Hong Kong Staycations: Take it Outside in Sha Tin
Outdoorsy types are no strangers to day trips in the New Territories. If you’re keen to do everything that Sha Tin and its surrounding areas have to offer, try making it a whole weekend of active fun.
Check in: Hyatt Regency Sha Tin
If you’re a city dweller who spends most of your time breathing in fumes on the island, you’ll appreciate the quiet, peaceful surrounds of the Hyatt Regency Sha Tin. A stone’s throw away from University MTR station, the resort straddles the border between Sha Tin and Tai Po with an encompassing view of the Shing Mun river and the Tolo Harbour in the distance. Nothing beats waking up to an incredible view, whether you go for a room facing water or the hills. You’ll also want to spend some time by the pool, set against the Kau To Shan mountains. The 427 rooms come with all the amenities, although let’s face it—you’re not here to do stuff you could be doing at home. Go for an “Explore” package, which comes with buffet breakfast plus afternoon tea at lobby restaurant Cafe, as well as free use of the hotel’s bikes for two hours.
Explore package from $1,810 for two. 18 Chak Cheung St., Sha Tin, 3723-1234, www.hongkong.shatin.hyatt.com.
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The Tolo Harbour bicycle track is a 15-minute stroll from the hotel, making for a scenic journey on two wheels—and a perfect opportunity to work those glutes. If you’re not content with just two hours of cycling, head to Tai Wai MTR station and hire a bike from a kiosk around Exit A. Make your way down the designated bike path, which goes towards Tai Mei Tuk over a three-hour trip. Tip: rent from a company with a kiosk at the end of the route, so you don’t have to cycle all the way back. You’ll be sweaty and starving when you return—head to Tai Mei Tuk BBQ King (17 Heung Sze Wui St., Tai Po, 2662-6222) for a bite of something grilled and delicious.
