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Hong Kong Summer Fun
Summer is cooler than ever with an array of shop, eat and play adventures throughout the city. Treat yourself or go on a hassle-free family getaway, exploring all the excitement in town and the fabulous offers with the 20th Anniversary of Quality Tourism Services! Summertime in Hong Kong is chock-full of treats, water sports, exciting events and amazing attractions. Don’t hesitate — make this your best summer yet!
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- 1 July to 31 August 2019
Beat the heat and see what summer is cooking up during the 20th Anniversary of Quality Tourism Services. There will be fabulous offers and summer-themed activities in the shopping malls throughout the city. Summer is also the season for sales! Enjoy retailers’ summer sales promotions and get a sneak peek at the autumn and winter fashion looks from all the biggest labels.
If bargaining is your game, check out the plethora of street markets throughout Hong Kong. If you fancy the seaside, check out Stanley Market where you can haggle your tail off and then soak your tired feet in the sea. Night time is the right time for summer shopping at Temple Street Market and don’t forget the kiddos by checking out Tai Yuen Street, or Toy Street!
Enjoy offers all over Hong Kong
From 15 July to 31 August 2019, enjoy fabulous discounts at designated merchant outlets with your UnionPay Card (including UnionPay App), so you can make the most of your trip!
Shopping in Sham Shui Po
Hunt for unique treasures in one of Hong Kong’s most popular neighbourhoods for shopping and bargain hunting! Sham Shui Po has a rich history as a blue-collar enclave, but it’s also well-loved among Hong Kong locals as a down-to-earth retail hotspot where you can find almost anything.
| Offer: | Buy 2 get 1 free offer (1 July to 15 September 2019) |
| Booking method: | tour@hstvl.com |
By The Loop HK
Summer Treats to Beat the Heat in Hong Kong
Enjoying a refreshing treat in the summertime heat is one of the better pleasures in life, whether that’s an irresistible red bean ice drink or a cooling herbal tea. Here's a guide to Hong Kong’s best desserts and drinks to indulge in this summer.
Cha Chaan Teng Drinks
A cha chaan teng is a type of popular neighbourhood diner that locals frequent for East-meets-West all-day-dining options like scrambled egg sandwiches and macaroni soup. The nostalgic red bean ice drink that can be found there is a concoction of red beans, sugar syrup and evaporated milk. Or for a more adventurous touch, try the salty-sweet 7 Up with salted lime. Pro tip: enjoy the drinks with an afternoon tea combo, which usually comes with a Cantonese bun or egg tart.
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This popular local cha chaan teng serves consistently spot-on Cantonese buns and drinks. Expect to queue up, but service is usually swift.
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Cantonese Tong Sui and other Desserts
Tong sui, literally ‘sugar water’ in Cantonese, is an umbrella term for Cantonese desserts in liquid form and comes in endless variations. Summer favorites include mango pomelo sago, a refreshing coconut milk-based soup blended with mango, pomelo pieces and mini tapioca balls that originated in Hong Kong; and sago soup with taro, sweet potato, tapioca and red beans. Another Cantonese delight found alongside tong sui treats is tofu fa, a soy-based pudding served in sugary syrup.
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A long-kept secret in Sham Shui Po, Hong's Dessert offers a trendy spin on traditional desserts.
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This chain offers every type of Cantonese dessert under the sun.
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Herbal Tea
Do you feel hot all the time? Does your mouth feel dry? If the answers are yes, you likely have too much ‘heat’ in your body — a common symptom in the hot and humid summer. Try a glass of herbal tea, aka ‘cooling tea’ in Cantonese, which is designed to balance out the heat and dampness in one's body. There are numerous variations to choose from, and the all-purpose heat-clearing Five Flower Tea is a good place to start as it's relatively sweet and mild and can combat sore throat and indigestion. For the braver souls, the famous 24 Flavors made from over 20 ingredients is the strongest and most bitter of the lot.
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A revitalised heritage site housing a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) clinic by the Hong Kong Baptist University, the ground floor shop offers a seasonal selection of herbal teas.
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Craft Beer
Hong Kong's craft beer scene has become truly exciting in the past few years, with many local breweries developing innovative brews based on unique flavour profiles found in the city. Check out some distinctively Hong Kong brands while you’re in town, including Young Master Ales and Mak's Beer.
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This trendy neighbourhood gastropub has an impressive selection of micro-brewed ales on tap and serves some delicious Hong Kong-influenced dishes.
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Matcha Ice Cream
Japanese desserts are especially popular with Hongkongers, and there are plenty of shops that dish out special Nippon-style treats, like matcha-flavored ice cream, around town.
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This popular Japanese dessert shop specialises in soft serves and shaved ice.
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The Hidden Food Menu of Hong Kong
Discover Hong Kong’s gourmet side with local teatime snacks and a stroll through a nearby wet market and specialty grocery stores, and learn about food preservation techniques before stopping for tea and dinner in Sham Shui Po.
| Offer: | Buy 2 get 1 free offer (1 July to 15 September 2019) |
| Booking method: | +852 3180 6770 / reservation.ta@jebsenholidays.com |
Summer is for play and what better place to play on a hot summer day than the local waterfronts and beaches! There are plenty of promenades to not only enjoy the view, but also feel those sea breezes. Central Harbourfront is probably the most well-known waterfront in Hong Kong, but on Hong Kong Island you also have a chance to take a sunset stroll along the Kennedy Town waterfront and enjoy a breezy amble on the waterfront promenade of the Quarry Bay Park. From the Kowloon waterfront, you can view the famous Hong Kong skyline while checking out the Avenue of Stars. Taking selfies with statues of famous Hong Kong celebrities while taking in the famous skyline – what’s not to like? To get the full effect, ride the Star Ferry and see the entire harbour!
Water sports are a popular way to cool off in this warm, sub-tropical climate with summer days spent kayaking, sail boating, windsurfing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle boarding or just splashing around in the water! Hong Kong consists of several islands and each one is unique. Travelling around the islands offers a different perspective of the busy, bustling city. See for yourself what is out there, take a look at the various beachy cultures that abound.
Explore Island South – Fisherman’s Experience
Visit the only deep-sea circular fishing cage in Hong Kong on board, learn about the characteristics of deep-sea farming and closely watch the feeding demonstration by fishermen.
| Offer: | Buy 2 get 1 free offer (1 July to 15 September 2019) |
| Booking method: | www.rainbowtour.com.hk |
