In Hong Kong, people really do work and play hard. Many malls and markets are even open very late, to let office workers enjoy another favourite Hong Kong pastime - shopping!

Hong Kong's dining, bar and clubbing scene offers the widest range of choice and variety in Asia, with something for everyone. Every Chinese regional cuisine is present. Beyond Chinese, diners are spoilt for choice! Sri Lankan, Russian, Nordic, Dutch, Nepali, Argentinian restaurants are all here, alongside the usual US, French, Italian, Irish, UK, Thai, Indian favourites.

There are many mainstream cinemas and some art cinemas that regular feature blockbusters as well as low budget productions. Films are often shown in English with Chinese subtitles. Other films in foreign languages are also screened in Hong Kong. An annual international film festival is very popular.