Day Three- Mai Po Marsh, the Western District, and Wanchai

Today, you will experience the beauty of nature in Hong Kong at the Mai Po Marsh. This marshland sits on the edge of Deep Bay and is home to more than 270 species of birds. This area is managed by the World Wildlife Fund and three-hour tours of the flora and fauna are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Tours should be booked three months in advance. Admission is HKD70 per person and binoculars can be rented for HKD20 a pair.

After you’ve explored the marshland, head over to the Western District. This area is the “China Town” of the city and is filled with specialty shops. Among the “finds” here are: antiques, art supplies for Chinese painting and calligraphy, seafood and Chinese delicacies, preserved food, and paper offerings to be burned at funerals.

If you are in the mood for fine dining, you have to check out La Dolce Vita. It’s a high-profile Italian bar-cafe that serves up delicious Mediterranean dishes, crisp salads, and fresh seafood. Dinner is served until midnight, so if you-re out late, this is the perfect place to stop.

Later in the evening, you’ll want to check out Wanchai. Although it was once a red light district, Wanchai is now known as a business and entertainment area. Among the modern office plazas and art centers are numerous nightclubs, karaoke rooms, bars, dance halls, and inexpensive restaurants. There are also a number of interesting shops to peruse, including printers, fashion outlets, sign-writers and more.