Travel gay asia, Hong Kong guide 6th edition, Jan 2016

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Contents Introduction At the airport Getting around Gay bars and clubs Gay party organizers Gay-popular beaches Gay saunas Gay massage spas Things to do Shopping Everthing else

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Introduction Hong Kong consists of four main areas. These are:Hong Kong Island – Home to an amazing number of tall buildings along Victoria Harbour water front.

Kowloon – The peninsula opposite Hong Kong Island on the other side of Victoria Harbour. One of the most densely populated places on the planet!

The New Territories – To the north of Kowloon and often ignored by tourists who unfortunately miss this diverse, partly mountainous landscape.

The Outlying Islands – All the other bits of Hong Kong to the south including Lantau Island (home to Disneyland) and Hong Kong International Airport Island.

Gay scene

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The gay scene is mostly focused in:

Tipping is not expected by taxi drivers, but passengers will usually round the fare up the nearest dollar. In hotels a tip of $10 – $20 for a porter carrying your bags or waiter delivering a room service tray is the norm.

Upmarket restaurants are likely to add a compulsory 10% service charge and this should be regarded as the tip.

• Central District entertainment zone (commonly referred to as Soho) on Hong Kong Island • Causeway Bay district on Hong Kong Island • Tsim Sha Tsui districts in Kowloon • The most popular beach for gay sun seekers is Middle Bay Beach.

Language Most Hong Kong people speak Cantonese as their first language. However, English is also widely understood and spoken in the gay community. Learning a few words of Cantonese for ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ will go a long way.

Electricity British style 3-pin plugs running at 220V / 50 hertz. Adapters are widely available and loaned in most hotels.

Shopping hours Shopping malls and most other shops are open from 10am to 8pm seven days a week.

Climate

Drinking water

Hong Kong has a winter, summer, spring and autumn. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December) are generally considered the best times to visit – from a weather point of view – with temperatures averaging around 25˚c.

Tap water is drinkable unless you are staying in an old building. However, in practice most tourists will purchase bottled water.

Winter (December to February) can be quite cool, with a sweater needed during the day and coat in the evening. Summer (June to September) can be hot and very wet, with occasional typhoons that bring the city to a standstill for a day or so. http://www.travelgayasia.com

Medical care Hong Kong has excellent, world class, medical facilities. But they are expensive and you will be expected to pay. Suitable travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Doctors that practice western medicine are almost certainly going to speak English.

Most doctors will be able to sell you medicine, and will accept credit cards (check when making an appointment).

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At the airport Hong Kong International Airport is one of the world's most modern airports offering direct access to train, bus, taxi and hotel transport, as well as high-speed ferries to Mainland China.

Most visitors can obtain a visa on arrival, but a separate visa, applied for in advance, is required if you want to visit mainland China. Technically, tourists should carry their passport with them at all times, but in practice, it’s better to keep it locked in your hotel room safe and carry a photocopy of the details in your wallet.

To and from airport Getting to and from Hong Kong International Airport is easy and relatively inexpensive.

Train The Mass Transit Railway's (MTR) Airport Express takes approximately 24 minutes to Hong Kong Island and is the fastest transport link to the airport. Airport Express passengers can take a free shuttle bus from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations to major hotels. Both stations provide free in-town check-in services for major airlines.

Taxi Taxis are readily available in front of the Arrivals Hall. Take a red taxi unless travelling only to Lantau (blue) or the New Territories (green). Fares are metered and details of fares and extra charges are clearly displayed.

Bus There are 12 convenient Airbus “A” routes that can take you to key locations on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories including Lantau Island with fewer stops than an ordinary city bus. When you exit the Arrivals Hall, turn right for Airbuses and city buses.

Getting around Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system, consisting of the MTR (an underground and overground railway system), trams (northern coast of Hong Kong Island), buses, and ferries. There is no shortage of taxis which are generally clean, efficient and cheap.

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Hong Kong has a thriving gay bar and dance club scene. Most are concentrated in Central and Causeway Bay (on Hong Kong Island) and in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon.

1 Propaganda One of the longest-running and largest dance clubs in Hong Kong. Propaganda continues to be the place to dance into the early hours of the morning after the bars have closed.

The entrance to Propaganda is half way down a narrow alley called Ezra’s Lane, which is just off Hollywood Road. This alley is covered by boarding to protect pedestrians from next door building works. Closed Sundays. 1 Hollywood Road, Central. Close to MTR Central Station.

2 Zoo Bar Feel like a party animal? This lion’s den of a bar has become a roaring success, attracting the party crowd intent on a great night out.

Relatively small, but stylish black interior, fabulous cocktails and sizzling music make this one of the most popular

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bars in Hong Kong on Friday and Saturday nights when the crowd overflows onto the street outside. Like bars in this area Zoo is quieter during the week – especially so on a Sunday. Regular special events. Check Zoo’s Facebook page for details. G/F, 33 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan 3 Volume BEAT Expect to be razzled and dazzled with a modern twist classic hits and the latest releases from resident DJ’s including DJ Stonedog & DJ Steve Lush. Volume hosts regular special events and parties including monthly gay quiz nights, gay bingo, weekly karaoke, daily happy hours. Volume Beat is just across the street from Zoo. G/F 62 Jervois St, Sheung Wan.

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4 T:ME Bar The theme here is all about taking time out to relax and enjoy a drink or two with friends. A long, narrow, glass-fronted bar with a chic/industrial feel inside. Tends to be busier earlier in the evening than other bars. Find the entrance at the back of the building on Man Hing Lane. Basement Floor, 65, Hollywood Road, Central.

7 Café Queen A new dining venue from the Volume team.

The stylish Café Queen is perfect for those want to unwind with a laptop during business hours or chill out later with a cocktail before hitting the Volume BEAT club. 237 Queens Road West MTR Sheung Wan (Exit A).

Basement access also possible via Jervois Street through Volume BEAT.

5 WINK The latest addition to the Hong Kong gay bar scene. WINK serves an impressive range of cocktails, premium wines, champagnes and spirits in the heart of Sheung Wan.

8 Adonis Bar Local gay bar in the heart of Causeway Bay. Adonis has friendly, young, and handsome staff and a very relaxing atmosphere. There is free-for-all karaoke, dart machines and dice games. Daily happy hour between 7-10pm (standard drinks from only $27).

12/F Allways Centre, 468 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay

The bar features sleek, minimalist décor and attracts mostly guys in their 20’s and 30’s and a few girls. Happy hours on weekdays until 10pm. Gets packed on the weekends.

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6 Club 97 Popular bar with some of the freshest beats around delivered by talented local and international DJ’s. Friday is a popular ‘gay night’ with a “Gay Happy Hour” 6pm to 10pm.

9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong.

9 Lab Lab is one of the longest-running karaoke bars on Hong Kong Island. Gay-popular and trendy atmosphere. 3/F Allways Centre, 468 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay

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Gay bars & clubs Kowloon 1 Boo Bar A very popular stylish karaoke & dance bar in Kowloon that attracts bears and their friends. We particularly like the comfortable seating, illuminated bar top and cute waiters in Boo Bars’ trademark orange overalls. Boo Bar features a state of the art karaoke system which is put to very good use by talented customers. A warm welcome is offered to all. On the last Saturday of each month karaoke is replaced by a DJ for a dance party night. Boo Bar is a great place to MRT Yau Ma Tei hang out any night of the week, but is particularly busy on Friday and Saturday (standing room only!). Happy hour between 7pm – 9pm (Sun- Fri). 5/F, Pearl Oriental Tower, 225 Nathan Road, Jordan,MRT – Jordon (Exit C1) Nathan Rd.

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3 Tony’s Bar Tony’s Bar looks and feels more like a traditional pub albeit with two big chandlers hanging from the ceiling. Comfortable ‘booth’ type seating and value for money drinks.

Karaoke screens are mounted on the walls, and the microphone is passed around from one person to another. Electronic dart board at the rear. Attracts a mostly local crowd.

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2 New Wally Matt Lounge One of the first gay bars in Hong Kong. The bar was renamed "New Wally Matt" and moved to a new location in 2012. The place has a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly staff and free Wi-Fi. UG/F Austin Tower, 152 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

5A Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui

Gay party organizers HX Productions HX Productions has a long track record of producing highly successful gay dance events in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Check HX Productions website for details of their next event and location. http://www.hxproduction.com/ Cocktail Productions Cocktail Productions is one of Hong Kong’s leading gay dance party organisers. Check their facebook page for latest event information and venue. http://www.facebook.com/cocktails.hk United G Launched in 2012 and based in Hong Kong, United G aims to provide the ultimate dance parties in Hong Kong and Asia, targeting specifically the LGBT community. http://unitedg.asia/ http://www.travelgayasia.com

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Gay-popular beaches Hong Kong does not have a dedicated ‘gay beach’, however there are a number of beaches that tend to attract more gay sun worshippers than others. All the beaches we have listed tend to be more popular at weekends.

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Middle Bay Beach, Hong Kong Island

This is the most popular gay beach in Hong Kong attracting both locals and some visitors.

Not directly accessible by public transport. Either take a taxi or walk from Repulse Bay. Bauhinia Beach Club is a popular bar / café immediately behind the beach.

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South Bay Beach, Hong Kong Island

Less busy that Middle Bay but still popular with tourists and locals. The gay section is to the left hand side of the beach. Like Middle Bay Beach, there is no direct public transport, so either take a taxi or walk from Repulse Bay (past Middle Bay Beach).

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Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau Island

Cheung Sha beach, on the south coast of Lantau Island, is one of Hong Kong’s longest and most beautiful beaches – split in to two sections by a rocky outcrop. Attracts mostly local gay sunbathers close to the rocky outcrop itself.

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1 Central Escalator One of longest-operating saunas in Hong Kong – but relatively small and a bit dated compared with some newer venues. Features a steam room, dry sauna and jacuzzi (all small) and a very limited number of relaxation rooms. CE attracts a varied international clientele of Westerners and tourists. The place can be a little difficult to find as there are no signs outside.

The entrance is on Gage Street. Go through the doorway immediately to the left of the 7Eleven (on the corner with Cochrane Street). 2/F, Cheung Hing Commercial Building, 37 Cochrane Street, Central.

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2 Gateway The first gay sauna in Hong Kong, now newly renovated. Features include a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room as well as a large number of relaxation rooms. There is a lounge with free internet access, complimentary soft drinks and snacks. Located in a building on the opposite Henessy Road Government Primary School. Look for stainless steel door next to the main entrance to Kwong Ah Building.

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3 My Way Sauna Reasonable-sized sauna with steam room, dry sauna and lounge. Tends to attract younger Asian customers. Sunday afternoon is ‘towel free’. The entrance to the building is about 20 meters down a narrow side street called On Lok Lane (on the right hand side). 4/F, Kuo Wah Building 340 Hennessy Road Wanchai.

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4 QQ Fitness QQ Fitness has been a part of the Hong Kong sauna scene for over 10 years. The sauna attracts a mostly Asian crowd. Features include a dry sauna, steam room, dark room and a number of relaxation cabins. Open 24 hours a day but gets busier in evenings. King Dao Building name is only shown in Chinese, but the entrance is easy to spot. Look for a big light box with QQ Fitness logo. (Next to Iiba Sushi and the Japanese seafood restaurant). 3/F, King Dao Building, 14 Burrows Street, Wanchai.

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6 CHAPS Sauna Surprisingly spacious sauna (compared with some others in Hong Kong) close to North Point MTR (Exit B1). All the usual facilities including a dry sauna, steam room, dark room, private relaxation rooms and a rather nice outside courtyard with a jacuzzi. Regular theme nights including towel-free on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Chaps attracts a younger Asian crowd, although the relaxed atmosphere is generally welcoming to all.Station. G/F, 15 Ming Yuen Western, Street North Point

5 Action Sauna Featuring a wet area with lit-up showers, sauna, steam room and ‘towel-free’ dark room leading to restrooms. There are a number of chill-out lounges with movies and free internet access. Free soft drinks and snacks. Attracts a local (although certainly not exclusively) crowd. MTR (Exit B) above Hang Seng Bangk. Open 24 hours at the weekends with Saturday afternoon usually being peak time. 1/F Overseas Building, 417-421 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay.

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2 Galaxy Sauna Features a steam room, dry sauna, rest rooms and a karaoke room. Tends to attract more mature Chinese guys. 5/F Harilela Mansion, 81 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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5 Alexander 24 This modern sauna features a steam room, dry sauna, hot pool, restrooms, solarium and an internet café that offers free water, cake and nooddles. Open 24 hours a day but tends to get busier in the evening and weekends.

Attracts both locals and foreigners. 1/F Wing Cheong Building, 404 Reclamation Street, Mongkok MRT (Exit E1) – next to Langham Place Hotel.

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Colony Sauna

One of the cleanest and most well-maintained saunas in Hong Kong.

Features include a wet area comprising a steam room, showers and jacuzzi along with a dark room with private relaxation cabins.

Colony has a TV lounge and a rather nice private garden terrace where patrons can chill out with a complimentary soft drink.

Free Wi-Fi is available. Open 24 hours a day although busier in the evenings and weekends. Regular special events including include ‘Nude Night’ and ‘Small Towel’.

Popular with both locals and visitors. 2/F, 177 Prince Edward Road, West Kowloon, MTR - Prince Edward Station (Exit B2)

6 Big Top Sauna Big Top is a relatively compact sauna, located in a large residential block. In addition to a locker area and lounge, there is steam room, shower area, dark room and a number of relaxation cabins. Big Top is pulling in a reasonable number of customers particularly 9 HuTong on Friday and Saturday evening. Open Formerly “Double Sauna”, the new 24-hour overnight. 3rd Floor - Yuet Yuen Building 17/19 HúTòng Club features open showers, cedar Mong Kok Road, MTR Mong Kok Station (Exit sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, maze, private A2) – opposite Dynasty Theatre. cabins and a vented smoking room.

7 Jungle Sauna 2/F, Kar Wong Building, 639-645 Shanghai Formerly “Hunter”, Jungle Sauna is now under Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, the same management team of My Way MTR Mong Kok (Exit A2) Sauna. Newly renovated (January 2014) facilities include a vertical solarium, infrared sauna, lounge, dark room and private relaxation cabins. Internet access available.

More frequented by younger Asian guys than foreigners. Internet access available. Open 24 hours a day. 10/F Ko's House, 577 Nathan Road, Mongkok.

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Gay massage spas Hong Kong Island ZENturium 1/F Charles L Corn Building, 26 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Tel. +852 2544 9866 Offers various types of treatments including traditional Chinese massage, acupressure, foot massage, body scrub, facial treatment, etc. Customers can choose from a selection of natural, essential, aromatic oils for their massage treatment.

Sen.Spa 19/F Cannon Commercial Building, 52 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Tel. +852 2891 1289 American-managed, exclusively gay SenSpa offers quality services that include massages, body scrubs, facials and a sun Drogonese tanning booths. Staff are professional andSpa polite. Out-call services also available.

Dragonese Spa 3/F, 13 Lan Fong Road, Causeway Bay (MTR Exit F1) Tel.+852 2893 0488 Skilled and qualified masseurs offer a range of body pampering services including Swedish and aromatic massages, body scrubs and reflexology.

Prince Spa Unit D, 4/F., Harvard Commercial Building, 105 -111 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, Tel.+852 2573 0233 Offers a relaxed and quiet ambiance with cozy rooms – each with a private shower.

Trained masseurs provide acupressure and aroma-oil massages.

Delphi Spa 1 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay Tel. +852 2389 8848 Quality massage for men only. Delphi Spa offers professional massage treatments in Causeway Bay.

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Shanghai Onsen 11/F Loon Kee Building, 267-275 Des Voeux Road, Central, Tel.+852 2375 3861 Offers Shanghainese style massage, sauna, back rub, manicure, pedicure and foot massages. Shanghai Onsen has been in business for 14 years, so they must be doing something right. Next to Sheung Wan MTR Station (Exit B) Spa 17 1/F United Building, 447 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Tel. +852 6681 9350 Brand new, exclusively male massage spa in Causeway Bay. Spa 17 offers a range of luxurious, pampering services including aromatherapy, body scrub, spa treatment, lymphatic massage, 4-hand massage and facial treatment. Out-call services available.

Joy & Passion 3/F United Building, 449 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Tel. +852 2892 2055 Gay-owned Joy & Passion Spa offers aromatherapy massages and body scrubs in comfortable, private treatment rooms.

Out-call service is available.

The SP@ Causeway Bay 1/F Hoi Deen Court, 276-279 Gloucester Road , Causeway Bay Tel. +852 2322 2919 Newly opened THE SP@ in Causeway Bay offers first-of-its-kind hydro-therapeutor (Spa Machine) and professional massage packages at amazingly reasonable rates.

This men-only spa also offers steam and Chinese herbal medical treatments with the machine.

AvalonSpa 13A, On Loong Commercial Building, 276 278 Lockhad Road, Wan Chai Tel. +852 9888 9499 Therapist Wing offers a choice of Swedish aromatherapy, traditional Chinese or deep tissue massage treatments.

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Kowloon B&J Men’s Club 1/F Tung Choi Building, 87-89 Tung Choi Road, Mong Kok, Tel.+852 2396 9671 Offers a wide range of ‘man for man’ massages, body scrubs, foot reflexology, steam treatments, manicures and pedicures by well-trained masseurs. MTR Mongkok Obsession Spa 8/F., Honeytex Building, 22 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tel.+852 2317 1213 Offers a range of massage, body and facial treatments. Each treatment room has its own private shower. Out-call services available.

Regular customers can become members and enjoy various discounts.

Sonata 15/f, The Lamma Centre, 13 - 15 Parkes Street, Jordon Tel.+852 5401 3363 Gay-owned, exclusively male massage spa from the same team that operates Eden Spa. KinDO Center 2008, 20/F Good Hope Building, Sai Yeung Choi South Street, Mongkok Tel. +852 9869 7453 KinDO Centre is an exclusively male massage service provider, offering various types of treatment including Swedish massage, oil massage, four hands relaxation. Private treatment rooms with shower facilities, free WiFi. Out-call service available.

Gay MassageHK 21 Hung Kwong Street, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Eden Spa Tel.+852 5100 6877 10/F Bowa House, 180 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Certified therapist, Akis Tan of Gay Tsui, Tel.+852 2891 1284 MassageHK offers a range of massage An exclusively male massage spa with a wide treatments. Strong and deep, soft and caring range of relaxing treatments including professional masseur. traditional Chinese and Swedish massage, In & hotel out-call service available. aroma therapy, body scrub, hydrotherapy Heaven Spa shower, facials and slimming treatments.

7/F The Lamma Centre, 13-15 Parkes Street, Eden Spa features a couples room with two Jordan Tel.+852 2736 7711 separate massage tables.

The spa offers various types of massage Spa Homme treatment including Swedish massage, Flat B1, 4/F, Burlington House, 90 Nathan aromatherapy, lymphatic massage, deep Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tel.+852 3620 3420 tissue and Shiatsu.

Exclusively male spa offering range of Francohouse massage and facial services in private 3/F Pat Chun Mansion, Mongkok treatment rooms. Cash only. Out-call services Tel.+852 2309 2668 also available.

Established in 2007, the exclusively male Aloha Spa Francohouse provides a range of massages in Flat B, 6th Floor, Houng Sub Building, 45-47 private treatment rooms.

Carnarvon Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Touch by 17 Tel.+852 2538 8922 Flat B, 8/F, Kiu Kong Mansion, 524 Nathan Offers aroma body massages, scrubs and Road, Yau Ma Tei Tel.+852 6179 8717 masks. The spa has private treatment rooms, Under the same manage as Spa 17 in each with a shower.

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Out-call Service Most Beautiful Men Tel. +852 6480 1928 http://00069.com/SzMBM/ An exclusively male, 24-hour, out-call massage service provider in Hong Kong. MBM has been in business for over 12 years, delivering high quality service to ensure client’s satisfaction and confidentiality.

A for Adam Tel. +852 9037 9797 http://www.aforadam.com/home.html Their friendly operators speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin, and are happy to assist you choose the best available masseur from their list. Call to make an appointment.

Male Massage Hong Kong Tel. +852 6829 6887 http://malehongkongmassage.blogspot.com/ Out-call gay massage service by local masseur, Tidus Wong. Tidus offers professional, sensual tantric massage service for HKD800/90 min. After-hours massage session from midnight to 6am, add HKD100 surcharge.

For areas in the New Territories and near the airport, add HK$200 taxi fees.

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The Super Spa Tel. +852 9617 7093 http://www.boyspahk.com/index.asp The Super Spa offers a range of male-2-male massage services including Thai massage, Chinese acupressure and full-body oil massage. They have some good-looking, young male masseurs – photos are available on the website. Out-call only.

Reservations by phone or email: thesuperspahk@gmail.com HK Men Spa Tel. +852 5622 7255 http://hkmenspa.com/ Out-call massage by young, fit therapists.

HK Men Spa offers aroma body massage services in Hong Kong island, Kowloon and nearby districts.

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Things to do in Hong Kong Hong Kong offers a huge range of attractions from fun-filled themed parks, to scenic parks and cultural explorations. Here is our list of some you might want to consider visiting.

The Peak The most popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong. The views from the Peak are breathtaking, offering (on a clear day) a stunning panorama of the city. There are beautiful walking trails that wind through the lush tropical forest of Victoria Peak Garden. The Peak Tower (an architectural icon in its own right) has a 360-degree viewing platform and offers a variety of restaurants and shops.

Get to The Peak on the Peak Tram – originally built in 1888. This seven-minute scenic ride offers a uniquely spectacular perspective of the city.

Disneyland A 310-acre amusement park with a fabulous range of rides and adventures in four themed parks (Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Advertureland and Tomorrowland). This is where the big kid in us all can be unleashed! Disneyland is located on Lantau Island. The best way to get to Disneyland is on the MTR from Central (30 minutes).

Giant Buddha at Po Lin Monastery At 34 metres high, this is the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha image. It is located at the Po Lin Monastery on Lantua Island. The Monastery dates from 1924 and features a number of interesting temples and other structures. The Big Buddha is open to the general public between 10am – 6pm. The best way to get to Po Lin Monastery is via the Ngong Ping 360 cable car from MTR Tung Chung Station.

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Symphony of Lights The world’s largest permanent light and laser show, featuring 44 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

The show is held every night at 8pm and lasts around 14 minutes. The best vantage points are the Avenue of Stars on Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.

Nan Lian Garden The Nan Lain Garden is a 3.5 acre park that opened in 2006 based on the Jianshouju Garden in Shanxi Province. This beautiful garden offers a peaceful retreat from the city. Nan Lian Garden is located east of the Diamond Hill MTR station. It is open daily from 7am to 9pm. Free entry.

Hong Kong Museam of History Opened in 1975, this museum preserves and showcases Hong Kong’s historical cultural heritage through 8 galleries displaying over 4,000 exhibits enhanced with special audio-visual and lighting effects. The exhibition tells the story from the Devonian period 400 million years ago and concludes with the reunification of Hong Kong with China in 1997. Located on Cheong Wan Road in Kowloon. Nearest MTR – Hung Hom Station.

Closed Tuesdays.

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Shopping Hong Kong Island Landmark 15 Queen's Road Central, Central Located in Central Hong Kong near the Mandarin Oriental hotel, LANDMARK is an exclusive luxury shopping mall with high-end international brands and fine dining options including Michelin-starred restaurants.

The shops range from fashion, jewellery & watches, household gifts, art & lifestyle, etc.

MTR Central Station (Exit G) Time Square 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay The largest shopping mall in Causeway Bay. Times Square features 230 stores, ranging from clothing, accessories, electronics, toys, two department stores, a supermarket, a cinema and over 20 international restaurants.

This is where hundreds of thousands of people gather for the new year’s eve countdown. Times Square’s car park has 700 parking spaces and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MTR Causeway Bay Station (Exit A) ifc mall 8 Finance Street, Central This iconic landmark on Hong Kong Island consists of two skyscrapers, the ‘ifc mall’ and the luxurious 55-story Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. The mall houses about 200 international premium brands, including luxury fashion, the city’s only Apple store and Michelin-awarded restaurants. The rooftop garden offers sweeping views of the harbour and city. A network of elevated walkways link the mall to several other department stores.

The Airport Express Hong Kong also stops here, so you could always stop by on the way to/from the airport. MTR Central Station (Exit A); Airport Express Hong Kong Station (Exit F); from the Star Ferry pier, walk for about 3 minutes.

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SOGO Hong Kong 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay One of the largest Japanese-style department stores in Hong Kong that has been around since 1985. SOGO is also an important landmark in Causeway Bay. The store carries a large selection of international fashion brands, beauty products and cosmetics, leather goods, jewellery and home supplies.

There is also a supermarket. In 2005, SOGO opened a second branch in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

Kowloon Harbour City 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui The mall comprises several parts including Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre and Gateway.

Each section is well organised.

Located along the west side of Canton Road, stretching from the Star Ferry Pier.

MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit A1). Walk along Haiphong Road for about 5 minutes.

Tsim Sha Tsui Centre & Empire Centre 66 & 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Leading shopping malls and excellent harbourfront dining on Alfresco Lane. The recently upgraded TST Centre specialises in fashion, cosmetics and other accessories.

There is a pedestrian bridge that connects the Tsim Sha Tsui Centre to the Empire Centre.

Elements 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui This large shopping mall is divided into 5 zones based on the concept of the five elements of nature: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Nearby are the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel and the International Commerce Centre, from which you can enjoy amazing views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. MTR Kowloon Station (Exit C); MTR Austin Station (Exit B5). Walk for about 5 minutes.

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Other Businesses DAIGO Menswear 14/F Hundred City Centre, 7-17 Amoy Street, Wanchai, Tel.+852 5127 0721 http://www.daigo.com.hk/ An internet-based menswear store exclusively for gay men who like great fitting T-shirts and club wear. DAIGO designs all their own products and offers a variety of styles including ‘Athletic Fit, ‘Deep-V’, ‘Plain’ and ‘Tank Tops’. The company aims to be part of the gay Asian community for years to come by offering great customer service, unique designs and high quality products.

Private Structure 6/F Ko Wah Building, 59 Percival Street, Causeway Bay, Tel.+852 2777 7917 The very gay-focused Private Structure offers a fabulous selection of international designer mens underwear, swimwear and tank tops.

What makes Private Structure stand out is their ability to showcase products that effortlessly combine both style and functionality. Branches across Asia and available by mail order.

L'Organic Men 19/F, Lan Kwai Fong Central, Tel.+852 2530 2961 Hong Kong’s laser hair removal experts.

L'Organic Beauty also provides range of skin care treatments for men and women. .

Shop On-Us M/F, 47 Gough Street, Central, Tel.+852 8197 8065 Shop On-Us sells a fabulous range of tight-fitting thongs, swimwear, T-shirts, shirts, tanks and underwear, featuring brands such as Andrew Christian and 2EROS, and NewUrbanMale.

Fruits in Suits http://www.fruitsinsuits.com.hk/ Long-running and highly successful professional networking event for Hong Kong’s LGBT community.

M/F., 11E Aberdeen Street, Central, Tel.+852 2850 4666

Since its launch in 2004, this monthly meeting has attracted a growing number of like-minded men and women who are able to use their experience and knowledge to drive forward projects aimed at making life better for the LGBT community by tackling basic human rights issues. Their projects have dealt with anti-discrimination and creating a inclusive workplace.

Fabulous collection of designer underwear and swim wear featuring brands such as ES Collection from Barcelona and Justus Boyz from the USA.

Fruits in Suits’ events usually take place on the third Tuesday of each month. Events are currently held at Shore (The L Place, 139 Queen’s Road, Central).

Gentlemen’s Agreement

Secret Zone M/F, 83 Tung Choi Street, MongKok Tel.+852 2331 8391 Relatively new gay shop in MongKok, Kowloon. Secret Zone sells a range of menswear and sexy products including underwear, sex toys, slippers, SM-related items and more. http://www.travelgayasia.com

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Dim Sum (DS) Magazine

Mr Gay Hong Kong (MGHK)

4D, Yuen Lam Building 3-4 Glenealy, Tel.+852 3150 8912

http://www.mrgayhongkong.com/

DS is Hong Kong’s only printed gay lifestyle magazine. DS is published on a monthly basis and available free of charge at most gay venues in the city. DS covers all aspects of gay life in Hong Kong including the arts, entertainment and LGBT rights.

Mr Gay Hong Kong (MGHK) is an annual competition to find (a handsome, smart) spokesperson for Hong Kong’s gay community. See website for annual event details.

Rainbow of Hong Kong Room D, 7/F National Court, 242 Nathan Road, Jordan, Tel.+852 2769 1069 Rainbow of Hong Kong 香港彩虹 is a nonprofit organization and the only LGBT community centre in Hong Kong. Rainbow’s objectives are to promote equal opportunities, sex education, broaden grass roots support the LGBT community and support various initiatives and organisations who provide services to the community.

The organisation hosts over 100 activities every year including discussion groups, forums, workshops, creating art, movies, sports, camping, barbecues, picnics, karaoke and music concerts.

Services provided include blood testing, counselling, a hotline, education, outreach, HIV intervention, legal support and domestic violence emergency support. Around 200 visit the centre each week. LGBT Peers Hotline: +852 8108 1069. Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing available – results in 15 minutes.

Nearest MTR Jordan (Exit B). At ground level, turn left and cross Jordan Road. The centre is on the 7th floor of the corner building. The building entrance is 4 doors along Nathan Road.

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