Explore the city: Where to go for a blissful spa day

I Never Use Foundation (INUF) Breakfast Club is a homegrown beauty brand that's all about keeping things natural and harmless for us and the environment. With products that are designed for Asian skin types, their formulas are ideal for those who live in hot, humid climates like Hong Kong.

If you're into clean beauty, INUF's flagship store in Tsim Sha Tsui has a Skin Spa that provides body and facial treatments. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to enjoy the spa's mediation facilities, before choosing from a range of facial treatments that treat various skin concerns. All treatments start with a bespoke aromatic massage to help relieve targeted areas of your back.

How to get there: Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit B1

Operated by the Hong Kong Blind Union, Yau Cafe is a Japanese-style social enterprise cafe that offers massage services provided by visually impaired masseurs. Take a sip of coffee and enjoy head, shoulder, and neck massages that range from 20 to 60 minutes. Perfect if you're hoping to sneak in a quick massage session during lunch break.

How to get there: Sai Ying Pun MTR station Exit B3

Photograph: Courtesy Clean

Where to eat and drink: Those with a soft spot for Italian cuisine should definitely try Casa Cucina & Bar. Treat yourself to everything from scallop carpaccio to braised oxtail ravioli to rustic tiramisu, and loads more.

Need more caffeine? We've got you. Make a pit stop at Clean, a pastel-coloured cafe slash laundromat that's practically made for the 'gram, or TIL, a striking burnt-orange and white Australian-style cafe near Wilmer Street.

Photograph: Nicholas Wong

Things to do: Yau Cafe is located right by Art Lane, where numerous colourful murals are located, so have your cameras at the ready to take some snaps. Another one of our favourite places to go in Sai Ying Pun is Tuck Chong Sum Kee Bamboo Steamer Company. As one of the last remaining spots in town where bamboo steamers are still made by hand, the shop has everything from bamboo ladles and nets to steamers and even mooncake presses.

Born from the idea of providing a tranquil place for city dwellers to relax and recharge, Sun and Moon Massage emphasises the balance between people and nature. Not only do they offer a variety of massages that will take care of you from head to toe, as well as detox, hot stone, and traditional Thai massages, but they also have home services available so you can enjoy a relaxing experience in the comfort of home. 

How to get there: Prince Edward MTR station Exit B2

Where to eat and drink: Located nearby is Coffee Analog, where you can sip on quality coffee during the day and fine whisky in the evening. And if you're feeling peckish after your beauty sesh, visit Two Greens for a taste of Malaysian and Cantonese fusion food. 

Photograph: Calvin Sit

Things to do: Make your way to the famous Mong Kok Flower Market to pick up some blooms for your home, or shop around 618 Shanghai Street where there are tons of local, independent stores waiting to be discovered.