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Tourist
Attractions
HONG KONG ISLAND
Peak Tower (The Peak)
Perched like an eagle's eyrie high above the incredible
harbour and city skyline, wok-shaped Peak Towefoffers viewing
terraces and theme attractions.ThePeak Tower also provides
great dining and shopping. This location provides some of
the world's most stunning views.
=> The Peak tram. located at Garden Road (CentraI MTR
Exit j2) is a funicular railway that whisks passengers up
the 396 - metre ascent. The less adventurous might prefer
to take a taxi up the twisting roads through the Mid - Levels,
bus
from the"Star" Ferry in Central ( Central MTR
EXit K),or minibus I from Lung Wui Road (east of "Star"
Ferry in Central)
Hollywood Road Man Mo Temple
/ Western Market (Central and Sheung Wan)
Bag a bargain in Hollywood Road, and Upper Lascar Row (also
known as "Cat Street") where shops and stalls
sell antiques and handicrafts. There's everything from dinosaur
eggs to Han decor - at a fraction of auction house prices.
Nearby Man Mo Temple is a photogenic tribute to the God
of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). The Western
Market which was I rennovated in 1991 as a shopping conplex,
is an Edwardian - style building that features arts, craft
and cloth
=> Centra! MTR Exit DI. Walk along Queen's Road,Central
towards The Center. Then take the Central - Mid - Levels
Escalator to Hollywood Road.
=> Sheung Wan MTR Exits B or C to Western Market
SoHo (Mid - Levels)
SoHo offers a wide range of a up market international restaurants
and bars along Staunton Street, Elgin Street and Shelley
Street. Jump on what Guinness World Records calls the world
longest covered escalator and experience the
cosmopolitan atmosphere of this popular food district.
=> Central MTR Exit DI.Walk along Queen's Road Central
towards The Center. Then take the Central - Mid - Levels
Excalator
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Lan Kwai Fong (Central)
When the lights go down,the "in crowd" heads for
Lan Kwai Fong, a buzzing centre of clubs, bars and restaurants.
A must for night owls and people - watchers.
=> Central MTR Exit Dl. Walk along Theatre Lane and uphill
to D' Aguilar Street. About five minutes walk to Lan Kwai
Fong.
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (Admiralty)
Located in Hong Kong Park. Flagstaff House is Hong Kong's
oldest surviving colonial-style building. Today this former
residehce and office of the Commander of the British Forces,
built in 1846 charts the Colorful history of tea.
Open 10am to 5pm daily. Close Tuesdays and major public
holidays.
=> Admiralty MTR Exit F. Walk to Pacific Place shopping
mall and look for the sign directing you to the Hong Kong
Park via two levels ofescalaators,
Expo Promenade (Wan Chai)
The imposing Golden Bauhinia standing on the Expo Promenade
Outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre (HKCEC) on the waterfront in Wan Chai marks
themost significant occasion in Hong Kong 's history - the
return of the former British colony to the People's 's Republic
of China, and the establishment of the Special Administrative
Region of Hong Kong on july 1991.
=> Wan ChaI MTR Exft A. Follow sign to HKCEC by covered
walkway. About 15 minutes walk
Happy Valley
Rececource (Happy Valley)
The home of Hong Kong racing since the first meeting was
held on a strip of previously malarial marshand in 1846,
Happy Valley Racecourse boats world class facilities including
a 35 x 8 m Diamond Vision screen that is largest in the
world - the equivalent of 2,000 52 cm television sets. To
enjoy all action, why not join a "Come Horseracing
Tour" The nearby Hong Kong Racing Museum
offers a fascinating glimpse of the sport's exciting history.
Open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday or 10 am to 12:30pm
on race days. Closed Mondays and major public holidays
=> Causewway Bay MTR Exit A, walk for 20 minutes along
Wong Nai Chung Road.
Hong Kong Museum of Coastal
Defence (Shau Kei Wan)
Converted from the 19th - Century Lei Yue Mun fort , tyhe
museum includes a permanent exhibiution featuring the history
of Hong Kong 's coastal defence since the Ming
and Qing periods, as well as a historial trail. A great
day out for children and adults. Open 10 am to 5 pm dasily.
Closed Thursdays and major public holidays.
=> Shau Kei Wan MTR Exit B2 to Shau Kei Wan Main Street
East. Follow the sings (about a 15 - minute walk) or take
a taxi.
Floating Restaurants (Aberdeen)
Aberdeen's renowned giant floting restaurants can be reached
in a few minutes by motor launch from shum Wan Pier and
Aberdeen Promenade Visitors can explore the fishing port
aboard a local sampan.
=> Bus 7 from Central bus station or bus 70 from Exchange
Square bus teminus (Central MTR Exit A). Sampan trips can
be arranged from the Shum wan Pier and Aberdeen Promenade.
Negotiate a fee first (It will be around HK$50 per person,
depending on number of passengers).
Ocean Park
(Aberdeen)
One of Southeast Asia' largest oceanaria and theme parks,
featuring aquariums, dolphin shows, thrilling rides, giant
pandas An An and Jia Jia, and much more. Open daily from
10 am to 6 pm
=> Special Citybus 629 Leaves from near the "Star"
Ferry Pier (Central MTR Exit K) in Central and Admiralty
MTR Exit B. or take green minibus 6 from the "Star"
Ferry Pier (Central MTR Exit K) in Central (daily, except
Sundays and public holidays).
Repulse Bay (Repulse
Bay)
This crecent - shaped strand of sand is one of the most
beautiful beaches in Hong Kong, The beach features a lifeguard
clubhouse built in traditional Chinese style . The Repulse
Bay complex, built in colonial style offers upmarket shopping
and dining.
=> Bus 6, 6A or 6X from Exchange Square bus terminus
(Central MTR Exit A)
Stanley MAin Street and
Murry House (Stanley)
A popular market town for both locals and visitors on the
sunny south side of Hong Kong Island, Stanley 's relaxed
ambiance, fresh air and bargin buys have made it world famous.
Murray House is a restored colonial building (1844) that
what was dismantled and moved to Stanley from its original
site in Central. It houses restaurants. Stanley Market is
open from 10 am to 6 pm.
=> Bus 6, 6A, 6X or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminus
in Central MTR to Chai Wan station Exit C and catch green
minibus 16M.
KOWLOON
Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street/ Apliu Street
Flea Market (Sham Shui Po)
Cheung Sha Wan Road is a great place to pick up the latest
fashions at wholesale prices. There's also a fascinating
flea market in Apliu Street . Well Knowfor selling bargain
(brand new and second-hand) electrical devices and electronic
products, sharp - eyed shoppers can also find good deals
in antique watches, old coins, and other relics. Apliu Street
Flea Market stalls trade daily between noon and nighttime.
=> Cheung Sha Wan Road fashion street - Sham Shui Po
MTR Exit CI.
=> Apliu Street Flea Market - Sham Shui Po MTR Exit C2.
Temple Street Night Market (Yau Ma Tei)
Temple Street Night Market opens at 4 pm, but really comes
alive after sunset. It offers an amazing range of inexpensive
items for men and women. There are also fortune - tellers
and impromptu Chinese opera performance. Open daily from
4 pm to midnight
=> Jordan NTR Exit A. Turn right on Jordan Road, then
right on Temple Street.
Jade Market (Yau Ma
Tei)
Located in Yau Ma Tei at the junction of Kansu and Battery
Streets, the Jade Market feature 450 stalls selling jade
of all types, shapes, sizes and prices. Open daily from
9 pm to 6 pm.
=> Yau Ma Tei MTR Exit C.
Ladies' Market
(Mong Kok)
Ladies ' Market in Tung Choi Street is th place for bags,
accessories and inexpensive womens clothing. Men's and children's
clothing and toys are also on sale . Open from noon to 10:30
pm.
=> Mong Kok MTR Exit E2. Take the Nelson Street Exit
and walk two blocks.
Bird Garden / Goldfish
and Flower Markets (Mong Kok)
The charming Chinese - style garden on Yuen Po Street includes
some 70 songbird stalls as well as countryards and moogates.
Next door, the colorful Flower Market sells everything from
Market sells everything from Dutch tuilips to exotic orchids.
The Goldfish Market on nearby Tung Choi Street sells aquarium,
corals and exotic fish.
=> Prince Edward MTR Exit BI or B2
Clock
Tower (Tsim Sha Tsui)
The old ClockTower near the "Star" Ferry concourse
in Tsim sha Tsui is a landmark from the Age of Steam, when
trains arrived here with passengers who had set off from
London weeks before on the world's longest railway journey.
Part of the original Kowloon - Canton Railway Station, it
was completed and came into operation in 1921.
=> Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit E or "Star" Ferry
from Central.
Cultural Centre / Space Museum
/ Museum of Art (Tsim Sha Tsui)
The Hong Kong Cultural Centre is one of
ihecity'smain performing arts venues.. The adjacent Hong
Kong Museum of Art features Chinese antiquities
and foine art, calligraphy and special exhibitions.
Open 10am to 6pm daily. Closed Thursdays and major public
holidays. The Hong Kong Space Museum offers
Omnimax and Sky shows and astronomy exhibits. Exhibition
halls open 1 pm to 9 pm Monday to Friday ; 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday, Sunday public holidays. Close Tuesdays.
=> Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit E.
Hong Kong Museum
of History / Hong Kong Science Museum (Tsim Sha Tsui)
The Hong Kong Museum of History include a fascinating 7,000
sqm permanent exhibition "The Hong Kong Story"
showcasing of Hong Kong's history through cultural objects
related to the archaeology, history ethnography and natural
history of Hong Kong and South China. Open Monday to Saturday
10am to 6pm; Sunday and public holidays 10am to 7pm. Closed
Tuesdays.
The Hong Kong Science Museum makes leaming fun. There are
500 exhibits, 60 per cent of which are hands-on. These exhibits
offer insights into a wide range of science - relate subjects.
Science an technology topics include robotics, transportation
and much more.The exhibits will amaze and enthral the whole
family. Open Monday to Friday 1pm to 9pm; Saturday, Sunday
and public holidays 10am to 9pm. Closed Thursdays.
The Teddy Bear /Kingdom (Tsim Sha Tui)
The Teddy Bear King dom is designed to be fun for the whole
family. This is the world's first amusment park dedicated
to the lovable bear. This attraction includes a Teddy Bear
Museum, Carnival Forest and other activities based on a
teddy bear theme. Open daily from 10 am to 10pm.
=> Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit E.
Kowloon Walled
City Park (Kowloon City)
The former Kowloon Walled City, once a semi - lawless, high
- rise slum, has been transformed into an award - wining
park featuring a qing Dynasty almshouse, the Old South Gate,
pavilion, sculptures, flower gardens and a playground.
=> Taxi from Lok Fu MTR Exit B to Tung Tau Tsuen Road,
or bus I from the Tsim Sha Tsui "Star" Ferry bus
terminus
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (Wong
Tai Sin)
This is one of the most popular temples in Hong Kong . All
three main regions of China - Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism
- are practised at this colourful temple, Fortune - tellers,
some of whom speak English, often
=> Wong Tai Sim MTR, Exit B2. A three minute walk
Lei Yue Mun Seafood Barzaar (Kwun Tong)
This fishing village is popularfor its seafood and ideal
for a night out with friends. You can choose your own fresh
seafood (so fresh it's still swimming in a tank!) and decide
how you'd like it prepared. Make sure you ask the price
before ording.
=> Take a taxi outside Yau Tong MTR Exit A I.
NEW TERRITORIES
Sha Tin Racecource (Sha Tin)
No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a visit to one
of the world's finest racecourses. Opened in 1978, Sha Tin
Racecourse has a capacity of around 80,000 spectators and
is home to the Hong Kong International Races in December:
=> Racecourse KCR station ( open on race days only).
Hong Kong Heritage Museum (Sha Tin)
Packed with fascinating hands-on exhibits, this museum is
dedicated to preserving the material and visual culture
of Hong Kong's people. The complex features a variety of
specially designed exhibits covering history, art and culture,
Also on display are the gifts from China's provincial authorities
to the HKSAR to mark Hong Kong's return to the Motherland.
Recommended for families. Open Monday to Satuday 10 am to
6 pm. Sunday and public holidays 10am to 7pm. Closed Tuesdays.
=> KCR train to Sha Tin station then a 10 - 15 minute
walk to the Museum in Man LAm Road, or take a taxi
Ching Chung Koon (Tuen Mun)
Original opened as a rural retreat in 1949, this peaceful
oasis in the heart of Tuen Mun's crowded residential estates
features pavilions, lotus ponds and bonsai tree.The ground's
Taoist temple contains many treasures, including lanterns
from Beijing's Imperial Palace.
=>take bus 60m from the bus terminus at Tsuen Wan MTR
station and alight at Tuen Mun Town Centre. From there,
take Light Rail train 505 to Ching Chung station
Ping Shan Heritage Trail (Yuen Long)
This trail reveals some of the mostt interesting historical
buildings still standing in the Yuen Long District in the
New Territories. It provides an insight into the very foundation
of Hong Kong - life hundreds of years ago when hard - working
peasants tilled their smallholdings. This is also the home
of the Tang Clan - one of the five great clans who established
themselves in the New Territories almost 1,000 years ago.
=> Take bus 68M from the Tsuen Wan MTR station to Yuen
Long,then change to Light Rail train 610,614, 615 or 721,
alight at Ping Shan Station and walk about 10 minutes to
reach the southern tip of Ping Shan Heritage Trail along
Ping Ha Road.
Kam Tin Walled Village (Kam Tin)
This fascinating 16th Century walled villagenearYuen Long
has narrow streets, stone houses, a temple and an ancestral
hall
=> Take bus 68M from the Tsuen Wan MTR station to
Yuen Long (West). Then take a taxi from the bus terminus.
Mai Po Wetlands (Yuen Long)
More than 360 species of birds have been recorded at Mai
Po, along with a number of Hong Kong's reptile and mammal
species. This site was listed as a Wetland of International
Importance in 1995.
Guided tours are available: contact the Hong Kong
Tourism Board for details at 2508 1234 or 2366
5266.
Tai Fu Tai (Yuen Long)
This residence was built in 1865 by a senior Man clan member;
who achieved the highest grade in the Imperial Chinese Civil
Service Examinations. A cultural gem, this is one of the
most beautifully decorated buildings in the New Territories.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9am to I pm; 2pm to 5pm.
Closed Tuesdays and major public holidays.
=> Take bus 76K opposrte Sheung Shui KCR Station and
alight at San Tin near the Post Office. About 5-10
5 minutes walk to Tai Fu Tai.
Sam Tung Uk Museum
(Tsuen Wan)
This restored, two - centuries - old walled village was
once a prosperous Hakka farmer's family compound, comprising
12 houses set within defensive walls. It now houses a folk
museum. Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed Tuesdays
and major public holidays.
=> Tsuen Wan MTR exit E, then walk to 2 Kwu Uk Lane.
Tsing Ma Bridge (Tsing Yi)
The world's longest road - and - rail suspension bridge,
the gracefuI 2.2 - kilometre Tsing Ma Bridge is one of the
landmarks of Hong Kong. The Lantau Link Visitors Centre
and Viewing Platform north of the bridge on Tsing Yi provides
excellent views of this and two adjoining bridges. Visitor
Centre opening time: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday
and Sunday 10am to 6:30pm. Closed Wednesdays and major public
holidays. Viewing Platform opening time: Sunday to Friday
lam to 10:30pm, Saturday and public holidays 7am to 1:30am
=> Tsing Yi MTR Exit A; take green minibus No. 308M (Monday
to Friday 10am-4pm, last retum bus 4:50pm; Saturday, Sunday
and public holidays 9:30am-6:30pm, last retum bus 7:20pm)
or a taxi.
Note: all airport buses cross Tsing Ma and Kop Shui Mun
Bridges.
Fung Ying Seen Koon (Fanling)
Dominating the skyline from its commanding site on a hillside
overlooking the New Territories town of Fanling, the temple
is a superb example of Taoist design and craftsmanship.
Open daily from 9amto 5pm.
=> KCR train to Fanling station. look for the temple
's distinctive orange double roof
Lung Yeuk
Tau Heritage (Fanling)
Lung Yeuk Tau means "Mouhtain of the Leaping Dragon"
in Chinese. The trail takes walkers through almost a dozen
centuries-old villages, five of which are enclosed wIthin
stout walls for safety reasons. Most are connected with
the Tang Clan, one of the historic Five Great CIans of the
New Territones. Contact the HKTB Visitor lnformation &
Services Centres for your free copy of the Lung Yeuk Tau
HeritageTrail leaflet. Open dally from 9am to 5pm.
=> From Fanling KCR station, take green minibus 54K and
alight at the terminus. Or take a taxi to LungYeukTau.
Lookout Tower at Tai Po Waterfront Park (Tai Po)
The magnificent Waterfront Park in the New Town of Tai Po,
in the northeast New Territories, features a 32-metre Lookout
Tower. Resembling a rocket launch pad. the tower gives visitors
an excellent view over Tolo Harbour and the rugged countryside
stretching towards the boundary with Mainland China. Opening
time: 9am to 6pm daily.
=> FromTai Po Market KCR station and then take a taxi.
Sai Kung Hoi Pong Square (Sai Kung)
Stretching along the waterfront at Sai KungTown Centre Sai
Kung Hoi Pong Square is home to a dozen quality seafood
restaurants.The stunning variety of fresh seafood in the
glass tanks outside the restaurants and the relaxing waterfront
scenery further enrich the unique dining experience, Don't
forget to spare some time to wander around Sai Kung Town
Centre and experience the peaceful atmosphere of this tiny
township.
=> Take bus 92 at Diamond Hill MTR station Exit C2 or
minibus IA at Choi Hung MTR station ExIt C I to the terminus
at Sai Kung Town Centre.
OUTLYING ISLANDS
Tai O Fishing Village (Lantau Island)
Distinguished by the stilt houses in its main creek, Tai
O on LAntau Island is also home to temples and monasteries.
It is inhabited mainly by the Tanka people, descendents
of Hong Kong 's first settlers.
=> Take a ferry from the Outlying Islands Ferry Pier
7 (Central MTR Station Exit A, take pedestrian)
Giant Buddha (Lantau Island)
The world's Largest seated, outdoor, bronze Buddha sits
serenely atop Ngong Ping Plateau amid the spectacular mountain
scenery of Island.
=> Take a ferry from Outlying Islands Ferry Pier 7 (Central
MTR Station Exit A, take pedestrian bridge walk along MAn
Yiu Street in Central) to Mui Wo, Lantau Island, then bus
2. or MTR to Tung Chung /and then bus 23 from Tung Chung
town Centre.
Cheung Chau Island
This tiny dumbbell - shaped island is one of the most densely
populatated islands with many of its vilages still clinging
to old traditions. The exotic annual Cheung Chau Bun Festivals
(8 Apri on the Chinese calender) is not to bee missed.
=> Ferry from Outlying Islands Ferry Pier 6 (Central
MTR Station Exit A, take the pedestrian bridge walk along
Man Yiu street) in the central. About 30 to 55 minutes depending
on the type of ferry
Lamma Island
Lamma Island is home to traditional Chinese food shops jumbled
together with modern low - rise building. Sok Kwu Wan village
is famous for its open - air seafood restaurants. Yung Shue
Wan also has western - style restaurants and bars to enjoy.
=> Take a ferry to Yuing Shue Wan (30 minutes) ror Sok
Kwu Wan (35 minutes) from Outlying Islands Ferry Pier 4
(Central MTR Station Exit A, take pedstrian bridge walk
along Man Yiu Street ) in Central. |
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