DESTINATIONS HONG KONG ASIA


Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road, built between 1847 and 1862, where a thick fug of burning incense hits you as soon as you enter, as locals pray to the temple’s namesake gods of literature (man) and war (mo). Hong Kong’s growing street-


art trend can be seen in various spots, most notably on Shing Wong Street and Tank Lane, where North Korean artist Xeva has depicted an image of Bruce Lee, and in a much- photographed mural of the city’s old townhouses, painted on the walls of the GOD store on Hollywood Road. Look out for locals pausing


for lunch at one of the area’s traditional noodle cafes, or grabbing a snack at the Tai Cheong Bakery, which has been famed for its egg tarts since it opened in 1954. If your clients fancy a taste of the action, recommend a cup


Recommend milk tea, made from black tea and condensed milk, and strained through a long muslin bag


RIGHT: Man Mo Temple


of authentic Hong Kong milk tea, made from black tea and condensed milk, and strained through a long muslin bag, earning it the nickname ‘stocking milk tea’. Lan Fong Yuen cafe on Gage Street is a good place to try the real thing. At night, Old Town Central


is a cool area for drinks, with a selection of hidden speakeasy bars such as Mrs Pound, which is found behind an old stamp shop facade on Pound Lane. Walk Hong Kong offers guided


tours of Old Town Central from about £45 per person. walkhongkong.com


WEST KOWLOON CULTURAL DISTRICT West Kowloon Cultural District is the one to watch. Located on the harbourfront, it will offer performance spaces, museums, exhibitions, arts and events. It has been in a phased opening since last year, with more to


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