One Perfect Day in Hong Kong

A top day in Hong Kong begins fighting the throngs of pedestrians on the street to just get to the nearest metro. The first stop will be a spectacular overview of the city from the peak (accessible by train). Head back down to 'central' MTR station. Now escape all the commuters again with a double-decker bus ride out to Stanley market for a late brunch and a bit of exploring. Then hit the beach. Hong Kong is blessed with it's beaches and their are countless paths to trek along the beautiful coastline. Shek O is a good one nearby. After a good bit of sun, head back to 'central' when you are ready for more city life. From here you can climb the world's longest escalator if you are up to the 'challenge'. However it's best to press on if you want any time for electronics shopping in Kolwoon. It should be late in the afternoon by now so you have two options 1) fill up on snacks during happy hour at the central pier before catching the star ferry or 2) head directly on the ferry Kowloon-side for shopping. If you do press on, you could stop for some post-shopping tea at Peninsula Hotel - a time honored tradition. Either way this crossing is absoluty quintessential Hong Kong. But be sure to fill yourself up on snacks since it will be a late one! Now timing is everything. Now at 7:45 make your way for a stroll along the Chinese walk of fame just in time for the 8pm harbor light show. Meanwhile be sure to hunt down Bruce Lee! Then double back and hop on the next star ferry to wan chai this time. Head immediately for the happy valley racetrack. Hong Kong stops in it's tracks on Wednesday evenings and weekends for this time honored tradition. It would be a shame to miss the action. Plan a debaucherous trip down bar street thereafter or end your day back in Kowloon with some fish outdoors under neon lights in the temple street night market restaurant benches. It's been an action packed day so it might be time to get a little rest. There's just too much to do here in one day... If you have any time tomorrow, don't forget to take a view over town from "the peak". And on your way out of town, why not catch a 4-D film in at the Extreme Screen in Terminal 2.