Head to the old beach hotel at Sha Ha Beach on the outskirts of Sai Kung town, and you’ll find Ah Kwok Watersport Center (Sha Ha Beach, Sai Kung, 9170-7513, www.skbeach.com.hk), where you can rent a two-man canoe for around $200 for an afternoon. Paddle to the island of Yim Tin Tsai, a tiny 300-year-old Hakka village.
2. Go Boozy Brunching
Spice things up with Boqueria’s new all-you-can-eat Spanish Saturday Brunch ($238), complete with paella, suckling pig and churrasco. Add bottomless sangria, beers, mimosas and Bloody Marys for $128. ¡Feliz fin de semana!
7/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St., Central, 2321-8681, www.boqueria.com.hk.
3. Catch a Vintage Screening
The Hong Kong Film Archive is dedicated to
preserving local film heritage. The archive’s cinema regularly screens old movies—for free. At the moment they’re doing a gangster film special.
50 Lei King Rd., Sai Wan Ho, 2739-2139, www.lcsd.gov.hk.
4. Hike to Island East
Earn your lunch by hiking the lovely Wilson Trail from Parkview all the way to Quarry Bay. The three-hour trek will take you past reservoirs and sweeping views, and drop you near the Island East Markets, which re-opens April 13.
Tong Chong Street, TaiKoo Place, Quarry Bay, www.hkmarkets.org.
