10 MUST DO things in Hong Kong

Hi guys,
So our first post is to talk about a place to visit. I've chosen Hong Kong since I've been there countless of times. Its also a wonderful place with lots of things going on at once. So, without further ado, here is my list of 10 things to do in Asia's World City!

1. Watch the Symphony of Lights
 
Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights show is the world’s largest, permanent light and show sound, and is nothing short of spectacular. Using the forest of skyscrapers that surround Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, the Symphony of Lights sees the skyline pulse and flash with spotlights and colored beams all set to music.
The show features 44 of Hong Kong’s most iconic skyscrapers and buildings, and is a carefully crafted and choreographed 14 minute extravaganza. If you’re in town, it really is a must and is a great hit with kids. 
Probably the best option for those who want to get a 360 degree picture of the Symphony of Lights is to join one of the dedicated harbour cruises. The ninety minute Symphony of Lights Harbor Cruise takes in the show and also offers drinks on board. Alternatively, you can take a trip on the Star Ferry, which pauses for a few minutes especially to allow passengers to enjoy the show.
Back on dry land, the best of the show takes place on Hong Kong Island, so the best vantage point is over in Kowloon. The Avenue of Stars, on the waters edge, offers a perfect view and also features a broadcast of the narration and soundtrack. Another good option, and substantially less crowded, is the Ocean Terminal pier just to the north of the Star Ferry Terminal.
If you’ve already caught the Hong Kong Island show and want to see the Kowloon side of the action, head for Golden Bauhina Square in Wan Chai, where music and narration is also broadcast.
The show takes place at 8p.m. each night. English speakers will want to catch the show on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. when the soundtrack is narrated in English. Sunday the narration is in Cantonese and the remaining days in Mandarin.  
2. Eat Mak's Wantan noodles
Dating back to the 1960s, the business is now in the run by Mak Chi-ming, a third-generation descendant of Mak Woon-chi (麥煥池) who once served the dish to the President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek. It is claimed that the recipe has remained unchanged since Mak's grandfather's time.
The restaurant has its roots in a Guangzhou eaterie established before World War II by Mak Woon-chi. One of his sons, Mak King-hung (麥鏡鴻), nicknamed Mak Ngan (麥奀) because he was extremely skinny as a child, started an open air food stall in Central in 1968 where his younger brother was the chef. The founder retired in 1983, and renounced his food stall license in lieu of HK$36,000 in compensation from the Hong Kong government.
The founder's eldest son, Mak Chi-chung (麥志忠), opened his own restaurant Chung Kee Noodles (忠記麵家), in 1986, while Mak senior partnered his son-in-law in 1989 to reincarnate his original business in Wellington Street. He ran the restaurant himself and retired again in 1996. The business was succeeded by his second son Mak Chi-ming, the current proprietor.
In recent years, Mak's Noodle has established outlets at Olympian City, China Hong Kong City, Causeway Bay and Jordan, and one restaurant in Macau.
麥奀記 Wellington St., Central, +852 2854 3810, open Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. 

3. Visit The Avenue of Stars
The Avenue of Stars (Chinese: 星光大道), modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.

4. Go to Disneyland & Ocean Park
Ocean Park Hong Kong, commonly known as Ocean Park, is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong, China whereas Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks.  

5.  Take a ride on the MTR
The MTR is HK's public metro. Take a ride on it and be amazed at its efficiency and speed. Just remember to hold on to the handrails!

6. Ngong Ping 360
The Ngong Ping 360 is a tourism project on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The project was previously known as Tung Chung Cable Car Project before acquiring the Ngong Ping 360 brand in April 2005. 

7.   Tai O Island 
 Commonly known as "The Venice of HK", Tai O is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. 

8. Eat. 

From walled village dishes to Hong Kong-style teahouses and dai pai dong, the true flavours of Hong Kong are revealed in its indigenous food, and the way it is prepared, served and eaten.

9. Take a walk down Nathan Road
Probably Hong Kong’s most photographed street, Nathan Road is the showcase for the city’s iconic, neon advertising signs. Crammed in at every angle and hanging off every building, the signs are a testament to Nathan Road’s role as the commercial heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. If you want to see Hong Kong at its bustling best, head here. 

10. Visit a temple
Temples continue to play an integral part in the life of Hong Kongers and on major festivals you’ll see them overflowing with locals bearing gifts to please the gods. Noisy, colourful and chaotic, the temples are usually cloaked in smoke from the constantly burning incense sticks and boldly and beautifully decorated with traditional Chinese motifs and designs.  



So, this is my list of the top 10 must do things in HK. If you want a brief summary, JUST EAT AND EAT AND EAT. That's what HK really is all about, anyways.


Aston.