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ISSUE 239 1 JUNE 2015

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What’s In We love the “Mad Men” vibe we’re getting from French brand YAM

06 HOT TICKETS Russian Overtures

14 FEATURE

Hong Kong welcomes the legendary Russian National Orchestra

Tides of Change Save our seas: Evelyn Lok speaks to environmental experts about the damage we’re doing to Hong Kong’s waters—and how you can help

08 WISHLIST About Town

42 MRS. KNOW-IT-ALL

It’s effortless cool from beach-babe designer Rebecca Minkoff

Tuppence a Bag

Lookbook The General Store’s Shelly Hayashi lets us into her vintage wardrobe

Beauty and Wellness

How the plastic bag levy really works—and why

50 HIDDEN GEMS LoSo Shop

Add a splash of the Napa Vineyard to your pout with Burts Bee’s new lip crayons

Quirky knicknacks and crafts hidden away in this Lamma Island shack

KNOW & TEL

Summer Events p.22

Boat Trips p.26

Watersports p.30

Beach Bites p.34

Summer Essentials p.38

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OCEANS APART As I’m writing this opener to The List’s annual summer issue, yet another thunderstorm is breaking on the horizon—but I’m staying optimistic that the sun will be back out soon, so you can make the most of the great outdoors!

This year, we’ve dedicated our issue to Hong Kong’s seas: a precious resource we’re destroying at an ever-increasing rate. Read our analysis of what’s lurking in the oceans in our feature Tides of Change (p.14), as we speak to experts on how you can make a difference this summer.

Then we delve into what sets our SAR apart at this time of year—activities both on and off the water. Check out our pick of Summer Events (p.22), our guide to Boat Trips (p.26), fun Watersports (p.30) and tasty Beach Bites (p.34), as well as a selection of Summer Essentials (p.38) to get you organized for that great day out.

Now all we need is the sun!

Summer Lovin’...

All this rain inspired our team to reflect on what we love about Hong Kong summers: • “Seafood and beer after going to Hap Mun Bay in Sai Kung.â€? • “Watching No. 8 typhoons and black rainstorms (from inside!)â€? • “A few like-minded pals, some marinaded steak and salmon, an icebox of beers and rosĂŠ, the sea within close proximity... You have to go a long way to beat the classic HK beach barbecue.â€? • “Junk trips: Sun, sea, booze and views to rival Thailand. It only takes an hour to get there and it’ll only cost you $400. Beat that, Koh Phi Phi.â€?

I’d love to hear from you! Email me at charlotte.mulliner@hkmagmedia.com or follow us at www.facebook.com/TheList.HongKong

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MAKE A DATE Our picks for the month

June 24-25

Russian Overtures The Russians are in town this summer: its legendary National Orchestra is playing two concerts under the baton of its founder and artistic director Mikhail Pletnev.

Playing a mixed bill from classic Russian composers such as Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, there’ll also be Arutunian’s famous Trumpet Concerto, played by trumpet god Sergei Nakariakov, who published his first solo CD at age 15.

8pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, $200-650 from www.urbtix.hk

June 14

Think Pink June 3

Style it Up Blowdry bar Airplay is hosting a Summer Styling session at Solas. Sip on cocktails and nibble on canapés while getting a quick up do from stylists on site. If that’s not enough to pique your interest, there’s a lucky draw, too.

7-9pm. Solas, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central. RSVP at http://tiny.cc/airplay

Summer has arrived which can only mean one thing: junk boat season!

Get your tickets fast for the Pink Battleship Party, a pirate-themed fleet of junks that will be setting sail with free-flow rosé wines from Rose Wine Cellar, plus beer and tapas, as well as tunes from Cliché Records. Think creatively about your costume: the best dressed will win two bottles of champagne. Got the kids in tow? Check out our family-friendly guide to boat trips on page 26.

9:45am-6pm. Central Pier, $750-900 from rosewinecellar.com/tickets.html

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Through June 30

Chop Chop

Fridays

Grab a table for The Chop House BBQ weekend brunch before it gets way too hot. The outdoor brunch offers pork chops, ribs, beef tenderloin, skewers, sausages and other unhealthy delicious foods such as mac ‘n’ cheese, pie and quiche. Need some of that hair of the dog? You can book a table that comes with a self-serve beer tap.

Don’t mind if we do.

TGIF

Sat-Sun, noon-3pm. The Chop House, 3/F, Soundwill Plaza II, 1 Tang Lung St., Causeway Bay, 2771-3177. $380 per person

DATE NIGHT!

Looking for something new to kick-start your weekend?

Afterwork by Fufu is a newly launched happy hour at Peel Fresco Music Lounge every Friday. There’s free tapas from 7-9pm, plus a lineup of DJs playing house music until late.

7pm. 9 Peel St., Central. Free entry

French Invasion F&B group French Creations, which runs the likes of Metropolitain and Saint-Germain, is solidifying its hold on the westside with two new ventures: Pastis Wines Cellar in Sai Ying Pun, and Comptoir in K-Town. Great for stocking up for a night in, retail shop Pastis offers wines exclusively from France, with affordable bottles at just under $100 and double-magnums at just over $300 for starters. Or if you’re after a night out, Comptoir—due to open right about now— will be a cozy wine and hors d’oeuvres bar with, appropriately, a huge comptoir (a.k.a. counter) as a centerpiece.

Pastis Wine Cellar, 20 High St., Sai Ying Pun, 6313-1261 Comptoir, Forbes St., Kennedy Town

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ABOUT TOWN

Life in the Hong Kong lane with Charley Mulliner SoCal So Cool Californian designer Rebecca Minkoff brings her beachchic fashion across the Pacific to Hong Kong for the first time with a store in Ocean Terminal. The “SoCal-meetsNew-York� brand offers colorful, vibrant womenswear, shoes and jewelry, as well as other accessories. I love Rebecca’s take on light, floaty office wear—in pastel tones for summer—as well as her collection of beach dresses. Then accessorize with a boho bangle or two to add some real West Coast heat to your ensemble.

Shop OT306B, 3/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2406-8618, www.rebeccaminkoff.com

HOT OPENING

Zero to Hero

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Tree-hugging travelers out there will want to bookmark the new travel guides from Kiosk, a local lifestyle website that focuses on sustainable living. This year the company has been rolling out a series of new Zero guides—all of which highlight eco-friendly places to stay, eat and drink in major cities across the world. The first guides published were London, Copenhagen and Singapore, but there’s one for Hong Kong out now, as well as eight more to come this year. Even if you have no plans to leave the city, the website’s focus on eco-friendly news around town might just inspire you to clean up your act. $128 from Page One, Shop LG 1-30, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 2778-2808. Learn more at discoverkiosk.com.

FASHION FAVES

Toying Around An inventive Hong Kong brand that has caught my eye this month is Toyish Projects. Founder Jason Cheng’s awardwinning Origami Leather Bag was inspired by the idea of origami and a desire to produce leather bags at affordable prices. They’re classic leather tote, shoulder or coin bags, but with a twist: you assemble them yourself. The unique slotting system eliminates the need for stitching (and associated manufacturing costs)—instead the bag is delivered flat-pack, with detailed instructions to help you plait it together in under 15 minutes. Previous collections are on sale at Konzepp (LG/F, 50 Tung St., Sheung Wan, shop.konzepp.com), with the new range available via Kickstarter until June 26. $146-1,580, http://tiny.cc/origamibag, www.toyishprojects.com

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LOOKBOOK Shelly Hayashi is the owner of the General Store, which specializes in vintage homeware with attitude and offers interior design expertise. Shelly shares some of her New York-chic style with The List. www.generalstoreltd.com

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5. Kiehls Original Musk

This was a gift from my husband a few years ago. I am a lover of vintage, obviously, and this watch is such a classic and looks good with any outfit.

Nicknamed “The Presidential,” this style was a favorite among many US presidents. It’s a men’s watch but I love the large face and wide bracelet.

I’m pretty old-school about my organization, if old school means poorly organized! Any organization I do have is due to this day planner—it’s like a good old fashioned Rolodex but chic! I feel truly lost without it.

People often ask me what scent I am wearing—it’s just Original Musk

by Kiehls—floral and woody. It’s inexpensive and I love the “story” on the front about how it was believed to have been created in the 1920s and discovered in a vat labeled “Love Oil”.

2. Japanese Boxes These are old measuring cups from Japan, which I’ve turned into pin cushions. I love sewing and being crafty.

4. General Store Tote Bag We made these at the shop for sale or gifts for our VIP customers. They are useful, chic, stylish and eco-friendly!

I also love the small placement of our logo: It’s a great way to represent your local General Store.

6. Handkerchiefs Very Japanese of me—perhaps my husband’s heritage is rubbing off—but I always carry a nice cotton handkerchief: they’re very useful and so fun to collect.

Although I don’t wear a lot of color, this is a great splash and moment of fun.

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BEAUTY & WELLNESS Your guide to looking fit and fabulous TRIED AND TESTED

Capelli Salon and Spa The Test Subject: Kate Springer The Buzz: The Sense of Touch Spa on Arbuthnot Road

has been replaced with a branch of Capelli Salon and Spa, which offers a long list of hair and beauty fixes.

The Treatment: To prep my dry, frizzy locks for

summer, I booked in for a light keratin treatment using products from Aussie haircare brand Trichovedic.

It aims to reconstruct the hair follicles by filling in all the damaged bits along the hair shaft—kind of like paving over a road with a bunch of potholes.

The Experience: Stylist Danny Li gave me two options: a light version, which would keep my natural wave but smooth the frizz; or a more heavyduty fix that would last longer but stay relatively straight. Hoping to keep some movement in my hair, I went with the former, which still took a good three hours from start to finish. I was impressed with my stylist’s extensive knowledge of how keratin works: he quelled my concerns and elaborated on the chemistry without skipping a beat. Though the décor here could do with an update, I was really happy with the consultation and the frizz-free finish.

The Takeaway: The new Capelli Salon and Spa might not have the stylish look of its Southside counterpart, but the service and treatments are definitely up to scratch.

Treatment from $2,200-$3,800. LG/F, The Ovolo, 2 Arbuthnot Rd., Central, 2869-0939, www.capelli.hk

Beauty and the Bee If you’re looking for a moisturizing hit of lip color this summer, then you might want to check out Burt’s Bees new lip crayons.

They’re 100 percent natural and come in six creamy colors—our favorite shade is Napa Vineyard, which of course pairs perfectly with your favorite glass of red. Not only will these pigment-rich crayons leave your lips looking good, but they also work doubletime thanks to healthy doses of shea butter, plus kendi jojoba oils.

The color goes on great alone, but for an extra silky finish, dab a layer of gloss on top of the matte crayon. $128 from Mannings around town, www.burtsbees.com.hk

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GET THE LOOK: GOLDEN GLOW

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Your bronzed look demands a smoldering eye. Turn up the heat with a metallic shadow, like this creamy combo from Tom Ford’s new Summer Soleil collection. Each shade is packed with pigments for some extra powerful peepers. $460, www.tomford.com

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Glow, Baby, Glow

Nars’ new Last Resort line aims to transport you to French Polynesia—or at least let you channel the never-ending summer rays—as you slather on this coconut oil-infused body glow. It is summer in a bottle: part shimmer, part shine, and totally tropical. $560, www.narscosmetics.com

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Freshly Baked

Get that sun-kissed face without all the damage: Laura Mercier has a fantastic matte radiance baked powder that gives your face a natural-looking luminosity that is easy to build on, depending on how tanned you want to appear. The powder lasts all day and is especially suitable for sensitive skin. $330, www.lauramercier-meala.hk

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WHAT’S IN YAM YAM Bonpoint, Shop 325, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Rd., Central, 2526-9969

Bag $2,240

Mini-skirt $1,750

Orange Tweed Dress $3,110

“Boyfriend” Shirt $1,580

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Pinstripe Jacket $2,955

Blouse $1,815

Aztec Skirt $2,585

Trousers $1,675

ides of Change

Do you know what’s lurking in our oceans? As the summer sun lures crowds to the seaside, Evelyn Lok assesses the state of Hong Kong’s fragile waters—and what you can do to protect them.

Have you ever been to the beach in Hong Kong? If so you would have encountered this scene: plastic bags floating in the shallows, and shards of glass, bottle caps, cigarette butts—or worse—all embedded in the sand. It may not come as a surprise but, according to NGO Green Council, over 85 percent of the trash is caused by beachgoers who fail to clean up after themselves.

Linda Ho, Green Council CEO, explains: “In terms of beaches and the waste found all along coastal areas, that’s purely due to human action. That comes in two types: recreational activities on beaches such as barbecuing or playing, which end up littering. Another is occupational: the people who work at sea oftentimes throw garbage overboard, or they discard old nets and tools.”

We need to live by example.

If we go on outings, we can bring our empty drinks bottles back with us.

Linda Ho, Green Council

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Living dangerously The local NGO hosts an International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) event each year. Of the 5,353kg removed from the beach

by Green Council volunteers in just six weeks in 2013, 20 percent was polystyrene foam and a further 10 percent was glass. Other major culprits are plastic bottles and caps, cigarette butts and packaging—and this has been an annual trend.

“More often than not it’s plastic at the top,” says Ho. “Plastic forks, packaging, lunch boxes and so on.”

The frequency of certain items is also affected by local legislature too, she adds. “For instance, when smoking was banned [inside public places], there were a lot more cigarette butts that year. When they banned plastic bags [by introducing the plastic bag levy], plastic bags seemed to decrease, but instead there were a lot more plastic fragments.”

Not only does this volume of litter make our beaches unattractive, but it can also pose a real danger to beachgoers. Patrick Yeung, from World Wildlife Fund Hong Kong, outlines the threats marine litter poses: “There’s a chance of stepping on sharp objects, or that children may touch or eat contaminated objects. Marine litter also causes navigational complications, for instance floating construction materials may get caught in the motor propellers of ships,” he adds.

International Coastal Cleanup

June 5 is “Green Day,” organized by the Green Council to coincide with World Environment Day. Supporters are encouraged to wear green, and activities include discounts at organic or vegetarian F&B outlets citywide, as well as green tips shared through corporations, schools, and restaurants. See www.greencouncil.org for more information.

Coastal Watch in Cape D’Aguilar, nicknamed “Lap Sap Wan,” meaning Rubbish Bay

Poisoning the food chain It’s not hard to imagine the danger posed to animals living in our oceans as a result of this sea pollution and debris.

This hit home with the 2012 “plastic pellet” incident when Typhoon Vicente—one of the most powerful to hit China in recent years—tipped cargo containers holding hundreds of tons of raw plastic material into the ocean. Much of it ended up in the waters and on beaches in the south of Hong Kong, with plenty of caring citizens scrambling to help defuse the situation, in fear of how it would ravage local marine life if fish began to ingest the raindrop-sized pellets.

Top 10 types of marine debris in Hong Kong

32% Foam pieces

Enter Coastal Watch, a project headed by WWF’s Patrick Yeung, to study the sources of marine trash, recognize the different species in our waters, and ultimately provide suggestions to the government to solve these problems. “[The incident] had huge potential to harm local marine life, and if it wasn’t put under control there was a chance it would enter the food chain and harm human life as well,” explains Yeung.

“Plastic is also something that can easily absorb organic pollutants from the ocean—which we, or the animals, would not normally have contact with,” he added.

“These substances would get stored in the fat deposits of the fish, and the toxic effects accumulate if we in turn ate them.”

The Green Council found similar research evidence, explains Ho: “A lot of data indicates that marine animals— fish, turtles, and so on—often swallow these plastic fragments and die because they can’t digest it. Animals may also get strangled by plastic bags. In 2012 we conducted a study showing that if animals eat cigarette butts, the nicotine actually does a lot of harm. And if humans eat these [animals], the effect is magnified through the food chain.”

Detritus from Cape D’Aguilar, aka “Rubbish Bay”

15% Glass pieces

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Maybe only 50 pink dolphins or fewer are left in Hong Kong.

Vincent Poon, Hong Kong Dolphin Watch

Death of the dolphin 8% Other plastic/ foam packaging

8% Plastic bottles

8% Cigarette butts

9% Bottle caps

Source: International Coastal Cleanup 2013

But trash isn’t the only thing threatening our ocean’s ecosystem. The danger posed by construction to Lantau Island’s pink dolphins has long caused controversy.

Renewed concern made waves again this February, following the death of “Hope”, a dolphin lacerated by a boat who was then put down. Land reclamation is to blame, according to Vincent Poon, spokesperson and part-time tour guide for Hong Kong Dolphin Watch. “The construction process involves a lot of piling works,” he explains.

“Dolphins have very sensitive hearing: they make use of echoes to navigate. So given the excessive noise generated from the construction exercise, they cannot navigate properly or they may move away. Maybe one day, they will disappear totally from Hong Kong waters, which will be a shame for us.”

Further threats include the ongoing Hong Kong–Zhuhai bridge, the onset of the third airport runway—a project involving a massive scale of land reclamation of up to 650 hectares—and new proposals of reclamation to increase land supply on Lantau. Mr. Poon says, “Geographically, the third runway is situated exactly in between two sectors of pink dolphin habitats.”

Unless changes are made, Hong Kong’s dying dolphin population could cease to exist entirely in just a few years. Over half the carcasses that have been found were young calves or juveniles (teenagers), and many of these were killed by toxic materials or organo-chloride poisoning from general pollution.

“Ten years ago there were about 150 dolphins hanging around Hong Kong,” Poon explains. “The population dropped substantially to 75 in 2012.

Over the past two years, there were at least 11 or 12 reported deaths per annum—so you can imagine that there may be 50 pink dolphins or fewer left in Hong Kong.”

WHAT CAN YOU DO? TAKE ACTION: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope the general public can stand up to express their views. Write to the government or take part in the advocacy organized by some of the green groups,â&#x20AC;? advises Poon of Hong Kong Dolphin Watch.

Citizens should also help keep an eye out and be assertive about reporting any instances of unlawful pollution and littering. Write to the Environmental Protection Department: 2838-3111, www.epd.gov.hk.

SUPPORT CHARITIES: Hong Kong Dolphin Watch is an ecotourism venture that operates regular trips: these fund dolphin-related research projects, as well as educate the public. We may all want to get a good look at our lovely dolphins, but remember to keep your distance and respect their natural environment. www.hkdolphinwatch.com.

Coastal Watch in Lap Sap Wan

CLEAN UP YOUR ACT: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to live by example,â&#x20AC;?

Green Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ho says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we go on outings, we can bring our empty drinks bottles back with us. We can try our best to not use so much disposable cutleryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we can buy nicer quality ones and reuse them next time.â&#x20AC;?

BE ACTIVE: Beach cleanups are the most direct way to help. The Green Council (www.greencouncil.org) organizes them every year between September to November for corporations and other groups to help clean the beachesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;trash is then separated and recycled. There are also plenty of other coastal cleanup activities around town, such as www.hkcleanup.org.

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SUMMER EVENTS Mark your calendars

JUNE Dog Days The world’s most-loved dog expert Cesar Millan returns to Asia this summer with his “Love Your Dogs” tour. This time Cesar Millan is bypassing Hong Kong but will be hitting up Macau’s Cotai Arena in June. You can expect a full-on show from the “dog whisperer” as he imparts his wisdom with a variety of demonstrations live on stage. Does your dog suffer from behavioral issues? Do you want to be able to read your dog’s body language?

If it’s one woof for yes, book your tickets now. Leave your dog at home, though.

Jun 6, 7:30pm. Cotai Arena, The Venetian, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau. $280-880 from www.hkticketing.com

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Operatic Notes

W Hotel’s summer pool parties are back. This time, they come with the cumbersomely titled Shock Wave: #PoseWhenever Pool Party. Splash around in the pool and dance to live DJ beats, 76 floors up. At the kick-off party on June 6, Barcelona pop band Josep is set to perform, while the after-party at Woobar goes from 11pm until late.

The annual Chinese Opera Festival hits Hong Kong once again this June.

Celebrating the traditional craft of Peking and Kunqu opera forms, the festival opens with a staging of three plays to introduce the lesser-known Shanghai-style Peking Opera, which is appreciated for a much more demanding standard of acting and rhythm. Other shows to look forward to include an introduction to Hunan-style Qi Opera, known for its acrobatic feats; and Dacheng Opera, characterized by bouts of fire eating and spitting!

Jun 6; Jun 27, 8pm. 76/F, W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd. West, West Kowloon, 3717-2222. $400 before June 6 or $500 at the door; $950 for “WIP” tickets before June 6 or $1,100 at the door. Tickets from www.w-hongkong.com/en/shockwave

Gone Girl Returning from its successful performance in New York last March, the HK Dance Company is bringing “The Legend of Mulan” back to the Hong Kong stage.

Originating in the 5th century, the classic folktale is all about a courageous peasant girl who disguised herself as a man to go into war in her ailing father’s place.

Jun 12-14, 7:45pm; Jun 13-14, 3pm.

Grand Theatre, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $100-320 from www.urbtix.hk

From Jun 19 onwards. Various programs.

Visit www.cof.gov.hk

Run for the Hills Classic musical The Sound of Music graces the Hong Kong stage. Coming straight from the West End’s Palladium Theatre, the international tour of this old-school Rodgers and Hammerstein production has teamed up with the HK Youth Arts Foundation to cast Hong Kong children to play the Von Trapp kids. You’ll be sixteen going on seventeen all over again.

Through Jun 21, various times. Lyric

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Through Jun 30, various times and locations. Visit www.frenchmay.com

JULY You Go, Shek O

Jax Shek O Challenge Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, 3759-7617. $395-995; $1,888 for family package (two adults and two children) from www.hkticketing.com

Watch this Space W Hotel’s Woobar joins hands with whisky brand Chivas and luxury watch company Hublot to bring us the Dapper Club, a series of parties taking place over the summer. What’s in store?

There’s an open bar with 12 different kinds of whiskies, plus a showcase of new, shiny watches—what’s more, there are free-flow cheeses, cold cuts, sweet treats and savory snacks.

Jun 22; Jul 17; Aug 14, 8:30pm.

Woobar, W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd. West, West Kowloon, 3717-2222. $300 per person; call to book

May, Oui The annual Hong Kong-based Francophile festival Le French May continues this month, bringing over 120 acts, exhibitions, films, and a host of foodie promotions to Hong Kong. This year, it celebrates the 500th anniversary of the reign of Francis I, who established

The annual charity open-water swimming, running and paddling competition Jax Shek O Challenge is back again for its 11th edition. It’s a 2.2km point-to-point swim from Big Wave Bay to Shek O Back Beach—but if swimming’s not for you, why not try the 8.5km run from Big Wave Bay that loops up into Shek O Country Park and down into Shek O? Alternatively there’s a 9km paddle option that takes you out around the headland. Try one of these solo, or team up for the “trisolothon” to take on all three events. Once you’re done, there’ll be beach sports, music and food on Shek O Back Beach.

Jul 11, 2:30pm. Big Wave Bay, Shek O. $430 from www.openwaterasia.com

Jolly Volley The big balls are out for the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball). World champions USA will go head to head against China, Japan and Thailand for the prestigious title and a share of the US$165,000 prize pot. Six matches will be played across three days (July 16-18) at the Hong Kong Coliseum. For the first time, a video challenge system will be introduced in Hong Kong.

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years. Catch them at KITEC. Jul 28, 8pm. Rotunda 3, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. $545-650 from www.wegottickets.com

Child’s Play The huge Ani-Com & Games expo returns to Hong Kong with its blend of anime, figurines, games, comics and collectibles. There’s plenty here for the whole family, so grab your matching Cosplay costumes and go to town.

Jul 24-28. HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. www.ani-com.hk

Jul 16-17, 6:30pm; Jul 18, 5:30pm. Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd., Hung Hom. $80-650 from www.urbtix.hk

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AUGUST Feed the Phantoms Much like the western tradition of Halloween, the seventh month in the lunar calendar, which is normally around August, is known as the Hungry Ghost Festival—or Yu Lan Festival. According to legend, during this time ghosts are drawn towards the living world, to walk among flesh and blood. Don’t be surprised to see Hongkongers burning paper offerings all over the streets come August. Look out for traditional Chinese opera shows on bamboo stages, which is a highlight of the festival.

August. More details to come; visit www.discoverhongkong.com

Take One As one of the city’s biggest platforms for filmmakers and industry professionals, the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival will take place through the end of the month. Showcasing more than 30 films, the festival provides aficionados with the opportunity to enjoy a variety of cinematic offerings from across the globe. Stay tuned for information to come. cinefan.com.hk

Let Yourselves Go If you’re looking to entertain the little ones this summer, then Hong Kong Disneyland’s new “Frozen” Village will go down a treat. You can expect special musical performances by Queen Elsa, Princess Anna and Kirstoff, as well as a whole host of snow activities such as toboggan rides and snowman building.

Through August 30. Lantau Island.

Standard entry fees apply: $499 adults, $355 for children. www.hongkongdisneyland.com

Just Chill Out Combat the summer swelter with an icy break in one of these super-cool spots.

Cold as Ice

Ice, Ice Baby

It doesn’t get much cooler than the walk-in freezer at Ivan The Kozak, where the restaurant stores its six varieties of vodka. Arrive a little early for a dinner reservation—or just show up out of the blue—and the host will let you borrow a fur coat and lead you into the icebox.

It makes for a great photo op, as well as a welcome respite from the humidity. But do note that as soon as the sweat on your brow freezes, you’ll be encouraged to buy a shot for about $55 a pop.

Lace up those skates and relive your childhood memories at Mega Ice in Kowloon Bay. The 1,482-square-meter iceskating rink is not only a great way to keep cool— it’s also the perfect place to show off that triple-axel you’ve been practicing. You have been practicing... right?

46-48 Cochrane St., Central, 2851-1193

Nice & Easy

Cream of the Crop If you prefer your ice in sugary form, then make a beeline for Lab Made—one of the city’s coolest ice cream makers. Why’s it so cool? For starters, the company uses liquid nitrogen at -196°C to make its ice cream. Even better, every dessert is made-to-order so you can watch the magic happen and hopefully enjoy a sub-zero breeze.

6 Brown St., Tai Hang, 2670-0071; Shop 105, 1/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Rd., Repulse Bay, 2670-0071, www.labmade.com.hk

Polar Vortex The summer crowds at Ocean Park are not for the faint-hearted, but if you can survive the line then you’re in for a frozen treat. The heat-beating options are endless: choose from the Polar Adventure Exhibit, scuba dive in the Grand Aquarium or hop aboard one of the hair-raising roller coasters.

If it’s cool enough for the penguins, then it should be cool enough for you.

Wong Chuk Hang Rd., Aberdeen, 3923-2323, www.oceanpark.com.hk

10/F, MegaBox, 38 Wang Chiu Rd., Kowloon Bay, 2709-4023, www.megaice.com.hk

If all else fails, make sure your freezer is always stocked with Nice Pops. These gourmet treats are packed with fruit and come in lots of refreshing cocktail-inspired flavors—such as the passion fruit pineapple mojito and the pomegranate sangria blanca. You can pick up Nice Pops at several air-conditioned locations around town, like Little Burro, Artichoke Canteen and TAP (The Ale Project) or order a box for yourself online.

6875-4334, nicepops.hk

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BOAT TRIPS Charter your own junk

Boat and Boating Boat and Boating charters a variety of pleasure boats and luxury yachts from $3,000 for weekday hire (weekends from $3,500). Its exclusive package for weekdays offers an eight-hour junk trip around Lamma Island or the Southside for $5,200 which includes speedboat hire for two hours with a banana boat and wakeboard equipment. Food menus range from $123 to $168 per person.

and friends for a laid-back day trip out on the blue blue sea, surrounded by all manner of floaty toys and watersports kits. Although it only fits 23 people, an floating inflatable pool and kayak can make it feel a lot more spacious. Opting for the Wine Package will take care of you all day long by throwing breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and free-flow drinks together from $14,700. Children under 4 are free of charge.

2154-1320, www.boatandboating.com

6180-5059, www.breakawayhk.com

Boating Paradise

Hong Kong Yachting

The six vessels for charter from Boating Paradise are pretty basic to look at, but it’s the add-ons here that are worth the money: as well as speed boating, banana boating and wakeboarding, you can also request karaoke, mahjong and poker too (from $5,200 on weekdays; weekends from $8,200)! Night squid fishing is also a fun, different option, with prices from $180 per head (7-11pm).

Casting around for some quality private time with family and close friends?

Hong Kong Yachting has a fleet of chartered junks catering to all tastes starting at $8,500. Besides giant yachts such as the Jungle Jane ($19,800) and the Tarzan (from $25,000) that are great for a huge bash, the lavish yet petite cruiser Sealine ($23,000) is the perfect option for a smaller group. If you have a relatively large family, go for the Outsider ($16,000)—a 46ft cruising yacht equipped with an outdoor BBQ.

5300-0785, www.boatingparadise.com.hk

Breakaway Luxury Yacht The 48ft swanky motor cruiser Breakaway is ready to take your family

2526-0151, www.hongkongyachting.com

Jaspa’s Junks Jaspa’s throws together freshly made cuisine and free-flow drinks for their monster all-inclusive junks. In addition to its diverse meat platters, you’ll also find something to please the herbivores, with a variety of vegetarian and healthy salad options. Prices start at $700 per head for adults, with discounts for children aged 1-4 ($150 a head) and 5-12 ($250 a head).

Looking for some splashy family time?

Watersports activities can be arranged at $3,200 for four hours. Get ready for some bumpy banana boating…

2792-6001, www.casteloconcepts.com

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Saffron Cruises

Taking your little ones on board a junk boat need not be as exhausting as you think: Lazydays has thought of everything for you, from cleansing products to towels. Music, games and other sorts of entertainment are all customizable. Simply choose from one of the all-inclusive packages (from $890 per person) or get into the specifics of your requirements with a custom charter. Then just show up and have fun!

Armed with a impressive array of Chinese junks, sailing yachts and powerboats, Saffron Cruises suits all pockets with prices that range from $4,500-80,000 for a day at sea, with food from $300 per head. If you’re going on a family day out, plump for the Kids’ Party Menu at $4,400 which is suitable for 20 adults and children. Some of the junks are even equipped with a CD/DVD player, TV and karaoke to ensure that the little tykes won’t be bored.

3488-1534, www.lazydays.com.hk

2857-1311, www.saffron-cruises.com

Island Junks

Wildkat

Taking pride in its posh teak Chinese junks, Island Junks offers a wide range of services and buffet-style catering.

Staff can also tailor add-ons upon request, such as a clown for your kid’s birthday party or an on-board masseuse.

Junks with a regular menu and drinks package starts from $670 per head ($250 per head for children aged 5-12).

2877-5222, www.islandjunks.com.hk

Jubilee

Riviera Orientale-Yacht Society

Who says boat trips have to cost an arm and a leg? Jubilee is a good pick for budget sailing, especially for family affairs. It has more than 30 vessels with weekday prices starting at $3,980.

Jubilee can also arrange catering, with a choice of 14 buffet menus starting at $73 per head and supplementary drink packages from $68. Firework tours, diving, squid fishing and even onboard pet parties can be arranged on request.

Looking for a private bash with all your intimates? Riviera Orientale specializes in luxurious private yachts, and has a fleet of jazzy ocean-goers for hire that resemble floating villas: Think helipad services, high-end water toys, and white glove service. As you’d expect, these super yachts cost a pretty penny: basic charters start at $18,000 for 6-14 people.

Wildkat A boat with a difference, the Wildkat is a 36ft catamaran ideal for whipping about Hong Kong’s seas or bobbing along for a spot of fishing. It has a curated selection of popular days out for you to explore the city’s more remote regions, such as the Geo Park Tour ($15,000) which is suitable for adults and children alike. Full catering can be provided, and as the boat can pull up onto the shore, staff can put up tables and chairs on the sand for you.

9225-7292, www.wildkat.org

2677-7791, www.rivieraorientale.com

3555-5533, www.jubilee.hk

Koh Thai Enjoy the sea breeze the Thai way: with a dash of curry. Thai F&B stalwart Koh Thai keeps its chartered service simple: you can book online, stating your pick-up and drop-off locations, the number of passengers and the food package you’re after. The all-inclusive package is the best bet, including all drinks and food from $600 per head (minimum 20 people).

Tack on an speedboat for approximately 3.5 hours of water skiing, banana boating and wakeboarding for $3,700.

2840-0041, www.kohthai.com.hk Jaspa’s Junks

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Take Five: Summer Cocktails

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Method: Muddle together the lime, basil and mint. Add in the tequila and sugar syrup and give everything a good shake. Double strain and top up with soda. Garnish with cucumber slices and optional basil.

Kinsale, Shop 2, New Fortune House, 3-5 New Praya, Kennedy Town, 2796-6004

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Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2878-7787

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WATERSPORTS Splash around the outlying islands

LANTAU Island Club Located in a remote corner of Lantau, Island Club is based on a private beach and offers a watersports center, private kitchen, organic farm and campground in a beautiful yet no-frills setting. It costs $350-450 per head for a day trip (including lockers, loungers, umbrellas, BBQ buffet and more) and includes kayaking, windsurfing and banana boating among its watersports offerings. It costs an additional $200 if you choose to stay overnight. Take the fast ferry from Central Pier 5 to Cheung Chau (30 minutes). From there Island Club will arrange a ferry to Tai Long Village (about 20 minutes).

23 Tai Long Village, 2989-2315, www.islandclub.hk

Long Coast Seasports There are several companies offering watersports along Lower Cheung Sha Beach, of which Long Coast Seasports is among the longest established. An activity center providing sea sport equipment rental, LCS also offers rooms free to

guests on the purchase of an activity voucher, which entitles use of most of the equipment. Camping space is also available, plus deluxe safari tents which sound positively decadent. Vouchers are $540-830 per room while deluxe camp vouchers are $200-470 per person on the purchase of a camp voucher, which again allows use of equipment.

29 Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau, 8104-6222, www.longcoast.hk

Palm Beach With a great seafront location, Palm Beach watersports center offers surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and various boarding activities. With wind directions which often provide a bit of a swell, conditions are most suitable for intermediate and advanced windsurfers.

Visitors also have the option of renting uniquely painted tepees for the night, for groups as small as four or big as 40.

Rates range from $450-650, and $1,8002,000 for the giant tepees. Meanwhile, Safari Bush Campers are also available for you to express your inner Africa.

Palm Beach, Cheung Sha, Lantau Island, 2980-4822, www.palmbeach.com.hk

Treasure Island As well as running a wide range of surf and kayaking camps from its “eco-adventure center” on nearby Pui O beach, Treasure Island Group offers outdoor activities such as camping, kite flying, raft building, rock climbing, mountain biking and nature exploration.

With a choice of starter, intermediate and adventure camps, TIG claims to be “China’s biggest surf camp”. It also offers surfboard, SUP and kayak rental, plus campsite and cabana rooms.

Call 2546-3543 to book in advance. www.treasureislandhk.com

CHEUNG CHAU Cheung Chau Windsurfing Centre Windsurfing has been popular on Cheung Chau for decades, and CCWC’s claim to fame is that it is owned by Lai Gun, mentor and uncle to Lee Lai-shan, an Olympic gold medalist in woman’s windsurfing (Atlanta in 1996). Beginner classes are $1,100 per person per day as part of a group, or $1,500 for individuals.

Windsurfers are also available to

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LAMMA Sai Sha Water Sports Centre With a wide range of water-based fun, Sai Sha Water Sports Centre on Lamma Island is an ideal destination for a day of activities. From banana boats to water bikes, the center can organize outings with advanced reservations. A two-hour kayaking package costs $155 per person for a non-member ($138 for members), while a wakeboarding outing starts at $750 per person. For children there are power paddlers, tiki boards and motordriven surf boards. Shower and storage is free of charge.

Sai Sha Water Sports Centre, 7 Mo Tat Wan, Lamma Island, 2792-8307, www.sai-sha.com

OTHER ISLANDS Tai Mei Tuk Watersports Centre Treasure Island

rent between $90 and $120 per hour, while kayaks are $80, $120 and $150 for singles, doubles and triples respectively, with stand-up paddleboards $100 or $200 depending on size.

1 Hak Pai Rd., Cheung Chau, 2981-2772, www.ccwindc.com.hk

Hill Siu Kite Surfing Hill Siu holds an International Kiteboarding Organization instructor qualification and is a certified Level 2 instructor, having given more than 250 hours of lessons. The one-hour discovery session offers a glimpse into the exciting sport, using a trainer kite to learn the basic skills and introduce wind theory. Prices are $300 for a one-on-one lesson, $280 per person for two people and $250 for a threeor four-person group lesson. Safety, wind theory and trainer kite lesson take place on Tung Wan Beach, Cheung Chau, while actual kite surfing takes place in Shui Hau Wan, Lantau Island, where there is more space. hill.siu@hotmail.com, 6067-5310

This government center offers a variety of watersports including standard dinghy sailing courses approved by the Hong Kong Sailing Federation. It can also tailor courses to meet the needs of large groups. Once qualified, you can rent a boat at reasonable rates to take to some of the finest sailing waters in Hong Kongâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;around Plover Cove Reservoir and surrounding islands. The center also offers kayaking courses at cheap rates (from $30 a day), and rents kayaks by the day just as cheaply to those who have completed three courses. It also offers a range of windsurfing courses, from beginner to advanced levels.

and include theory, pool practice and open water training on weekdays as well as weekends. Price on application. info@marinedivers.com, 2656-9399, 9194-0221, www.marinedivers.com

Blue Sky Sports Club From basic swimming lessons to surfing programs, the Blue Sky Sports Club, established in 2001, runs numerous classes for all ages in the Sai Kung area and surrounding islands.

Sessions offer low student-to-teacher ratios and professional certificates on completion. Group tours and one-off lessons including stand-up paddling are also available. A two-hour beginner lesson starts at $500, while a six-hour day tour, including a meal, costs $3,800 for a group of four people. There are also three- to five-day summer camps.

Blue Sky Sports Club, 60 Sun On St., Sai Kung, 27924938, www.bluesky-sc.com

Tai Mei Tuk Watersports Centre, Main Dam, Plover Cove Reservoir, Tai Po, 2665-3591, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Marine Divers BSAC Snorkeling and scuba diving are a great way to see the amazing sights Hong Kong has to offer under the sea, such as coral, sea horses, tropical fish and more. Marine Divers organizes scuba diving trips around Hong Kongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waters, including to some of the lesswell-known islands, including Port Island, Crooked Island and Po Toi Island. Snorkeling training courses cover levels from basic to advanced,

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Take Five: Kids’ Pools

is only knee deep and there’s also a training pool for younger ones. Family changing rooms are available.

Opening daily, 6:30am-10pm, AprilOctober. 2 Sai Cheung St. North, Kennedy Town, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Tseung Kwan O Public Swimming Pool Chai Wan Public Swimming Pool

Kennedy Town Public Swimming Pool Aside from a long lap pool with views of the harbor, Kennedy Town’s swimming pool complex has a mini water playground with water fountains, waterfalls, slides and plastic animals.

It’s perfect for kids as the water here

This vast public swimming pool is pretty much a water park in itself: Boasting eight pools in total, you can either train it up at the lap pool or splash around with the kids on the various spiraling waterslides—all of various speeds and lengths. There are even water pistols and cannons to keep the kids entertained. Family changing rooms are available.

Opening daily, 6:30am-10pm, AprilOctober. 9 Wan Lung Road, Tseung Kwan O, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Chai Wan Public Swimming Pool Kids will adore the three shallow playing pools at Chai Wan’s public pool, which is kitted out with slides, water sprays, cannons, and floating animals.

Parents can even rest easy at the nearby jacuzzi while the children play.

Opening daily, 6:30am-10pm, AprilOctober. 345 San Ha Street, Chai Wan, www.lcsd.gov.hk

The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Located on the 11th floor of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, this pool facility is the largest hotel pool in Hong Kong, with a fantastic backdrop of the Central skyline to boot. The 50-meter long pool is heated year round: take a dip and sun yourself as the kids splash around. Be sure to take breaks to sip on ice cold beverages from the bar. It’s a hard life!

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Opening daily, sunrise to sunset.

Day pass $550.1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2588-1234, hongkong.grand. hyatt.com

Parkview Spa & Resort Lucky members of the Parkview Spa & Resort can take advantage of the massive pool facility, which is enveloped in lush greenery and a landscaped rock waterfall.

You or your kids can also join in on a packed calendar of sports and fitness activities aimed at the whole family. Membership is open, with family annual rates starting from $35,000. Guest day passes are also available from $50 for kids and $120 for adults.

Opening hours: Daily, 8:30am-6pm.

88 Tai Tam Reservoir Rd., Causeway Bay, 2812-3888, www.hongkongparkview.com

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BEACH BITES Seafood, eat food

Hong Kong Island Limewood

NEW New southside restaurant Limewood brings a Californiastyle experience to Repulse Bay and is going to be a hit with families this summer. Mixing southern American, Caribbean and Southeast Asian flavors, you can expect a sophisticated BBQ menu that features Hawaiian-roasted pig leg with ginger, orange marinade and pineapple salsa; charred whole sea bass, chimichurri, tamarind and nuoc cham sauce; and Vietnamese fish tacos with lime aioli and Asian slaw. You’ll also find French rosé, craft beers, cocktails and frozen margaritas to help soak up those 180-degree beachside views.

G/F, The Pulse Shopping Mall, 28 Beach Rd., Repulse Bay, 2866-8668, www.limewood.hk

Pinot Duck

Although not technically beach- NEW side, this Stanley newbie deserves a mention as a standout among the plethora of hectic waterfront

restaurants. Here you’ll find duck served in all sorts of different variations, including the perennial Chinese favorite: Peking duck. Duck liver, duck risotto, duck crêpes and other creative takes can all be had. And if the name of the restaurant didn’t give it away, PD serves wines derived from the pinot grape to go with the dishes—this includes sparkling, red, white and rosé interpretations from around the world.

Shop G07, The Piazza, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Rd., Stanley, 2772-0060, www.pinotduck.com

Shek O Chinese and Thailand Seafood Restaurant This half open-air, run-of-the-mill village restaurant doesn’t look very special from the outside—with its plastic chairs and rolls of toilet paper on the tables passing for napkins—but it’s a firm favorite among weekend warriors and Southside regulars and is constantly packed. Plump for some of the fried dishes such as fish with sweet and sour sauce or the prawn cakes, before tackling mains that include baked vermicelli noodles with prawns, pineapple fried rice, garlicky morning glory and fried tofu.

G/F, 303 Shek O Village Rd., Shek O, 2809-4426

New Territories Chen Kee Seafood If you’ve just spent a day on one of Sai Kung’s many remote beaches, make sure you take time to stop at the harbor afterwards for some fresh-as-you-like seafood. Simply pick your catch from one of the junks floating on the water, take it to waterfront stalwart Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant and tell them how

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24 See Cheung St., Sai Kung, 2791-2088, www.caribbeanhk.com

One-ThirtyOne

Mavericks

you’d like it cooked. Try your crab crispy, your fish steamed in soy sauce and your shrimp sautéed in salt and pepper.

Don’t miss the specialty: lobster with cheese and noodles.

53 Hoi Pong St., Sai Kung, 2791-1195

Flavor Casa de Portugal Tucked just behind the main pier between a line of seafood joints and a fish and chip shop, Flavor is a last year’s addition to Sai Kung’s old waterfront.

As the name suggests, you’ll come here for the array of classic Portuguese dishes: think tapas platters with chorizo, chicken lollipops, bacalhau salt cod, crispy and tender calamari and big bowls of mussels. Be sure to order the roasted suckling pig in advance—it comes with Portuguese fried rice and deliciously crispy skin and can feed up to eight people.

43-45 Hoi Pong St. Sai Kung, 2392-3123

Mandy’s Caribbean Bar & Restaurant

Modern French restaurant OneThirtyOne offers a fancier beachside dining experience. This luxurious village house is surrounded by manicured lawns that lead down to the pretty Three Fathoms Cove in Shap Sze Heung, just north of Sai Kung. Seating just 20 people, you can eat beneath a pergola in the sunshine, or in the charming dining room. The set menu uses organic produce from its farm and changes daily—so if you call ahead you can discuss your tastes with the staff.

Booking essential.

131 Tseung Tau Village, Shap Sze Heung, Sai Kung, 2791-2684, www.one-thirtyone.com

Lantau The Stoep Pronounced “stoop,” South African beachside restaurant The Stoep is located on Lower Cheung Sha—one of the few beaches that make you forget you’re in Hong Kong, with its long stretches of white sand and transparent waters. The Stoep has moved a few doors down from its old location and now it’s all about its terrace. Pull up a seat on the decking for a blend of South African and Mediterranean cuisines: think homemade bread and dips washed down with sangria, followed by grilled meat platters, barbecued chicken or even a whole rotisserie lamb.

Mandy’s Caribbean Bar & Restaurant

Lantana Less talked about than its neighbor The Stoep, Lantana is a well-established Italian restaurant with a spacious beachfront terrace plus extra tables that sit right on the sand. Head here if you’re after generous plates of pizza and pasta: the pizzas are particularly noteworthy— thin, crispy and just the right balance of sauce and toppings. The chef will even kindly prepare you a half-and-half pizza if you want to try two varieties while you chug down a jug or two of sangria.

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Cheung Chau Sea Dragon King Restaurant You can’t miss Cheung Chau’s Sea Dragon King Restaurant as it’s located mere steps away from the major pier.

This dai pai dong-style setup offers all types of seafood, from tank upon tank of fish, crabs, lobsters and squid swimming in clear water tanks to mussels and cockles fresh from the sea. You can pick and choose your own produce and tell the waiters how you want them cooked, or use the menu for reference and inspiration.

The steamed crabs with ginger are aromatic with a burst of spice— seafood at its finest.

Mavericks You can’t visit Lantau without putting Mavericks on your to-do list. Perched right on Pui O Beach, this relaxed open-front restaurant run by Jay FC and chef Neil Tomes (also exec chef at Beef & Liberty, which attained Bib Gourmand status in the Michelin Guide 2015) is fitted out like a California surf bar. Walls are adorned with graffiti and surfboards, while punters sit at wooden benches and tables overlooking the beach. Highlights of the new summer menu include the “Fush’n’Chup Dog,” Wild Hereford Double Decker burger and “Quinoa’s Ark” salad. Good news if you’re a Lantau resident: 20 percent off food and drink on Fridays.

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establishment. It’s easily reachable via the free ferry to and from Central, Tsim Sha Tsui or Aberdeen (call ahead to book). Rainbow overlooks a quiet bay, the seafood is just so fresh and the servers are attentive. Highlights include the small yet meaty steamed lobsters with garlic sauce, the steamed scallops with garlic and vermicelli and the sweet and messy grilled prawns with honey and pepper sauce. It’s the perfect place to take out-of-towners, large groups or even a dinner date.

Just stick to the set menus (a twoperson set goes for $558) and hold firm for a table by the waterfront.

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Finish up a cross-island walk from Sok Kwu Wan to Mo Tat Wan with dinner at The Bay—a beachside haunt with unrivalled sea views that serves Mediterranean-style fare, particularly seafood, that’s deliciously fresh. Be sure to try the fresh steamed clams, fried calamari or the piri-piri prawns to start, followed by a seafood risotto or fried rice.

So Bor Kee is one of the best open-air eateries on Cheung Chau’s Praya Road in terms of service, price and food. Go with a group so you can order a mix of dishes. Highlights include the Sichuanstyle green beans, garlic and chili crab, garlic and glass-noodle topped scallops and the fried chili prawns. You’ll be licking the plate clean.

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Seven Lantau Loves Hit up this fabulous isle this summer for Dan Creffield’s selection of great outdoor activities.

Add Pedal Power There’s plenty of biking fun to be had on Lantau: it’s a great way to improve your local knowledge and firm up your thighs at the same time. Several shops will rent you a bicycle for the day—the Friendly Bicycle Shop behind McDonald’s at the Mui Wo ferry pier is well established (29842278) while a new place has just opened next to the Silvermine Beach Resort (weekends only).

Live the Life Aquatic If you’re suffering from Disney fatigue, or just want a few moments of tranquility, a boating trip on the calm waters of Inspiration Lake—a 15-minute walk from the theme park itself—is a no-brainer. Part of the extended Disney site, the recreation center has a total area of around 30 hectares, and consists of an artificial lake—the largest in Hong Kong—a boat center, arboretum and jogging

trail. Pedal boats and bikes are available to rent from 10am-5pm.

Pool Your Resources There are several rock pools dotted across Lantau, but the ones in Discovery Bay are secluded, beautiful, safe and free. They’re a 10-minute walk from the Discovery Bay ferry pier, en route to the Golf Club, about halfway up the hill.

Take the Ultimate Shower While the Silvermine waterfalls at Mui Wo aren’t going to threaten Niagara’s ranking, it’s a charming spot for frolicking in the pools or barbecuing. If all that splashing around hasn’t tired you out, head uphill another few minutes and you’ll find the now-abandoned Silvermine Cave. It’s the reason the bay got its name and still retains a certain tingly atmosphere.

Take the Stairway to Heaven For a medium-demanding hike, Mui Wo to Discovery Bay is perfect.

Head for the end of Silvermine Bay Beach; around 1,100 steps takes you to the top, but from then it’s all downhill, via fabulous views

over the sea toward Cheng Chau and Peng Chau, past the Trappist monastery Our Lady of Joy Abbey and the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance. Keep going and you’ll hit DB where refreshment and a fast ferry back to Central awaits.

Clam Up Hit almost any of Lantau’s beaches at low tide and you’ll see people digging for clams in the sand.

They’re treasure hunters, of a sort— after the juicy and plentiful clams which flood our balmy waters in the summer months. Wok them up with black beans and garlic: Sometimes the guys who rent bags and spades near the beach will do it for you.

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Beach Me Escape the crowds flocking to Hong Kong’s beaches this summer and head to one of these oft-overlooked destinations instead.

Stanley is chaos on weekends— so avoid the waterfront/market strip and walk around the headland to St. Stephen’s Beach instead. Stanley’s “other” beach is a small sandy cove that’s not only ideally positioned for great views back over the south coast, but also for watersports, as it catches strong southwesterly gusts in summer. You can sign up for courses from the government watersports center here or just hire the equipment. There’s a café, or free BBQ pits if you want to grill your own supper.

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GET THERE: Bus 6A from Exchange Square to St. Stephen’s College Preparatory School and walk down the steps from Wong Ma Kok Road.

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FamilyIf you don’t live up near friendly the Gold Coast then Golden Beach in Tuen Mun may seem like a bit of a trek, but if you’re after a seaside destination that caters for children, then this is it.

Golden Beach is one of the longest— and cleanest—beaches in Hong Kong, with sand that glistens as far as the eye can see. A boardwalk lining the shore and makeshift volleyball pitches lend the beach a Californian vibe, while the Gold Coast Piazza seafront arcade ensures there are enough food choices to please the whole family.

To really get off the beaten track and escape the deluge of sunbathers, head out to the remote and wild Tai Long Sai Wan—one of the four beaches that make up Tai Long Wan in Sai Kung. Yes, you really have to plan to get here, but it’s well worth it: an hour-long hike along the MacLehose Trail will take you along the coast and down to the water’s edge. You can even pitch a tent on the beach or at the designated campsite to be wowed by sunrise.

You’ll definitely be one of just a few sunseekers at the relatively hardto-reach Turtle Cove in Tai Tam. It’s nestled somewhere east of Stanley and west of the Tai Tam Reservoir, hemmed in by greenery—pay attention to deviously bad signposts along the path which almost seem intended to waylay visitors. However if you persevere you’ll earn yourself 70 meters of quiet beachfront and even a few barbeque pits for a private summer cookout.

Sai Kung East Country Park, Sai Kung, New Territories, www.afcd.gov.hk

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GET THERE: Minibus 29R from Sai Kung to the Sai Wan Pavilion terminal. Follow signposts to Sai Wan Village along the MacLehose Trail Section 2 for about one hour.

GET THERE: Minibus K51 from Tuen Mun MTR to Cafeteria Beach.

GET THERE: Bus 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR past the Tai Tam Reservoir, then find the stairs that lead down to the beach from Red Hill.

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However there are certain exemptions. If you purchase any food without packaging—fruit, vegetables, fresh meat and fish or baked goods— then you will automatically be given plastic bags for free. Similarly if you’re buying food that comes in packages with holes or wrapped in Clingfilm, such as boxes of tomatoes or bags of carrots, then you will also be exempt.

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Across Europe, it’s now second nature to bring your own bags with you when you shop (the US still lags behind), and it won’t be long before we also adapt here and remember to grab our reusable bags when we leave the house. After all, 50 cents here, 50 cents there—pretty soon we’re talking real money.

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