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Hong Kong
Attractions - Things to do
1. Victoria Peak
www.thepeak.com.hk |
What is it? Much of the pleasure derived from a trip to
Victoria Peak lies in the journey to its summit. The funicular
railway or peak tram has steadily made its way up the mountain
since 1888. Energetic travellers can scale the real peak that
extends 140m (459ft) above the tram terminus. From the top
marvellous vistas open out onto central Hong Kong and across to
Kowloon. Victoria Peak used to serve as a hill station in colonial
times and later became the location of exclusive summer homes.
Today it is a popular tourist spot offering a cooler perspective
from which to contemplate the pleasures of travel to the region.
The Peak Tower on the summit houses numerous attractions, like a
Ripley's Believe it or not 'Odditorium', shops and
restaurants.
Hours of Operation: The Peak Tram runs every day, including Sundays and
public holidays, between 7am and midnight. The tram departs every
10-15 minutes
Phone:2522 0922 (Peak tram) |
2. Western Market
Connaught Road
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What is it? This indoor market is a four-storey red brick
colonial building constructed in 1906. After extensive renovation
it re-opened in 1991 and now occupies an entire block at the
western end of Central. The building houses a variety of shops and
stalls that sell a range of products from curios to assorted silks
and fabrics. From here one can hop onto Hong Kong's ancient
double-decker tram headed for Wanchai, Causeway Bay and Happy
Valley.
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10am to 5pm
Phone:2543 6878 |
3. Police Museum
27 Coombe Road, The Peak
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What is it? The museum showcases a display tracing the
development and history of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. It
provides an interesting visit and insight into the dedication of
the officers who served within this elite
force.
Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm; Tuesday 2pm to 5pm.
Closed Mondays
Phone:2849 7019 |
4. Statue Square
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What is it? This square is an amalgamation of Hong Kong's
contemporary architecture that reaches its most spectacular
manifestation in the designs of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation and the Bank of China Tower. The
most significant feature of the HSBC building is that it has been
designed without a central core, a feat of structural engineering
blended with the ultimate in aesthetic principles. The Bank of
China Tower became a much-debated conversation piece following its
construction, largely because of the asymmetrically-designed
pinnacle that acquires differing perspectives depending on one's
vantage point.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
5. Hong Kong Museum of History
100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui
www.lcsd.gov.hk/hkmh |
What is it? The Hong Kong Museum of History showcases
Hong Kong's history through a display of artefacts, photographs,
traditional costumes and models that span 6,000 years. Glorious
period sets tell the story of Chinese life in replicas of village
houses, streets and stores. These memorials to the past are
contained within an incredible building opened in the year
2000.
Hours of Operation: Monday, and Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday
10am to 7pm; closed on Tuesdays and first two days of Chinese New
Year
Phone:2724 9042 |
6. Wong Tai Sin Temple
Tai Sin Road, Kowloon
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What is it? This grand Taoist temple is one of the most
frequently visited temples of Hong Kong. It is dedicated to Wong
Tai Sin, a legendary hermit who reputedly had healing powers and
could foretell the future. A number of fortune tellers ply their
trade in the temple complex, as well as a large pharmacy. The
ornate temple with its red pillars, gold ceilings and decorative
latticework is usually full of people burning incense and making
floral offerings. The temple also has a lovely adjacent park,
called the 'Good Wish Gardens': a peaceful green spot with
waterfalls tumbling over rocks.
Hours of Operation: Daily 7am to 5.30pm, gardens closed on
Mondays
Phone:2327 8141 |
7. Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom
Ocean Park Road, Aberdeen
www.oceanpark.com.hk |
What is it? The Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom is a theme
park spread over two parts connected to each other by cable car. A
spectacular aquarium, reputed to the be largest in world, is
complemented by a fun-fair containing a roller coaster, space
wheel, octopus and swinging ship amongst its rides. Entrance fee
also includes a visit to the ancient Chinese Middle
Kingdom.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 6pm
Phone:2552 0291 |
8. Aberdeen
South District
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What is it? Some 200 years ago, Hong Kong's Aberdeen
district was a haven for pirates. Located on the southern shore of
Hong Kong Island, it was also home to the Tanka boat people and a
popular destination for floating restaurants. Today, there is
lively marina crammed with junks, sampans, water taxis (kai do),
cruisers and yachts and the fishing harbour is a wonderful way to
experience the activity of life on water. Tours along its watery
stretches can be enjoyed onboard one of the many sampans offering
half-hour trips around the harbour and the sensory delights of Hong
Kong cuisine can be experienced within the unique environment of
the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
9. Lantau
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What is it? Lantau is the largest of the 235 outlying
islands in Hong Kong, almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island. It
is better known for its walking trails and beaches and provides a
pleasant respite from crowds and shopping. The main arrival point
to the island by ferry is at Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay). The finest
beaches are located along the west coast, most notably Cheung Sha.
Besides beaches Western Lantau is the location of the Po Lin
Monastery, the largest temple in Hong Kong. Beyond the doorstep of
this vast temple is the world's largest outdoor Buddha. Aptly named
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha), the bronze statue sits
contemplatively from the reaches of Ngong Ping Plateau. From the
monastery buses will transport one to the quaint fishing village of
Tai O. Here little wooden houses perch on stilts and much of life
flows from the fish industry that sustains it. Lantau's north shore
is predominantly a farming region. The main attraction here however
is the historical Tung Chung Fort, which was built in the early
19th century as part of a short-lived attempt to suppress the opium
trade and defend the coastal area from pirates. Six old Qing
Dynasty cannons dating back to 1832 stand on the ramparts.
Development has changed the landscape of the Northeastern stretches
of Lantau, known as Discovery Bay. Here upmarket housing complexes,
shopping malls, yacht clubs and golf courses promise to provide the
ultimate designer lifestyle at a price.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
10. Macau
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What is it? The cultural influence of Portuguese life
threaded through a Chinese framework has produced a unique
landscape in Macau, fused with contrast and complexity. Here
Baroque churches and colonial mansions appear from the cobbled
pavements interspersed with plazas and cafes. Visitors are enticed
here by the lure of gambling and the glitz of its promise. Macau's
attractions are exemplified in its architectural heritage. St
Paul's Cathedral is one such legacy that dates back to the early
17th century. It is an Italian-designed building perched on a
hilltop that is most spectacular when illuminated against a night
sky. The vantage point from the Fortaleza de Monte is a good place
to reflect on the defensive role it played against Dutch assault in
1622 alongside an exploration of the museum and meteorological
observatory. The classic Chinese temple of A-Ma rests at the base
of Penha Hill. Its name derives from Tin Hau, Queen of Heaven, or
the Honoured Mother. Myth has it that a poor girl saved the fishing
vessel, on which she was travelling, from the ravages of a storm.
In tribute to her this temple was built and is a place of
pilgrimage for Macau's fishing community. Another temple dedicated
to the power of female intervention is the Kun Iam Temple, built in
honour of the Goddess of Mercy, located in the northern reaches of
the peninsula. It was here in 1844 that the first trade and
friendship treaty between USA and China was signed. Macau is 37
miles (60km) west of Hong Kong; ferries take around an hour to get
there and leave every fifteen minutes.
Hours of Operation:
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public transport systems in the world and a compact city centre,
getting around Hong Kong is extremely cheap, fast and efficient and
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