Kowloon is the southern tip of the peninsula and faces Hong Kong island. This paradise of shops, bars and hotels is not only popular with tourists but also with inhabitants of Hong Kong island who can easily take the ferry to this melting-pot of everything relating to spending your money. Besides the important shopping areas, such as the shops and street markets around Nathan Road (better known as the ‘Golden Mile’) and Mong Kok, there is an abundance of bars and cafés. However, there is even more in Kowloon. Although they are not dipped in neon-lights, there are a few nice temples you can visit, such as the famous Wong Tai temple, and a couple of quite interesting museums.

Hong Kong Island, the busy commercial centre with its high skyscrapers, has a lot to offer of the same kind: shops, bars, headquarters from companies and, for those who feel like it, a handful of culture namely a few museums and some sights. Make sure you go to Victoria’s Peak where you can have astonishing views of the surroundings. One of the nicest beaches, despite its shark warnings, is definitely Repulse Bay and a lot of people make the effort to go over there for at least a day. For those who want to see a bit more of the Hong Kong Island, it might be a good idea to visit Aberdeen. This is partly a sort of floating city because over 20,000 people live on boats. Although a lot of people live on boats on Hong Kong Island, the sight of Aberdeen at night with most boats illuminated by little lights is definitely an unforgettable experience.