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Home » Destinations » Hong Kong » Hong Kong – re-visiting an old friend

Hong Kong – re-visiting an old friend

August 7, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Last updated 6 May 2020

The streets of Central, Hong Kong Island

The streets of Central, Hong Kong Island

The familiar streets of Hong Kong Island – they lure me back every few years.  This is my first visit at this time of year – between Christmas and the Western New Year. I love the cooler weather conditions.  And despite Hong Kong being fundamentally Chinese, they seem to indulge in the Western passion for the festive season. Christmas Carols are played in stores – they must a soft spot for Bing Crosby. Christmas trees adorned with pretty lights line the streets and corners.  I have a particular passion for the Christmas lights and they are everywhere around Central. You cannot help but feel the Christmas spirit lurking in Hong Kong.

Probably doesn't like his Santa coat?

Probably doesn’t like his Santa coat?

I enjoy a feeling of safeness and familiarity as I walk the streets I recognise from previous visits. Hong Kong presents a diverse array of choices for food – many places open past midnight. In Lan Kwai Fong, Soho and Central on Hong Kong Island are many small bars and restaurants – the perfect place to share a drink or two. On my way home I am reminded this is a cosmopolitan city, as I stroll past bars, busy with workers – mostly ex-pats – catching up, downloading their day.  I am struck by the contrast of my home town – where most places close before 9 pm.

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