5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend June 6-8, from cocktails to ballet
The weekend is upon us and if you haven't had time to check out what's going on, don't stress – we have you covered.
Hong Kong Ballet's new production of Giselle at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is a must-see, while The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental is the place to be if cocktails are your thing.
You can have a ball at a workshop on Lantau where you will learn how to make a Thai herbal compress or, if you're in need of retail therapy, Lane Crawford's Anya Life pop-up featuring playful products by British designer Anya Hindmarch should do the trick.
Read on to find out more.
1. Best Bars Takeover at The Aubrey
On Sunday, head to The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong for the ultimate celebration of cocktails.
For one night only, bar manager Stefano Bussi has curated a line-up of Hong Kong's best and brightest mixologists from 11 top bars, who will each showcase two cocktails priced at HK$180 (US$23) each.
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