Hong Kong Bucket List

A collection of 68 places curated by Ciara Salisbury

Places in this collection

  1. n.o.t. Specialty Coffee (Hysan Place)

    cafe

    HK Hong Kong Island 9/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

    A unique, hidden coffee shop in Hong Kong with a view of the city, described as a time machine back to the roaring 20s with golden details and dark, polished wood. It offers a breakfast menu including egg sandwiches, bagels, and dessert classics.

    n.o.t. Specialty Coffee (Hysan Place)View on Google Maps

  2. Hong Kong Wetland Park

    attraction

    Wetland Park Rd, Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

    Autumn foliage spot, aim for 15:30-16:30 for sunset golden glow on Bald Cypress. Park ticket (single entry) HKD30.

    View on Google Maps

  3. Kowloon Walled City Park

    attraction

    Kowloon City, Hong Kong

    Lush oasis with gardens, pathways, and water features, exhibition inspired by Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, open daily 9 am - 7 pm, free admission

    Kowloon Walled City ParkView on Google Maps

  4. High West

    attraction

    Hong Kong

    Hike with a 360° view of Hong Kong, less crowded than Victoria Peak.

    High WestView on Google Maps

  5. Cheung Chau

    attraction

    Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

    An island with a simple life, where people start their mornings early, seafood is part of everyday life, and most places are a short walk or bike ride away. The streets are busy but rarely rushed.

    Cheung ChauView on Google Maps

  6. AUYL

    restaurant

    микрорайон Коктем-3, 22/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan

    One of the city’s newest cultural spaces and probably one of the most beautiful modern buildings in Almaty. Inside: contemporary art from Kazakhstan, Central Asia and international artists. Even if you’re not usually a museum person, the architecture and curation make it worth a stop.

    AUYLView on Google Maps

  7. Green Bazaar

    shop

    улица Жибек Жолы 53, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan

    The best place to experience Almaty through food. Walk through rows of dried fruits, spices, local sweets, honey, nuts and Central Asian snacks. Don’t be shy to sample things — vendors often offer tastes. Come hungry.

    Green BazaarView on Google Maps

  8. Ascension Cathedral

    attraction

    43GJ+X79 Горнолыжный курорт Чимбулак, Almaty, Kazakhstan

    A colorful wooden cathedral inside Panfilov Park that looks almost unreal. Built without nails and surrounded by huge trees, it’s one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

    View on Google Maps

  9. Esentai River Walk

    activity

    Almaty, Kazakhstan

    One of my favorite walks in Almaty: mountain views, local life, ans some architecture gems like Kazakh State Circus. Look for the Yenlik-Kebek mosaic by Moldakhmet Kenbayev and Nikolay Tsivchinskiy — easy to miss, worth stopping for.

    Esentai River WalkView on Google Maps

  10. Edward Youde Aviary

    attraction

    7 Kennedy Rd, Central, Hong Kong

    A beautiful aviary in Hong Kong, highly recommended for animal lovers, featuring many birds.

    Edward Youde AviaryView on Google Maps

  11. Fort Railway station

    activity

    Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Scenic train journey along the coast with ocean views.

    Fort Railway stationView on Google Maps

  12. 雅俗共想 good bad creative

    shop

    Shop B1, 124 Nam Cheong St, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

    A vintage store with two floors selling nostalgic items like postcards, cups, magazines, lamps, and cameras. It was a perfect spot to escape the rain.

    雅俗共想 good bad creativeView on Google Maps

  13. Thimphu

    other

    Bhutan

    First two days of a week-long trip to Bhutan.

    ThimphuView on Google Maps

  14. Gangtey Monastery

    attraction

    F5M8+V2J Phobjikha Valley, Nubding, Bhutan

    Days three and four of a week-long trip to Bhutan.

    Gangtey MonasteryView on Google Maps

  15. Punakha

    attraction

    Bhutan

    Days five and six of a week-long trip to Bhutan.

    PunakhaView on Google Maps

  16. Paro

    attraction

    Bhutan

    Days seven and eight of a week-long trip to Bhutan.

    ParoView on Google Maps

  17. Six Senses Bhutan

    accommodation

    Chang Gewog, Chunimeding, Babesa, Thimphu, Bhutan

    Accommodation during a week-long trip to Bhutan.

    Six Senses BhutanView on Google Maps

  18. Bibikhanum Hotel

    accommodation

    MX6J+3FM, Tashkent Road 10, 140101, Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

    A gem found in Samarkand.

    Bibikhanum HotelView on Google Maps

  19. Bar Leone

    bar

    11-15 Bridges St, Central, Hong Kong

    Enjoying drinks with a stunning view of the Hong Kong skyline at night.

    Bar LeoneView on Google Maps

  20. Sai Kung tranquility property

    accommodation

    2/F, 26AA, Luk Mei Tsuen Rd, Hong Kong

    A unique 4-bedroom property offering total privacy with beautiful tree cover and 3 outdoor terraces, located minutes away from Hang Hau MTR station. Available for lease at HK$65,000 or sale at HK$25,000,000.

    Sai Kung tranquility propertyView on Google Maps