A Blissful Hong Kong Summer [Infographic]

Home is where the heart is, and for me nothing beats a home visit in Hong Kong where my family lives during summertime.

Because you’ll be dazzled by the golden summer glow over the futuristic Hong Kong skyline. Because your sense of smell will be invigorated by the aroma of freshly roasted suckling pig. Because you’ll be amused by the giant pandas taking wobbly steps  at the Ocean Park.  Because you’ll love dancing along to to the whistle of the pink dolphins as they frolick in the South China Sea. I can easily list a hundred more compelling reasons of why you should pay a visit to this energising city  in the summer months, but I’ll let you pick your favourites from this fun infographic created by the Hong Kong travel gurus at Travel Associates.

How many iconic Hong Kong landmark and celebrated local cuisine can you spot hidden between the skyscrapers in the famous Hong Kong skyline?

What? Still need a few more convincing reasons to sweat it all out in Hong Kong this summer? Okay I’m secretly sharing  my favourite hangout spots. Remember, always trust local insider’s tips when travelling!

• Indulge and unwind at the Mandarin Spa, Mandarin Oriental Hotel

• Purchase designers fashion at bargain prices at Citygate Outlets, Tung Chung with brands such as Kate Spade, Burberry, Armani, Bally and Laura Ashley.

• Snap a photo with the famous newstand celebrity cat Brother Cream 

• Enjoy nature’s beauty by surfing and kayaking at the beaches in Sai Kung and Shek O

• Release your inner China doll by wearing exquisite Chinese dresses at Shanghai Tang

• Relish the sweet tastes of Hong Kong style milk tea and Yuan-Yang (tea with coffee) at Hong Kong style cafe Tsui Wah

• Feel like a royal sipping earl grey tea in the lobby lounge at the iconic Peninsula Hotel gleaming with colonial British elegance

Shanghai Tang

Celebrity newstand cat Brother Cream

High tea at OZONE Bar, Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Now go pack your flip flops, a floppy hat and your adventurous soul, I’ll see you in Hong Kong this summer! #SummerBliss.

About the author

The Lace and Ruffles girl with a vintage soul and wanderlust. I see the world through my lace trimmed lens. You can spot a smile on my face when I see glowing sunset, wear a pair of Louboutin stilettos, draped in lace and ruffles, taste a Ladurée macaron and smell freshly blossomed peonies.