The Peak Tram
The Peak Tram is actually a funicular railway that played a key role in Hong Kong's history. When it opened in 1888, it sparked the development of the 550-meter heights of Victoria Peak, which offers spectacular views of the harbour and outlying islands.

The Star Ferry
For a minimal fee you can ride the humble Star Ferry between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, and marvel at the views as the lights of Hong Kong's wall-to-wall skyscrapers begin to twinkle.

Felix Bar
Sample a cocktail in the swish Felix bar high atop the Peninsula Hotel for unrivalled views of night-time Hong Kong and then nip across the street into seedy Chungking Mansions and chomp down on a hot curry that won't break your budget.

Dim Sum
Cavernous halls embellished with gold dragons, Dim Sum restaurants are a Hong Kong institution. Join the crowds of clamouring customers and tuck into the circus of snack-sized portions of dumplings, rolls and fried meats.

Hong Kong Bank Building
Hong Kong Bank is reputedly one of the world's most expensive buildings. Walk underneath this Norman Foster construction for a glimpse of its transparent interior.

The Western District
Cure a hangover in Western District, where Chinese herbalist ingredients like ginseng, crushed pearls and dried sea horses fill the shops lining Bonham Strand and Ko Shing Street.

Mount Davis Youth Hostel
Perched high on scenic Mount Davis, the Mount Davis Youth Hostel (Ma Wui Hall) offers superb views over the harbour and an unbelievably peaceful atmosphere - and it's the cheapest place to sleep.

Lamma Island
Catch a ferry to Lamma, the island closest to Hong Kong, whose narrow seafront street has a scattering of restaurants with terraces jutting over the water. Banquets are filling, noisy and fun.

Chek Lap Kok Airport
Opened on an artificial island in July 1998, Chek Lap Kok is the last word in airport design. Don't miss the trip to downtown along the ultra-modern high-speed railway, which crosses one of the world's longest cable bridges en route.

Kowloon City
Kowloon City offers scores of Southeast Asian restaurants serving delicious and inexpensive food. Find the restaurant with the longest queue outside to catch the current favourite.