BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

To say the sprawling district of Mong Kok in Hong Kong is a fascinating maze of a place — would be an understatement. Winding alleyways, narrow streets crammed with food and trinket stalls and vendors, tiny flower markets, rainbow umbrellas, and flashing neon signs — the whole experience is one that buzzes with a certain electricity that is thrilling to experience and native only to this eccentric area. Travel tip: For a deep dive into the district's on-the-ground food culture, head to the Temple Street Night Market for a taste of the street food and local dishes like clay hot-pot rice, roasted pigeon, deep-fried squid, and spicy chili crab with fermented beans. (