In August 2025, we’re relaunching four weekly direct flights from Hong Kong to Brussels, Belgium’s charming capital.

In this enchanting city, cobblestone streets are lined with striking Gothic and Art Nouveau-era buildings and the air is filled with the intoxicating aroma of freshly made chocolate. Visitors shouldn’t leave without savouring Belgium’s beloved crisp golden waffles, exquisite chocolate and lambic beer – and exploring all the city has to offer.

Soak up the atmosphere at the Grote Markt (Grand Place), the city’s central square, where Gothic guild houses and the Brussels Town Hall can be found, then tour the Palais Royal, home of the Belgian royal family. For a departure from the medieval aesthetic, drop by the Atomium, a structure built for the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958 to represent iron atoms, and which now stands as a unique landmark.

Brussels plays a pivotal role in European and international affairs and is where both the EU and NATO are headquartered. It’s considered the “capital of the European Union”, and attracts diplomats, policymakers and professionals from around the world.

There’s much to be discovered in this city, but the rest of the country also has plenty to offer – and it only takes around three hours to cross from one end to the other by car. Delve into our guide below for the best places to go near Brussels.