Hong Kong Hangover guide
Overindulge at the Sevens (or just in general)? Andrew James finds some top spots to spend the morning after.
In the dark
Space Museum (10 Salisbury Rd, TST, 2721 0226)
This is our recommended spot when feeling defeated by a night’s debauchery. It’s dark, cheap movies (playing now: sea monsters, mummies and stars) are projected on the roof (and you don’t need to pay attention from your reclining seat), and best of all, you can bring your own tunes. No one will notice that you have the wrong headset on as you float through space and ponder time like Carl Sagan (you might even learn something).
Get high
IFC library & rooftop
On the 55th floor of Two ifc, there’s a quiet library and exhibition area owned by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority where you can burrow away for the day and look down on the city. The exhibition area is money (or, all about money). When the urge to emerge strikes you, head down to Red for a tall glass of hair of the dog.
Watered down
Sai Kung town
Looking to avoid everyone and leave the indiscretions of last night in the past? Get lost in Sai Kung. There are plenty of options for big (and late) breakfasts, a wander, and then head to the beach just east to relax. When you finally come around, don’t forget to satisfy your seafood quotidian along the waterfront.
Go green
Belcher Bay Park & Cadogan St Temporary Garden, Sai Ying Pun
We’ve shortlisted these two spots as parks in Hong Kong with grass that – breathe – you’re allowed to walk your dirty little feet across and even sit on. Bring your favourite blanket and go face-down, grass-up.
Gap out
Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park (Tai Tam Reservoir Rd, Wong Nai Chung Gap, 2812 1252)
It looks out over Wan Chai and Happy Valley, there’s a snack bar, a real bar, and if you’re feeling active, paddle boats. Being the third oldest reservoir in Hong Kong, it was classified as an historic monument last September – but that’s not why you’re there, just sit back and relax on the deck that hangs over the water. If you’re in need of something to stare at, the reservoir is chock full of Koi fish and turtles waiting to guilt you into feeding them.
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