcha. Not only are their food delicious
and a great introduction to Hong Kong cuisine, they’re also so adorably pretty!
The dimsum are particularly overflowing in cuteness, they’re almost too cute to
eat!
yumchahk.com
