Lion Mountain Hong Kong. Hong Kong attractions - what is worthy of attention? reasons to visit Hong Kong from Go China

The sights of Hong Kong amaze tourists from the first minutes of being here. It is a special administrative region of China People's Republic. The city is very developed. Located in Hong Kong seaport, it is one of the ten largest ports in the world. Hong Kong is very large and rich in a variety of all kinds of technology. Hong Kong has a second name - Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

General information about the city

For several centuries, Hong Kong was a British colony in Asia. Hong Kong became part of China back in 1997, despite this, Hong Kongers did not become British, but they also ceased to be Chinese. Hong Kong can hardly be called a typical Chinese city. Almost every Hong Kong resident speaks English and considers him native, so this city is very different from other cities in China.

Hong Kong is located in the southernmost part of China, near the Dongjiang River. The South China Sea washes its shore. Hong Kong is unusual in that it consists of a large number of islands. All the islands are scattered in the waters South China Sea. Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories - all this is part of the city of Hong Kong.

In addition to the above, another 260 small islands are part of Hong Kong. Most big island Hong Kong - Lantau, but the island with the largest population is the island with the same name of the city. Central part Hong Kong is located on 2 islands: Kowloon and the coast of Hong Kong Island. The area of ​​Hong Kong is large: if you take all the islands that are part of it, you get 1104 square meters. km.

A lot of attention is paid to greening the city; the authorities monitor the environment. Mountains and steep slopes occupy most of Hong Kong's territory. Because of this, many areas remain untouched by humans. There are a lot of bays, beaches, rivers along the coast of Hong Kong, because... the line is sinuous. Despite the fact that they are trying to plant green trees and shrubs in Hong Kong, the problem in the city is still great. Hong Kong ranks one of the last places in the world in terms of air cleanliness. Hong Kong receives 80% of its air pollution from mainland China.

Ways to get to Hong Kong

There are direct flights that fly from Moscow to Hong Kong. Tourists are offered the top 3 options that will help make their trip fast, comfortable and affordable.

1. Aeroflot. This flight operates 5 times a week. The airline's service is quite acceptable. The planes are new, they are equipped with a multimedia entertainment system, and it does not matter whether it is business class or economy class. Aeroflot is the cheapest way to fly to Hong Kong and for regular customers Discount cards are issued here. This flight departs from Sheremetyevo on all days except Wednesday and Friday.
2. Cathay Pacific. The flight is carried out on Airbus A340-300 airliners, they are also new, like Aeroflot, but when compared with Aeroflot, the Cathay Pacific airliners are inferior. The seat back in economy class does not recline, the seat can be moved forward - this may not be very comfortable, but the business class on this flight is wonderful. Each seat is separate and separated by a partition; the chair folds out to create a single bed. Business class has plasma panels that show films in Russian. The seat has sockets where you can charge mobile phones, etc. electronic devices. The flight departs from Domodedovo Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
3. Hong Kong Airlines (Hong Kong Airlines) - this company has been flying flights not so long ago and is considered one of the young airlines. The airliners of this carrier are modern, they have interactive systems with LCD screens. The quality of service is at the highest level, so the company is gradually acquiring regular customers. Departures take place from Sheremetyevo on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
   If you did not have time to purchase a ticket for the above flights, you can buy it with a transfer. There are a lot of such flights, you can choose any one, depending on the amount, time and date.

If you live in eastern Russia, it is most comfortable to fly from Vladivostok. There is a flight Vladivostok-Hong Kong-Singapore, which is operated by Vladivostok-Avia. Flights depart on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.

There is also the company s7 Airlnes, the flight takes place only on Wednesdays on the A320 airliner. The plane departs from Vladivostok at 12:00 and arrives in Hong Kong at 14:30 local time, departure back at 15:35, arrival in Vladivostok at 23:20.

The time difference between Hong Kong and Moscow is 4 hours, and with Greenwich – 8 hours.
If you're on the Chinese mainland and want to get to Hong Kong, you have a few options.

By train and bus. A high-speed rail line has been built between China and Hong Kong. Trains depart from the city of Shenzhen, and since 2015 a high-speed railway between these cities has been opened.

On the ferry. It departs from Fuyong Port. Located just 10 km from Shenzhen International Airport. The ferry goes 8 times a day. The first flight from China is at 8:30, the last at 18:30. From Hong Kong, the first flight is at 10:15, the last at 20:00. Travel time will be 40 minutes.

Getting to the center of Hong Kong from the airport

There are plenty of options to get you from the airport to central Hong Kong. Airport Express Train: This is the fastest way to get into the city. The travel time will be only 24 minutes. This train travels at a speed of 135 km/h. The final station where the Hong Kong Station train arrives. To get there you will spend 100 Hong Kong dollars. The express train passes by beautiful places that you can admire on your trip:

• Lantau Rock;
• container port, which is the largest in the world;
• tourist center of Hong Kong;
• tunnel under the harbor.

Trains run at intervals of 10 minutes from 5:54 to 23:28, and at intervals of 12 minutes from 23:28 to 00:48.

Transportation is also carried out by Citybus and Long Win buses. Buses carry you both to the city center, to the sights of Hong Kong, and to the outback of the city, and to more remote areas. Traveling by bus is very convenient for those who need to get to the hotel without making a transfer. Bus prices range from HK$40 to HK$50.

The cost of a taxi fare is approximately 300-350 Hong Kong dollars. There are different taxis, they carry in different directions and differ in the color of the cars:

• red taxis travel in almost all areas except Tung Chung Road and southern Lantau;
• green travels only in areas of the New Territories and some roads in Lantau;
• Blue taxis travel around Lantau and around the airport.

Visa for Russians

In July 2008, an agreement was signed between Russia and Hong Kong to abolish visa controls. This means that Russian citizens and Hong Kong residents can travel, tourist or otherwise, without visas for up to 14 days.

To travel you only need an internal passport and a ticket to reverse side. Important: The Hong Kong visa does not apply to the rest of China.

Attractions

The top 10 attractions in Hong Kong combine the uniqueness of Asian culture and the unusual contrast between antiquity and modernity. The city's urban panoramas are mesmerizing - a dense jungle of skyscrapers rushing upward not only in the business center of the city, but also on the outskirts of the city.

Neither a day nor a week is enough to see the main attractions of Hong Kong, because... memorable places there are a lot of them and they all deserve to be visited. A description of the main must-see attractions will be useful for tourists planning a trip to Hong Kong.

Avenue of Stars

This place is definitely a must visit, because... The alley is one of the top attractions in Hong Kong. Its length is 450 m. Walking along the alley, you can see the figures of famous actors and show business figures from all over the world. Here you can compare your handprints with the handprints of famous stars. There are more than 100 of them.

The opening of the alley took place in 2004. It will be very interesting to visit the laser show, it is called the Symphony of Light. It takes place every evening at 20:00 and lasts about 15 minutes, and is listed in the Guinness Book for its scale.

To get to the Avenue of Stars, you need to take the metro to Tsim ShaTsui or EastTsimShaTsui station and get off at J2. Address where the alley is located: embankment in the TsimShaTsui area, Kowloon Peninsula.

Victoria Peak

Considered one of the main attractions, it is recommended to visit this place. The height of the peak is 552 m. This is the highest place on the island, and in all of Hong Kong too. When you reach the top of Victoria Peak, it will instantly take your breath away, because... The view is amazing.

To see all the panoramic beauty of Hong Kong, you need to climb the peak during daylight hours, and if you get to the peak at night, the lights of the skyscrapers at night will take your breath away.

To get to the peak, you need to use the funicular, which was built back in 1881. The lower exit of the funicular is located near the Central metro station, exit J2. You can get to the funicular by bus No. 15, which runs from the bus station next to Central Ferry. The funicular operates from 7 a.m. to midnight every day, with an interval of 10 minutes between runs. Address: Victoria Peak.

Big Buddha

The statue is made of bronze. This is the biggest and tall statue, which has the appearance of a seated Buddha, not only in Hong Kong, but throughout the world. The height of the Buddha is 34 m, and the weight is about 250 tons.

To see the Sitting Buddha, you need to go to Lantau Island. The road to Buddha consists of 268 steps, so you will have to walk up a bit. The idea to erect a statue appeared back in 1976, but it was erected much later, only in 1993. The Buddha stands on a podium, which consists of 3 tiers. There is a temple inside the Buddha, which consists of 3 floors. The first floor is dedicated to paintings depicting the life of Buddha. A bell is kept here, 2 m high, which weighs 6 tons and its ringing is heard 108 times a day.

Each ring of the bell gets rid of trouble. The second floor is decorated with a painting carved from wood. It's called "Sermon Faim." The painting is very beautiful, depicting 160 bodhisattvas: they have different facial expressions. The third floor houses the main attraction - the relics of Siddhartha Gautama - the earthly Buddha.

The Ngong Ping 360 cable car leads to the statue. It is an ancient landmark of Hong Kong. The cable car boarding is located near the Tung Chung metro station, exit B. You can get to the cable car by bus S1, which departs directly from the airport.

Po Lin Monastery

This attraction is located near the statue of the Big Buddha. You should definitely go to this monastery, because... it is a few steps away. The main attractions of the monastery are:

• Hall of the Great Hero;
• Hall of the Heavenly King.

The monastery is surrounded by a beautiful Buddhist garden. You can attend a tea ceremony and taste a variety of teas. All this takes place in the same garden. The monastery is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Admission is free.

Monastery of Ten Thousand Buddhas

It would be unforgivable not to visit this attraction if you find yourself in Hong Kong, because... it is one of the main places to visit. This is a very popular place in Hong Kong. The monastery was founded in 1949. It is located in the village of Pai Tau Village, in the New Territories. The founder of the monastery was named Yuei Kai. He was not a monk, but just a Buddhist layman. Since childhood, he developed comprehensively and loved various sciences, and he devoted himself to Buddhism only after graduating from university.

He initially moved to Hong Kong, found a suitable monastery and began preaching the religion. There were a lot of people willing and therefore it was decided to build a sacred complex, because... the monastery could not accommodate everyone.

Yuei Kai's friend donated funds for the construction. While he was preaching, he also wrote books - works on Buddhism. Over the entire period, 96 works were written. On April 24, 1965, at the age of 87, Yuei Kai passed away. The preacher's body was embalmed with Chinese varnish. Now the mummy stands in front of the altar, decorated with gold, and every visitor can see the founder of the monastery.

The Monastery of Ten Thousand Buddhas consists of:

• 4 pavilions;
• verandas;
• pagodas;
• staircase, which has 431 steps.

To understand how to get to them, buy a map: you can get to the attraction yourself by metro to Sha Tin, then exit towards the Ikea store. Before reaching the shopping center, turn left onto Pai Tau Street and walk along the alley that leads to the monastery.

Hong Kong Disneyland

This landmark of Hong Kong meets tourists right on the road from the airport. Everything at Disneyland is built according to Feng Shui. The park is divided into zones. Each of them is a separate topic.

1. To meet your favorite cartoon characters: Donald, Chip and Dale, Mickey, you need to go to the Main Street, USA area.
2. If you want to visit a real jungle, visit Tarzan, or watch a play about the Lion King, then you need to visit the Adventureland zone.
3. In Fantasyland you will find yourself in the world of Winnie the Pooh, Cinderella, Rapunzel.
4. If you want extreme sports, you need to visit a part of the park called Grizzly Gulch. Here you can ride through an abandoned mine in an old trolley.

In the park you can walk through a mysterious labyrinth, stroll through a garden where antiquities are displayed, visit the world of toys, and ride a slide. Around the park there are railway, therefore, if you don’t want to walk around the topics, you can get there by transport. At 20:15 the night show begins here - a parade of Disney characters.

The park is located on Lantau Island: to get to it, you need to take the metro to the station, which is called Disneyland, or take buses R33, R12.

Ocean Park

The park can be included in the list of top attractions. Walking here you will see many exciting things. There is a hill running through the park, which divides it into 2 parts: the city shore and the top of the mountain. Children will be interested in the city shore. Here you can:

• visit a large aquarium and a panda village;
• look at the alligator swamp;
• watch the adventures of a giant panda;
• walk along the emerald path;
• kids can go on the rides.

The mountaintop portion includes a Chinese sturgeon aquarium, Pacific pier, pleasure garden, Ocean Park tower, ocean theater, and adult attractions. You can travel between the two parts of the park using a cable car or water express.

To get to the park, it is enough to know its address, because... Buses go to it from almost everywhere. Address: Aberdeen Tunnel, Wong Chuk Hang Road, Ocean Park. If you still decide to take the metro, then you need to go to the MTR Admiralty Station stop, exit B and then take bus 629, which goes to the park itself.

Tai O Fishing Village

It is also called “Hong Kong Venice”. Almost all the buildings located in the village stand on stilts in the water. The main mode of transport here is boats. This is an amazing place, there are still homes of the first inhabitants of Hong Kong - the Thanaka.

The main source of income for local residents is fishing, selling dried seafood. The village attracts a lot of tourists because... Here you can always taste fresh fish dishes. This Hong Kong landmark has an unusual local flavor. While traveling by boat through the village, you can see white dolphins, which are rare.

To get to the village, you need to go to the central city pier and take the ferry there, and then take the island bus. The address where the village is located: the western side of Lantau Island.

Jumbo Floating Restaurant (Aberdeen Harbor)

As soon as the restaurant was built, and this happened in 1976, almost immediately it became business card tourist Hong Kong and one of the attractions. The restaurant is built in the shape of a ship, which is located in Aberdeen harbour. The ship is very large, considered the largest floating restaurant ship in the world, and has 3 floors.

Jumbo was named after the hero of oriental fairy tales - a giant elephant. In the restaurant you can taste the delicacy “sea reptile”. It is caught in front of you, cut up and served. All this happens before your eyes. This pleasure is not cheap, but visiting such a restaurant and not trying this dish would be unforgivable. A very beautiful Jumbo at night, the whole ship is illuminated and the ship is full of life.

The address where the restaurant is located: Sham Wan Pier Drive, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. The ferry will take you to the restaurant, it runs every 30 minutes from the Central 4 pier.

Hong Kong History Museum

This is one of the main attractions to visit. Since 2000, the museum has showcased the entire history of the country, from time immemorial to the time when Hong Kong was part of a British colony, which contributed to the formation of a prosperous global metropolis.

The museum welcomes visitors with a prehistoric hall containing dioramas showing everyday life ancient man. In this room you can see tools of labor and everyday life made of stone or bone. The next one is the ceramics hall. Products related to fishing are presented here.

The second floor of the museum is dedicated to the more recent history of Hong Kong. The first typewriters, documents, and photographs are presented here. There is a tram in the museum, which consists of 2 floors. Once there, you will find yourself in Hong Kong in pre-war times. Coming here large number buses, you can take the metro to the desired address. The museum is located on Kowloon Island, at Chatham Road South 100.

Hong Kong is a very interesting and unique city with a lot of memorable places and attractions. What is surprising is that it seems like a city in China, but Hong Kong lives as a separate state, guided by its own laws, living according to its own traditions, which differ from Chinese ones. Everything here is so interesting that it is impossible not to fall in love with the city. What’s fascinating is that the city is full of everything unusual: shopping centers stand nearby, one might say next door, with chaotically scattered rows of floating markets, skyscrapers stand out against the background of ordinary fishermen’s houses.

Hong Kong was once a British colony and is now considered an administrative region of China with glimmering skyscrapers on every corner. Hong Kong's economy is booming and international trade is booming. But this area is not only a center for business people, but also a place that offers many tourist attractions for every visitor. Many of those who visit Hong Kong stop here on their way to vacation in other countries of the South East Asia, and they know that there are many attractions here that can be visited even during a layover.

Victoria Peak and observation deck / Victoria Peak.

392m high Victoria Peak, also known as Mount Austin, offers a clear view of Hong Kong's cityscape and breathtaking views - and attracts at least 7 million people a year to visit this vantage point, which also offers views of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong The island and Kowloon Island all together make up this area. Getting to the top is also a great experience in itself, including a funicular ride that runs along a 1.5-kilometer track up a 400-meter slope. The cable car opened in 1888 and has been called "the first cable car in Asia".

Ocean Park amusement park.

Big Buddha/Tian Tan Buddha

Hong Kong Museum of History

Star ferry pier

Temple of the Three Religions Wong Tai Sin

Temple Street night market in Hong Kong

Nan Lian Garden

We present to your attention a guide to interesting and remarkable places in Hong Kong. Here we will tell you how to get to certain local beaches, museums, observation decks, recreation parks, attractions, the hippodrome, and what it all looks like. We will also give information about where local cuisine is served without extra charge, and where you can drink good alcohol. And this is not all that we describe here...

Hong Kong attractions: Kowloon area

When flying to Hong Kong, people usually rent hotel rooms in the Kowloon area. Almost all of the cheapest Hong Kong accommodation is located here, and there are also many places that are quite interesting to visit.

Chilin Nunnery (Shilin)

This building stands apart from the rest of the local tourist sites, but despite this, it is worthy of some attention. Moreover, it is literally a matter of minutes to walk from the metro to it. And next to the monastery there is a picturesque garden where it’s nice to just take a walk.

• You can take the green metro line to Diamond Hill station, exit C1/C2.

• The monastery can be visited any day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, but it is recommended to come here before 3:30 pm, since not everything will be open later. The internal garden of the monastery can be visited until six o'clock in the evening. Outdoor, Nan Nin Garden - from nine in the morning to seven in the evening.

City beyond the wall

This place may be of interest mainly to history buffs and connoisseurs. In short, just a couple of decades ago there was a real crush here: more than 40 thousand people lived on an area of ​​150x250 m. The functions of the government here were performed by the mafia. There were hospitals, factories - in a word, everything that was needed for complete self-sufficiency, except that this place was forbidden for the police. Later, the Hong Kong government decided to destroy it, and over time, little by little, it did so. In fact, 40 thousand people in a 150x250 m area is a very large crowd of people!

Well, today this place is nothing more than a sort of “museum” park, where photographs and exhibits from the time of existence of that now famous “city within a city” are displayed here.

You can get there by metro to Lok Fu station (green line), then walk for about 20 minutes.

Working hours: 24/7, 7 days a week.

Prices for visiting: admission is free.

Local food area

Once in Kowloon walled city, it makes sense to try real national dishes Hong Kong. There is no particular food outlet here, but there is an entire area with dozens of places that serve everyday food of the Hong Kong people. Here you can find shrimp dumplings, a wide variety of amazing noodles, all kinds of sugar-laden delicacies - and that's just a small part. This place is not on the list of popular tourists, so the food is sold without crazy markups, everything is fair.

How to get there: walk from Kowloon walled city, which will take 10-20 minutes.

Markets

All the Hong Kong markets described here are located next to each other, and two of them are so dense that you can’t tell where one ends and the other begins.

Flower market

This place includes very few streets, but there are simply unimaginably many different varieties of flowers and seeds for sale here. Works during the day.

You can get there on the green metro line - Prince Edward station, and then walk for about ten minutes.

Women's market and goldfish market

It is difficult to see a clear boundary between these two markets, but clothes, shoes, household goods, jewelry, goldfish and not too large animals are sold here. Open all daylight hours.

To get here, you need to walk from the Prince Edward metro station (green line), which will take about 5-10 minutes.

Temple Street Night Market

Once you get to the Flower or, alternatively, the “women’s and fish” market in the evening, it makes no sense to visit the night market at the same time. The route there passes through the “performance street”, on which there are countless eateries where you can feed reasonable price, and street musicians make money with their art, which is why there are always a large number of people there. As for the market, it should be called “evening” and not “night”, since it closes at midnight. Well, they sell various souvenirs and other small things that warm the soul.

Working hours: from 4:00 pm to midnight.

To get here, you need to go from Yau Ma Tei station (red line) through the “street with performances”.

Sky 100 Observation Deck (Hong Kong International Trade Centre)

Those who like to look at the city from above will definitely like the Sky 100 platform. Tickets here are overpriced, while there are free ones in Hong Kong, but it is here that it is most convenient to admire the panorama of the city in the glow of lights, which in the evening is already a significant plus.

You can get there by taking the yellow or blue metro line to the station. Kowloon, Exit C1/D1.

Open daily from ten in the morning to nine in the evening.

Ticket prices: 160 HKD.

Park Kowloon Park

Deeper in the area lies Kowloon Park. It doesn’t stand out too much for its size, but it’s clean and tidy, and there are also a lot of flamingos. Anyone who feels tired from the bustle of the city and a busy schedule should visit here.

You can take the red metro line to the station. Jordan or Tsim Sha Tsui, exit on A1.

Working hours: from five in the morning to midnight.

Price per visit: admission is free.

Avenue of Stars

This tourist site, which is located on the waterfront, is the most popular among Hong Kong visitors. Here, among other things, you can take your photo with the Bruce Lee statue.

Kowloon Museums

Anyone traveling to Hong Kong imagines a huge ultra-modern Asian metropolis, where modern architecture and exoticism of the nation. And only on a walk can one estimate how true these ideas were and how much were not. However, in this matter, visiting local museums will be much more helpful, where you can learn about the changes in the city in a given decade, how and what it lived and breathed. And you can just have a good rest there, too, if you prefer intellectual relaxation.

There are a lot of museums in Hong Kong, more than a dozen, or even two. It is difficult to imagine that such a huge number of museums can be in the same city, but the fact, as they say, is obvious - they are here and many are popular with both tourists and local residents. It makes no sense to describe all of them in this article, but some are worth it.

The four most visited local museums are good, including in terms of location: they are all located on the island. Kowloon, and they are not separated by such a long distance. And two of them are actually located in the same building.

Hong Kong History Museum

This is perhaps the most interesting museum in all of Hong Kong. Here you can learn a lot about the times of the Opium Wars, the years of Japanese occupation, even about the features of the industrial boom of recent decades. The objects on display, as well as videos, tell all about this.

You can get there on the purple metro line - st. East Tsim Sha Tsui, exit via exit P2.

You can visit on weekdays 10:00-18:00, on weekends - an hour longer, closed on Tuesday.

Entrance costs 10 HKD on all days except Wednesdays, when there is no entrance fee.

Science Museum

Close to the historical one, there is a local science museum. Only children might find it interesting here. Some interesting things like invisible rooms there are some, but otherwise it’s empty. One of the advantages is that it is actually located in the same building as the historical one, so you can look there for a minute if you have one.

You can get there by using the metro, on the purple line - Art. East Tsim Sha Tsui, exit P2.

Visitors are received on weekdays from 10:00 to 19:00, on weekends - from ten in the morning to five in the afternoon. The museum is closed on Thursday.

It costs 20 HKD to enter, except on Wednesdays - then you don’t have to pay, just like for visiting the historical museum located in the same building.

Space Museum

This is also a place worth visiting. Similar to the history and science museum, the space museum is located in the Kowloon area. Here, visitors are shown videos on Arctic and space topics. Moreover, viewing is carried out not on an ordinary screen, but on a very large dome-shaped one, and this is the advantage of the museum. There is only one drawback: all the voice acting for these videos is in English.

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Tsim Sha Tsui.

Opening hours: closed on Tuesdays, otherwise weekdays open from 1 pm to 9 pm, Sat-Sun. - from ten in the morning to nine in the evening.

You can watch one video by paying 32 HKD.

Museum of Art

More than 15 thousand objects of art are exhibited here, including calligraphy, antiques, famous works of art, creations of skilled artisans and the like. This museum houses a complete collection of thematic art exhibitions, which were taken from sources from the most different countries, including China.

Closed for restoration until the beginning of 2019, and then the exhibition will be updated, which will also take a lot of time.

You can get there on the red metro line to the station. Tsim Sha Tsui.

Disneyland

This place does not belong to the Kowloon area, but it is still worth placing its review here. Children will have the most fun at Disneyland. Ticket prices here are steep, but this is the case at any Disneyland. It is also recommended to visit it on weekdays, and not on Chinese New Year - on weekends and during this holiday there are huge crowds of local residents.

You can take the pink metro line to the station. Disneyland Resort, you have to pay 20 HKD to travel from Kowloon by metro.

Available for visiting seven days a week 10:00-20:00.

Prices:
for one day - an entrance ticket for an adult can be purchased by paying 589 HKD, for a child a ticket will cost 419 HKD, for a pensioner you will have to pay 100 HKD
for two days - a ticket for an adult will cost 759 HKD, a ticket for a child can be purchased for 539 HKD, a pension will cost 170 HKD

Lantau Island (Big Buddha)

This attraction is also not right to be included in the list of Kowloon objects, but it is most appropriate to mention it here. You can get to Lantau Island by cable car, by bus, or by foot.

Sights of Hong Kong Island

On Hong Kong Island the number of objects of interest to tourists is greater than in the Kowloon area. Below we talk about them.

Observation wheel

Ferris wheels in most cases seem massive, impressive... but not against the backdrop of Hong Kong buildings. It is not that popular, especially if you consider the free points from where you can admire the view of the city.

You can get there by taking the red metro line to Central, exit A.

Operating hours of the Ferris wheel: daily from ten in the morning to eleven in the evening.

You can ride by paying 100 HKD.

Hong Kong Island Museums

The museums located on this island will undoubtedly appeal to visitors, especially to amateurs and connoisseurs.

Tea Museum

Not everyone may find it interesting here, but the building is located in a good location in the park, and close to the tram stop at Victoria Peak. If you have twenty minutes to spare, you can visit this museum. If only just to see what kind of tea utensils the locals used at one time or another, and also to buy some exotic type of tea for yourself.

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Admiralty, exit C1.

Available to visit seven days a week 10:00-18:00.

There is no need to pay for the visit.

Hong Kong Money Museum

An exhibition for those who like to look at paper money. It takes up little space, literally a single room, but here, at the height of the fifty-fifth floor, there are panoramic windows. To visit, you need a passport or a photo of it. To get here, you need to issue a special pass.

You can get there by taking the red metro line - Central station, or alternatively - Central pier, IFC Mall skyscraper.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from ten o'clock in the morning to 5:50 in the evening, on Saturday only until 12:40 in the afternoon, the last day of the week is closed.

Ticket price: admission is free.

Madame Tussauds

One of the exhibition pavilions of the famous Madame Tussauds brand is located on Victoria Peak, and at the same time is one of the most visited Hong Kong museums. Here you can take photos with the sculptures famous people, and then go to panoramic spots to look at the city from a great height.

How to get there: there are trams to Victoria Peak, where the museum is located.

Available to visit seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00.

Pay per visit: 245 HKD. You can buy tickets different types- at least with a tram ticket to return, at least with the opportunity to visit observation deck.

Museum of Optical Illusions

This establishment, located on the third floor of the gallery located on Victoria Peak, is also very popular. The younger generation will definitely enjoy its exhibition, and some adults will also like it.

You can get there by taking the red metro line - st. Admiralty, exit C1.

Visitors are accepted daily from 10:00-22:00, the ticket office is open until 21:00.

For a visit, an adult needs to pay 150 HKD, and for a child or a pensioner it will cost 100 HKD.

Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator - the world's longest escalator

The city is located in an uneven, mountainous area, and therefore it is quite appropriate to use an escalator here, especially one as long as this one, which is considered, although not entirely correctly, the longest on Earth. And for guests of Hong Kong, taking a ride here is quite an interesting experience. This escalator goes through several streets, so it's not too hard to spot. You can enter it (and exit it too) on any of these streets. Considering that there are many cafes, shops and simply interesting places for a walk on these streets, it definitely makes sense to do this. From 6:00 to 10:00, this escalator works exclusively for descent, delivering people living in the area where they need to go (mainly to their places of work), and from 10:30 to 24:00 it lifts passengers.
As for whether it is actually the longest in the world, the answer can definitely be negative: the longest escalators in the world are located in Russia, in the metro of St. Petersburg and Moscow. And the Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator was included in the Guinness Book as the longest escalator system, despite the fact that none of the 30 escalators included in it are particularly long. These are " legal-linguistic subtleties"!

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Central, exit D2.

Antique street

This small street houses at most a dozen small shops selling antiques. IN tourist places Ah, you can only buy all sorts of boring junk at a steep price, but here, on the contrary, you can find something truly incredible, and much cheaper than you might expect. Usually these points are open until 6 pm.

Man Mo Temple and Hollywood road

Both of these objects (temple Manmou and Hollywood road) included in the "must see" list in Hong Kong. That is why the temple is usually packed with visitors, so there is little point in another (or even a whole family) squeezing into this crowd, and Hollywood road is nothing more than another place where stupid tourists are sold all sorts of uninteresting rubbish under the guise of souvenirs. In our opinion, visiting any of these places is just a pointless waste of time, which in Hong Kong can easily be spent with much greater benefit or much more interesting. However, it is, of course, up to you to decide.

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Central, exit D2.

Open 8:00-18:00

There is no need to pay for the visit.

Bar area on Staunton Street

Near the escalator and Manmou Temple there is a place intended for have a good rest over a beer mug. It gets very lively here in the evenings. Local bars are often packed with people from all over the globe, so you can relax until nightfall. Everything here is quite expensive, but this is Hong Kong, there’s not much cheap here at all.

How to find: take the red metro line to Central, another option is Sheung Wan.

Zoo and botanical garden

In the depths of Hong Kong Island there is a zoo “in one bottle” with a local botanical garden. The zoo itself, as they say, does not shine - there are few animals on display, but you can also look at them. Here you can also look at a variety of plants. Or you can just sit on one bench or another.

How to find: Central metro station.

Opening hours: open daily from 6am to 10pm.

No fees required.

Victoria Peak

Here you can take a tram to the observation deck. Here you can see the city not only from above, but also from a different angle, not only during the day, but also in the evening, if you want. And also - although it is believed that there is only one observation deck, in fact there are several of them. Moreover, there you can first admire the sunset, and later return to admire the city views at night.

Hong Kong Park

This is, in fact, not one, but two parks that make up one, with a road running between them. Not the best place, but far from the worst - good for relaxation. The best thing to visit with children: there is something to do. Open all day.

How to find: take the red/blue metro line to Admiralty, exit C1.

Observation deck (Central plaza)

Here, as in some other places, you can enjoy the Hong Kong view from a great height for free. A significant advantage is the local panoramic windows, which provide a full 360-degree view. Visiting Hong Kong without visiting here is not very wise.

You can get there by taking the dark blue metro line to Wan Chai station, exit A1, go up to the 46th floor.

Can be visited on weekdays 9:00-18:00, on Saturdays 9:00-13:00, closed on the last day of the week.

Ticket prices: No fee required.

Hippodrome (Happy Valley)

Here, in this city, you can visit a real hippodrome. Alas, you can only get here on Wednesdays; there are no horse races on other days. Well, if you are lucky enough to be in Hong Kong on Wednesday, you might find it interesting to visit the racetrack. Here you can either drink beer in pleasant company while watching the races, or add spice to the spectacle by placing a bet on a horse.

You can get there by metro to Causeway station, exit A.

Working hours: once a week, on Wednesdays.

Ticket prices: 10 HKD.

Montane Mansion

Those amateur photographers who like to take pictures of elaborate clutter will be pleased to find themselves here.

How to find: take the dark blue metro line to Tai Koo station or take the tram.

Aberdeen area

This area may be of interest to tourists. The most important thing here is to cross the river on a small boat: the fee is symbolic, and the process is quite interesting. Here you can also start a private guide on an excursion for half an hour or an hour on Hong Kong canals using similar transport, but you will have to pay more for this. You can also just stroll along the embankment - it is very beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by red lanterns.

How to find: from the metro (Ocean Park station) take bus No. 73 to Aberdeen.

Ticket prices: for a half-hour tour 60 HKD, for an hour - 100 HKD.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is included in the list of the most popular local tourist sites. Usually it is visited in the company of loved ones - family or friends. It is recommended to spend a whole day visiting this place, from morning until late evening, since there are many different attractions and a lot of people in queues.

How to get there: it is recommended to get here by metro. There are maps where there is no guideline to the park itself, but one can be seen while on the Hong Kong subway - it is called Ocean Park. The light green line intersects with the blue one running along the island. Hong Kong. You can go directly to Ocean Park from Kowloon using the metro and paying 12 HKD.

Available for recreation every day 10:00-18:00.

How much to pay: for an adult - 438 HKD, for a child - 219 HKD.

Beaches about. Hong Kong

On about. Hong Kong are located very worthy of attention beaches.

Repulse Bay Beach

This is the most visited of them, and the most glamorous. It is located on o. Hong Kong is adjacent to luxury hotels. It is large, and there are many bars and cafes nearby. There is also an equipped area where you can barbecue. In the evenings, various parties are held here, so this beach is suitable for lovers of this type of entertainment.

How to get there: You can get here from Central's Exchange (Hong Kong or Central metro station, exit A) by the following buses: 73, 260 and 973, paying a fare of 10 HKD.

Middle Bay Beach

Not far from the previous one there is a tiny Middle Bay - it is much smaller than its neighbor, but there is noticeably more tranquility here, and there is also a barbecue area.

How to get there: You can simply walk here in about half an hour from Repulse Beach.

South Bay Beach (Nam Wan Beach)

This one, like the previous one, is not held in particular esteem by the townspeople. Mainly because it's a long walk to get there. But this beach is perhaps the best in Hong Kong. The reason for this is not only the fine sand on the shore and have a nice day reservoir, but also in its low popularity: there are no large crowds of vacationers.

How to get there: it takes about 60 minutes to walk from Repulse Beach, and about half an hour from Middle Bay.

Shek O Beach

There are few people on this beautiful beach, and there are all conditions for relaxing in the company of family or friends. Here you can find places where you can barbecue, showers, and here you can also admire the wonderful panorama of the bay. The only downside to the beach is the long travel time, but thanks to the excellent local transport system, this very drawback is almost eliminated.

You can get there by metro, taking the dark blue line to the station. Shau ​​Kei Wan, exit A3, then take bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave the vehicle at Shek O.

Big Wave Beach

Not far from the previous one there is another beach, and more specifically, Big Wave. This place is popular with both surfing enthusiasts and those who just like to swim, rocking on high waves. There are few people here, there are enough cafes with seafood on the menu, and in general you can enjoy your vacation.

You can get there along the dark blue line. metro station Shau ​​Kei Wan, exit A3. Then take bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave the vehicle on Big Wave.

Stanley area

This place seems to be specially created for those who like to jostle among crowds of tourists. The Stanley area is full of restaurants and cafes, and there is a promenade. It is also famous for the prison in which the Japanese held the British during the occupation of Hong Kong.

You can get there by taking bus number 260 from the Central metro station. In total, the journey will take 7 HKD and approximately sixty minutes.

Hiking on the Dragon's Back

A wonderful way to spend time. If the weather is good, it is even possible to admire good views of several local bays at the same time. And on the way you can also visit Shek O and Big Wave beaches. If you set aside a few hours for such a walk, it’s quite easy to walk around the entire “Dragon’s Back”.

You can get there by metro - Shau Kei Wan station on the blue line. At the stop located near the station, take bus 9, paying 7 HKD. And then tell the driver where he should stop the vehicle. And it’s quite likely that you won’t be the only one coming out.

There will be only one road, so it will be difficult to lose your way. Well, there are signposts everywhere along the route. As for the return, you can be calm about this: the buses on which you can go back run frequently and until late.

You don't have to choose what to see in Hong Kong if you decide to visit Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue - this street passes by the most popular and important attractions in Hong Kong . The avenue starts at the Clock Tower and stretches along the entire cultural center of the city. Each of the attractions located along it is worthy of attention. This is why Tsim Sha Tsui attracts so many tourists, especially shopaholics. After all, it was created here real paradise for shopping fans, a lot of shops, shopping centers, and restaurants are located on Tsim Sha Tsui.

• Hong Kong Museum of Art - houses about 16 thousand exhibits telling about Hong Kong painting, sculpture and art in general.
• Space Museum - a huge exhibition hall dedicated to space exploration and space discoveries;
• The Hong Kong Cultural Center is a multi-purpose center that hosts a host of cultural events, exhibitions, festivals and theater productions.
• The Avenue of Stars is a 400 meter long avenue along Victoria Harbour, built in the likeness of the Hollywood original. The main theme of the Avenue of Stars is the history of the development of the film industry in Hong Kong, so the sidewalk and pedestrian area here are lined with stars bearing the handprints of Hong Kong's most popular actors.

In addition, on the territory of Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue there is a huge number of tourist hotels, hotels for different tastes and incomes.

4. Ocean Park (southern part of Hong Kong Island)

If you are an entertainment lover, then you will certainly find something to visit in Hong Kong. In the southern part of Hong Kong Island there is a huge amusement park that will be interesting for both adults and children. This is the Ocean Park with an area of ​​880 thousand square meters. km, built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2005. This fantastic park is one of the top most visited attractions in Hong Kong and around the world, with about 5 million people visiting it every year.

The famous park, in addition to the main part - the aquarium, includes theme park with different animals and an amusement park where not only children, but also adults will have fun. Now the park consists of 35 different attractions, divided into two zones - the summit and the port, connected by a cable car and a funicular.

A rich entertainment program awaits you here, including:

• traveling underwater with sharks and rays;
• acquaintance with king penguins and other animals of the poles;
• acquaintance with the world of Australian animals;
• travel to the rainforest and meet its inhabitants;
• exploration of the underwater world through a huge water screen;
• visit to the aquarium restaurant;
• acquaintance with the rarest animals of Asia - giant and red pandas, Chinese alligators and salamanders.

In general, the Ocean Park is focused on supporting the protection of animals in Asia, so a portion of the proceeds from tickets sold goes to support wildlife conservation projects.

Check out the beautiful places in Hong Kong in this wonderful video!

5. Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui East)

Thanks to the popularity of films filmed in Hong Kong, many tourists are already familiar with some of the sights of Hong Kong - for example, such as the Avenue of Stars. This street, which is only 440 meters long, is never deserted - it attracts not only tourists, but also Hong Kong residents who come here with their whole families, because, among other things, the Avenue of Stars is also a good place for taking photographs.

It is unlikely that you will meet a person who will not find what to see in Hong Kong on the Avenue of Stars, or will be left without impressions from visiting it. After all, the entire Alley is decorated with various figures that were painted by the movie stars themselves, and along it are placed figures of various film industry employees, with whose participation stage workers are depicted here.

The Avenue of Stars also has 101 memorial plaques dedicated to the stars of the film industry, as well as their handprints. Many of the Hong Kong actors are familiar only to Chinese film connoisseurs, but some of them have become famous all over the world - we are talking, first of all, about world fame Jackie Chan. The star dedicated to this actor is especially popular on the Alley.

Here you can also see a bronze sculpture Bruce Lee- there are also more than enough fans here, and everyone is eager to touch the figure and take a memorable photo.

On the territory of the Alley of Stars there is also a souvenir shop where you can buy a lot of memorabilia - from mugs with the symbols of the alley to figurines of heroes of your favorite films.

6. Big Buddha (Lantau Island)

On Lantau Island, on the Ngon Phin Hill, there is a statue of the Big Buddha. This landmark of Hong Kong amazes with its enormous size - a statue 34 meters high and weighing more than 250 tons rises on a mountain about 500 meters high. Unlike other Buddha sculptures, which face south, the Big Buddha faces north, as if blessing the lands spread out in front of him. The right raised hand of the Buddha is folded in the Abhaya mudra, which helps dispel fears, and the left lowered hand is folded in the Kubera mudra, which helps to fulfill desires. At the base of the figure is an impressive 3-tiered pedestal in the shape of a lotus, which is surrounded by six praying Bodhisattvas with different gifts, personifying the virtues in Buddhism - meditation, diligence, mercy, kindness, patience and morality.

Inside the Big Buddha statue there are halls on all three levels:

The first level is occupied by the Hall of Virtue, the walls of which are decorated with paintings depicting moments of the earthly life of the Buddha. Here you can also see a huge bell that strikes 108 times every day, symbolizing getting rid of the same number of different problems.

The second level is occupied by the Hall of the Universe (Jarmadhatu), in which you can see the mesmerizing painting “Sermon Faim” with listening Bodhisattvas depicted on it.

On the third floor is the Hall of Memory, which houses a piece of the relics of Buddha. There is a belief that those who come across the relics of the Buddha may later see the Buddha himself.

You can get to the Big Buddha statue by cable car, which usually has long queues. Therefore, sometimes it will be more expedient to get here by bus from Tung Chung metro station.

Sights of Hong Kong: what else to visit while in Hong Kong

Differing in duration and intensity, they all have one thing in common - they are incredibly exciting, and this city is completely different day and night. You can easily experience this first-hand by making a list of places to visit using our list of attractions.

7. Temple Street Market Night Market (Kowloon District)

Even in the dark, there is something to see in Hong Kong - when the sun disappears below the horizon, the Temple Street Night Market opens. Merchants begin to display their wares, shops come to life, fortune tellers at the far end of the market begin their work, and colorful street performances begin.

And even if you don't plan to buy anything, a walk through the night market will bring you unforgettable experience. The atmosphere here is so unique that the market has repeatedly become the location where scenes of many famous films unfold.

Various souvenirs, memorable trinkets, different types of tea, watches, clothes, electronics, jade figurines, antiques, bags, CDs and much more - all this is carefully considered and becomes the subject of bidding. By the way, the night market is a great place where you can practice your bargaining skills and get a discount. In addition, this is an ideal place for bulk purchases, and the price level here is much lower than in the rest of Hong Kong, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the small amount spent on an impressive batch of goods. At the same time, food stalls here offer a wide range of delicacies at reasonable prices, where seafood dishes predominate.

The night market at Temple Street Market is not just a market in the classical sense, so if you expect to see several rows of clothes and products here, you will be pleasantly surprised. A lot of strange souvenirs, antiques, and Asian delicacies will amaze the imagination with their diversity. Tired of walking, you can use the services of a massage therapist, get yourself in order at the hairdresser, ask the local fortune tellers about your future, or visit one of the street shows.

The Night Market is a unique attraction in Hong Kong that exemplifies the conviviality and flavor of a Chinese market.

8. Jumbo Floating Restaurant (Aberdeen Harbor)

The floating restaurant Jumbo, built back in 1976, has become one of the striking attractions of Hong Kong. The restaurant, which is a unique architectural creation in the form of two ships in the Chinese style, is located in the Aberdeen area, and if you do not know that it is a restaurant, you can really mistake it for a ship.

In general, the Jumbo restaurant includes two restaurants - this is Jumbo itself, as well as Tai Pak, the halls of which are decorated in the traditions of Chinese palaces, with a lot of intricate decorations. Everything here is truly luxurious - solid and expensive furniture, interior in a rich old style, impeccable service and manners of the staff. In one of the restaurant halls there is even an imperial throne, sitting on which you can feel like an omnipotent ruler.

The restaurant menu is no less striking in its abundance and scope. Hundreds of dishes presented are so amazing that it is not possible to choose just one. Shark fin soup, lobster salad, turtle soup, steamed perch, drunken shrimp - this is just a small part of the rich menu. The taste of individual dishes is so specific that despite the high prices, it is unlikely that you will be able to finish some of them. Waiters often like to observe customers' reactions to the food they serve.

You can get to the floating restaurant by ferry, which departs from Aberdeen or Shum Wan piers.

9. Wong Tai Sin Temple (Kowloon Peninsula)

By getting off at Wong Tai Sin MRT Station and following the signs a little, you can see another significant landmark of Hong Kong, especially a popular environment for Confucians and Buddhists - Wong Tai Sin Temple.

The shrine was founded in honor of the Taoist deity of healing, who was the reincarnation of a real person - the hermit Wong Tai Sin (in the life of Huang Chu Ping), who lived in the 4th century AD. According to the historical description, which is kept in the temple itself, Chu Ping was born and grew up in a very poor family, experiencing poverty from an early age. And at the age of 15 he met a certain saint on Red Pine Mountain. Since then, he began to master Taoism and 40 years later he returned to that mountain and settled on it.

In 1915, a certain entrepreneur Leung Renyan, who arrived in Hong Kong, organized a Chinese medicine shop. He also revived the lost faith in Chu Ping by building an altar behind the shop. But in 1918, both his store and the altar burned down. In 1921, a temple was built, named after the Immortal of Red Pine Mountain, and it was not until 1954 that it was opened to all visitors.

Wong Tai Sin Temple is built in the best Chinese traditions and is richly decorated with fine carvings, yellow grilles and red columns. The altars located here are dedicated to Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian deities. Temple complex includes several halls, including the Bronze Pavilion, the Hall of the Three Saints, the Hall of Archives, the Confucian Hall, the Yue Hing Temple, and the Garden of Desires. In the shops located nearby you can buy souvenirs, herbs, incense and religious paraphernalia.

10. Fishing village Tai O (west of Lantau Island)

Tai O is often called the "Venice of Hong Kong", but in fact it is just a traditional fishing village located in the western part of Lantau Island. Most of the structures here stand on stilts right in the water, and the main mode of transport is boats. Along coastline fishing village, the streams of sea and river water. Thanks to this, beautiful mangrove groves grow on the local soils.

Here, like nowhere else, the image and flavor of ancient Hong Kong has been preserved. In some places, the dwellings of the first inhabitants of Hong Kong - the Tanaka - have still survived, and the source of income for local residents here still remains fishing and the sale of dried seafood. Thanks to its preserved traditions, Tai O has become a distinctive landmark of Hong Kong, attracting streams of tourists: travelers are attracted by the unusual local flavor and fresh fish dishes. Here you can also visit several historical museums and a temple, take a boat ride and, if you’re lucky, meet rare white dolphins. While walking along the village streets, you can buy and taste local delicacies - such as fried rice donuts or soy kefir, spinach fried with shrimp paste or salted fish with ginger, and much more.

11. Hong Kong Skyline

The Skyline refers to the string of giant skyscrapers located along the coast of Victoria Gulf. Although the attractive modern facades of these buildings are difficult to miss during the day, they truly transform at night when the mesmerizing lighting comes on. And every evening at 8 o’clock a fantastic laser show is projected on the high-rise buildings - perhaps there is no equal to this spectacle in the whole world. Hundreds of city guests and local residents specially gather in advance at observation platforms equipped on the opposite shore of the bay to become observers of the amazing spectacle. You can watch the show from different angles, and from each new angle it is perceived differently. The performance begins with several rays and unfolds into a real extravaganza of colors, accompanied by musical works. This impressive show is called “Symphony of Lights”, and tourists from all over the planet come to see it.

12. Victoria Bay

You can endlessly plan routes around Hong Kong, because every year new attractions appear here that cannot be ignored. But what to see in Hong Kong in 10 hours , while passing through a metropolis and not wanting to miss the opportunity to at least partially get to know this vast city? Perhaps an obligatory item in the program of any tourist, even those arriving in Hong Kong for half a day, is Victoria Bay - one of the most symbolic places in the city. For a long time it has served as a port, but this is not what attracts tourists. The view of the embankment surrounding the bay is not so important, and all attention is occupied by the surrounding architecture, striking in its scale and design solutions. Particularly popular on the coast is the famous Victoria Peak, which is the highest point of the island. On the hill there is a cluster of restaurants, parks, as well as an observation deck from which a stunning panorama of the city opens.

13. Hong Kong Park (Central District)

Few would argue that Hong Kong is a concrete jungle, a veritable forest of dizzying skyscrapers. But sometimes a person so needs a breath of fresh air and a piece of nature that a plant island was created right in the middle of the urban jungle of Hong Kong, where you can escape the endless bustle of the city. This is a Hong Kong park - an oasis in the middle of the city, where the main elements are abundant greenery and flowing water, linking together different park compositions - here you can find many man-made ponds, streams, waterfalls and magnificent landscape compositions. The variety of exotic flora and many tropical birds living in the park create an amazing tropical ambiance. In addition to greenery and water, the park can offer its visitors a number of interesting museums, and an observation deck in the form of a 30-meter tower, and an amphitheater with 900 seats, and a cafe, and even a registry office.

14. Nan Lian Garden

Another corner of peace and tranquility in the heart of vast Hong Kong is the modern Nan Lian Garden, opened in the 2000s. Today it is one of the most picturesque parks in the metropolis, located in the Kowloon area and occupying more than 35 thousand sq.m. In the northern part of the park is the Chilin Monastery - Nan Lian was planned precisely as part of the monastery complex. Therefore, the main thematic concept of the park is its full compliance with the rules of design according to Feng Shui, and today Nan Lian is designed in the best traditions of ancient Chinese parks: pavilions are interspersed with terraces, and lotus ponds and bridges complement this splendor. The main pavilion of Absolute Perfection is located in the very center of the lake. The second pavilion is a Tea House built on the water in the form of a wooden corridor for tea parties. The Aroma Hall hosts temporary exhibitions, and the local restaurant serves exclusively Lenten vegetarian dishes.

15. Kowloon Park

Each area of ​​Hong Kong is famous for something interesting and unique. The Kowloon Peninsula, which seems to have the same noisy life as everywhere else, still has its own corner of calm - the large Kowloon Park, where it is so good to relax from the frantic rhythm of Hong Kong. On the land where the park is located, there were once military barracks, but in the 70s of the last century they were demolished, and a wonderful park grew on an area of ​​14 hectares, in which today you can find everything for a secluded walk - picturesque ponds, green alleys , shady corners, Chinese landscaped gardens and various sculptures. This place is not only pleasant with its views, but also interesting with its inhabitants. For example, you can see pink flamingos near the ponds, and right next to the observation deck there is a large round aviary with parrots of different breeds. An additional bonus for vacationers is that visiting the park is absolutely free.

16. Science Museum

The Science Museum of 1992 is a corner of acquaintance with the great inventions of man. It is located in Hong Kong next to the History Museum. The area of ​​the museum is impressive, which is as much as 6 square kilometers. This territory houses as many as 17 exhibition areas, displaying about five thousand exhibits. The theme of the exhibition includes five zones - introductory exhibition, natural science, technology, natural history, and children's exhibition. In the center of the museum hall is the main exhibit, a real symbol of the museum - a giant 22-meter energy machine demonstrating the transformation of energy. Most of the exhibits are interactive and you can touch and explore them with your own hands. A variety of levers and buttons allow you to perform a variety of simple experiments, through which some physical phenomena are explained.

17. Hong Kong History Museum (Tsim Sha Tsui)

Those wishing to learn everything about Hong Kong from a historical perspective are advised to visit the Hong Kong History Museum, which displays thousands of exhibits related to the history of Hong Kong, dating back to antiquity. Eight galleries cover the entire history of Hong Kong, from prehistoric times to modern times. Giant dioramas are dedicated to the daily life of ancient people - they present elements of excavations of settlements dating back to the Song, Ming and Tang periods, and also demonstrate everyday tools made of bone and stone. The ceramics hall displays interesting pottery, the new history hall contains exhibits related to fishing, examples of Chinese housing, and demonstrations of the traditional tea ceremony. On the second floor there is a hall of modern history with the first typewriters, documents, photographs and dishes. The attractive double-decker tram displays a video about the history of pre-war transport.

18. Hong Kong Museum of Art (Tsim Sha Tsui)

The Hong Kong Museum of Art is a must-see for anyone who would like to explore Chinese art in more detail. Today the collection is impressive in its size and artistic value - the number of exhibits already numbers about 15 thousand, including ancient paintings and calligraphy, antiques and jewelry, unique drawings and engravings, and creations of contemporary artists. The antiquities collection showcases bronze, ceramics, jade enamel, samples of ancient fabrics and traditional clothing. The Hall of Historical Painting presents about a thousand paintings drawn in oil, pencil, and watercolor. In addition to permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions are regularly organized in two special halls of the museum. A small exhibition of sculptures located in the open area in front of the museum is also worthy of attention.

19. Hong Kong Heritage Museum (Sha Tin District)

Founded in 2000, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum showcases the unique interweaving of history, culture and art through a variety of programs. Local exhibitions focus on creative and vibrant local culture, including design, photography, Cantonese opera, intangible heritage, and popular culture. It also traces the subtle relationship between world cultures and the peoples of China, in particular Hong Kong. To attract more visitors, the museum periodically hosts vibrant and exciting exhibitions aimed at both educating and entertaining visitors. On an area of ​​7.5 thousand sq.m. There are several halls dedicated to Cantonese opera, where the main secrets of preparing for a spectacular performance are revealed, starting with makeup preparation and ending with dance and music.

20. Hong Kong Coastal Defense Museum

The old coastal defense fort, built in the 19th century by British troops to protect the approaches to Victoria Bay, houses a military history museum that tells visitors about the history of coastal defense during the Qing and Ming dynasties, during major wars and other historical events. The museum was founded in 1999, and its exhibition is located in three sections, representing the reception hall, the redoubt and the historical route. The interior of the redoubt serves as exhibition galleries with permanent exhibitions related to the history of coastal defense. Among the memorable objects located inside the redoubt are a huge cannon with a caliber of about 18 cm and a weight of about 5 tons, a torpedo station and a battery built to protect the harbor from destroyers using small high-speed missiles.

21. Museum of Cosmonautics

The complex of museum buildings, which includes the Museum of Art and the Cultural Center, also includes the Museum of Cosmonautics, the building of which stands out for its huge hemispherical egg-shaped roof. The museum, opened in 1980, houses the world's first planetarium with automated system control and other advanced technical capabilities. The planetarium, created to popularize space and astronomical sciences, is located in the eastern wing of the museum - here you can visit the halls of space science, space theater, workshops, and in the western wing there is an astronomy hall, souvenir shops and astronomical literature. Advanced interactive equipment allows visitors to learn about space as clearly as possible, penetrating its secrets. The museum's huge domed screen regularly displays the best multimedia shows and foreign films, broadcast through headphones in several languages.

22. Museum of Optical Illusions

A visit to the Museum of Optical Illusions, whose exhibition is based on 3D technologies and various innovations, will help you go beyond the usual format of excursions. The creators of the exhibitions were able to skillfully and interestingly play out each unfolding plot in the form of compositions in which the visitor himself becomes the central figure. How the plot of the exhibition will develop depends on the visitor himself and his imagination. This allows you to escape from boring everyday life into the world of optical illusions, plunging into a fantastic atmosphere and being in an unusual situation. The exhibition includes about 70 three-dimensional paintings, located in several thematic rooms. For example, here you can find yourself inside a beautiful blooming flower, visit a rainbow, sit on a palm tree, hover over an abyss, be in a boat with characters from Monet’s paintings, or sit next to the Mona Lisa herself.

23. Madame Tussauds

Even a month may not be enough to explore all the delights of the Hong Kong metropolis - every day you can find new interesting places here and not get bored. What to see in Hong Kong in 5 days? Perhaps a five-day trip can be turned into a quite eventful tour of the most interesting sights. Among the museums, it is especially worth mentioning Madame Tussauds, which invariably attracts guests with the opportunity to “personally” meet the most famous people in the world, or rather, with their life-like wax copies. The sculptures are so realistic that sometimes it takes your breath away when you see another celebrity. It is worth noting that the creation of each new double takes about six months and several hundred thousand dollars, and about 20 specialists work on the creation. By the way, all figures are called “wax” out of old habit - in fact, they have all been made from high-quality silicone for a long time.

24. Teaware Museum

You can get an idea of ​​Chinese tea culture, the intricacies of the traditional ceremony, and even personally participate in drinking the drink at the Tea Ware Museum, located among the greenery of Hong Kong City Park. An excursion to this place turns into a unique journey to ancient Hong Kong, during which you can see the rarest Chinese tea utensils and taste drinks from the most valuable tea varieties. The snow-white building of the palace itself, in which the museum is located, is very consistent with its theme - it was made in the 19th century in the Greek style and is decorated with elegant Ionic columns. The most popular among visitors is the exhibition demonstrating the basic rules and features of preparing and serving the drink. The museum has a small shop with tea accessories and a variety of teas. There is also a cozy tea house nearby where you can enjoy a high-quality drink.

25. Po Lin Monastery (Lantau Island)

Looking at the interesting places of Hong Kong on the map, you can see that on the green island of Lantau is located Buddhist monastery By Lin. Today, against the backdrop of the noisy streets of the Lantau metropolis, there is a contrasting corner of silence and solitude, the development of which once began with the construction of Po Lin. Visitors to the territory of Lantau are attracted not only by the picturesque nature and the authentic monastery, but also by the famous Buddha statue. The monastery itself was founded at the beginning of the last century by Buddhist monks, and before the construction of the colossal Buddha, it attracted little attention from tourists. With the appearance of the giant Buddha sculpture, the flow of people wishing to get to this region sharply increased, and the transport issue was immediately resolved, and a modern funicular appeared. Within the complex there are several temples that amaze with the beauty of their architecture, majestic wooden statues and enchanting decorations made of fresh flowers.

26. Chi Lin Nunnery (Diamond Hill District)

When it's time to take a break from the city noise, it's time to retire and admire the traditional Chinese flavor in a secluded place on the Kowloon Peninsula, where the large Buddhist complex of Chilin and the adjacent Nan Lian Sal are located. The development of the park area here began in 1934 with the construction of the monastery itself, and half a century later the severely dilapidated temple was reconstructed, taking as a basis the architectural style of the Tang era, with its traditional methods of wooden construction, without the use of nails. The official opening of the renovated monastery took place in 2000, and today the complex includes a nunnery, a temple, Chinese gardens, a vegetarian restaurant and dormitories for temporary guests. The temple halls contain treasures such as Buddha statues and figures of other bodhisattvas. The experience is enhanced by a walk through the Tang Dynasty gardens, with their rolling landscapes, lotus ponds, rock formations and lush vegetation.

27. Monastery of Ten Thousand Buddhas (Sha Tin district)

Buddhist temples are not necessarily ancient structures - for example, the Monastery of Ten Thousand Buddhas is not yet a century old, but crowds of tourists and pilgrims flock to it. The monastery was founded by a simple layman, although he was a pious preacher of Buddhism and his sermons attracted numerous parishioners. In order to conduct performances in a more organized manner, the temple was erected, but for many years its interior was supplemented with countless statues of Buddha. And today the number of Buddhas has crossed the ten thousand mark and reaches 13 thousand - all the figurines are gilded and have a small height of up to 30 cm. At the first study, they all may seem the same, but gradually new features appear - it becomes clear that some Buddhas are smiling, others are laughing, others others are angry, others are screaming, others are thinking. The monastery is located on the slopes of a rocky hill, and all the buildings are united by a staircase of 431 steps.

28. Happy Valley and Sathin Race Courses (Sathin County)

Many Hong Kong residents are passionate fans of horse racing, so during the entire racing season, tens of thousands of people flock to the racetracks, and those who cannot get there for various reasons rush to special establishments where they place bets. Among the hippodromes, two of the largest and most popular are the old Happy Valley, founded in the mid-19th century and accommodating up to 40 thousand people, and the modern Satkhin, built in the 70s of the last century and accommodating up to 85 thousand spectators. Both are managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Everyone chooses a hippodrome to their liking, because they are different not only in size and age, but also in character. If Happy Valley is a legendary place where an atmosphere of uncontrollable excitement reigns, then Satkhin is more equipped, modern and quiet place for true horse racing connoisseurs.

29. Qingma Bridge

Tsinma is a bridge that is famous for its length and design. After all, this is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, it connects east island Qing and western Mawan, where its name comes from. The total length of the structure is about 40 kilometers, the structure is two-level - a wide highway is laid on the upper level, and railway tracks on the lower level. The main span of the bridge, almost 1.4 kilometers long, is also the longest in the world among the bridges on which railway traffic. And this is not surprising, because the total length of the strongest cables supporting the structure is 160 thousand kilometers! During typhoon periods, which are not uncommon in Hong Kong, a specially protected lower tier is provided for cars. Currently, Qingma is not only a busy highway, but also a popular tourist attraction, with a panoramic center operating on it.

30. Zoo and Botanical Garden (Victoria Peak)

Travelers planning a family holiday will not have to look long for what to see in Hong Kong with children, because there is so much entertainment, parks and gaming centers like in Hong Kong, you won’t be able to see it in every big city. Among the places for entertainment, Hong Kong Disneyland is especially famous, and for those whose children love animals, we can recommend the large Oceanarium and the Hong Kong Zoo, which combines a botanical park and a zoo. The latter was founded in 1871 and is located on the picturesque slope of Victoria Peak. The main asset of the zoo is about 700 inhabitants, among which are a large number of primates, as well as reptiles, turtles, snakes, and birds. Although the small area does not allow keeping large animals, visiting the park is absolutely free. The beautiful zoo occupies 5 hectares and contains about a thousand species of tropical plants, including 20 types of bamboo, 30 types of palm trees, as well as flowering camellias, magnolias, azaleas and an abundance of other vegetation.

31. Hong Kong tram

Even with two days in Hong Kong, you can see a lot of interesting places - the main thing is to plan your route correctly and get the most out of your mini-trip. One of the best ways to reveal the full flavor of a metropolis, to feel its essence and energy, is to ride around the city on an absolutely amazing transport, a double-decker tram. But if for a tourist the sight of such a tram is something fantastic, then for locals it has long been familiar public transport, without which it is difficult to imagine Hong Kong. Once upon a time, the lands of Hong Kong were a British colony, and it was from there that the use of a kind of transport originated - many people are probably familiar with the London double-decker buses. All of Hong Kong's tram lines run through the oldest part of the city, with around 170 trams operating here, making it a great way to get around the city on a budget.

32. Star Ferry

Ferry service between Hong Kong, Kowloon Island and some other islands is not just one of the types of local transport, which has not lost its relevance for a century and a half. Charming boats, constantly scurrying along the waters of Victoria Bay, are a true symbol of Hong Kong. One of the oldest city ferries is the Star Ferry, which is suitable not only for crossing, but also for getting new impressions from a boat trip both day and night. Evening time on the “star” ferry is a period of fantastic spectacles, when stunning views of city panoramas with illuminated giant skyscrapers open from the water. A particularly good time is 8 pm, when the Hong Kong Skyline becomes the venue for the laser show. And by crossing the water on TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet, you can go explore the sights of Macau.

33. Ngonping 360 (Lantau Island)

The most beautiful city attractions are located high in the mountains on Lantau Island - here is the amazingly large giant Buddha statue, the picturesque Po Lin Monastery, and the Path of Wisdom with wooden steles located along it with carved quotes from the Sutra. Previously, this magnificent region could only be reached on foot or by bus, until the modern Ngonping 360 cable car opened here in 2005. Now the road to the mountains is a pleasure, it takes about half an hour and brings indescribable emotions from contemplating the extraordinary natural landscapes. The length of the cable car is about 6 kilometers, its lower station is located on the Lantau coast, and the upper station is located next to Ngonping Square. The cable car is equipped with the latest design elements and has three types of cabins - standard for several people, “crystal” with a transparent glass bottom, and private, the most comfortable.

34. Peak tram funicular

Victoria Peak is one of the most sought-after and desirable tourist spots, with thousands of visitors reaching here every day to admire the magnificent panoramas of the city from a height of half a kilometer. There are several ways to get to the top of Victoria Peak, but the most popular of them is by taking the Peak Tram, which appeared here at the end of the 19th century and became the first cable funicular in Asia. Then it represented the only way to move between the lower settlements and mountainous regions. Initially, the funicular was driven by a steam engine, and only many years later it was equipped with electric traction. The entire journey takes about 8 minutes and passes through the oldest historical areas of Hong Kong. The updated funicular is equipped with an automatic speed control system and can reach speeds of up to 6 meters per second.

35. Observation deck Sky 100

If we talk about places from which the best view of the metropolis opens, we can recommend visiting the 60-meter Ferris wheel of Hong Kong , however, this attraction is significantly inferior in height to the Sky 100 observation deck, located on the hundredth floor of the tallest 490-meter building in Hong Kong. Sky 100 is the city's highest indoor observation deck, offering a 360-degree view of Victoria Harbor and the surrounding city from a bird's eye view. It is located on the hundredth floor of the International Center building at an altitude of about 400 meters. Sky 100 is also known for the fact that it regularly hosts multimedia exhibitions using laser technologies that allow you to get acquainted with the history and culture of Hong Kong. A unique map located on the site depicting the most significant city objects allows you to choose a route for your further journey right here.

36. "Dragon's Back"

Hong Kong residents are big fans of walking, so all the Hong Kong islands are covered with a network hiking trails and trekking routes of varying difficulty. One of the most famous tracks of this kind is called “Back of the Dragon”, which is an optimal combination of low difficulty and best reviews. The route passes through the tops of two hills, connecting them and with its outline resembling a “dragon ridge”. The total length of this trail is approximately 8 kilometers, and it takes about 5 hours to cover the entire path. During hiking There are stunning views of the South China Sea, local villages, beaches, and from the highest points you can even see the neighboring Lamma Island. Along the entire mountain range, strange plants grow, colorful butterflies flutter, and at the highest point of the route there is an extensive observation deck.

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Hong Kong has the status of a special administrative region and is distinguished from the rest of China. At the same time, the region was under the control of the British Empire for a long time. The influence of European culture with originally Asian roots made this area so unusual.

There is not much land and it is not customary to throw away land. The development is very dense, there are many skyscrapers, modern and historical buildings are often located side by side. For tourists, this is a real find: you can explore rarities in museums or ancient monuments without leaving the comfortable modern environment.

Hong Kong has amazing shopping, with street markets and high-end stores everywhere. You can get to the most distant attractions by cable cars, double-decker trams and ferries, which becomes an adventure in itself.

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1. Hong Kong Skyline

Skyscrapers are built in a row on the shores of Victoria Harbour. Their main feature- night lighting. It turns already noticeable and majestic buildings into the main characters of the laser show. The “Symphony of Lights” begins every day at 8 pm. Thanks to its consistency, the phenomenon even made it into the Guinness Book of Records. Anyone can watch what is happening completely free of charge.

2. Victoria Bay

Natural harbor in the South China Sea. Thanks to the bay, the area turned into a successful trading area during the reign of Great Britain. Now there is a dense modern development on the coast: tourist sites, offices, residential buildings. A Walk of Fame similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame has also appeared. Every evening the show “Symphony of Lights” is held. The most popular boat excursions depart from here.

3. Tsim Sha Tsui embankment

Most of the total length of the embankment is occupied by the Avenue of Stars. In addition to handprints of local celebrities, there are several film-themed sculptures installed here. At eight in the evening, tourists gather on the coast to watch the “Symphony of Lights”. Other attractions: the clock tower - all that remains of the station, museums, a mirror installation, the former headquarters of the NCIS.

4. Victoria Peak

The most high point islands - 552 meters above sea level. Many entertainment facilities have been built on the mountain, including a seven-story tower. Its lower floors are reserved for museums. The first exhibits wax figures from Madame Tussauds, the second and third display about 450 amazing objects from all over the planet. You can climb to the top by cable car, which appeared here back in late XIX century.

5. Big Buddha

Located on Lantau Island near the Po Lin Monastery. Height – about 34 meters, weight – 250 tons. It was built starting in 1990, the opening took place 3 years later. The statue faces north, which is not typical for monuments of this size. You can get to the Big Buddha along a winding road or along a staircase of 268 steps. Access to the statue is free, but you have to pay to get inside.

6. Hong Kong Park

Founded in 1991. Located in the Central region. Area – more than 8 hectares. One of its features is modern buildings and the buildings are harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape. Entrance to the territory is free, the park is open until sunset. The local birdlife is home to about 600 birds. Tourists are also attracted to the Olympic Square, the Tai Chi Garden, the Tea Ware Museum, the Conservatory and the Squash Centre.

7. Nan Lian Garden

Exists since 2006. A real oasis and island of freshness among the densely built concrete jungle. The garden begins under the highway overpass. Then there are paved paths, bridges over an artificial pond, a restaurant surrounded by waterfalls, and elegant Chinese-style buildings. Lighting is installed throughout, so that the area remains bright even in the dark.

8. Kowloon Park

Tsim Sha Tsui District Public Park covers an area of ​​more than 13 hectares. The park hosts major events, including exhibitions and festivals. It houses colorful representatives of the animal world, such as large turtles and flamingos. Notable objects: sculpture garden, rose garden, football field, labyrinth garden, bird lake, mosque, avenue of national comic book stars.

9. Hong Kong History Museum

Operating since 1998. Located in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. The exhibition tells about the history of the region from ancient times to the present day. The area of ​​exhibition halls is about 17.5 thousand m². The 8 halls also display collections of minerals, insects and fossils. There are separate stands dedicated to the sights of Hong Kong. Temporary exhibitions are held to coincide with important dates or events.

10. Hong Kong Science Museum

Opened in 1991. The area is about 6.5 thousand m². There are more than 500 exhibits, most of them can and should be touched and taken a closer look. The first floor is dedicated to mathematics and life sciences. The second talks, among other things, about hygiene and scientific innovations. The third contains all kinds of models, as well as exhibitions related to telecommunications. The fourth is more suitable for children - there are many interactive programs.

11. Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Formed in 2000 in the New Territories. The meeting does not ignore any of the branches of culture, both trends that have existed since ancient times and modern trends. Cantonese opera, photography, design, calligraphy, ceramics, painting - everything had a place here. There is a separate exhibition dedicated to Bruce Lee. Admission is free on Wednesdays; on other days there are discounts for different groups of visitors.

12. Hong Kong Museum of Art

Founded in 1962, moved to the current building in 1991. The funds contain about 15 thousand storage units. The collection consists of samples of paintings, graphics, calligraphy, antiques, and jewelry. The exhibitions are distributed over three floors and occupy five large halls. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, especially if they are directly or indirectly related to Asian art.

13. Hong Kong Coastal Defense Museum

Located in a fort built in 1887. At that time, the structure was built and used by the British. The area of ​​the fort is more than 34 thousand m². The exhibition tells about the protection of the coast in different periods of the country's history: from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the world wars. The museum includes a redoubt, a reception hall and a historical path. Military equipment is displayed inside, and a torpedo station is nearby.

14. Chilin Nunnery

Founded on the Kowloon Peninsula in 1934. Area – 33 thousand m². Approximately 60 nuns live here permanently. The complex consists of the main building of the monastery, a hotel for pilgrims and landscaped gardens in traditional Chinese style. Buddha statues made of stones, wood, clay, some of them covered with gold, are located throughout the territory. Entrance to the monastery is free.

15. Po Lin Monastery

Originally opened in 1905 as a refuge for monks. Gradually it grew and acquired several temples. One of the largest sitting Buddha statues made of bronze is kept here, the height of which is about 26 meters. Entrance to the monastery is free. Guests are treated to vegetarian dishes in the refectory. Since Po Lin is a popular tourist site, it is better to visit it on weekdays for prayer and meditation.

16. Wong Tai Sin Temple

Erected in honor of a Taoist deity. It can be found in the south of Lion Rock. The complex covers an area of ​​18 thousand m². Its history dates back to 1921, when, according to legend, Wong Tai Sin showed his followers the place for construction. It was only in 1956 that the sanctuary became open to everyone. The architecture is typical of China: red color, columns, roofs with gold accents. Tourists are attracted by the Garden of Good Wishes.

17. Monastery of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Laid out in 1949 in the Sha Tin area. It is not an active religious institution, but is popular among tourists. A distinctive feature is about 13 thousand clay figurines of Buddha, covered with gold. One of the main relics is the mummy of Yuet Kai, the founder of the monastery. It is exhibited in the large hall of the monastery. The buildings are among the historical buildings of Hong Kong and are maintained in impeccable condition.

18. Tai O Fishing Village

Also called the "Venice of Hong Kong". You can move around the village either through special passages or by boat. All houses here are built on stilts. Close to the houses there is a market where you can buy not only souvenirs, but also fresh catch. There are dolphins in the area. The opportunity to observe them attracts tourists. There are two museums, a closed police station building and a temple.

19. Qingma Bridge

Crosses the Mavan Canal. Opened in 1997. Margaret Thatcher was present at the ceremony. The total length is 2160 meters, including 1377 meters of the main span. The height of the structure is 206 meters. The world's sixth longest suspension bridge. There are two levels: on the first there is a highway, on the second there is a railway track. No sidewalks, no parking. Each area is monitored using surveillance cameras.

20. Happy Valley and Sathyn Racecourses

Opened in 1845 and 1978 respectively. The first can accommodate about 55 thousand people, the second - 30 thousand more. During a calendar year, about 700 races are held in total at both hippodromes. Traditionally, they are held on Wednesdays, but some especially important ones are moved to weekends and holidays. Since 1996, a horse racing museum has been opened in Happy Valley. Satkhin was used for the Olympic equestrian competition in 2008.

21. Markets of Hong Kong

Markets are a familiar part of the way of life in Asian cities, including modern ones like Hong Kong. The “Ladies’ Market” is popular among those who like to buy fairly high-quality counterfeits of well-known brands. Stanley Market has a wide variety of goods and is not so crowded. The jade market is famous for all kinds of products made from this stone, popular among the Chinese. Temple Street Market is open at night. In addition, typical Hong Kong snacks are available here at any time of the day. At the Kowloon Island bird market you can buy not only birds, but also, for example, singing grasshoppers.

22. “Street of Lazy Pedestrians”

A section of road 800 meters long, which is a continuous escalator. It stretches from the business districts towards Victoria Peak. The mechanism was created in France, the opening of the “street” took place in 1993. It is a free, albeit slow, alternative to the bus. It is possible to get off at any of the intersecting streets. There is a canopy in case of bad weather or heat.

23. Hong Kong tram

This type of transport has been available to local residents since 1904. The difference between the local network and all others in the world is the use of exclusively double-decker trams. The fleet consists of 160 carriages. The total number of stops on the line is 120. At the moment, trams remain relevant as public transport. About 200 thousand people use them every day.

24. Star Ferry

A ferry operating between the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. An alternative to such travel is the metro. However, the ferry is faster and gives more impressions. The departure corresponds to the stated schedule. It can be found online or at the piers. Each ferry has 3 halls: 2 completely closed with air conditioning and windows, 1 open. It is especially interesting to move around the bay this way during the “Symphony of Lights”.

25. Peak tram

A funicular running from the Central District to Victoria Peak. The length of the network is 1365 meters, it includes 6 stations. It has been in existence since 1888, making it the first cable-type funicular in Asia. There is an observation deck near the top of the station. The Peak Tram operates from 7 am to 12 midnight. Two carriages are coupled together, depart every 10-15 minutes and carry up to 120 passengers at a time.

26. Ngonping 360

The cable car opened in 2005. It leads to Lantau Island, where interesting sights are collected, such as the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and the Path of Wisdom. The journey takes about half an hour and is an amazing adventure in itself. There are three types of booths: standard, glass bottom and private. At top station There are many entertainment venues.

27. Sky 100

Also called the "Sky Terrace". The observation deck is located on the hundredth floor of the tallest building in Hong Kong - the World Trade Center. Since the view from here opens up to 360 degrees, you can view the entire city from a height of almost 400 meters. In addition, multimedia exhibitions are organized at the site, as if presenting the main attractions. This will help you create your own tourist route.

28. "Back of the Dragon"

The tourist route laid here is the most popular in Hong Kong. 5 trails have been prepared for beginner hikers. While traveling on foot you can enjoy the coastal beauty, panoramic views and local nature. Along the route there are interesting stopping places, such as the observation deck at Shek O Peak. In addition, on the Dragon's Back ridge they practice paragliding and fly kites.

29. Disneyland

Opened in 2005. Area – 126 hectares. The territory is divided into 3 entertainment zones: the world of fairy tales, exciting adventures, and the world of the future. Regardless of preferences, all tourists, without exception, are attracted by the main street, where souvenir shops, shops and cafes are concentrated. Life-size puppets, meeting your favorite characters, modern technologies and bright decorations - the park has it all.

30. Ocean Park

Occupies a vast area in the southern part of Hong Kong. The park is divided into two parts. They are connected to each other by a cable car and a tunnel. A huge aquarium is built in the lower part, there is a lagoon with fountains, and a building with pandas. At the top there is much more attractions, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel. There are picturesque views of the area from various points.