Honeymoon in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is known as the ‘Gateway to China’ and one of Asia’s most alluring cities with over 70% of the Island devoted to National Parks.
What better place to honeymoon, a location that has a high reputation for offering luxury, pampering, romance and tranquillity.
Since the handover in 1997 Hong Kong has grown in hi-tech business and become one of the most densely populated areas in the world with a total of 6.9 million people.
Yet once you’ve explored the busy shopping centres, markets, bars and restaurant hub of Hong Kong’s Central you only need to go a short distant to find the peaceful and tranquil areas or just sit and soak up the sun in one of the many seaside spots.
Accommodation in Hong Kong
Luxury hotels in Hong Kong work towards ensuring your honeymoon is romantic, passionate and enchanting and many packages can be found to suit different budgets.
From elegant hotels to wooden lodges, country inns and beach resorts you can find private and intimate as well as romantic accommodation during your once in a lifetime honeymoon.
Things to do in Hong Kong
Helicopter Ride: See Hong Kong’s famed skyline from the heights of a helicopter and see the breathtaking views the cityscape has to offer. Packages of tour flights and fine dining are available from most of the hotels.
Junk Trip: Once the backdrop of Hong Kong’s Harbour the traditional bat winged boats have fallen victim to modern progress but a ride on a Chinese Junk is still possible and can be one of the best experiences in the city.
Spa Time: Hong Kong’s luxury hotels offer romantic packages for couples that come complete with candles and romantic music. Many special offers can be found because there is so much competition and prices are kept in check.
Drive-In Movies: With imported 1950’s style American cars you can sit under the stars with the harbour in the background and skyscrapers all around you while taking in a film.
Picnic in the Park: Take a bottle of champagne a blanket and a picnic basket of goodies to Hong Kong Park. With its landscaped lakes, waterfalls, rivers and Chinese musicians playing traditional music this is an ideal romantic settings for one of those peaceful and relaxing parts of your honeymoon.
Hong Kong Disneyland is owned by the Walt Disney Company and Government of Hong Kong and was first opened to visitors in September 2005. Four themed lands can be found that are similar to Disneyland parks. English and Chinese culture, customs and tradition have been incorporated into the designs of the buildings and all adhere to the rules of Feng Shui.
Places to Visit in Hong Kong
Macau is a quaint little island in Hong Kong and full of history. Visit the Temple of Kun Yam (Goddess of Mercy), Barrier Gate (the official crossing point to China), the Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Taipa Bridge as well as have a flutter at the Lisboa Casino.
Ocean Park is Hong Kong’s largest theme park and entertainment complex with dolphin and sea lion shows and a shark aquarium in one of the world’s largest aquariums. Take one of the cable cars on a tour through the park and see giant pandas’.
Lamma Island is for those that enjoy the outdoor life with leisurely strolls. The trail from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan with no skyscrapers on this car free island is a delight for hikers. At the end of your walk you can dine on delicious local seafood dishes while watching the boats in the harbour.
Penfold Park is Hong Kong’s largest park and home to the Sha Tin Racecourse which is one of the world’s finest racecourses. For lovers of art you can lose yourself in the Heritage Museum and Museum of Art.
Lantau Island with its quaint little fishing towns is a nice departure from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong Island. It is in fact bigger than all the Hong Kong Islands and offers scenic cable car rides and a visit to the Giant Buddha on the mountain is not to be missed.
Getting Around in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is very convenient when it comes to getting around because of its highly developed and sophisticated transport network. Public transport caters for over 90 per cent of daily journeys and since the introduction of the Octopus card, an electronic money system for paying fares on buses, trams, trains, ferries and minibuses. (The Octopus card is also widely used at supermarkets, fast-food restaurants, parking meters, convenience stores and vending machines).
Buses are mostly air-conditioned and are run efficiently. The MTR (subway) is a clean and safe place to travel (apart from the odd pick-pocketing). You can travel to many parts of the island without the worry of getting lost as many stations are dotted around.
A leisurely and inexpensive way to travel around and see Hong Kong’s northern part is on one of the many trams that still operate on tracks and curves around the island before ending up in the Happy Valley area.
Take a Ferry across the harbour or between the main parts of Hong Kong and its outlying islands such as Lantua Island, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island or Peng Chau.
Rickshaw rides can be taken but you will not find locals using them as prices can be pretty steep for a five minute ride! Be aware of being taken for a ‘ride’ by rickshaw operators!
Dining in Hong Kong
Eating out in Hong Kong’s Island offers many cultures and tastes from five star cuisine, to snacks, fast food or family style meals. Worldwide culinary dishes from Malaysian, Filipino, Indonesian, Indian, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese sushi bars are just a few of the 11,000 restaurants in this renowned gastronomically capital of Asia.
Dim Sum is a wide range of delightful Chinese snacks served in bamboo baskets accompanied by Chinese tea. Having dim sum in Hong Kong is a unique experience you shouldn't miss.
Seafood is a must to try for that truly distinctive culinary experience. With live fish taken direct from the restaurant tanks freshness is guaranteed. Preparing live seafood is classed as a culinary art in Hong Kong and skilled chefs can be seen at work to bring you mouth watering delights of scallops, clams, oysters, prawns and lobsters.
Look for the QTS Scheme sign that is proudly displayed by prominent restaurants that have qualified for this exclusive award.
Weather in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate and the best months to visit can be October, November and most of December when temperatures are moderate. The months of January and February are cloudy and cold but dry.
March to May is humid and the fog with drizzly spells can be a nuisance. June to August is when it’s most hot and humidity is high – it is also the rainy season. September, although cooler, is the time when threats of typhoons occur almost every other day.
Tropical storms from the winds off the South China Sea are a possibility during the summer months.
Wedding Rituals in Hong Kong
Wedding rituals in Hong Kong involve various customs and several stages have to be gone through from the Proposal, the Betrothal, Preparing for the Wedding Day, the Day of the Wedding and the Wedding.
On the actual wedding day customs such as the ‘Hair Dressing’ Ritual, the ‘Capping’ Ritual, the Bride’s Journey to the Groom’s House, Arriving at the Groom’s House are still all adhered to in the traditional way.
Even after the day of the wedding there are still rituals to be followed such as the ‘Day after the Wedding’, Three Days after the Wedding’ and even more. All rituals are from the ancient era and still very much practised to enable newly married couples to live happily after marriage.
