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Cheung Chau is a great place for locals to escape from the buzz and hustle of the city. Here, you can get a taste of the fresh seafood served by the beaches and after you are done, take a walk alongside the shore for some relaxing views. Also, make sure you do not miss out the hiding place of 19th century pirates, Cheung Po Tsai Cave!

 If you are lucky enough to be there by the time of Cheung Chau Bun Festival, you will enjoy the greatest Chinese traditional festive experience ever. Going with a local guide will ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun things to do; your host will also explain to you every fun facts about the festival!

One of the best things to do in Hong Kong as a local is to visit the beloved fishing village of Tai O, an awesome place if you want to get some fresh air and see the unique scenery of old Hong Kong. It is mostly populated with Tanka people, they live in stilted houses, which were once common in the community, but are now the last remaining ones in Hong Kong.

 Prepare to immerse yourself into Tai O’s local cultures and lifestyle, either it is the architecture or the local market, you can’t find it anywhere else. Your private guide will make sure you don’t miss out the chance to take the boat ride around the village, and try and spot the endangered pink dolphins!

As one of the oldest Hong Kong style restaurants in this city, Lin Heung Kui keeps the authentic traditional serving style with waitress rolling with their dim sum trolleys and people crowding over there just to get the food they want. Remember: Rush to the cart when you spot one coming with a new batch! (Don’t leave without trying har gow or siu mai, they are basically on everyone’s table!)

 Make sure to get there with a local guide, to not just help you with Cantonese as it mostly serves local people only, but to also give you the best suggestions on food choices, and show you what the table manners of Yum Cha are, so that you can truly eat like a local!guide knows which trail to take for the most spectacular views of the stunning gorges!

Tai Po District is an area in the New Territories of Hong Kong, where you can have a glimpse of the 70s Hong Kong style life. Your local guide will introduce you to the best things to do in Hong Kong & Tai Po .

 Check out one of Hong Kong’s most famous village especially during Chinese New Year, where the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees and Tin Hu Temple are placed. Don’t forget to try out the wishing tree tradition if you want to make your wish come true! If you are more of a nature lover, pay a visit at the famous waterfalls at Bride’s Pool and relax yourself with the sound of nature.

Ready to fall in love with Hong Kong’s food? After this you’ll be eagered to taste it anywhere! Here’s how to do it, learn how to make your own Cantonese meal with a local host. Your host will love to share their passion and love of Cantonese cuisine to you, join them!

 First, your local host will take you to the market to buy fresh Ingredients, sauces, condiments and to show you around. Whether it is rice or noodles, desserts or bakery, if you have any local meal in mind, feel free to ask you host to teach you how to do it. Complete the cooking class so you get to take the recipe home and show off your cooking skills!

Looking for things to do in Hong Kong at night? Then you must not miss the Temple Street Night Market. Besides of shopping a variety of interesting things in the market stalls, you will also have the chance to try out Hong Kong’s traditional street-food restaurants, known as Dai Pai Dongs.

 Whether it is spicy seafood, clay pot rice or steam fish, you can try out any local dishes you want! Go on a Hong Kong food tour with a local guide, who will lead you to all the fun things to do in Hong Kong’s night market, and will make sure you get the best insider tips!

If you are looking for natural wonders, then you must not miss Hong Kong Global Geopark. The Unesco-listed park is filled with the city’s naturals spaces, whether it is volcanic rocks, cliffs or sea caves, you will be surprised by the terrific natural views of Hong Kong.

 Hong Kong’s government has been improving Geopark’s facilities to make it more accessible to visitors. There are trails for all ages and capabilities, so don’t worry if this is just your first time! A local host can also take through a boat tour so you can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature comfortably while they help you discover Hong Kong in a different perspective.

We all know that restaurants can give you a great experience with a lively atmosphere, but after all nothing is better than a meal that you can enjoy cozily at home. Friendly locals can help you with that and prepare the best homemade meal for you. Meet some new friends and get the best travel tips from them!

 You may taste some of the unique dishes like Coca-cola wings, which is unexpectedly delicious in Chinese style, with the sweet and spicy sauce coated on the chicken wings. If you are into soups, you must not miss out trying a Chinese one! Chinese soups are famous for nutrition and energy boosting, prepare to feel refreshed after just a bowl of Chinese soup. Let your local host what are you craving!

The Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of Hong Kong’s most interesting and well-known temples. The temple is very colorful overall and decorated with typical Chinese style guarding lions, 12 zodiac statues, lanterns and pillars.

 One of the coolest things to do in Hong Kong, is to try Chinese fortune sticks by shaking a bamboo cylinder containing fortune sticks until one falls out, and exchange for a piece of paper with it. Believe it or not, it is a great local experience! Your local guide will lead you in the process, and do the translation for you to make sure you don’t miss out anything!