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I Created The Ultimate Hong Kong Itinerary For Art Buffs – And Your Culture-Loving Heart Can Thank Me Later

We hope you love this article! Just so you know, this content is sponsored and BuzzFeed may collect compensation for promoting it. BuzzFeed does not allow sponsors to have editorial control over sponsored content. Hong Kong is the ultimate hotbed for arts and culture any time of year, but March is the perfect time to get away to this cosmopolitan metropolis so you can devour all of the creativity Hong Kong Arts Month has to offer. Here's how to get your art appreciation on! 1. Don't risk getting FOMO! Start by checking out the super cool works from the next gen of contemporary artists from not only Hong Kong and Asia, but from around the globe at the annual art fair Art Central. This includes Neo (where artists on the rise are showcased) and also interactive performance pieces where you get to be part of the art! 2. For a chill morning of playing tourist, kick off your vacay at a coffee shop in trendy Sai Ying Pun and then poke around the charming neighbourhood until you stumble onto ARTLANE — two streets where local and international artists have done up the walls with spectacular murals. 3. Keep your energy up by grabbing dim sum in Old Town Central when you feel peckish. Then walk off some of those dumplings and get some fresh air by checking out the murals and street art in this vibrant neighbourhood. 4. Get even more steps in by taking the Sun Yat Zen Historical Trail, where 16 stops feature art installations that share the story behind Dr. Sun Yat Zen, one of the founders of the Republic of China. 5. If you're in town in March, the city's bustling streets in Central and Western District get a vibrant makeover during Hong Kong's art month as local and international artists make over walls in Hong Kong's biggest street art festival, HKWALLS. Past artists include Lousy, Siukins, Jaune and Alice Pasquini. 6. Obviously, as a jet-setting aesthete visiting Hong Kong in late March, you'll need to be dedicating a chunk of your itinerary to Art Basel! This year, the renowned art fair's Hong Kong edition showcases the work from artists from 42 countries and territories. 7. If you're looking to take a break from Hong Kong's great outdoors, head across the harbour to K11 Musea. Hello, sensory overload – in the best way! This quadruple threat of a hot spot is not only an architectural design stunner, it's also an art destination, a mall, and is loaded with gourmet dining options. 8. Take Hollywood's Walk of Fame but spotlight Hong Kong's brightest stars, swap in glittering Hong Kong Island skyline views and you've got Avenue of the Stars. Besides checking out the celebrity hand prints and plaques, be sure to snap a shot of the bronze statue of martial arts icon Bruce Lee. Tip: Plan to explore this promenade in the evening so you can enjoy the Symphony of Lights while you're out there, too. 9. Imagination gone wild? Yes! WestK hosts FunFest, a great-for-all-ages festival that celebrates creativity and imagination. Head to West Kowloon for at least one full day of art-filled adventures. This year's FunFest includes Canadian dance company CORPUS performing La bulle (Spoiler alert: it features a Pierrot mime and a transparent bubble tent!). 12. Pack your opera glasses for your West Kowloon day, too! Catch a performing arts show at the world-class venue Xiqu Centre –where you can experience Cantonese opera and traditional Chinese musical theatre. Ready to soak up all of Hong Kong's art inspo? It's never been easier with Air Canada. Book your flight now! Air Canada