Hi SG,

I went to Hong Kong as part of my honeymoon in 2004/05, which was some time ago now, so others may have more up to date suggestions. We spent five days there which I think was a bit long for me (ex-city girl, now living in the sticks - cities are too full for me these days). We stayed in a random hotel on Hong Kong Island and I definitely recommend crossing over to the mainland on the Star Ferries - very cheap and quick. On the island, go up the funicular railway to The Peak at Victoria - go up during the day and see it through until it's dark - some great views if the fog/smog isn't too bad. As with most cities, I enjoyed wandering around on foot - there are some lovely city gardens to people watch in - and taking in the smells and sounds of the city. The bamboo scaffolding everywhere is something else!

I loved the science museum (I am a bit geeky like that - I always visit a city's science/engineering museum, wherever I travel) - it's a hands on one, similar to the Launchpad at the London Science Museum.

A visit to Lantau Island to see the monastery and the giant Buddha is worth it if you have time. Check out a guide book for how to get there. I think we took a couple of ferries and at least one bus. It's a bit of a trek but I thought it was interesting and good to get out of the city.

Erm...will check with my husband to see if there's anything else to recommend. It seems like a long time ago since we were there!

Are you going as a final destination or en route to elsewhere? It was our first stop on a round the world trip - we went on to New Zealand and then the Cook Islands (six week trip). What I don't recommend is contracting some dog-awful fluey cold on the flight to HK. It was still in my system four weeks later and totally knocked my fitness for walking in NZ. Bleurgh...

Glad you had a good time SG. Any photos to share?