Sunday, April 17, 2011

INTERESTING PLACES IN HONG KONG

Victoria HarbourVictoria Harbour gets the number one spot on my list of top 10 places to see in Hong Kong because of the stunning panoramic views you get of Hong Kong Island (pictured) impressive skyline, especially at night when all the buildings are lighted up.
At night, you can also watch the amazing Symphony of Lights event from the harbour..
Victoria Harbour is also a great place to relax while seeing all kind ships and boats, and the best thing about this attraction is that it won’t cost you a penny!

Victoria Peak (The Peak)
Victoria Peak is located across Victoria Harbour on the Island of Hong Kong and it’s on my list of top 10 places to see in Hong Kong because of the memorable and breathtaking views you'll get of Victoria Harbour, the surrounding islands and central Hong Kong.
Apart from enjoying the fascinating views, The Peak boast a shopping mall - Peak Tower -, restaurants and a beautiful Chinese style garden – Victoria Peak Garden – which is one of the best vantage points on The Peak.
You can access The Peak by bus or taxi, but riding on the funicular is what makes the trip to The Peak memorable, the views you’ll get along the way are priceless!

Hong Kong Museum of History
The Hong Kong Museum of History should be high on your list of thing to do in Hong Kong, even if you’re not a fun of museums.
This museum is simply brilliant and one of the best places to learn and get an insight of Hong Kong’s history.
This place is for everyone, and war buffs will definitely enjoy visiting the Hong Kong Museum because of the sections on the Opium Wars and the British occupation.

Lantau Island
Lantau Island is one of the largest of the Hong Kong Islands and one of the top 10 places to see in Hong Kong because of the many fun attractions such as Hong Kong Disneyland and the Npong Ping cable car.
Apart from fun attractions like Disneyland, Lantau Island also boast many other tourist sights and things to see such as:
-Po Lin Monastery & Tian Tan Buddha – home to many Buddha statues and the giagantic Big Buddha bronze statue measuring over 80 feet high.

-Tai O town – home to 300 year-old stilt houses and fishing boats

-Tung Chung Fort – home to old granite cannons and arched gateways

-Trappist Haven Monastery –famous for producing the Trappist Milk

-Cheun Sha Beach – longest beach in Lantau Island

-Sunset Peak – the second largest peak in Hong Hong Kong

Nathan Road & Temple Street
Nathan Road & Temple Street are located just a short walk from the Hong Kong Museum of History and are two places not to miss in HK, especially if you’re visiting Hong Kong exclusively for the shopping.
Nathan Road boasts hundreds of small shops, markets and shopping malls, as well as lovely eateries where you can try out the famous dimsum and other delicacies.
Temple Street also boasts many shops and eateries but the beauty of this street is that many of these shops are hidden on the back roads.
Temple Street is also the place to come if you want to buy traditional Chinese medicines, and enjoy a bit of night shopping at the famed night markets.

Hong Kong Observatory
The Hong Kong Observatory is adjacent the Hong Kong Museum of History and if you are visiting this museum for the educational aspect, you’ll find that the observatory is just as educational and worthy of a visit.
The observatory offers guided tours but you need to arrange them in advance. The tours last a good two hours during which you will learn about the technology behind weather forecast and how forecasts are made. A really cool place to visit.

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