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Within City Walls (Clicking on red colored text will link to more info or videos or official sites)
Kowloon
It's the historical neighborhood that never gets old. Initially, it's hard to see how such an commercial and intensely crowded place could possibly appeal to travellers. One reason is the staggering view across the harbour; another is the sheer density of shopping opportunities here, from high-end jewellery to cutting-edge electronic goods and ofcourse there is Tsim Sha Tsui. |
Hong Kong Island
A tightly packed, towering paean to market capitalism that hasn't been dented one jot by Chinese rule. The bustle of people living and working is the biggest attraction on the island. Join the throng of snap-happy tourists - you won't be disappointed. City attractions include the Central Market, which visitors will have no trouble finding (just sniff the air) |
Lantau Island
Lantau Island is twice as big as Hong Kong Island but far less densely populated. Buddhist architecture; fireworks over Sleeping Beauty's castle; a long sandy beach; a mall of shopping outlets – Lantau Island has it all. As the gateway to Lantau, Ngong Ping Cable Car is destined to be one of Hong Kong's 'must see' attractions |
Ngong Ping 360
A bi-cable gondola lift system nearly 6 kms long connects to the Po Lin Monastery where the famed large bronze Big Buddha Statue also known as Tian Tan Buddha is located. The statue is 34 m tall and weighs 250 metric tons. The monastery was built by three Zen masters in 1920 and is a popular picturesque tourist attraction. |
The Peak
The highest point on Hong Kong Island, this has been the most exclusive neighbourhood since colonial times. The anvil-shaped Peak Tower has a large viewing platform called Sky Terrace 148, in addition to dining and retail outlets. More eye gulps of the views can be had at Lugard Road Lookout, Lions View Point Pavilion and the viewing terrace at The Peak Galleria. |
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is Hong Kong’s raison d’être. The deep waters between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula are why a collection of fishing villages grew to become an international centre of trade. Today, the harbour is still the city’s throbbing heart and one of the world’s most awesome urban landscapes. |
Lockhart Road
Wanchai’s Lockhart Road is the heart of Hong Kong’s historic girlie bar district, once thriving with off-duty sailors and soldiers. Nowadays, world-weary ladies entice passersby into their establishments without warning of the pricey tabs. The area is gentrifying fast, with trendy restaurants and funky clubs moving in each day. Despite it all, Lockhart retains a Suzy Wong mystique. |
The Big Buddha
Once merely a remote monastery hidden by lush, mountain scenery, the Po Lin Monastery made it to the world map when the extraordinary Tian Tan Buddha statue (informally known as the Big Buddha) was erected in 1993. Sitting 34 metres high and facing north to look over the Chinese people, this majestic bronze Buddha draws pilgrims from all over Asia. |
Symphony Of Lights
The nightly multimedia show, which involves more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbour. Named as the 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records, coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights perform in an unforgettable all-round spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. There are five main themes: Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership, and the finale, Celebration. |
Avenue Of Stars
Stunning views of the harbour tower above you, while the names of Hong Kong's movie icons lie beneath your feet. The Avenue of Stars pays tribute to the names that helped make Hong Kong the ‘Hollywood of the East’. With commemorative plaques, celebrity handprints, descriptive milestones, movie memorabilia, a life-size statue of Bruce Lee and a bronze rendering of popular cartoon character McDull, the Avenue of Stars fittingly sets the glamour against the captivating dazzle of Victoria Harbour. |
sky100 Observation Deck
Located on the 100th floor of Hong Kong’s tallest building (International Commerce Centre (ICC)), this is the highest indoor observation deck in the city, offers incredible 360-degree views of Victoria Harbour. To get there a high-speed lift will whisk you up 100 floors in just 60 seconds. YA professional photo booth with advanced augmented-reality (AR) technology delivers snaps with special backgrounds and 3D effects. Explore interactive exhibition with a fascinating multimedia tour. |
Stanley Market
Oone of the must-go places for tourists when they visit Hong Kong. You will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery and souvenirs. While a bit "touristy" if you are a tourist it will certainly help you to cross off all the items on your souvenirs-to-buy-Aunt-Jane shopping list. A hard morning of shopping is also nicely finished off by a good lunch at one of the many restaurants, which are the reason that Hong Kong locals also frequent the area |
Jumbo Floating Restaurant
Jumbo Kingdom consists of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant and the adjacent Tai Pak Floating Restaurant, renowned tourist attractions in Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter, within Hong Kong's Aberdeen Harbour. The Jumbo Kingdom went through a major multi-million dollar renovation in 2003, which transformed it into a theme park on the sea including dining, shopping, sightseeing and cultural attractions. |
Aberdeen Floating Village
Located at the Aberdeen Harbour. The harbour contains approximately 600 junks, which house an estimated 6,000 people. Since the 19th century, Aberdeen has emerged as one of the most important fishing ports in Hong Kong. The people living on boats in Aberdeen are mainly Tanka, a group which arrived in Hong Kong around the 7-9th century. While sometimes referred to as "boat people" |
Repulse Bay
Primarily an upmarket residential area, sun-drenched Repulse Bay has a relaxed resort-like feel to it. Its wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with both locals and visitors and is great for strolls in the early morning, daytime sun soaking when the bathers are out in force, or lingering at sunset when all has turned mellow. The Repulse Bay houses designer shops and award-winning restaurants. |
Ice Skating
There are four main ice skating rinks in Hong Kong. Ice Palace in CityPlaza (Ice Palace offers lessons. They also have an online shop where you can buy boots, blades videos and books), MegaICE at Megabox in Kowloon Bay (they have an Olympic size rink), The Rink at Elements in Tsim Sha Tsui (Offer a wide selection of lessons), The Glacier in Festival Walk has a great figure skating school. |
Disneyland
Consists of 5 themed areas: Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasy, Adventureland, Tomorrowland and Toy Story Land. The Flights of Fantasy parade is held 2 times a day & the Disney in the Stars, nightly fireworks show is held every evening as the closing ceremony of the Park. Shops remain open 30 mins after ceremony. |
Ocean Park
This is a marine mammal oceanarium, theme park. It is separated by a large mountain into two areas covering 8,70,000 sqm. The theme park currently has 19 rides, i2 rollercoasters, 11 animal exhibits, giant panda habitat, a 4 storey aquarium displaying more than 2,000 fish. Grab seats early to The Dolphin Show. |
Space Museum
Unique egg-shaped dome museum spread over 8000 sq.mt. Inside Space Theatre, 23m hemispherical projection dome showcases multi-media planetarium shows on OMNIMAX. 2 thematic exhibition halls enable visitors to learn through a series of entertaining and educational experiences. There is a model space shuttle cockpit. |
Madam Tussauds
Part of the renowned chain of wax museums with nearly 100 wax figures of internationally known personalities delivering a fun and interactive celebrity experience where everyone can become star delighting guests with exciting audio visual effects and interactive experiences. Feel like a star. |
Ma Wan Park Noah's Ark
It really is like gazing upon the ark itself. The attraction also has activities and exhibits that explore the unique history and culture of Ma Wan, making it a great destination for families. Noah’s Ark is a wonderful place for everyone to bond in a comfortable, natural environment, where entertainment and education are combined in diverse activities that promote life, family, the earth and positive values. Noah's Resort on the top floor has both double and twin rooms, as well as dorms for groups of four to eight. |
The Peak Galleria
The Art Deco shopping centre perched on The Peak has an interesting selection of local gift and crafts shops, including the renowned G.O.D., as well as fashion, restaurants and an art gallery that holds exhibits of local interest. The free-entry Observation Deck allows you to look over both the stunning harbour to the north and peaceful Pok Fu Lam Reservoir to the south. Take the Bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D) or Minibus 1 from MTR HK Station |
Goods Of Desire
If you are in the market for something that is stylish and uniquely Hong Kong, drop into one of the G.O.D. (Goods of Desire) stores. Icons of the city’s recent past, such as bowls with rooster prints, red-white-blue carrier bags, multiplication table books, ‘Double Happiness’ matches and revolutionary slogans are reinvented into chic fashion and household items, often with a humorous twist. Be sure to stop by and check out this award-winning attempt to carve out a new Asian identity and interpretation. |
Whampoa
The Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa is a large mall of over 300 shops and several themed worlds here, including a ship. The mall brings together a compilation of some of the city’s best local eats. The harbourfront promenade will give you a different angle from which to view the spectacular Victoria Harbour. Stretching over 1.4 million square feet, Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa, is one of the largest shopping, dining and entertainment centres in Kowloon. Come experience. |
The Art Museum
An integral unit of the Institute of Chinese Studies in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Art Museum researches and exhibits a wide range of artifacts illuminating the rich arts, humanities, and cultural heritage of ancient and pre-modern China. Thematic exhibitions on Chinese art and archaeology are staged all year round. |
Para/Site Art Space
Just because you have only 150 square metres of exhibition space doesn’t mean you can’t make a serious splash on the local arts scene. Para/Site Art Space, home to high-calibre exhibitions, brings big things to small spaces as a non-profit organisation presenting local and international contemporary artworks in the heart of HK |
Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra has grown into a formidable ensemble of top Chinese and international performers that touches the lives of over 200,000 music lovers through more than 150 performances each year. Its prestige on the global music scene has been particularly evident in the last three decades, in which it has attracted world-class artists to perform. |
Zuni Icosahedron
A pioneer troupe of experimental theatre, has been producing exceptional alternative theatre and multimedia productions since its formation in 1982. It’s also been active in video, sound experimentation and installation arts, as well as in the areas of arts education, arts policy research and international cultural exchange. |
Ride the Ferry
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Hong Kong is to spend ten minutes riding the humble Star Ferry between Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon and the pier in front of the IFC2 Tower on Hong Kong Island. The views of the island are superb, particularly at dusk. You'll also get a feel for the frenetic pace of life on Hong Kong's waterways, with ferries, junks, hydrofoils and larger ships looming up from all directions. |
Ride The Trams
The Peak Tram is visual experience in its own right, skyscrapers slide past your window at what appear to be impossible angles as you make the ascent to The Peak on the city’s historic, funicular railway. Since 1888, The Peak Tram has served Hong Kong, quietly witnessing 120 years of the city's changes. The city trams have been rattling along Hong Kong Island's north shore since 1904. |
Peak Circle Walk
The top thing to do in Hong Kong is to ogle the world-famous vista of Victoria Harbour from The Peak. Some of the best views are on the Peak Circle Walk, which winds around the highest point on Hong Kong Island. Please click here to see the map. There is more than one way to circle a peak. Do this walk in reverse, starting around 90 minutes before sunset, and you’ll be looking at scenic south side in the glow of light. |
Harbour Cruises
Victoria Harbour is irrefutably Hong Kong’s heart, and to catch its real essence you’ll need to dive right in (not literally, of course.) Climb aboard a harbour cruise to see the city from its symbolic centre and tour the natural harbour that has connected Hong Kong to the world for over 160 years. With everything from afternoon hop-on-and-off tours to sunset cruises, you can experience the lifeblood of Hong Kong your way. You can even rent a junk boat here. |
Pantyhose Milk Tea
Home to 'pantyhose milk tea,' a black tea and milk drink strained, appropriately, through pantyhose. This results in a silken texture incomparable in the universe of caffeine drinks. This year's Milk Tea crown landed on the head of Tai Fat in Yuen Long, but it was runner-up Tai Hing Roast Restaurant's scandalous prices (HK$68 per cuppa) that got headlines. |
Shop at 7-Eleven
Hong Kong has the highest density of 7-Elevens in the world, with a density of one per 1.380 square miles. Add to that the number of branches of competitor Circle-K, and you have total convenience store overkill. (One tiny block near the CNNGo offices inexplicably houses five convenience stores). 7-Eleven is part of an international chain of convenience stores. |
Cash Free Living
All you need is an Octopus card. You can pay for all public transportation, KFC meals, vending machine sodas, 7-Eleven impulse buys, Park n’ Shop grocery runs and even ice skating rentals with a “doot.” (The sound made when swiping the Octopus is now a common verb) The Octopus even comes in tiny, SIM card-sized chips that can be dangled on bracelets like lucky charms. |
The Race Card
Hong Kong’s racecourses are world-renowned. Owner of the world’s longest Diamond Vision television screen, the Sha Tin racecourse is famed for housing horse racing history’s single richest day. Its 70.4 meter screen provides patrons with a clear view of what they’re betting on in major contests like the HK International Races and the Mercedes-Benz Derby. |
Smartphone On Rent
Now a new service aptly named "Handy" gives you the opportunity to rent a smartphone for HK$88/day only. Includes data + call sim card plus; 5.3" Samsung Galaxy Note; Unlimited free Local and Overseas Calls (17 countries); Unlimited 3G Internet usage; Covers Macau as well; Tethering capable; 40+ apps preloaded. Of course, a deposit is required, and it will be kept if the device is lost or stolen. One generous feature is the inclusion of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB tethering support. |
Below are popular side trips from the city. (Clicking on red colored text will link to more info or videos or official sites)
Macau
The former Portuguese colony and present largest gambling haven in the world, is just an hour away by TurboJet ferry. Ticket prices start at $141 for the one-hour ride to Macau. The ferry building is near the Sheung Wan MTR station on Hong Kong Island. Less frequent ferries are also available from New World First Ferry in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon and the Hong Kong International Airport. |
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. You can go hobnobbing at a chic club, eating at a streetside market, getting plucked and pummelled into something more beautiful, or sweating profusely on a long unplanned march. Hop the Skytrain to the glitzy shopping malls where trust-fund babies examine luxury brands. |
Shanghai, China
A renowned international metropolis situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. The city's multicultural flair endows it with a unique glamour. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined& formed Shanghai's culture, making it memorable. |
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei has gone from being an ugly duckling of Asia to one of the region’s most dynamic, comfortable and liveable cities. Most important to the intrepid traveller, Taipei is also fun. It has a great transportation system, super safe streets, abundant green space, a world-class museum, a food culture second to none - and no one is too busy to stop and help if you look lost. |