Thriving arts scene

Since 2013, Hong Kong has hosted one of the largest Art Basel events in the world, with nearly every major gallery in the US and Europe having a presence here. White Cube, Perrotin, Gagosian, and Pace are among the galleries involved. However, if you delve a bit further, you'll find a plethora of less formal art locations.

Check out the Sheung Wan and Central alley walls for plenty of street art. Head to Oi! in Fortress Hill or Para Site, which is close the Quarry Bay MTR station and mounts multi-floor group displays that touch on socially relevant problems and politics with striking results, for similarly rebellious — but more professionally curated — art.