Most of people tell us that China trip can’t complete without visiting The Wall of China, but I think it is also not completed without a side-trip to Hong Kong for three or four days to truly enjoy everything that Hong Kong offers.
Hong Kong city is a fascinating city not only rich in traditions and history but also one of the most modern cities in the world. The city if full of unusual and unique tourist attractions which keep visitors busy. Hong Kong is known for its skyscrapers, it looks like a forest of tall buildings. It has the most numerous skyscrapers in the world, which are approximately 1200 which is almost double the New York City.
Hong Kong also has some other attractions for tourists such as its multitude of theme parks like Ocean Park, The Hong Kong Disneyland, and Lai Chi Kok amusement park. Visitors can’t remove the image of the city soon. The city is also known as a shopping paradise for its longest shopping malls. These malls have all the variety from clothes, cosmetics to electronic and toys. The Stanley Market, Jad Market, Temple Street Night Market, Ladies’ Market are some of the most popular that offer variety of everything from household item to offices and entertainment items.
If you are making a tour program to Hong Kong or you are in Hong Kong, never miss visiting the Big Buddha located on Lantau Island near the airport. It is the Hong Kong’s most famous tourist attraction and the largest sitting Buddha in the world. This is definitely a site not to be missed. Reaching to island is not difficult the small ships or ferry will take you there or you can reach there from a subway. There is a bus service and cable car service from Lantau Island will take you straight to Statue. Many tourists try to reach by foot so for that you should have good walking shoes.
Victoria Peak
Famous Tram on Victoria Peak
Another famous spot is Victoria Peak, a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. People also called it as Mount Austin or The Peak, the last name is most popular. It is 552 m tall offers some breathtaking views of the harbor and the whole Hong Kong City. From Hong Kong Island an old tram will take you to the Peak. Here you can shoot some great pics and make videos from your camera or cell phone.
The Vistoria Harbour is situated along the Avenue of the Stars, famous for its mesmerizing night view and HK skyline. The best spots to enjoy the amazing view of the harbor are atop Victoria Peak, or from the piazza at the Cultural Centre, or the promenade of Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side. In every evening at 8:00 pm, the skylines have a light show for 15 minutes with many tall buildings shooting lasers across the island, great and unforgettable view.
Famous Star Ferry
A trip on ferry is cheap one but unforgettable. It costs around $5 and takes 20 minutes, offers awesome views of the harbor. Golden Temple of Chi Lin Nunnery is another stop and must visit building, a similar to Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan. Shopping in Hong Kong is no problem as we discussed above.
Golden Temple
There is much to see and do in Hong Kong, it seems difficult to choose where to start and where to end but don’t worry your trip to Hong Kong will be cheap.
People Busy in Shopping
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