HONG KONG

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Where to Stay

Langham Place Hotel puts a local spin on the art hotel concept with pieces by top contemporary artists Yue Minjun, Pei Jing and Jiang Shuo. To wit: One of Shuo’s bronze sculptures guards the lobby.
555 Shanghai St., Mongkok, Kowloon, 852-3552-3388, hongkong.langhamplacehotels.com

Art lovers will enjoy the Luxe Manor’s eclectic mix of styles. Trompe l’oeil designs like painted faux mirrors give it a playful and extravagant vibe.
39 Kimberley Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 852-3763-8888, theluxemanor.com

Even in glittering Hong Kong, the Peninsula is the height of hotel luxury, with a fleet of Rolls-Royces at the ready.
Salisbury Rd., Kowloon, 852-2315-3188, hongkong.peninsula.com

Where to Eat

If the Peninsula is full, try one of its many restaurants. Don’t let the impressive city views and sleek Philippe Starck design at Felix distract you from the good food.
Salisbury Rd., Kowloon, 852-2920-2888, hongkong.peninsula.com

Hutong is a good bet for regional cuisine. Just make sure you reserve a table close to the window for a view of the harbour.  La cuisine régionale est bien servie au Hutong.
28/F, 1 Peking Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 852-3428-8342, aqua.com.hk

What to Do

The vertical climb to Victoria Peak offers one perspective of Hong Kong, while the 360-degree view at the top offers another.
thepeak.com.hk

With its geckos and butterflies, the outlying Lamma Island is a picture-perfect place. Continue the island hop with a cable car ride over Lan Tao Island’s mountainous landscape. Your trip will end at the giant Buddha at the Po Lin monastery.
Po Lin Monastery Ngong Ping, Lan Tao, 852-2985-5669, plm.org.hk/blcs/en

Swing by design boutique Homeless to add illustrations by Hong Kong artist Carrie Chau to your art collection.
G/F, 29 Gough St., 852-2581-1880, homelessconcept.com

Travel Planner

What to Pack in August
Lightweight clothing, a raincoat and rain boots.

Speak the Language
Cantonese and Mandarin visual dictionaries are worth their weight in five-spice powder.

Good to Know
Across the border in Shenzhen, you can snap up discounted top-rate cameras.

Time Difference*
+12

The Experts
Hong Kong Tourism Board 416-366-2389, discoverhongkong.com
Hong Kong Arts Centre 852-2582-0200, hkac.org.hk

Getting There

Air Canada offers daily service between Vancouver and Hong Kong and is the only carrier offering year-round, daily non-stop service between Toronto and Hong Kong.

*From EST

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