From wandering the European-style cobbles of Macao to treading the wild fringes of Hong Kong, we round up your tips for making the most of a pair of Chinese regions that are full of surprises
Hong Kong Island
“Get an Octopus card as soon as you get off the plane. You can load it up with cash for use on trains, buses, boats and even in shops. Just swipe at the turnstiles and go!” Bronagh McLoughlin
Grab a creamy tart
Coloane, Macao
“One of the best small regions in Macao to visit is Coloane village. Its streets are lined with colourful Portuguese-style buildings, and there’s intricate Buddhist temples and the A-Ma statue – goddess of the sea – to explore. One great place to try out is the original Lord Stow’s Bakery, where you can grab one of their famous egg tarts.” Hannah Birt
Slow it down
New Territories, Hong Kong
This story is from the November 2018 edition of Wanderlust Travel Magazine.
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