Are there relaxing places to visit in HK?

[neamman]

Everyone knows the reputation for nightlife and shopping in HK and I want to sample that. I plan to stay for 4-5 days in July and wondered are there locations where I can just unwind for 2-3 days?
Thanks

[carang]

get to sai kung town. take the 94 bus to Wong Shek Pier and then the ferry to Tap Mun Island.

It was featured in the Lonely Planet/Pilot Guide TV show about HK.

It definitely gets you out of the city.

[Qwaker]

July is the hottest time during the year. Think you might want to think of places where you can cool down. The outer islands in the south are good option with plenty to do in the main street and quiet inner land. Getting accommodation is also easy.

[Pekkerhead]

get to sai kung town. take the 94 bus to Wong Shek Pier and then the ferry to Tap Mun Island.

or if it is more convenient (depends on where you live) you can catch a ferry from Ma Liu Shui pier next to University East rail line. Ferry takes about 1.5 hours and trundles past some truly awesome scenery. Also you can take a boat to Tung Ping Chau from here - however, if you want to stay on either island you will need a tent as there are no guesthouses.

Sai Kung country park is full of places to get away. You could also check out some of the more secluded bays such as Tai Long Wan (avoid weekends though) or Pak Lap Tsai.

[carang]

"outer islands in the south"
which islands are you refering to?

[Pekkerhead]

seeing as our friend hasn't replied I can only assume he/she means Lamma. However, bearing in mind that Po Toi is also 'South' it's a shame he/she couldn't elaborate and remove the confusion (I've not been to Po Toi yet so can't comment if that description is also applicable there).