Cheung Chau

Hong Kong is not just a "Type A" city; it's got it's slower side as well.

One place you'll find a place to wind down is the "outer islands." The smallest of the three major outer islands is Cheung Chau, a half hour away from central Hong Kong on the "fast ferry." It's primarily a fishing village, with a fleet of boats of various sizes and a "main street" that borders the harbor. It's also narrow enough in one place to walk from the western harbor to and eastern beach.

A few hours of walking around, dipping toes in perfectly cool water, seeing a few temples, and watching the boats is a perfect way to decompress from the city.