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Hong Kong

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 17:58
For over one hundred years Hong Kong was a British colony, until it was returned to China in 1997. The city remains one of the freest port and a powerful financial center of the world, with a particular flavor of combined Chinese and Western culture.

Attractions

  • Causeway Bay

    A popular shopping and nightlife district. Situated in the middle section of Hong Kong Island's northern shore, the area, which used to be fishing harbor, how host a large number of shops, restaurants and nightclubs.

  • Giant Buddha

    Sitting atop the Ngong Ping plateau on Lantau Island is the world's tallest bronze sculpture of the Buddha. The Buddha, depicted in a seated posture, measures 34 meters (111.6 feet) in height. Since its unveiling in 1993, the Giant Buddha has drawn large numbers of Buddhist followers and general visitors. Not far from the Giant Buddha are the Po Lin Monastery and Ngong Ping, a culturally themed village.

  • Hong Kong Disneyland

    Along with Ocean Park, this is the other major amusement park in Hong Kong. Opened in 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth of the Disney theme park in the world. It is located on the island of Lantau, west of Hong Kong Island.

  • Hong Kong Museum of History

    A good place to learn about the evolution of Hong Kong, formerly a British colony and now a special administrative district of China. The Hong Kong Museum of History is located in Tsim Sha Tsui East; standing next to it is the Hong Kong Museum of Science.

  • Ngong Ping 360

    This is a cable-car ride on Lantau Island. A total of 5.7 km in length, the ride affords tourists panoramic views of the neighboring region. At the end of the ride, visitors will also find attractions such as the Big Buddha and Ngong Ping Culture Village (including Monkey's Tale Theater, Ngong Ping Tea House)..

  • Ocean Park

    It may not be your idea of having a quiet, relaxing vacation, but to those who like excitement, Hong Kong Ocean Park does offer a whole lot fun: the rides, panda sanctuary, aquarium, food, and view from the top of the hill... Located in Aberdeen, on the southern edge of Hong Kong Island.

  • Stanley Market

    If you like bargains, you should visit Stanley Market when you're in Hong Kong. Here you'll find inexpensive Chinese souvenirs, handcrafts, jewelry, clothes and footwear, some of which bear fake brand names. The neighborhood is also worth exploring, with numerous restaurants, a number of colonial buildings, and open beach.

  • Tsim Sha Tsui

    This is the tip of Kowloon Peninsula that points to Hong Kong Island, with Victoria Harbor lying in between. One of the major business and shopping centers in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui is busy and dynamic, which makes a good example of the pace of life in Hong Kong.

  • Victoria Harbor

    This is the harbor between the island of Hong Kong and the Kowloon Peninsula. Board a ship of the Star Ferry to travel between Central on Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon; this is a nice way to get a taste of local life and to view the impressive skyline of Hong Kong.

  • Victoria Peak

    Victoria Peak is one of the most popular tourist spots in Hong Kong. It is the highest point on the Hong Kong island, where one can take in the spectacular panoramic view of Hong Kong, Victoria Harbor and Kowloon. One can get up to the Peak by taking a car running on the tramway that was built in the late 19th century. In Victoria Peak Tower one will also find Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Transportation


Airport:

Hong Kong International Airport. Located on Lantau Island, 40 km from the center of Hong Kong. Transportation: Airport Express (MTR train, HK$100); public buses; taxis (HK$280); hotel limousines.

Railway Station:

Kowloon-Canton Railway is now part of MTR, which operates passenger services to Beijing, Shanghai, and cities in Guangdong Province (Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Dongguan). The main station is Hung Hom in Kowloon.

Long Distance Bus Stations

There are coach services from Hong Kong Airport to various cities in Guangdong Province. Some mainland-bound buses depart from various hotels in Hong Kong and Kowloon.

Taxi

HK$18 for first 2 km; HK$1.5 for very 200 meters thereafter till fare reaches HK$70.5; HK$1.00 for every 200 meters above HK$70.

MTR

Mass Transit Railway operates various subway, light rail, and train services, including Airport Express, Disneyland Resort Line, East Rail Line, Island Line, Kwun Tong Line, Light Rail (11 routes), Ma On Shan Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Tung Chung Line, and West Rail Line.

Buses

A number of companies operate buses that serve in Hong Kong: KMB, CityBus (Including Airbus between Urban Area and Airport), New World First Bus, Longwin (Airbus between New Territories and Airport), and New Lantao Bus.

Hong Kong Map



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