These experience gifts in Hong Kong will help you create a whole lot of awesome memories with the special people in your life.
Hong Kong is full of fun tourist attractions, islands to explore, and street markets, but if you’ve shopped everything off our guide to romantic gifts already, why not treat your loved one to an experience they’ll never forget? From glamping to healing and thrilling adventures, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest experience gifts in Hong Kong for an extraordinary time.
Experience gifts in Hong Kong that everyone will love
1. Fly (or sail) and dine with The Peninsula Hong Kong
Treat someone special to a thrilling bird’s-eye view of Hong Kong with The Peninsula’s Fly and Dine helicopter package. This experience pairs an 18-minute private helicopter flight soaring over Victoria Harbour with a luxury dining experience at one of the hotel’s six on-site restaurants. Alternatively, gift afternoon tea lovers a relaxing tea time aboard the legendary Star Ferry – a limited-time offering available through December 2023. The Peninsula’s packages make for once-in-a-lifetime gifts, promising unforgettable Hong Kong adventures from land, sea, and sky.
Find out more about the wildest helicopter joy rides in Hong Kong.
The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, p. 2920 2888
2. Glamping and stargazing
Sai Yuen Farm offers chic glamping options like safari tents, teepees, yurts, and our fave – the Stargazing Geodesic Domes. These air-conditioned domes are decked out with comfortable beds, twinkly lights, and breathtaking views of the night sky. Before you settle in for some stargazing as the sun sets, enjoy the farm’s ziplines, rope courses, and hiking trails during the day. With luxurious tents and celestial views, a glamping getaway at Sai Yuen Farm makes for the ultimate outdoor gift!
Be sure to check out our article on camping in Hong Kong for more outdoorsy inspiration.
Sai Yuen Farm, DD CC Lot 12, Saiyuen, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, p. 2666 9556
3. Vegan brunch or cooking class on Lamma Island
Got a friend who loves the flavours of the Mediterranean? Home cook Ayelet Idan offers regular brunch spreads at her beautiful home in Pak Kok Village on Lamma Island. Take a group and enjoy a hearty feast, complete with welcome drinks in the garden. If you want to give the gift of learning, she also runs cooking classes for those who’d like to learn all her secret recipes and replicate them at home.
If you’re already on the island, why not check out our Lamma neighbourhood guide for more activities?
Olive Leaf, Pak Kok, Lamma Island, Hong Kong, p. 9723 0459
4. Give the gift of energy
A reiki session with intuitive healer Catherine at Queen of Pentacles makes for a thoughtful gift of renewal and inner balance. Catherine customises each reiki session by blending Japanese and Tibetan techniques, with a specialty in Karuna Reiki – a compassion-based practice for deep healing. A session provides the recipient with an opportunity to tap into new energies, find calm, and walk away with greater clarity and lightness.
Read about alternative healing in Hong Kong.
Queen of Pentacles, Shop 58-59, UB, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 5114 2506
5. See Hong Kong’s endangered pink dolphins
Forget Ocean Park! Thanks to Hong Kong Dolphinwatch, you can get up close and personal with the rare pink dolphins who frequent the waters around Hong Kong. Each trip includes a talk on the environmental threats the dolphins face, so the whole family will gain valuable perspective on protecting these amazing creatures. Hong Kong Dolphinwatch follows responsible practices like limiting trips and boat speeds to minimise disturbance to the dolphins. While no tour is without impact, its educational mission aims to inspire action to save Hong Kong’s dolphins. Best of all, if you don’t spot any pink dolphins, you can rebook for free!
Book a trip at Hong Kong Dolphinwatch online.
6. Private food tour
In search of the perfect experience gift in Hong Kong for foodies and explorers? Hong Kong Greeters’ Private Food Tour is your best bet. Combining the city’s love for food and culture, the tour takes you on an off-the-beaten-track adventure through bustling neighbourhoods like Sham Shui Po, Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, and Wan Chai. While stopping by at some of the city’s lesser-known historical spots, you’ll get to sample dim sum, snacks, and desserts. Veggie-eaters can opt for the Vegetarian Food Tour, too!
Wanna explore Hong Kong like a local? Check out our guide to Hong Kong street food for the inside scoop on all the deliciousness!
Find out more about Hong Kong Greeters.
7. Kembali forest bathing
In-between our long working days, packed social schedules and monthly city events, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed and sometimes burned out. From Sai Kung to Lantau and Sham Shui Po, Jasmine Nunns – a trained life-coach and eco-therapist – offers regular workshops and forest therapy walks to help you slow down and reconnect with nature while experiencing the lesser-known wonders of Hong Kong. At the end of each walk, enjoy a tea ceremony using natural ingredients found along the trails, which have been used by indigenous people for many years.
For more wellness experiences like this in the city, check out our article on wellness retreats in Hong Kong.
Find out more about Kembali.
8. Art jamming
Immerse yourself in a creative world of colours at an art jamming session. Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before, there’s no pressure as you experiment with painting techniques. Unleash your imagination as you add splashes of paint to your canvas during this fun, therapeutic activity. You’ll find yourself with a trendy gift for someone special in no time.
Feeling crafty? Get hands on in these creative courses in Hong Kong.
Shop this gift on Oscary Art.
9. Float therapy
Is your friend or loved one under a lot of stress? Send them over to Float Co, Hong Kong’s premier float spa. With a one-off session or a package of floats, this experience gift in Hong Kong will transport them to a state of deep relaxation and near weightlessness. Floating in a private sensory deprivation pod, filled with a dense Epsom salt solution, eases physical tension and quiet mental noise. They’ll emerge renewed, with their stresses melting away.
Float Co, Basement, 89 Caine Road, Mid-Levels, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2548 2844
10. Scuba diving experience
For water sport enthusiasts, this scuba diving experience for two will teach you the basic diving skills and theory with a confined water session before moving out to dive in the open waters of Sai Kung. The unforgettable dive allows you to head out into the ocean and experience the magical underwater world of reef fish and corals. This super cool once-in-a-lifetime experience gift in Hong Kong is sure to be unforgettable.
Check out all the other water sports you can you try in Hong Kong.
Go scuba diving with Splash Hong Kong.
11. Baking class
Know someone who loves to bake? The Mixing Bowl in Sheung Wan offers a variety of fun, hands-on classes for both adults and kids alike, where you can learn how to do everything from measuring and mixing to rolling and kneading. Whether your loved one is into bread making, cake master classes, raw vegan desserts, or gluten-free baking, they’ll leave each class feeling confident enough to repeat what they have learnt at home. The best part: they’ll be able to take home everything they baked. And who knows – maybe you’ll get to try!
Explore the different baking classes and studios in Hong Kong.
The Mixing Bowl, 23/F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 2524 0001
12. Luxury spa day
We all know someone who deserves to be pampered with a luxury spa experience and lucky for us, we are spoilt for choice in the 852. The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental continues to be one of the most popular options for a luxury retreat. Lie down and relax with a massage or facial with a luxurious treatment package. You can even book a wellness staycation to get completely recharged. This is one experience gift that will surely be appreciated.
Take a look at our full list of hotel spas in Hong Kong that we’re obsessed with.
The Oriental Spa, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2132 0011
13. Private deep sea fishing charter
Calling all fishing enthusiasts! Private deep sea fishing charter via Saffron Cruises is an experience gift in Hong Kong that allows you and your friends a seven-hour adventure aboard the Cougar – a luxurious 38-foot modern fishing boat – to one of the many fishing destinations, including Sai Kung, Ninepin Islands, and Po Toi Island. What’s more, you’ll be provided with all the essential equipment. Beginners don’t need to worry, as the Captain will guide you through the basic fishing techniques before having the chance to catch groupers, snappers, croakers, and more. At the end, the Captain will prepare your catch, so that it’s ready for you to take home and cook up a storm.
For more charter experiences in Hong Kong, read our article on junk boat charters.
Saffron Cruises, 69 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 6493 2650
14. Theme park adventure
Have a thrill-seeker in your circle? Take them to Ocean Park for a day of non-stop excitement! Scream your way through roller coasters, encounter exotic wildlife like giant pandas, and experience deep sea wonder at the aquarium. You can ride the Hair Raiser one minute and learn about animal conservation the next. And if you have time, check out Water World next door – Ocean Park’s exhilarating water park, complete with slides and rides.
Ocean Park, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, p. 3923 2323
15. Jumping to new heights
No matter the age of your loved one, many can’t resist the thrill of a good jump at a trampoline park. Ryze Hong Kong offers more jumping ground than you can cover, with foam pits and obstacle courses. It’s an exciting gift option whether your giftee has little ones or perhaps wants to let out their own inner child. After all, what better gift to give than an experience they’ll look back on with a smile? And if you’re looking for a memorable kids’ party venue, Ryze could just be the perfect place.
Ryze Hong Kong, 3/F, Kodak House 1, 321 Java Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2337 8191
16. Roller skating
Roll back the clock to the disco era with a skating session at Bun’s 2020, a retro roller rink. With its sprawling wooden rink, neon lighting, and throwback hits, Bun’s 2020 is the perfect place to channel your inner disco queen and boogie on down. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, everyone is welcome at this 20,000-square-feet playground. Take a spin around the training rink to get your bearings, or show off your tricks under the glitter ball. Gift a friend a night of carefree gliding and dancing on wheels and let the good times roll!
And if you’re looking for more places to skate, be sure to check out our guide to the best indoor and outdoor rinks for roller skating in the city.
Bun’s 2020, 7/F, Kodak House 1, 321 Java Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2779 2020
17. The thrill of a lifetime!
Just a one-hour ferry ride away, Macau is an easy getaway from Hong Kong and the team at AJ Hackett has some of the most adventurous gifts in town on offer. Why not give your special someone a ticket to the world’s highest Bungy Jump, or the opportunity to climb to the very top with the Tower Climb? Those who like things a little less extreme can take in the views from the Skywalk, where you can get some of the best pics in town. Or experience the thrill of the Bungy standing up thanks to the Skyjump. Best of all, everyone who buys a Bungy Jump gets a free Skywalk, and if you come back to try the same activity for a second time, you’ll get 60% off!
If you’re planning a trip to Macau, be sure to read our Macau guide for all the fun activities to do.
AJ Hackett Macau Tower, Level T2 – Adventure Zone – Macau Tower, 999078, Macau, SAR, China
