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cha siu bao are big, fist-sized fluffy white buns filled with barbecued pork;

In Central visit The Lanes (10am–7pm), which run between Queen’s Road and Des Voeux Road Central. Officially addressed Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West, these two narrow lanes are double-lined with shops and stalls selling Chinese-style clothing, cheap clothes, shoes, handbags, watches and souvenirs. Between Hollywood Road and Queen’s Ro

Relax in Victoria Park. This is the largest and lushest green space in urban Hong Kong. The

The most accessible items for those new to this kind of food are char siu bau (a light white bun filled with sweet chopped barbecued pork) and har gau (dumplings with a steamed rice flour skin, filled with seasoned shrimp and waterchestnut).

electronics and tailors along Nathan Road

Stanley Village is a pleasant place to spend half a day. Look out for garment over-runs, linens, paintings and pictures.

Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay are Hong Kong’s most popular and accessible beaches, but the best place, is Big Wave Bay. Boards can be hired, and there are mellow places to eat and drink nearby in Shek O, one of Hong Kong island’s most easy-going villages.

har gao are delicate steamed shrimp dumplings in translucent glutinous rice skins;