This article is part of FT Globetrotter’s guide to Hong Kong
Hong Kong — Cantonese for “fragrant harbour” — has often taken the “kong” part lightly. Long blighted by highways, piers, sewage plants, car parks, abattoirs and cement works, the Asian financial centre’s waterfront has only relatively recently been seen as something to promote.
Billions of dollars have been invested in new parks and promenades, following years of public activism to demand better access to the waterfront. Now it is home to joggers, guitar players, art displays and — here and there — a place to buy a beer. These new seaside venues are increasingly popular with locals and visitors alike, seeking relief from Hong Kong’s typically blazing sunshine.
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