Learn how to say, "Keng Hei Fat Choy"
(or "Happy New Year" in Cantonese). Use the phrase profusely when encountering locals.
Watch the fireworks at Marco Polo Hotel
The property's rooftop car park is the secret spot for the best views over Victoria Harbor.
Shop till you drop
Hong Kong is a retail Mecca particularly known for antiques in the Hollywood and SoHo neighborhoods.
Stop by the island of Landau
It's just a 30-minute subway ride from central Hong Kong. You won’t want to miss Big Buddha, the world’s largest outdoor bronze Buddha; the Po Lin Monastery; and the 5.7-km sky tram ride for panoramic views of Tung Chung Bay and the Hong Kong skyline.
Macau
Hong Kong is serviced by a major international airport, so it’s easily accessible from just about anywhere. If you want to visit while you’re there, a ferry service leaves on a regular basis. Alternatively, you can take a helicopter if you’re willing to pay the price.