If you’ve had a ‘ruff’ year, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re unleashing a brand new column on LUXE called LUXE City Pups, where we’ll be sharing the luxe lives of posh and pampered pooches around the world. Talk about ‘paw-sitivity’!
First up is Hong Kong’s lovable ‘adventure sausage’ and bone-afide pupfluencer, Beau (aka. @itsyourboybeau), who lets us in on his fave dog-friendly places in Hong Kong including hikes, walks, beaches and treats!
Name: Beau | Sex: Male | Breed: Miniature Dachshund | Age: 2 years old on Feb 14, 2022! | Hometown: Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Beau’s fave Hong Kong spots:
Dog-friendly cafes/restaurants:
There are so many dog friendly eateries in Hong Kong but some of my favourites are @askforalonzo, with dog-friendly outlets serving up fresh pasta around the city, @sipsonghk for Thai by the beach or @feathernbonehk central for their dog-friendly rooftop in the heart of Soho. I also love @fineprint.hk, as long as mom shares her eggs with me! Bone appetite!
Hikes:
Living on Hong Kong Island, we have access to lots of pawsome hikes, but my favourite ones are Victoria Peak because there are lots of people to give me lots of pets, and Violet Hill because it ends at the beach! Paw yeah!
Beaches:
Whilst my favourite thing to do in Hong Kong is hike with my pawrents, there’s nothing better than ending a walk with a cool down in the ocean. I love swimming at Repulse Bay back beach after Violet Hill or Shek O dog beach after Dragon’s Back ridge. My dad is a sailor and sometimes he takes me out on his boat to Tai Long Wan – a hidden gem tucked away in Sai Kung.
Walks:
Mum has a busy paw-ffice job so mid-week, she’ll take me out for walks along the Hong Kong harbourfront. Central to Wan Chai is dog-friendly and once I pass the ferry piers, I go off leash to say hello to everyone I meet! Aside from the harbourfront, I also love Pik Shan Path and Bowen Road for off-leash walks in the heart of Hong Kong.
Dog parks:
Hong Kong has a great selection of not only dog parks, but also human parks inclusive of pets. My favourite dog-only park is Belcher’s Bay promenade in Kennedy Town as it’s right on the water and offers an amazing sunset. Other than this, I also love Cyberport Waterfront Park and West Kowloon promenade.
If I’m not out on the trails, I can be found camping at the weekends with my pawrents. We love Cheung Sha Beach in Lantau and Millionaires Bay in Sai Kung.
I also love checking out local dog friendly spots like @byop_hk where you can shop, play with other pups and mom can have a cocktail – round of appaws!
Fave snacks:
Nothing can pawsibly beat chicken or cheese but my ultimutt local dog snack companies are @buddy.bites.do for locally sourced kibble, @bakingbark for homemade, organic dog treats and @puptails_hk for doggy cocktails – barkeritas, cosmopawlitans and more!
Outfits and groomers:
Without a doubt, my favourite local wagwears are @canophilia.hk for custom leashes and harnesses (they donate proceeds to local dog shelters) and @woofpackstyle for bandanas and beau ties!
For grooming, I’m pretty low maintenance but when I need my vanity fur moment, my mom takes me to either @petvilla_hk or @barberdog.central, although rumour has it local friends @petisan_hk have opened up a spot at dog-friendly mall The Mills, with dog groomers in-house!
Dog-friendly staycations
Since the pandemic, more and more hotels in Hong Kong are offering dog-friendly staycation packages but pawsibly my favourite is @whongkong – great value for money, service and location, with West Kowloon promenade and dog-friendly Civic Square a stone’s throw away.
See also: LUXE x W Hotels: 24 Hours in Hong Kong
One of my fave pics with my hooman, Katharine:
Follow Beau’s adventures on Instagram @itsyourboybeau!
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See also: LUXE City Pups: 10 Dog-Friendly Hotels Around The World
