Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places on Earth, and a hub of contrasting cultures, cuisine, art, and research. Whether you're there for business or pleasure-- or just passing through on your way to other parts of Asia-- Hong Kong is worth an exploration. Set on an archipelago of hilly islands in the South China Sea at the mouth of the Pearl River, Hong Kong-- which means "fragrant harbour"-- was named for the fragrant wood products and incense that were once the basis of the region's economy. Today, it's one of the world's leading financial centers. Here are our recommendations for how to get the most our of your time in Hong Kong.
Eat & Drink.
Try dim sum (use this interactive menu to learn the ropes) and hot pot, a fondue-like experience where you dunk meats, seafood, vegetables, and dumplings in a pot of simmering stock at the table. Hong Kong's famous milk tea, a relic of the British colonial practice of adding milk to black tea, is a must-try. Hong Kong is sometimes called the culinary capital of Asia; fittingly, it boasts a number of Michelin-starred restaurants.
