DRMumbai: Bollywood actress Yami Gautam has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Hong Kong Tourism in India. Recently, she vacationed in the region and photos from her holiday are taking social media by storm.
“I used to think of only Disneyland whenever we discussed Hong Kong as a destination. But after spending a week there, I realised there is so much more to explore and experience.” According to her, the local folks are extremely fond of India.
Yami went on a Victoria Harbour cruise and took in the stunning views of the metropolis from the sky100 Hong Kong Observatory Deck. The actress visited areas like the Old Town Central the perfect starting point for visitors where Hong Kong’s contrasting attributes coexist, blend and collide, and Sham Shui Po the ‘shoppers’ heaven’ with street after street packed with everything from fabrics to electronics and mouthwatering street food. She interacted with traditional artisans to understand the techniques that go into weaving Chinese outfits, and even donned a traditional qípáo inspired dress that was made for her. Yami also visited the Chi Lin Nunnery, a Buddhist temple complex to get away from the city’s hustle bustle and enjoy nature and peace. She then headed to the Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha on Lantau Island.
As someone who is adventurous and doesn’t mind an adrenaline rush, Yami took to kayaking in the beaches of Sai Kung. On the food front, Yami indulged in cartoon dim sums a first time for her, and egg waffles, HK’s most popular street food. From walking down the streets to enjoying the night life, hitting the beaches and trying popular delicacies by the road, Yami did it all!
About her Hong Kong sojourn, Yami said, “I never realised how beautiful and fun Hong Kong is as a holiday destination. It’s been absolutely thrilling to experience Hong Kong as a local would. I’ve truly enjoyed. The people have been so warm and welcoming and all the discoveries I’ve made from chic, charming districts to temples and monasteries, secret markets and fashion spots to delicious local food have been beyond impressive. I would love to come back to explore more of this vibrant city.”
