From a single giant Buddha to thousands of smaller ones and the charm of the everyday street shrine, Hong Kong’s temples are a touch of zen in a busy city

Yoga retreats, unspoiled wilderness, seafood feasts and Insta-ready vistas are all within 60 minutes from the heart of town at Sai Kung and Repulse Bay

Creative cocktails, a kick of nostalgia, live music venues and nocturnal gambling: when the sun goes down in Hong Kong, the city comes to life

In a city as vertiginous as Hong Kong, there are stunning views around every corner – both manmade and natural

Food lovers, why book five holidays – Vietnam, India, Spain, Thailand and Sweden – when you could travel the world with Hong Kong’s global gastronomy?

Skip the shiny malls and dig beneath the surface for a taste of Hong Kong’s vintage cool – from propaganda posters to secondhand Prada

The city is full of food that looks just as good as it tastes #nofilterneeded

Flash party spots, intellectual dives and late-night jam sessions: Central district has a night out for everyone

Traditional buildings and bold skyscrapers, open-air markets and hip design stores all sit shoulder to shoulder in one of Hong Kong’s oldest districts

Descend from Hong Kong’s highest point into lush greenery, before exploring grand buildings, urban parks … and perhaps even a swish hotel ­or two

Traditional industry, bargain electronics, hipster wares and some of the city’s best bites make Sham Shui Po an essential Hong Kong stop-off

Sure, you can drop £1,000 on a private helicopter tour of Hong Kong Island – or you could jump on one of the city’s famous double-decker trams for just 21p

Hong Kong’s cultural scene spans everything from top-flight fairs showing blockbuster works to gritty street art and a blossoming home-grown community

From homegrown heroes like Clockenflap to international imports Sónar and Creamfields, Hong Kong’s city festivals are easy to enjoy – and mud-free

The airport express train takes less than 25 minutes to the city centre, so with hours before your next flight there is time for a flying visit to cafes and sights – and maybe even some shopping

The lesser-visited islands of Hong Kong’s archipelago offer an escape from the city, with everything from rock-hard climbs to ancient forts – and the occasional wild bovine