4. Food and shopping
In terms of food culture, Hong Kong is truly the El Dorado of the culinary world. Because it is also the financial center of the Asia-Pacific region (third in the world behind New York and London), it is also a goldmine for shopping enthusiasts.
Whether you are looking for local and traditional items, global luxury brands, or unique products and brands that can only be found in Asia, Hong Kong is the place to find them. While the options feel infinite, it’s important to remember that your time is not. Since you’re on a layover, it might be better to remain efficient and selective when exploring.
Lucky for us, we had not one but two long layovers in Hong Kong. Our second one was a five-hour layover scheduled on our return trip from Bali. Even though we loved exploring Hong Kong at night, I must admit that discovering Kowloon during the day on our return trip was just as unique of an experience.
While Central Hong Kong was a wonderful place to walk through and find food, with its skyscrapers and color-coded taxi systems and routes, Kowloon was an even cooler place to shop. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide where you want to partake in these cheesy but must-do tourist traditions.
