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Copyright ©2007 Thomas Markfelder
Hong Kong is a touristic well developed City and there's
plenty of information for tourists available already.
Thus, the tips on this side are meant to be a complement
and contain a small summary of the attractions of Hong Kong
which does not claim to be complete.
A free map of Hong Kong for tourists can be picked up right at
the airport once arriving or at most hotels.
In there the most popular tourist locations are highlighted.
You might also want to check the webpage of the
Hong Kong Tourism Board
for more detailed information and suggestions.
The online
map of Hong Kong
might be helpful as well.
also known as Victoria Peak provides a magnificent view from the top onto
Hong Kong.
The Peak Tram provides some insight on the former way of transportation
and is quite an attraction by itself.
I'd recommend to visit The Peak after sunset to enjoy the lights of
Hong Kong.
There's a nice walkway around The Peak on the same level as the Peak Tram
station.
It offers some nice views onto Hong Kong and also the south side of Hong Kong Island.
Enjoy the view on Hong Kong skyline from sea level with a ride
of the Star Ferry between Central to TsimShaTsui.
It also flavours the modern architecture and buildings with an
old days transportation.
The Star Ferry trip can be nicely combined with a stroll on the
TsimShaTsui Waterfront Promenade and Avenue of Stars to enjoy the
view on Hong Kong Island.
located on Lantau Island can be reached by
A more relaxed part of Hong Kong, away from the busy commercial districts.
Stanley is located on the south side of Hong Kong island and can be easily reached
by various buses.
You'll find some nice beaches, including the one famous for the
Dragon Boat Racing, restaurants with outdoor seating
including the ones inside the Murray Building and
Stanley Market with the many shops for clothing, arts and many more.
the thing to do in Hong Kong, a kind of sport for the locals.
Apart from the plenty modern shopping malls, there are also a number of
markets.
The Ladies Market is located in MongKok.
There are 3 roads in parallel, east of Nathan Road,
1x focused on Sport shoes and accessories,
1x focused on Electronics and
the Ladies Market itself, a street market with a variety of clothes, bags,
souvenirs, and many more.
A street market, opening every day at about 7PM and located on Temple Street. Stretched between Jordan and YauMaTei, parallel to Nathan Road.
Please see above at Stanley description.
A possible combination for a day:
Starting with some
shopping in MongKok
and continuing towards TsimShaTsui.
Taking a stroll along TsimShaTsui waterfront promenade
followed by crossing Victoria Harbour by Star Ferry.
From there on with the Peak Tram to the Peak and a hike to enjoy the
various views on Hong Kong.
There are many more things to see in Hong Kong.
You might find some inspiration while checking
the
photos of Hong Kong
in my photo section.