Here’s Why Hong Kong Is The Hottest Summer Destination For Indian Travellers This Year

Hong Kong is a special place to visit no matter the season. Once a sleepy farming and fishing village, the island has been transformed into a global financial hub bursting with top quality shopping and dining experiences and a vibrant nightlife that is among the best in the world.Whether you’re indulging your inner kid with a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland, gawking at the sparkling skyscrapers from Victoria Peak, savouring dim sums, wontons, egg tarts and roast goose, celebrating the Lunar New Year, cheering on the participants of the Dragon Boat Festival or shopping at the Temple Street Night Market, Hong Kong is always abuzz with thrills, spills and delights. This year, the city feels more lively and exciting than before thanks to the “Summer Viva,” a tourism campaign offering limited-time perks across hotels, restaurants, transport, attractions and shopping experiences. Here’s why you should get started on booking your tickets to Hong Kong as soon as possible.Celebrate Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th Anniversary With A Magical PartyJoin Mickey Mouse and friends this summer as they celebrate two decades delighting visitors in “the happiest place on earth.” Starting June 28, the amusement park’s 20th anniversary party will feature a new and largest-ever parade, an anniversary-only castle stage show and a grand nighttime spectacular.The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is offering a limited-time postcard redemption offer if guests have spent HKD 100 (approximately INR 1,100) or more on merchandise.Explore The Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region Via A R2G Boat TourThe hexagonal rock columns of the Sai Kung region are among Hong Kong’s most iconic and rare geo-heritage sites. Tourists to this UNESCO Global Geopark can see a wide range of coastal erosion landforms and breathtaking vistas during their visit.This summer, guests are invited to explore the wonders of the region up close and personal via a boat tour. Starting from HKD 380 (approximately INR 4,183), the experience takes in Sharp Island, Basalt Island, Po Pin Chau and the Elephant Trunk Cave on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The two-hour trip includes a short land excursion in English and Mandarin.Wish A Pair Of Panda Twins A Beloved BirthdayOcean Park Hong Kong, home to six giant pandas, will hold a series of delightful activities to witness the birthday celebrations of giant panda twins, Jia Jia and De De, till August 24. Water-based play zones and dance nights are also scheduled for visitors. The “Twin Park More Fun” ticket allows guests seven-day access to Ocean Park and Water World from HKD 628 (approximately INR 6,913). International visitors will receive a “SUMMER FUN” pack with panda gifts and dining coupons.Lace Up Your Cleats As Football Fever Takes Over Hong KongWith the launch of the CR7 LIFE Museum Hong Kong that celebrates one of the greatest athletes to ever grace the game, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, football fans are spoilt for choice this summer. While the new museum showcases memorabilia, biographical content and digital installations documenting the legendary footballer's career, the football festival will feature exciting matches between Liverpool FC, AC Milan, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the new Kai Tak Stadium. Fans can attend exclusive open training sessions, with more events to be announced by the clubs.Immerse Yourself In A Cultural ExtravaganzaThe cultural quarter of WestK is where the city’s vibrant arts scene dazzles and intrigues visitors with world-class exhibitions and events. It presently consists of the Arts Pavilion, the Art Park, Freespace, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, M+ and the Xiqu Centre. Experience the magic of the WestK Summer Celebrations till August 31 when the district transforms into the ultimate summer playground with exclusive dining rewards, exciting promotions and special experiences. Attend the “Canton Modern” exhibition, which details 20th-century Cantonese art and visual culture in its full complexity, watch a performance of “The Impossible Trial,” a musical on redemption and power, and check out “The Wonders Of Imperial Carpets” exhibition, which features carpets from Safavid Iran, Ottoman Türkiye and Mughal India, among other highlights. There will also be delicious bites to enjoy at WestK’s restaurants and shops, so come down to savour every moment of your summer adventure.So, grab your phone and book your tickets to Hong Kong to experience limited-time perks across hotels, restaurants, transport, attractions and shopping experiences for this summer only. If you want to go beyond the magic of Disneyland, the realism of the CR7 LIFE Museum Hong Kong and the cultural celebrations of WestK, consider island hopping across a multitude of picturesque spots, lazing around on beaches like Cheung Sha and Hap Mun Bay, and exploring the city’s historic neighbourhoods like Old Town Central, Sham Shui Po and Sai Kung.Visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board website for more information: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/in/index.html Top Offbeat Experiences To Try In Hong Kong