5 Best Day Trips from Hong Kong

"A traditional dark-wood entrance, flanked by hanging jade ornaments, belies the flashy interiors within Shang Palace. Embracing the traditional red-and-gold palette of old-school Cantonese restaurants, the spacious room greets guests with futuristic lanterns, rich red carpets, and an LED wall that simulates a fish tank. But design aside, Shang Palace is where you go for delicious roasted goose, Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork with honey), deep-fried durian puffs, and radish rolls. Expect to see lots of families during weekend dim sum and suit-clad corporate types in town for conferences or meetings on all other occasions." - Kate Springer