Places deriverative Wants to Go

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.

Take a cruise with no movement but plenty of style in this one-of-a-kind boat mall.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

If you've ever wanted to tear Hello Kitty apart with your teeth, this is the place.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

Thousands of abandoned statues of deities are taken to this hillside in southern Hong Kong.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

The iconic egg tart gets an upgrade with a laminated sourdough crust.

Soul-soothing fish congee awaits at one of Hong Kong’s remaining dai pai dongs.

Catch a live show while drinking cocktails made with local spirits.

These post boxes from a bygone era have been the source of controversy and debate.

The last street gas lamps in Hong Kong.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

This no-frills joint has some of the most sublime Cantonese barbecue in town.

Since 1942, this third-generation Cantonese barbecue join has been turning out gorgeously lacquered roasted meats.

This cha chaan teng’s pineapple buns are so sought-after that they sell 5,000 a day.

Jet fuel-powered flames lend dishes a pleasant char at one of the last of Hong Kong’s remaining streetside restaurants.

Serve yourself from the heaping carts piled with bamboo steamers at what may be Hong Kong’s oldest dim sum parlor.

Order a crunchy sugar-topped treat from one of Hong Kong’s oldest pineapple bun bakers.