"Prepare to be captivated by the richness and beauty of Chinese heritage at its finest. The newly opened Palace Museum boasts an impressive collection of over 900 artifacts on loan from Beijing, including exquisite ceramics, jade, bronze, costumes, jewelry, paintings, calligraphy, and other national treasures. It offers an unparalleled journey through the past two thousand years of Imperial Chinese art."

"For a taste of colonial Hong Kong, ride the Peak Tram to the The Peak Lookout restaurant for a leisurely meal outdoors. The site was first used in 1888 as a rest place and workshop for British engineers that constructed the tram line and today is a Grade II Historic Building. The Peak Lookout holds a special place in my heart as it was my parents' regular spot for date nights. Since I was their only child, they would often include me in these outings instead of leaving me at home."

"Enjoy dim sum at Hong Kong’s oldest and most notorious restaurant. Luk Yu was built in 1933 as a partnership between the reigning tycoon patriarchs of that era who wanted a tea house that served high quality Cantonese cuisine steeped with tea culture. They named it after the Tang dynasty poet Luk Yu who wrote The Classic of Tea. Locals order pu-er (black tea) to wash away the grease and lower cholesterol – it’s good for weight loss!"

"Sip on cocktails while soaking in the skyline at this happening bar and outdoor terrace. Everything is cool about this space – the décor, drinks, music and people. My favourite time to come is for sunset drinks and then pop down to dinner at one of the adjoining restaurants."

"My two regular trails in Hong Kong are the hike up The Peak (which really works your glutes) and the Bowen Road Fitness Trail (for a flat power walk) usually while catching up with a friend. Take a taxi to the beginning of Bowen Road where it meets Stubbs Road roundabout (near Adventist Hospital) and start walking. Enjoy the changing city landscape from Causeway Bay to above Central, where I usually turn around and walk back, clocking in an easy 10,000 steps."

"Take the ferry to Sok Kwu Wan, a small fishing village on a charming bay on Lamma Island, for some of Hong Kong’s freshest seafood at the Lamma Rainbow Seafood Restaurant. It has been open since I was a little girl, when I would come here regularly with family and friends. My favourite dish is “lai liu ha” (mantis shrimp) fried with salt and pepper."

"No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a trip to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic. A calm and scholarly doctor of few words, Master Cheung Yung specialises in acupuncture, spinal health, bone-setting, and pain management. I’ve tried acupuncture all over the world but his insertion method is second to none. You may find yourself lying down next to movers and shakers from Hong Kong who are devout regulars. Li Ka Shing, Hong Kong’s legendary businessman, is just one of them."

"For an exquisite, mouthwatering Michelin-starred Chinese meal in an elegant setting, look no further. This was my favourite restaurant in Beijing when I started my etiquette school and they have since expanded across China – I go to the outlets in Shanghai regularly and visitors and locals alike are blown away. When they finally opened in Hong Kong, I was ecstatic. The braised yellow croaker (huang yu) is my favourite dish."

"The Clipper Lounge at the old Mandarin Oriental Hotel (yes, there are two) is my go-to afternoon tea spot. It is conveniently located, has maintained its old world feel, and from a local’s perspective is less touristy than other hotel afternoon teas. Most of all it has stayed true to the classic British afternoon tea set. I don’t like variations!"

"I like to end the weekend with a foot massage at Ten Feet Tall, a cosy and clean foot massage spa. Acupuncture, bone-setting and massages are part of my weekly TCM routine! A good foot massage knocks me out and gives me the best night’s sleep. Make sure to get the Epsom salt foot soak – foot baths are an ancient Chinese practice before bed and done consistently can improve blood circulation!"