Hong Kong travel tips for art lovers are all about being in the town at the right time and finding the events that are not widely advertised. Most art fairs and auctions in Hong Kong are open to the public, and in a city that can only offer tepid museum options these places are where the real art action is at.
At the end of May, for example, art lovers can catch two excellent art events during the same week as the spring auction previews form the Christie's auction house and the Hong Kong International Art Fair coincide at the Convention and Exhibition Center connected to the Grand Hyatt. Auction houses typically stage large free exhibitrs during the days leading up to the sales. As long as you dress decently you should feel comfortable attending these events. This season Christie's will offer artifacts from Imperial China, including historic paintings, ceramics and calligraphy in addition to modern and contemporary Asian art.