I have not been to Hong Kong since the protests began in 2019, and then the pandemic hit. It’s been the longest I haven’t been back. Hong Kong has always been one of my favorite countries to visit because of its food and good shopping finds. And I also happen to like its ease of commute and the fashion vibe.
Fast forward to now and finally their requirements for travel have eased and it now feels fairly safe to revisit. So, what has changed, and what can you look forward to should you plan to visit again?
Food
I don’t know if its been the thing before, but I just discovered that high tea is something that people practice in Hong Kong. The Peninsula is most known for its high tea, but if you’re not interested in queuing up for this, you can make a reservation at The Langham Hong Kong (https://www.buys.hk/the-langham-hk/html/tlhkg-afternoon-tea-checkout-en.html). Their macarons are definitely something to experience.
You can also visit the various cafes. If you’re looking for a cute one with a wide variety of sweet and savory treats, visit Dominique Ansel’s Dang Wei Li (Shop 2 on Ground Floor of H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central). There are three branches in Hong Kong, but the one that we visited was in Central.
Travel Spots
One of the newest travel destinations in HK is the recently renovated Victoria Peak. It has been over a decade since I’ve last visited, but now, they’ve installed new trams and it got me curious. Going there, you can take the scenic route and cut through the Cheung Kong Park.
Then, once you are up there, you can also enjoy some sweet breads from the Tai Cheong Bakery. They also have a mall now, just in case you still haven’t had your fill of shopping.
Last Minute Shopping for Pasalubong
If you’re tired of the usual pasalubong of keychains and magnets, I suggest giving your relatives and friends some delicious egg tart. And not to worry if you’ve been too preoccupied to buy. Just show up a little bit early at the airport and look for King’s Bakery. They have one of the best cheese egg tarts I’ve tasted.
So if you’re like me and you’ve missed Hong Kong, now’s the time to go back =) Happy travels!
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