No trip to Hong Kong would be complete without trying the enormous variety of unique sweets and desserts this city has to offer. A light, refreshing import from Taiwan, the shaved ice desserts come in a plethora of colors and flavors. Towers of thinly shaved ice that looks like ice cream is bejeweled with whipped cream, tapioca pearls, pudding, and other fun toppings, doubling as both a dessert and a work of art.