Hongkong

Attractions in Hongkong Overview

Hong Kong is a vibrant and bustling city located in southeastern China. It is known for its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures.

As a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong has a separate legal and economic system from mainland China. It is a major financial center, attracting businesses and investors from around the world. The city's economy is driven by a range of industries, including finance, logistics, and tourism.

Visitors to Hong Kong can enjoy a range of attractions, such as the Victoria Peak, Disneyland, and the Big Buddha. The city is also known for its delicious cuisine, which features a wide variety of dishes, including dim sum, barbecue pork, and seafood.

Despite its modernity, Hong Kong has a rich history and cultural heritage, with many temples, museums, and historic sites to explore. Visitors can take a stroll through the charming streets of the Central and Sheung Wan districts, or visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple to experience traditional Chinese culture.

Overall, Hong Kong is a dynamic and exciting city that offers something for everyone, whether it's business, leisure, or cultural exploration.

Silvermine Beach

Hong Kong Disneyland

A Symphony of Lights

Avenue of Stars

Temple Street Night Market

Ladies’ Market

Ocean Park

Aberdeen

Stanley Market & Murray House

Repulse Bay

Victoria Peak

Silvermine Beach

Out on Lantau Island, Silvermine Bay is a relaxed beach next to Lantaus unofficial capital, Mui Wo. Lantau is much more chilled out than Hong Kong Island and is a great option if you have kids. Also on Lantau is the Ngong Ping Cable Car and the jaw dropping Tian Tan Big Buddha.

Hong Kong Disneyland

It is opened in September, 2005. It is on Lantau Island, about 12km east of Hong Kong International Airport.

The park currently has seventhemed areas hosting various rides, shops, restaurants, and live entertainment.They are Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, ToyStory Land, Grizzly Gulch and Mystic Point.Disney stories and characters really come to life here! Must-see attractions like Disney On Parade features all Disney characters singing and dancing along Main Street U.S.A; Donald Duck relives the memorable moments of Disney’s animated films in the 3D show Mickey’s PhilharMagic; Mickey and his friends perform in the Broadway-style musical show “The Golden Mickeys”; and Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy make surprise appearances in the Fantasy Gardens, so don’t forget your camera and autograph book.

The two Disney-themed hotels also give you a home to go back to after a day of fairytale adventures.

A Symphony of Lights

This spectacular multimedia display, already named the Worlds Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show by Guinness World Records, has been further expanded to include more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour. The show creates an all-round vision of coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights performing a stunning, unforgettable spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong.

There are five main themes — Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership and the finale, Celebration.
A symphony of Light is for free public enjoyment. No admission tickiet is required.

Avenue of Stars

Discover what makes Hong Kong the Hollywood of the East at this tribute to the professionals who have contributed to the territorys hundred-year history of filmmaking. The Avenue of Stars features commemorative plaques, handprints of movie celebrities, descriptive milestones, kiosks with movie memorabilia, a towering Hong Kong Film Awards statuette, and a life-size statue of the legendary kung-fu action star, Bruce Lee. The location on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and the memorable Hong Kong skyline. It is also a good place to watch the spectacular A Symphony of Lights, a nightly multimedia show with the participation of more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

Temple Street Night Market

Temple Street is an amazing shopping sight, featuring rows of brightly lit stalls hawking an astonishing variety of inexpensive items especially for men ─ including clothing, pens, watches, CDs, cassettes, electronic gadgets, hardware and luggage. Thats why it is also called Mens Street. Fortune-tellers cluster at the Yau Ma Tei end of the street, as do Chinese opera enthusiasts seeking kindred spirits for impromptu performances. An over 10m-height Chinese Pai Lau has been newly erected at the junctions of Kansu Street and Jordan Road with Temple Street as a landmark. The market is open from 4pm to midnight, but really comes alive after sunset.

Ladies’ Market

One of the most popular shopping street markets in Hong Kong, Ladies Market is a must-visit destination for fashion lovers with an eye for bargain-priced clothing, bags, accessories, toys, cosmetics and household knick-knacks. The stalls making up this enjoyable market can be found on Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok. It is open from noon until 11:30pm.

Ocean Park

Opened in 1977, Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kongs favourite attractions, featuring rides, exhibits and conservation facilities. Ocean Park is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, covering more than 870,000 square metres of land. There are three attraction areas, which are the Lowland, the Headland and Tai Shue Wan. The three areas are connected by a cable car, outdoor escalator which is the second longest in the world and Ocean Express.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen harbour is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Their traditional lifestyle is dramatically juxtaposed against a modern high-rise community spread over the nearby hillsides. In the evenings, the thousands of twinkling lights reflected on the water are a magical sight.

To get a close-up look at the Aberdeen way of life, many visitors take in the view from the magnificent floating restaurant anchored here. Three storeys high and elaborately decorated with swirling red and gold dragons and other traditional Chinese motifs, the experience is not to be missed. Neither, of course, is the delicious fresh seafood and the excellent Cantonese fare on offer.

Aberdeen is also the site of Ocean Park, one of Southeast Asias largest oceanariums and theme parks.

Stanley Market & Murray House

A popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island, Stanleys relaxed ambience, crisp sea environs and bargain buys have made it world famous.

Seven days a week the open market around Stanley New Street and Stanley Market Road throbs with the passing parade of life as bargain-hunters from all over the world join in the fun of haggling with shopkeepers and stallholders. Choose from brand-name clothing and accessories, or simply irresistible souvenirs, ornaments and other Oriental knick-knacks. The market is open from 10:30am to 6:30pm.
Stanley also has beautiful beaches that are popular with windsurfers. And when youre feeling peckish, youll find a wide variety of funky bars and great restaurants to enjoy.

Among the more interesting restaurant sites on the waterfront is Murray House, a 160-year-old restored three-storey colonial building that was dismantled in 1982 from its original site in Central and then rebuilt in Stanley. It was restored in 1998 and now houses the Hong Kong Maritime Museum as well as restaurants.

Repulse Bay

Primarily an upmarket residential area, sun-drenched Repulse Bay has a relaxed resort-like atmosphere. The wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with locals and visitors alike and great for sandy strolls in the early morning when the sun is up and the sunbathers are out in force, or at sunset when all is at peace.

This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. The beach features a lifeguard clubhouse built in traditional Chinese style. Its ceiling is decorated with magnificent swirling dragons. Towering twin statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen dominate the picturesque gardens that lead down to the beach.

Victoria Peak

Theres a reason why The Peak is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong: It is absolutely incredible! Looking down from The Peak youll be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides.

Getting there is an unforgettable trip. Theres nothing in the world like the Peak Tram. Pulled by steel cables, the tram climbs 373 metres (about 1,200 feet). Its so steep that the buildings you pass look like theyre leaning! Whether youre going up or coming down, youll love this trip.

And now this fabulous vista has been further enhanced by the 2006 revitalisation of one of Hong Kongs most striking landmarks, The Peak Tower. Even more than before, its a destination in its own right.