Hong Kong is at once both exactly what you’d expect and completely surprising.
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Sun Tung Lok is one such spot.
Opening in 1969, this restaurant earned three Michelin stars in 2011 and continues to operate under two stars.
you could order a la carte or rely on the experts and opt for the set menu.
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Try the chili and garlic mantis shrimp.
The service is impeccable and the dishes are phenomenal.
This refined restaurant turns Indian classics into elevated bites that’ll transport you to another world (literally).
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Reservations are recommended and a post-meal cup of the golden chai masala is a must.
The Star Ferry is one of them.
to miss the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Islandthe giant, bronze Buddha statue tops out at 111 feet.
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The wares may not be worth writing home about, but the ambiance will be.
The buzz can be both invigorating and exhausting.
Central:To the west of Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island is the Central neighborhood.
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Weather
Spring:Spring in Hong Kong is shortusually considered to fall in March and April.
It is during this time that the likelihood of typhoons increases (usually June through October).
The winter months are also when precipitation levels slow.
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