Known as Hong Kong's "back garden", the district of Sai Kung is located on the eastern side of Hong Kong. Warm inviting beaches, clear waters and tantalising sea breezes beckon. On weekends, locals and visitors like to rent boats and cruise around the many nearby islands.

You will also notice the fact that you are in the tropics. The climate is hot and humid, even at night. But air-conditioning is abundant, in fact on some streets you will probably be dripped on by water from the air-conditioning condensers attached to most every window of the buildings towering above the streets.

As a gweilo ('ghost people', the Cantonese term for pale-faced Westerners) you will be targeted on busy Nathan Road by the many street salesmen : "Copy watch, sir?", "Custom suit?", "Free drink?", "Jade rings?". Unless you are happy to part with your money for fakes, or buy clothing with a higher price tag than its quality merits, learn to ignore these people. Even saying 'No' is seen as a sales opening.

Hong Kong has much to offer everyone from sightseeing to shopping to eating to simply absorbing the atmosphere and mix of cultures this world-class city has to offer. Here are some must see places on your visit :

The Peak, is the first place on most people's "must-do" list of sights and attractions to visit in Hong Kong.

The Peak Tram is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction and definitely a must on any visit to Hong Kong. A furnicular railway takes you up The Peak for some breathtaking views of the Kowloon Penisular, Victoria Harbour and surrounding islands.

You can reach the Peak Tram station using the No 15C Shuttle Bus from the Star Ferry Terminal in Central or the No 12S bus from Admiralty MTR station. The Peak Tram runs every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight - views at night are equally breathtaking to see Hong Kong's sparkling panorama.

At the summit there are shops, restaurants and other attractions besides the 360 degree panoramic view.