Distance: 4 km
Laidback yet lively, K-town is full of scenic spots to wander around, with plenty of spots to refuel in between. Spend a day strolling from East to West, and don’t forget to take snaps along the way…
A. Instagram Pier (Western District PCWA, Sai Wan)
Start your day at the Western District Public Cargo Working Area (PCWA), now better known as Instagram Pier. The former cargo dock has traded containers that serve as a colourful backdrop for dog walkers, influencers, and doggo influencers for that “Instagram aesthetic”. Tip: come for golden hour money shots of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline.
Sai Wan, 15-minute walk from HKU MTR Station Exit B2, open 24 hours.
B. Catch.
Nestle into this natty neighbourhood nook for awesome Aussie-style brunches that prove smashed avo is far from over-cado, or slip to chic older sib Catch Next Door for a crafty gargle.93 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, +852 2855 1289, 12pm-3pm & 5pm-10.30pm Mon,Tue,Thu, 12pm-3pm & 6pm-10.30pm Fri, 9am-4.15pm & 6pm-10.30pm Sat & Sun, catch.hk
C. % Arabica
Join the coffee cognoscenti at this alabaster next-gen Japanese house of java. Several branches, but our pick is the waterfront counter in K-Town—order your brew and pop to the rooftop for unfettered sea views.
Grand Fortune Mansion, Shop 4, G/F, No. 1 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, +852 2326 4578, 8.30am-7pm Mon to Fri, 8.30am-8pm Sat & Sun, arabica.hk
D. Slowood
Slow down at this minimalist, slow-living sanctuary full of zero-waste, recyclable and sustainable goodies including fresh groceries, bulk items and clean beauty brands.
Shop 1-3, G/F, The Hudson, 11 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, +852 2818 0203, 10am-10pm Sun to Thu, 10am-11pm Fri & Sat, slowood.hk
E. 11 Westside
Feeling snacky? Fill up on authentic Mexican tacos at the so-hip-it-hurts 11 Westside. Helmed by chef Esdras Ochoa of Netflix’s The Final Table fame, go loco over freshly made tableside guac, handmade corn tortillas and tacos filled with spicy salsa molcajete and meats. Tip: get 2-for-1 tacos on Taco Tuesdays!
1/F, The Hudson, 11 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, +852 9300 8068, 11am-11pm Mon to Thu, 11am-4pm & 5pm-11pm Fri to Sun, 11westside.com
F. Sai Wan Swimming Shed
Take a dip, if you dare, from the last remaining swimming shed in Hong Kong. Dating back to the 1950s, this iconic open-swimming locale has since been discovered by the camera-totin’ IG crowd, so prepare to elbow your way through to get the best view of the sunset.
Victoria Road, Mount Davis, 16-minute walk from Kennedy Town MTR Station Exit C, open 24 hours.
G. Little Creatures
End your day at this cavernous seaside vault repping gastro-pub plates and signature ales (duh!) brewed on-site. It’s a massive space for HK but still best to book ahead on weekends. Cheers!5A Shop 1, G/F, New Fortune House, New Praya, Kennedy Town, +852 2833 5611, 11.30am-11pm Mon to Thu, 11.30am-midnight Fri, 8am-midnight Sat, 8am-11pm Sun, littlecreatures.hk
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