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Sung Dynasty Village   Hong Kong

Sung Dynasty Village, Hong Kong

 5 Reviews  Sung Dynasty Village is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong. It was officially opened in 1979. It depicts ancient Chinese culture and is modelled after Bian Jing of Sung Dynasty... 

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Macao   Hong Kong

Macao, Hong Kong

 15 Reviews  It is possible to do a day trip to Macao thanks to highspeed catamaran (sailing time aboout 55 minutes). The comfortable journey lasts less than one hour as in a plane. Don't forget to take a light... 

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Convention Centre   Hong Kong

Convention Centre, Hong Kong

 38 Reviews  Ignoring the taller skyscrapers, the Convention Center stands right out if you're viewing from the Kowloon side of the harbour. It's got a distinctive curvy roof. The Convention Center was where the... 

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Doubledecker Tram   Hong Kong

Doubledecker Tram, Hong Kong

 21 Reviews  Hong Kong trams are one of the cheapest ways to see the north of Hong Kong Island. A journey costs $ 2 . Pay as you leave the tram. You can also use your octopus card. The original Hong Kong trams... 

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Sai Kung   Hong Kong

Sai Kung, Hong Kong

 9 Reviews  If you come here in the right summer time, you can enjoy a clean and nice beach and some water sport; if you come here in a rainy day, you can still enjoy fresh seafood with relatively cheap price.... 

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Cultural Centre   Hong Kong

Cultural Centre, Hong Kong

 21 Reviews  The most important museums of Hong Kong are concentrated in a modern complex by the bay, in Kowloon side, the Cultural Centre. The most visited are the Art museum, still with a section in Flagstaff... 

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Walled City   Hong Kong

Walled City, Hong Kong

 5 Reviews  The design of the park is based on the Jiangnan garden style of the early Qing Dynasty. The design is divided into eight ladscape, Yamen, Chess Garden, Mountain View Pavillion, Guibi and Fui Sing... 

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Eating and Drinking   Hong Kong

Eating and Drinking, Hong Kong

 17 Reviews  We tried as many different dishes as we could while there. There is no shortage of restaurants and the best ones to visit are the ones where the locals hang out. Eat what they eat. Do what they do.... 

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Space Museum   Hong Kong

Space Museum, Hong Kong

 10 Reviews  I've never really been a fan of space museums but a particularly wet day in Hong Kong with the kids forced us to look for indoor attractions. I must have walked past the egg shaped building a hundred... 

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Festivals   Hong Kong

Festivals, Hong Kong

 25 Reviews  I was fortunate to visit Hong Kong for the first time during Chinese New Year... I highly recommend it! I had a great time watching the street performers with dragon dancers, children holding red... 

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P.R. China   Hong Kong

P.R. China, Hong Kong

 7 Reviews  . . . if you can get a day trip to china . . . do it! It's a great experience and you can do a first look. We did it at our last trip to HK and now i'm sure i'll visit China one time . . . It's a... 

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Sport   Hong Kong

Sport, Hong Kong

 10 Reviews  Each year on the third weekend of March, the Hong Kong leg of the World Rugby 7's is held. This has basically grown into an institution in Hong Kong - a must see event for all Rugby enthusiasts and... 

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Ocean Park

by lindyz

This is a definite MUST DO while in Hong Kong, if only for the amazing scenery, the terrain of the park, the rides, the panda bears and a whole lot more. Ocean Park is very easy to get to and a fantastic day out, for young and old.Take the MTR to Central on HK Island and then go to Central Exchange (take Exit A to Connaught Road) and get on Bus 629 which will take you directly to Ocean Park. The ride to Ocean Park from Central is only about 10 minutes BUT the first bus to Ocean Park does not leave Central exchange until 9.45am!!!!Entrance to Ocean Park is $280HK which is about $35AUD which is amazing value I believe, considering everything that you get for that price. Like Disneyland, this gets you onto all rides and attractions, only things you will need to pay for are souvenirs, food and drinks.Ocean Park is divided into 2 separate areas, the bottom one where the entry is, is where you...

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Disneyland

by lindyz

I am told that Hong Kong Disneyland is very small in comparison with others, however, having not ever been to ANY Disneyland, I decided it was definitely worth a visit and I was NOT disappointed! To me, it basically felt like being a kid for the day, and that was a good feeling, kind of carefree and free of worry!HK Disneyland is so easy to get to. The easiest way for us was to take the red line from TST to Lai King and then a simple platform changover to Sunny Bay. From there you just change trains to the Disney Line, and you cannot miss the train to Disneyland as it has gorgeous Mickey Mouse ear windows!Entrance fee to HK Disneyland is $399HK each adult which is about $50AUD which I think is pretty good value. This gets you onto all the rides in the park. The only thing it does not buy you is souvenirs, food and drinks. The park is open from 10.30am, however gates to Main Street do...

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ICC Tower - newest skyscraper in Kowloon

by lindyz

This is definitely a MUST DO thing while in Hong Kong, it is the newest and tallest skyscraper there and worth a visit for sure. It is located in Austin and is a little bit hard to get to, possibly best to get a taxi there and back, as this was one of the very few times we actually got a bit lost and had to walk for miles to get somewhere, like to a MTR station!!The International Commerce Centre building was completed in 2010 and is 108 stories tall and is the 4th tallest building in the world. The observation level is on level 100 and is called Sky100 and has the most amazing views, even on a very hazy and foggy day, like when we were there.It is open from 10am til 10pm daily and entrance fee is $150HK each person which is about $19AUD but Id say its well worth it, even just to say youve been to the 4th tallest building in the world!The International Finance Centre (IFC) on HK Island is...

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Day trip to Macau

by lindyz

If you have enough time on your itinery while staying in Hong Kong, Id highly recommend a day trip to Macau. If you take the Fast Ferry (Turbojet Ferry) from Sheung Wan Port (easy to get to via the MTR) it will only take about one hour to get to Macau, a whole new and interesting country.MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS THAT FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES, MACAU IS ANOTHER COUNTRY AND YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOU TO ENTER MACAU. YOU WILL NOT NEED A VISA, ONLY YOUR PASSPORT. The first day we attempted to do our trip to Macau, we got all the way to the ferry terminal and realised we had forgotten our passports, so this is indeed a vital thing to remember!!!!!There are lots of interesting things to do in Macau, however the main reason people come here is for the massive amount of Casinos here, and oh my goodness, the Casinos are everywhere and they are HUGE!!!!! We did not...

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Nightly Symphony of Lights Show

by lindyz

The Symphony of Lights show is held every night in Hong Kong and is definitely worth watching, if only once. Im pretty sure they are on at 8.00pm every night and the lights are mainly on the HK Island side, so the best viewing is from Kowloon. Some of the best vantage points to watch the light show are from the Avenue of Stars, from any tall building in Kowloon or from a boat on Victoria Harbour. If you want a good spot on the Avenue of Stars, you will need to get there early, as it gets very crowded. Basically this is a laser light show, with lights coming from most skyscrapers on HK Island and its most spectacular to watch. The show last for about 20 minutes. These photos were taken from outside near Harbour City Shopping Centre which was a pretty good view of most of the lights.We did go up to Victoria Peak one evening to watch the light show from up there, but you basically dont see...

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Avenue of Stars - Victoria Harbour

by lindyz

This is a pretty popular thing for visitors and tourists to do while in Hong Kong, and Id say its a MUST DO thing if you have at least a spare hour or so.Avenue of Stars is very easy to get to, from anywhere in HK via the MTR, just get to the red station TST and follow the signs underground Salisbury Road to Victoria Harbour and you cant miss it. Basically the Avenue of Stars is similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Stars names in the ground and the odd statue or two. Most of the stars are local Hong Kong people, but you will certainly recognise at least 2 of them, being Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.There are fantastic views of Hong Kong Island and its high rise buildings from the Avenue of Stars and its a perfect vantage point to watch the evening Symphony of Lights show from as well, but get there very early for a spot to watch the light show as it gets very crowded.

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HK Disney Land

by theguardianangel

Hong Kong Disney Land is a resort of theme park and lots of attractions. It is located in the northern part of the Lantau Island. Hotels are also found inside the resort that will be very convenient for families having many children with them. There’s no problem in getting in this theme park since a public transportation, the MTR, is available.Tickets maybe purchased in the ticket booth, in the entrance; you can avail for a 1 day, 2 day or even an annual ticket pass on the day you visit. General admission ticket is HK$399 for a 1 day pass. If you want to make things smooth in planning your visit, you can book online to purchase the ticket by visiting their website. I visited this theme park since it’s very popular among my friends who came from HK.I purchased a 1 day pass (HKD350) at the entrance and a lot of people are here during my visit.I found out that their Sparkling Christmas...

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Madame Tussauds

by theguardianangel

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum located in the Peak Tower which features a unique attraction of waxed figures of famous people/celebrities. There are only 2 wax museums of Madame Tussauds in Asia, just in Hong Kong and in Shanghai.The waxed figures are really amazing like the shot I had with Bruce Lee. It seems like he’s back to life! Sometimes, my young cousins (aging below 12 yrs old) would ask me about Bruce Lee, if he’s real or what… I amused myself by telling them comic stories! I didn’t bothered to go inside since having a picture with Bruce Lee is enough, and most of all it’s free! Haha!Adult admission fee HK$140, children HK$70Opens daily 10-10pm

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The Jumbo Kingdom

by theguardianangel

The Jumbo kingdom floating restaurant is soOo unique! it's name came from where it is situated, obviously, floating in the aberdeen harbor. this restaurant is so popular among the locals and especially to the tourists. We went here to have lunch on my last day in HK but I think it's better if you go there at night since the restaurant is lighted with its surrounded colorful light bulbs.Restaurant Business hours: Mon-Sat 11am-1130pm Sunday & Public Holidays 7-1130pmFrom the entrance of the restaurant, you will be welcomed by these 2 giant dragon pillars. Once you entered, at the right side is the stairs going up inside the restaurant giving you this yellowish luminosity. infront of the resto, is a platform with a 2 golden chairs, like a king's and queen's throne. You can try to take a picture sitting in these chairs 'cause we just did!the foods we ordered are mostly dimsums. I usually eat...

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The Peak Tram

by view.finder

A must-see and famous activity synonymous with Hong Kong is the Peak Tram which takes you up the highest mountain in Hong Kong by the engineering brilliance of a Scotsman, Alexander Findlay Smith at impossible angles.The journey is short at only about 5-10 minutes and must vary much throughout the day. First thing in the morning on a clear day or as the city begins to light up must differ greatly. Dusk on Christmas Day was certainly an experience and the view is one I'll remember for a very long time. Later towards 9 or 10 o'clock the upwards journey was visibly less chaotic as couples and lone photographers came up in half full tram-loads as tourists queued up again to get back down. I look forward to perhaps walking this mountain upon my next visit, but strongly recommend the tram for a first visit.When I arrived at around five o'clock, Christmas Day I joined the outdoor queue at a...

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