Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists.
Hong Kong Island Tour
Hong Kong Island, the heart of Hong Kong, is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. From the Central District to Causeway Bay in Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area; the residential area is from Tin Hau to Chai Wan on the eastern part of the island; and Southern Hong Kong Island is the recreational area, where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the sea shore and bays, including the famous Repulse Bay and Ocean Park.
Two days is usually enough for tourists who want to see the main attractions on the island. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture stands at the exit of Peak Tram. The amazing Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, the exciting Peak Explorer Motion Simulator, and relaxing terraces and restaurants are among the favorite stops at this entertainment center. Another favorite attraction is the Madame Tussaud Wax Museum with figures of celebrities including local movie star Jackie Chan.
Ocean Park is among the top theme parks and aquariums in Southeast Asia, as well as the best marine education center, which makes it a must for families with children.
Aberdeen provides a glimpse of the essence of Hong Kong with hundreds of lighted trawlers on which fishermen and their families live. The Jumbo Floating Restaurant offers superb fresh seafood.
Stanley Market will satisfy epicureans with its many stands, shops, original restaurants, outdoor cafes, and even a performance stage.
The HK Convention and Exhibition Center and Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, which were established in 1997 to commemorate the Return of Hong Kong to Her Motherland, are also definitely worth a visit. From this vantage point, Victoria Bay at night presents a glittering spectacle that will delight the eye of even the most seasoned traveler.
Happy Valley, located between Wanchai and Causeway Bay is a low-lying land where people gather to enjoy the excitement of horse racing or gambling in racecourse.
Additionally, you can go to visit Man Mo Temple, located in the middle section of Hollywood Road. Many local people go there to worship gods.
Kowloon Peninsula Tour
Kowloon Peninsula, which links Hong Kong to the mainland, offers yet anotherview of this exciting part of China. Allow at least one full day to experienceits sparkling delights, which include Tsim Sha Tsui,Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok.
In Tsim Sha Tui, you should not miss visiting Hong Kong Coliseum . It’s a very eye-catching building in Hong Kong and regarded as a landmark by many tourists.
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple, patterned after an ancient Chinese palace and rich in Chinese culture, is the most famous temple in Hong Kong. Fortunetellers are active there.
The Star Ferry can be both inexpensive and romantic. For shutterbugs, a ride on the ferry provides the optimum angle from which to snap fantastic views of Victoria Harbor.
Open-air markets lure every tourist, and no one leaves empty-handed. There is something for every taste, from the fashionable bargains at Ladies’ Market in Mong Kok to the electronic gadgets and souvenirs in Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street Night Market.
Kowloon Park and the Hong Kong Space Museum are also popular with tourists.
The New Territories and Outlying Islands Tour
The New Territories and Lantau Island, Cheung Chau Island, Sai Kung Peninsula, and the third largest island of the city Lamma Island were once fairly rural, undeveloped parts of Hong Kong, and there are still many areas where visitors can see villages that have remained unchanged for centuries.
Today, however, Shatin and Tuen Mun in the New Territories and Tung Chung on Lantau Island are modern cities. Shatin has been a growing new town renowned for the second largest racecourse in Hong Kong and many shopping malls; Lantau Island has received attention in recent years as the home of the international airport, Tung Chung New Town and the new Hong Kong Disneyland , as well as the traditional Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha; Cheung Chau Island became a hot spot for recreation; Sai Kung is renowned for its beautiful scenery and seafood; and the ease of life on Lamma Island lures many travelers and workers to spend their holidays or live there.
Hong Kong Tsing Ma Bridge connects Ma Wan and Tsing Yi. The world’s longest suspension bridge carrying both motor and rail traffic, it is a world-class architectural achievement created to connect the new airport with the rest of Hong Kong.
Many of Hong Kong’s most memorable attractions are free, but it takes some planning to create an itinerary that includes so much diversity.
and is home to more than 6,970,000 people. Most people (about 97% of the population) are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English, although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now. Most tourism personnel and taxi drivers can communicate with tourists in English. The most common religions are Buddhism and Christianity.
An open city with a wonderful natural harbor, Hong Kong is the meeting place of various cultures that blend harmoniously with Chinese traditions and exotic influences. On one hand traces of British culture can be found everywhere as a result of former colonial rule. On the other hand, Hong Kong preserves traditional customs and the core values of Confucianism that have faded in Mainland China. This is reflected in its colorful festivals ranging from Spring Festival to Christmas. Nowhere else on earth do luxury restaurants, street side food-stalls known locally as dai pai dong, grand mansions and penthouses, tenements, office blocks, wooden boats and huge liners coupled with English in a variety of accents and multifarious Chinese dialects coexist peacefully.
From Yum Cha (tea and dim sum) in the morning to a moon lit view from the top of Victoria Peak or stunning night time harbor cruise, mingling with shoppers in the numerous malls and markets around