#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Hong Kong & Cultural Travel
Have you ever been to Hong Kong? Is it on your must-visit list? In today’s Twitter chat, sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, we shared our experiences and learned about Hong Kong’s cuisine, festivals, and unique culture. Check out the questions we asked and some of our favorite answers below:
Q1: What makes Hong Kong’s unique east-meets-west culture interesting to you? If you’ve never visited, what would inspire you to go?
A1 I love the mix of both worlds and cultures. You get the best of both in #HongKong @JetsetExtra #JSETT #ttot
— Arnette RTW (@RTWgirl_) March 26, 2015
A1: E meets W in the FOOD! What great influences. Crazy flavored chips. Such a melting pot of flavor! #JSETT pic.twitter.com/Y3WpIkJg0y
— Drive on the Left (@driveonleft) March 26, 2015
A1. I want to go for so many reasons – the architecture, the culture, the shopping! #JSETT
— Vintage Girl Travels (@joannatravels) March 26, 2015
A1: I like Hong Kong b/c it’s a crossroads of cultures city w/ a fascinating mix of urban/country, asian/western, modern/traditional. #JSETT
— Vicki Mattingly (@VoyagerVicki) March 26, 2015
@OneTravelLove A1: I tend to think of it as the gateway to China – a very unique place & the perfect stopover to other countries #JSETT
— OurManOnTheGround (@OMOTG) March 26, 2015
Q2: In Hong Kong, visiting the Big Buddha is a must-do. Do you have something specific to see in each destination you visit?
@JetsetExtra A2. Yes – We always a few must-see sites at each destination. Big Buddha is on the list for Hong Kong! #JSETT
— Luxe Travel Family (@Luxetravelfam) March 26, 2015
A2. @JetsetExtra the local food is a must in every place we visit – we just got these pics in Morocco #jsett pic.twitter.com/cPCGEhmpsF
— 5 Dollar Traveller (@5Dollartravel) March 26, 2015
A2 must-see quirky sight and must-eat at local shop/stand mT @JetsetExtra Q2 you have something specific to see in each destination? #JSETT
— Charles McCool (@CharlesMcCool) March 26, 2015
Q3: Hong Kong has a variety of food from Michelin starred to local specialties. What type of dining do you enjoy most while traveling?
A3: Fun fact: HK has so many restaurants that you can dine at a different place every night for 30 years! #JSETT @JetSetExtra
— Hong Kong Tourism (@HongKongTourism) March 26, 2015
A3 To get the full experience, you have to do fine dining, street food and everything in between. #JSETT
— Savored Journeys (@SavoredJourneys) March 26, 2015
A3: A mix of fancy and cheap is my ideal combo. But I’ll go with a bowl of noodles any day in HK! #JSETT pic.twitter.com/YMO7dn9ABP
— Drive on the Left (@driveonleft) March 26, 2015
A3. Street food. I feel like it’s a wonderful way to get to know what the locals really eat! #JSETT
— Vintage Girl Travels (@joannatravels) March 26, 2015
A3 – Love to have a mix of Michelin stars, street food and home cooked food. Looking for something new as a plus. #JSETT
— Abigail King (@insidetravellab) March 26, 2015
Q4: Hong Kong can be quite luxurious. How important is it for you to immerse yourself in authentic cultural experiences as well?
A4: For me, #travel is about experiencing the culture. That’s why I would visit a place so different like #HongKong! #JSETT @JetsetExtra
— Kim Powers (@KimberlyRose356) March 26, 2015
A4: If luxury IS part of the culture, that’s important to get a taste of as well. Everything in moderation – including moderation 🙂 #JSETT
— Drive on the Left (@driveonleft) March 26, 2015
A4. I run about 80% authentic, 20% luxurious. In other words, if it’s clean & bug free, I’m happy. #JSETT
— Vintage Girl Travels (@joannatravels) March 26, 2015
A4: It’s not a successful trip unless I immerse myself in the local culture in some way. Otherwise I might as well have stayed home! #JSETT
— Leah B (@OneTravelLove) March 26, 2015
@JetsetExtra a4: meeting the locals is what makes a trip truly memorable. Independent city tours are a great way to get local tips #JSETT
— Kelly Michelle (@80pairsofshoes) March 26, 2015
@JetsetExtra A4. Honestly, getting a feel for its cultural & spiritual history trumps accommodation. #JSETT pic.twitter.com/4NAQJBt6Cf
— Local Expert (@Expedia_LX) March 26, 2015
Q5: Festivals are a large part of Hong Kong’s culture. Have you been to one or heard of one you’d like to see or be part of?
A5 The Hong Kong Food Festival sounds fun! #JSETT #hongkong
— Savored Journeys (@SavoredJourneys) March 26, 2015
A5 I want to go for #ArtBasel @OneTravelLove #HongKong #JSETT @HongKongTourism
— Arnette RTW (@RTWgirl_) March 26, 2015
A5: We love the dragon boat festivals! Teams from all over Asia compete! #JSETT
— College Tourist® (@CollegeTourist) March 26, 2015
A5. I think it’d be fabulous to spend Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. But, really, any & all festivals! #JSETT
— Vintage Girl Travels (@joannatravels) March 26, 2015
Q6: Hong Kong offers dining, cultural and outdoor experiences. What makes a trip most memorable for you?
A6: The people. #JSETT
— Malibu Mama Loves (@MalibuMamaLoves) March 26, 2015
A6 Food, time with locals, authentic experiences, good views, art, coffee, whiskey ha @JetsetExtra #JSETT
— Arnette RTW (@RTWgirl_) March 26, 2015
A6. Making friends with locals and finding off the tourist trail restaurants/street food! @HongKongTourism #JSETT pic.twitter.com/iFoVeMLyIn
— 5 Dollar Traveller (@5Dollartravel) March 26, 2015
A6: The best holidays are a mix of it all: culture, food, sights, city. Hard to find, but worth the search 🙂 #JSETT pic.twitter.com/cwzGj2m93Q
— Drive on the Left (@driveonleft) March 26, 2015
A6 no one mentioned tea, but I fell in love with tea in #HongKong #JSETT
— Kiera Reilly (@KieraReilly) March 26, 2015
Our Twitter chat is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. PST/1:30 p.m. EST, using the hashtag #JSETT. See how the chat works and join us for the next one!
