As the first touch point for many visitors in Asia, Hong Kong is a destination that is often rushed through, and rarely fully absorbed. Next month on CNN’s new 30-minute travel show ‘In 24 Hours’, host James Williams unveils the unique possibilities this city has to offer. From sunrise to sunset and into the night, CNN takes you to the places only a privileged few ever get to experience.
James kicks his day off with a martial arts session from the top of the Intercontinental Hotel overlooking the world-famous Hong Kong harbor. From there, he gets a lesson in bespoke suiting with the family behind famed tailor, Ascot Chang. In the afternoon he heads out on a luxury yacht to Sai Kung where he gets access to one of the most unique views of Hong Kong while paragliding off a mountain. After he has worked-up an appetite, he enjoys a personally prepared gourmet lunch by Chef David Lai from new restaurant Fish School. The evening starts with a behind the scenes look at Hong Kong’s Chinese orchestra as they prepare for their big tour around mainland China.
No trip is complete without a look at Hong Kong’s nightlife, so James sets off with Lindsay Jang, co-owner of the ultra-popular restaurant Yardbird and overall Hong Kong it-girl. She gives him a peek of the ever changing bar and restaurant scene, ending with an exclusive sake tasting at one of the newest bars in town, Koko. The show is topped off with famed shoe designer and fashion pioneer, Jimmy Choo who shares his favorite things about Hong Kong.
Hong Kong in 24 Hours airs 6:30 on Jan. 6.