Besides food and culture, Hong Kong has many other things to do. Swimming sheds, old cluster buildings, hidden parks and temples - all wait to be discovered on the sidelines of the popular tourist attractions in the city.

A tree that grants wishes, a temple with over ten thousand Buddhas; a quiet swimming shed merging into the ocean and a buzzing tenement in the middle of the city. If you want to go off the beaten track in Hong Kong, there is plenty you can do. Like the locals, you could write down your wishes for the New Year, tie it to an orange and throw it high up into the tree’s branches. You could also make conversation in broken English or fluent Cantonese to the residents of Yick fat Building, one of the many densely populated residential apartments and learn a thing or two about community living. The Gold fish market is a fun and colourful place located away from the touristy temples. If you love your art, you could also meet the island’s last surviving porcelain painter, Tan Zhihong, in Yuet Tung. Located in Kowloon Bay area, Yuet Tung is a treasure trove of porcelain wares; his ware will mesmerise you with the sheer beauty and skilled craftsmanship.