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Travelling to Hong Kong on business? Here's the heads up on everything you need to know about the "Fragrant Harbour" from online travel network www.iloho.com. Guaranteed to knock the socks of your clients and colleagues next time you're in town.

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Where to stay
• W Hotel, Kowloon: Chic and contemporary, this new hotel has injected some serious style into Hong Kong's hotel scene. The city's best rooftop pool, funky rooms and great restaurants. W is conveniently located inside Elements mall and is just minutes from the Airport Express. Read more…
• Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: Bang slap in the middle of Central, the Mandarin Oriental is an original and still one of the best. Outstanding service, fantastic restaurants and rooms that you'll never want to leave.

  Where to eat
• The China Club: David Tang's – of Shanghai Tang fame – baby. Impressive art, great outdoor terrace, lovely library and delicious Chinese food. This club is members only, so ask your concierge to book for you.
• Aqua: Super slick with panoramic harbour views. Choose from the Japanese or Italian menu, or if you're feeling adventurous combine the two. Don't miss the bar (one floor up), which is a great spot to watch the lightshow from (8pm daily). If you're feeling flash book seats on the Aqua Luna junk to get you there from Central. Read more…
• Dragon-i: Want the dim sum experience, but not so keen on ancient trolley dollies and packed dining rooms? Book a table at Dragon-i for an all-you-can-eat dim sum extravaganza. The food is great, and the atmosphere stylish.

 Where to drink
• Zuma: Hot cocktail spot that's a favourite with suits. Don't miss the sake and the Rubabu, their signature cocktail mixed with rhubarb infused sake, vodka and passion fruit.
• Sevva: Enormous outdoor terrace with fantastic views across the water and over the city. The drinks are extortionate, so don't come without a company credit card!
• Azure: Another top-floor stunner with a balcony. Look over Lan Kwai Fong and thank your lucky stars you're sipping cocktails in style and not drinking down there.

Best Hotel Bars (in case you don't have time to venture out)
• Captain's Bar, Mandarin Oriental: Very popular post-work watering hole. Leather armchairs, beer served in tankards and fantastic martinis.
• Felix, The Peninsula: Designed by Philippe Starck, Felix is super swish and the views mean it can get super busy.

Where to dance
• Kee Club: Swanky members only night spot with a pricey restaurant. The crowd is sophisticated and things don't get going until late.
• Drop: Before 11pm anyone can get in, after that it's members only. It gets very "intimate", but some of the city's best DJs play here so it's worth cuddling up to your neighbour for.

Where to sing:
• Hong Kongers go nuts for karaoke. Do your best Elvis impression at California Red Green Box Karaoke in Causeway Bay or sing along with the brilliant live music at The Cavern on Lan Kwai Fong or From Dusk Till Dawn in Wanchai.

Where to spa:
• The Mandarin Barber: Old fashioned, expert grooming. The wet shave is worth flying around the world for.
• The Spa, Four Seasons: Get pampered and enjoy the knockout views. Couples and singles rooms, plus divine outdoor pool.
• Happy Foot: You cannot come to Hong Kong without having a foot massage. Fact. Hotfoot it to Happy Foot and sit down for a 50 or 75 minute session. You won't regret it.

Experience Hong Kong:
• The Peak: This is where Hong Kong's elite live. Breathtaking views from the 3km Morning Trail. Get the Peak Tram up if you have the time.
• Star Ferry: Make the most of travelling to a meeting and hop on the iconic Star Ferry. 
• Happy Valley Races: Tally ho! Hong Kong is obsessed with the races; get yourself a slice of the action on Wednesday nights. Check the Jockey Club's website for race nights and times. See more…
• Hong Kong Heli: Wow the pants off a client and chopper around Hong Kong Island. If you're feeling super glitzy head over to Macau for a night of gambling.

Sharp suit-er:
• Don't go home without a brand new bespoke suit. Sam's Tailors can rustle one up in a couple of days. Ladies, head to Linva for the ultimate Chinese Cheongsam.

Where to shop:
• Lane Crawford: Hong Kong's answer to Selfridges / Barneys on a smaller scale.
• David Kingsboro: Gorgeous jewels at fantastic prices.
• Hollywood Road: Rummage for antiques both real and faux. Antiques shops line both sides of the road from Sheung Wan to Central.

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