Million Air Winter 2023/24

EXPLORE HONGKONG

GUIDETO HONGKONG

Hong Kong has been through it . The most visited city in the world, the metropolis was rocked towards the end of 2019 by sweeping protests. Then Covid-19 happened and the resulting years long and aggressive restrictions obliterated inbound tourism. But now that those restraints have been removed and a sense of calm has been restored, Hong Kong’s hospitality industry is going all out to get the word out: Everyone is welcome. And there are very good reasons to consider a return visit: The city has long been home to some of the world’s best urban hotels. They’re as good as ever, with standards of service that are still sky-high. Plus the locals are avid foodies, so the city delivers a culinary odyssey that runs from the most unexpectedly delicious mom-and-pop dim-sum stops to glitzy addresses garlanded with Michelin stars. And then there’s the setting beyond that spectacular skyline. Hiking trails cleave the densely forested hillsides that so beautifully frame the city; beyond them, wildly picturesque beaches could be mistaken for those in Bali or Hawaii. Though circumstances temporarily eradicated Hong Kong’s viability as a vacation destination, within a day or two of returning, visitors will understand just why this city’s o ff ering is world-beating.

by John O’Kelly