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Bored of the city? An active trip outdoors surrounded by trees, seas and the vast sky sounds like the ideal trip for you! Having spent the majority of the year in the concrete jungle that is Hong Kong, travellers in the city are yearning for an escape into nature where they can unwind while replenishing their spirit and recharging their energy. In fact, recent research conducted by Booking.com shows that towards the end of 2019, Hong Kongers were dreaming of an active trip outdoors (27%)(1).

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world when it’s safe to do so again, Booking.com has delved into its more than 29 million listings in more than 155,000 destinations around the world to offer green staycation packages at hotels close to nature – with free upgrades to ocean view rooms and complimentary breakfasts! Plan your active trips around secret beaches, reservoirs, fishing villages, parks and hiking trails as you discover the hidden gems in nature.

The Pier Hotel, Sai Kung

Staycation offer: Staycation offer – One Bedroom Suite with one-off snack basket and two return ferry tickets to Trio Beach or Clear Water Bay per room per stay

Deal validity: This deal is valid before December 31st 2020

Nestled in Pak Sha Wan away from the hustle and bustle, The Pier Hotel is the only hotel in Sai Kung, making it the perfect place for travellers planning to go island hopping to stay for a couple of nights. Travellers may relish in the picturesque yacht paradise and feast their eyes on the spectacular scenery. In the daytime, hop on the ferry to the outlying islands, where you can easily explore the local secret beaches, fishing villages, hiking trails, beaches, and even geological formations! Fantastic areas of exploration include the UNESCO Global Geopark, the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, Sharp Peak, and Yim Tin Tsai. Complete your trip by making sure to experience the gastronomic tour at various pubs and seafood restaurants, offering some of the best local seafood in the city!

Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, Discovery Bay

Staycation offer: Staycation Offer – Free Upgrade to Ocean View Room with Breakfast for 2 Persons

Deal validity: This deal is valid before December 30th 2020

Discovery Bay, located at a far part of Lantau Island, is well known for being a seaside resort that is loved by couples, families and friends all around. Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong is the only hotel in Discovery Bay, making it a popular destination for those who want to enjoy spectacular ocean views. It’s an ideal place to stay for outdoor adventure surrounded by lush greenery, as it’s close to the beautiful Tai Pak beach. No matter if you want to sunbathe for the entire day, take a relaxing stroll through tree-lined roads, opt for a lovely spot at the park for a picnic, or if you want to profess your love at The Pavilion where the ocean stretches for miles away, this hotel is surely your pick. Guests can go for a one-hour uphill trek from the hotel to the Lookout Point where they can enjoy spectacular views overlooking the South China Sea towards Hong Kong.

Ovolo Southside, near Aberdeen Reservoirs

Staycation offer: Mini Twin Room with Late Check Out and Free Breakfast for 2 Persons / Mini Queen Room with Late Check Out and Free Breakfast for 2 Persons

Deal validity: This deal is valid before December 31st 2020

Set in Wong Chuk Hang district, Ovolo Southside is the first warehouse-converted boutique-hotel in Hong Kong, decorated with a space brimming with sleek, meticulous design and amazing art pieces. The hotel is far away from the busy city center, and a quick 20-minute drive takes you to the hiking trials near Aberdeen Reservoirs, where a set of two reservoirs are located. Along the trials are rare finds like the Rhodoleia championii tree (commonly known as ‘Rhodoleia’ or ‘Hong Kong Rose’). Plant lovers would also be overjoyed to visit the Aberdeen Tree Center along the way.

L’ Hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View, near Victoria Park

Staycation offer: Staycation Offer – Late Check out and Free Upgrade

Deal validity: This deal is valid before December 31st 2020

Those who would like to find urban tranquility in city parks may head to L’Hotel Causeway Bay Harbor View, a modern, up-scale hotel decorated with wooden furnishings, located a 3-minute walk from Tin Hau MTR station and Victoria Park, while offering superb harbor views. Victoria Park is 19 hectares large, making it the largest park on Hong Kong Island, and its popular with local as it’s is seen as a welcome oasis of calamity in the non-stop moving Causeway Bay district. Guests love the seasonal rooftop outdoor pool with a cool infinity edge, offering calming views of the nearby mountains. All in all, the hotel is a lovely sanctuary inside the city-centre itself.

(1)Research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of 50,688 respondents across 29 markets, including 1,990 from Hong Kong. In order to participate in this survey, respondents had to be 18 years of age or older, had to have travelled at least once in the past 12 months and be either the primary decision maker or involved in the decision making of their travel. The survey was taken online and took place in November 2019.