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Lantau Island   Hong Kong

Lantau Island, Hong Kong

 266 Reviews  Since opening in 2006 the NP360 Cable Car gives visitors to Lantau Island a different and scenic way to arrive at the Big Buddha. The cable cars offer 360 degree views from the large all glass cabins.... 

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Victoria Peak   Hong Kong

Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

 364 Reviews  For most visitors to Hong Kong a trip to the top of Victoria Peak is high on the agenda and the most famous way to do this is to ride the tram from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus in Central. The famous... 

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Ocean Park   Hong Kong

Ocean Park, Hong Kong

 144 Reviews  Hong Kong is well served by theme parks and Ocean Park and its competitor Hong Kong Disneyland compete for tourist's (and locals) precious time and money. In my opinion Disneyland is just too small to... 

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Aberdeen   Hong Kong

Aberdeen, Hong Kong

 90 Reviews  Aberdeen is an area on the south shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. In fact the name 'Hong Kong' was the original name of the area and foreigners who landed here in the 1800's mistook the name as... 

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Central District   Hong Kong

Central District, Hong Kong

 128 Reviews  Central is one of the most diverse districts on Hong Kong Island. It is the business and financial heart of Hong Kong and encompasses a large area between Sheung Wan to the west and including part of... 

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Stanley Market   Hong Kong

Stanley Market, Hong Kong

 71 Reviews  I enjoy taking the bus to Stanley and as I get off opposite the Markets I always take a wander through. On my last visit I bought some handbags and jewellery but sometimes I dont buy anything! The... 

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Markets   Hong Kong

Markets, Hong Kong

 112 Reviews  Another lively theme shopping street in Mong Kok is Tung Choi - for fish and aquarium stuff. It isn't that large of a place-market, and it's less colorful than flower market, but it is somehow nice... 

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Temples   Hong Kong

Temples, Hong Kong

 99 Reviews  Apparently there are other Man Mo Temples in Hong Kong (Tai Po and Lantau Island) but I have only been to this one. Situated on Hollywood Road, closer to Sheung Wan than Central, Man Mo Temple is... 

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Victoria Harbour   Hong Kong

Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

 72 Reviews  There is always something to watch and take your interest if you are chilling on Victoria Harbour, and one of my favourite things to do whilst on holidays is to "people watch" and there is no better... 

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Nathan Road   Hong Kong

Nathan Road, Hong Kong

 59 Reviews  Advertised as one of the most commercial streets of Hong Kong, Nathan Road is… one of the most commercial streets of Hong Kong! So what? One Indian tout in each square meter, large and small shops... 

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Repulse Bay   Hong Kong

Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

 68 Reviews  Repulse Bay was in my agenda - not to swim (the time was too short for that) but to have a look. Unfortunately, the weather didn't help, and with all those stores calling for Fernanda I didn't even... 

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Causeway Bay   Hong Kong

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

 37 Reviews  The tradition of the Noon Day Gun originated in the 1860s when a senior British naval officer (new to HK) was surprised and annoyed at the practice of the Jardine-Matheson's taipans firing a gun... 

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Star Ferry   Hong Kong

Star Ferry, Hong Kong

 103 Reviews  The Star Ferry is definitely a tourist attraction. I warn you to be aware to avoid it during rush hour if you want to have choice of seats and take lots of pics though. The views from the ferry,... 

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Shopping   Hong Kong

Shopping, Hong Kong

 54 Reviews  This was the opportunity to shop as perpectually, all stores in the shopping mall are offering discounts. You can pick from Adidas, Esprit, Coach and even Calvin Kleins. I chose to step into Puma as... 

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Hong Kong Park (Admiralty)   Hong Kong

Hong Kong Park (Admiralty), Hong Kong

 61 Reviews  Hong Kong Park is tucked away behind the Bank of China Tower, Pacific Place Shopping Centre and the High Court Building. Until you are actually inside the eight hectare park you dont realise how much... 

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Museums   Hong Kong

Museums, Hong Kong

 84 Reviews  With so many sights, sounds and smells to savour, museums may not be on everyones "must see" list, especially if time is limited, but if you have 2 or 3 hours to spare (maybe during inclement weather)... 

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Lamma Island   Hong Kong

Lamma Island, Hong Kong

 31 Reviews  If you want escape the busy city in Kowloon or Hong Kong Island, you can take a 25 minutes fast ferry from Central District, or Aberdeen to Lamma Islan. Lamma is HK third largest island, and its... 

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Kowloon Park   Hong Kong

Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

 41 Reviews  If you need a break from the controlled chaos that is the lower end of Nathan Road and surrounding Tsim Sha Tsui then head to Kowloon Park. This park is very tranquil considering its location and is... 

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Skyscrapers   Hong Kong

Skyscrapers, Hong Kong

 88 Reviews  If you love tall buildings then Hong Kong is the place to see them. The densely packed streets are not the ideal place to skyscraper watch but there are some good viewing spots to take in the city... 

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Bird Market   Hong Kong

Bird Market, Hong Kong

 22 Reviews  When you love birds you love them seeing and hearing, and if you love them dearly you love to see them free in the crowns of trees or by the ground, or in the bushes or at the water edge or reeds...... 

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Happy Valley   Hong Kong

Happy Valley, Hong Kong

 22 Reviews  Happey Valley is one of 2 Racecourses in Hong Kong. The Race course is in the area called Happy Valley, and its on the Island of Hong Kong. If you dont have a keen interest in Horse Racing, I would... 

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Clock Tower   Hong Kong

Clock Tower, Hong Kong

 54 Reviews  Built in 1915 and standing 44 metres high, the red brick and granite tower is a reminder of Hong Kong's colonial past. It's situated near to the Star Ferry concourse. Originally it formed part of the... 

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New Territories   Hong Kong

New Territories, Hong Kong

 36 Reviews  From the moment we met our eccentric English tour guide we enjoyed this interesting tour into the history of a few influential Chinese families of Hong Kong. The "new territories" act as a buffer zone... 

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Cheung Chau Island   Hong Kong

Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong

 15 Reviews  Get to Cheung Chau by ferry from pier 5 outlying islands ferry piers, Central. In my opinion Cheung Chau is the most beautiful of all Hong Kong's islands. It has quite a big main town with a... 

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Tiger Balm Gardens   Hong Kong

Tiger Balm Gardens, Hong Kong

 8 Reviews  I decided to visit Tiger Balm Garden because it was a famous site in Hong Kong when I visited the first time (however its popularity might have gone down as a tourist spot in recent years due to... 

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Symphony of Lights

by swissfondue

Every night crowds gather on the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui to watch the Symphony of Lights. This multimedia laser and light display is presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Commission and is the worlds largest permanent Light and Sound Show.The display is projected over 45 skyscrapers around Central on Hong Kong Island together with buildings on the Kowloon side. All the major buildings participate including 2IFC, HSBC Building and the Bank of China Tower. Hong Kong's tallest building the International Commerce Centre joined the show on May 1 2012. To commerate the occasion a new soundtrack has been introduced.The buildings literally come alive during the 15 minute show as coloured lights, lasers and searchlights perform sequences accompanied by narration and music. The narration is in English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Putonghua on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and Cantonese...

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Statue Square

by swissfondue

Statue Square in Central is a well known public thoroughfare but I had to check the origins of the name as its not a square filled with statues. Historically, the square was home to a number of statues of British Royalty until the Japanese removed them as part of their occupation of Hong Kong during WW2. The statues were returned after the war but relocated to other areas of Hong Kong. Only one remains today. While in the square take time to notice the many influential buildings that surround it including the HSBC building and the Bank of China Tower.If you are walking through Statue Square on the weekend on your way to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus in Garden Road you will notice the many Filipino maids who use the square as a meeting and socialising venue on their day off. During Hong Kong's Annual Winterfest Statue Square comes alive each evening from late November. The square is home...

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Stroll around Sheung Wan

by swissfondue

If you are looking to find pockets of "old" Hong Kong among the concrete jungle that has taken over Hong Kong Island then head to Sheung Wan.Located west of the Central district Sheung Wan which can be translated to "Gateway" District a reference to its location as the landing site for the British occupation.Western Market is one of the oldest buildings in Sheung Wan. It has its origins as a Food Market but is now mainly home to cafes and curio shops. The only original part of the building standing is the Edwardian North Block which is a heritage monument. If you are looking to purchase silk in Hong Kong there are a number of fabric merchants in the building. A short walk west from the Market along Connaught Road will bring you to a very traditional area. Ko Shing Street and Des Voeux Road West house herbal medicine wholesalers and dried food shops. Alternatively you can walk up Morrison...

Over the hills to Stanley.

by swissfondue

When I have a few spare hours I often go to Stanley on the south eastern side of Hong Kong Island. Opinion is divided about Stanley. It is a popular side trip for visitors but while some consider Stanley to be the highlight of their trip, others think its a bit of a disappointment. I'm somewhere in the middle of those opinions.My favourite part of the trip and probably the reason I go really is the bus ride. For the most scenic route take the No 6 bus from Exchange Square Central. This bus is the only one that doesnt go via the Aberdeen Tunnel but snakes its way through Wan Chai, then above the Happy Valley Racecourse and climbs up and over Wong Nai Chung Gap before it descends again into Repulse Bay and then Stanley. This is also the slowest route taking approximately an hour depending on traffic.You can get off the bus near Stanley Market (which I have reviewed separately). Easy...

Looking for birds, flowers and goldfish?

by swissfondue

Then head to Prince Edward Station in Kowloon. These markets are within easy walking distance of each other.For the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden take Exit B1 and walk along Prince Edward Road West. You will pass by the flower stalls which are close by.Hong Kong's Flower Market is really more a cluster of flower shops and street stalls situated on Flower Market Road. Take Exit B1 and follow the signs east along Prince Edward Road West. The goldfish "Market" is a concentration of probably a dozen tropical fish shops and can be found by taking Exit B2 and walking east along Prince Edward Road West. They are situated on Tung Choi Street and can also be accessed by continuing along Tung Choi Street at the Northern end of the Ladies Market.

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PO LIN MONASTERY

by swissfondue

Po Lin Monastery has been in existence since 1906 but has increased its international prominence and become a tourist attraction since the opening in 1993 of the Tian Tan Buddha (see my "things to do" pages for my Big Buddha review).The Monastery is the centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong and is currently under expansion with the building of the Great Hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas. This new building due for completion this year will host religious and cultural events.Many tourists combine a climb to the top of the Big Buddha with a vegetarian meal from the Monastery's kitchen. The meals are cheap and consist of a soup and two vegetarian meals with rice. The meals are served between 11.30am and 4.30pm.Po Lin Monastery is enclosed by well kept landscaped gardens which provide some solitude from the crowds. Behind the Monastery is the entrance to the Wisdom Path (see my Hong Kong "Off the...

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The Peak Tram

by kandoi

There is something very different about this tram and its not just the steepness at which you ride, The amazing view that you get on your away and after the reaching the peak is totally breath taking. Almost a half hour ride (for which you might have to wait for an hour in the line), and there you are - at the peak ,from where the skyscrapers of this vertical city look timid. But the view of the entire city is simple beautiful. It is recommended to reach there just before sunset, and then see the view of the city shining with lights.

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Photo Op with the Stars

by jessgotdestiny

To get to Madame Tussauds, you have to go to The Peak. I got the chance to take a view at the peak at nighttime and it was very, very cold. We spent little time outside and headed straightaway to Madame Tussauds (also known as the Wax Museum). The most famous figure at the museum when we arrived was who else but President Barack Obama. Having a photo with him is exclusive only for those who are willing to shed an extra amount. There were Hollywood actors and actresses, Asian stars, men in sports, historical figures, music artists, and public figures. * My favorites: Brad and Angelina (hot couple!) Felt too small for: Yao Ming Missed to check: The pathway that leads to the horror room! Kept wondering: Where Andy Lau was standing. And missed to check if his heart was indeed beating!*

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Flagstaff House

by cjg1

Flagstaff House was once used as the home of the Commander of the British forces in Hong Kong during colonial times and was called Headquarter House. Now Flagstaff House houses the Museum of Tea Ware as part of the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Inside there are many examples of teaware and some of the oldest in the world.The house is made in the Greek Revival Style and really stands out admist the lush greenery of Hong Kong Park.During our visit in 2012 we observed many newly married couple taking their wedding photographs around the building.

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Pte. R.D. Maxwell Memorial

by cjg1

Right by the base of the Memorial cross on the grounds of St. John's Cathedral is a tombstone. The tombstone is on the grave of Pte. R.D. Maxwell who was killed three days before the ceasefire with the Japanese during WWII.

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Top 3 Hotels in Hong Kong

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong  Hong Kong

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The Langham hotel Hong Kong  Kowloon

 3 Reviews and 553 Opinions  I stay there when I go on business trip to Hong-Kong. Very nice room ann I especially like the... 

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Royal Park Hotel  Sha Tin

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Q:  Hi! Me and my friend are visiting Hong Kong in August, after touring through China for 4 weeks, and we just started planning our... 

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A: Kowloon section is the best area to stay in as it is in the thick of things, within easy access of transportation, shopping, sight seeing, markets, etc. As to what there... 

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