Part III, the last of Jaunt Contributor, Victoria Yanakos's Asia Series, is a special little treat. Your Cheat Sheet to a weekend around Hong Kong. 
From decadent restaurants with sweeping city views to all-night bar hopping, this is the perfect city to satisfy every lavish Eastern craving. By Victoria Yanakos
A great way to start your jaunt is to check into the sumptuous Shangri-La Hotel. Excessive elegance, from the ubiquitous chandeliers to the world-class dining at Nadaman and Petrus, this hotel is the personification of five star. You must check out the pool on the 8th floor for an afternoon dip surrounded by the towering skyscrapers of the financial district.
Island Shangri-La
56/F Pacific Place,
Supreme Court Rd
Central, Hong Kong
www.shangri-la.com
Petrus - amazing views, impeccable service
852 2820 8590
Nadaman -life changing sushi
852 2820 8570
Another option is the hip LKF hotel located in the busy Lan Kwai Fong area. A modern boutique hotel with big soaking tubs and easy access to Hong Kong nightlife, this hotel can be a great jumping off point for a tastefully boozy weekend.
Hotel LKF
33 Wyndham Street
Lan Kwai Fong,
Central, Hong Kong
www.hotel-LKF.com.hk
(852) 3518 9688
Just outside the LKF hotel you are surrounded by dozens of upscale restaurants, galleries, bars and a slew of ex-pats ready to party. A few places to check out are....
Zee Stone Gallery
43-45 Wyndham Street
Central, Hong Kong
www.zeestone.com
Wagyu - lounge, restaurant
No. 3 G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street
OR 3-5 Old Bailey Street
Central, Hong Kong
wagyu@biznetnigator.com
Tivo Wine Bar
G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building
43-55 Syndham Street
Central HK
Vino Restaurant
G/F Egin Building
41-43 Elgin Street
Soho, Central Hong Kong
(about a 10 minute walk from LKF area)
Outside of the central district, two other awe-inspiring restaurants are Pearl and Aqua. Both with spectacular city views and food to match, they submerge your senses in the addictive energy that is Hong Kong.
Pearl
1F Peak Tower
128 Peak Rd
The Peak, Hong Kong
852 2849 5123
Aqua
"addictive cuisine"
"uber glam bar"
29=30 Floors, 1 Peking Rd
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
852 3427 2288
www.aqua.com.hk
And after the night out, be kind to your liver and throbbing head, and make a stop at the Flying Pan for eggs and other hangover helpers. With three locations, stumbling to one of them should be relatively easy.
The Flying Pan
Central- G/f 9 Old Bailey St
Wan Chai - 85 Lockhart Rd
Discovery Bay- The Plaza
www.the-flying-pan.com
From the sushi at Nadaman to the views at Aqua, the cocktails in LKF and shopping in Kowloon, finding an outlet to let go in Hong Kong is easy and well worth the trip. When it comes to shopping in Hong Kong, it's as prevalent as the hangovers. For art and antiques, check out the area along Hollywood Road.
For designer wares, the Landmark Mall is a predictable option (both of these are in the Central District). For more interesting and varied shopping, head to Kowloon across the river. Check out the Aberdeen and Harbour at night by taking a cruise or hit Repulse Bay which offers a popular beach. Hopefully, it won't be too messy from the excessive littering left over by the visitors over the weekends. Victoria Park, which was built in 1888, also leads to Victoria peak which is 1350 ft above the sea level, and here you can get that awesome panoramic view of the city. For more nightlife suggestions, the editors at Jaunt Magazine recommend checking out:
www.hiphongkong.com
www.hkclubbing.com
www.lifestyle.hk
And, if you really want to get in the mood, Layla Revis, our trusty Editor-in-Chief says (with a wink), "I once had a crush on Hong Kong Fever. If you don't know who he is, I have two words for you. Notorious. MSG."
