And within minutes of Hong Kong's business districts, spacious green parks and walking trails offer some of the most dramatic views in the world. The outlying islands offer rural peace and a change of pace. A leisurely ferry ride will take you to Lamma, with its famous waterfront seafood restaurants and laid-back island style, to the gentle charm of Lantau Island. Dumbbell-shaped little Cheung Chau, once a pirate's haven and now famous for its annual Bun Festival, has narrow, twisting streets and a colourful harbour full of sampans and fishing junks.
Sports facilities can be surprisingly close at hand.
If you're a member of a recreational or social club back home, check to see if it has an affiliate in Hong Kong. You may find your membership entitles you to use exclusive sports clubs or social and dining establishments. And if you have a free day, and would like to enjoy a round of golf or a few games of tennis, badminton or squash. The excitement will not be easily forgotten.