HONG KONG 
Hong Kong is a popular tourist destinations for the people addicted to life with all its eccentricities. Leased for 99 years to the British Monarchy, Hong Kong (a cluster of over 260 outlying islands, new territories, Kowloon Peninsula , and Hong Kong Island that is separated from China by a natural harbor) only recently became an independent entity.
The hustle-bustle of the busy business districts and the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong only adds to its urban charms. The luxury hotels and resorts, restaurants and pubs, entertainment and business districts cater to the business travelers and the holidaymakers.
General Information:
Location: |
South East Asia |
Language: |
English |
Climate: |
Warm and wet summer, dry and cool winters |
Currency: |
Dollar |
Country Code: |
0852
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| Activities: |
Shopping, sightseeing, spas, restaurants and bars, nightlife, cruises, parks, sports complexes, fusion cuisines. |
How to Reach:
Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong International Airport connects Hong Kong to the major cities in the world. You can also arrive in Hong Kong by bus and trains from Mainland China though boats from Chinese provinces to Hong Kong are a more picturesque journey. The airport express trains, bikes and double-decker trams are some great ways to travel between the tourist attractions in Hong Kong .
Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has some of the most beautiful and lively places and tourist attractions in the world. These sites not only play host to descending tourists and curious travelers, they also shield the raw beauty of unexplored regions and unique fests from the rest of the world. With TSI Holidays outbound tourist packages, you can explore the famous with the lesser known attractions and events on your tour to Hong Kong and its cities.
Hong Kong is a busy business driven city that offers tourists a cosmopolite cultural experience. Its restaurants, pubs, topless bars, hotels and resorts, beaches, harbors, islands, shops, theatres and cruises make Hong Kong a must travel for anyone in love with life.
Treks, hiking, golf, sightseeing, shopping, food tours, horseracing, cycling, boat cruises, wildlife tours are just some of the recreational activities you can indulge in when not relaxing on the beach or partying in the pubs and bars.
Events
Chinese New Year Night Parade, Lunar New Year Fireworks Display, Birthday of Lord Buddha, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival that coincides with the Moon Festival, Hong Kong Flower Show and Arts Festival, International Rugby World Cup Sevens and Dragon Dance and Lion Dance Championships are just some of the festivals that showcase Hong Kong 's complex past and progressive spirit.
Top Destinations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island
This busy business district in Hong Kong is an example of flourishing capitalistic economy with all the pleasures and luxuries that money can buy. The Central Market, the old Man Mo Temple and the Zoological & Botanic Gardens are the popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong Island . Tours of Aberdeen Harbor, dining at floating restaurants, sunbathing on the Repulse Bay Beach , or trips to Stanley are great stress-busters.
Kowloon
Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong is a popular tourist attraction for its contradictions. On one hand you have the trendiest shops, restaurants, pubs and topless bars at Tsim Sha Tsui and Temple Street . On the other hand the cultural heritage of Hong Kong is preserved in the Cultural Center , Space Museum , Peninsula hotel, Museum of History , and the Victoria Harbor . Walks around the Promenade in night, with the backdrop of the lit Victoria Harbor , make for spellbinding experiences.
Victoria Peak
At 552 m, Victoria Peak offers a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbor and Kowloon district. Treks to the Peak are not to be missed journeys with a shopping mall's viewing deck offering the spectacular sight of the Victoria Harbor completely lit in the night.
New Territories
The New Territories between the Kowloon Peninsula and the Mainland China is home to Hong Kong 's cultural, historical and religious treasures. Sightseeing of New Territories is more than just a tour of its natural resources - woodlands, hills, wildlife reserves, sandy bays, newly established towns and colorful markets. It encompasses visits to the Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong Heritage Museum , The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Taoist Temple , Fung Ying Seen Koon Temple , Tuen Mun's garden complex, Waterfront Park , Lookout Tower with views of the Tolo Harbor .
Outlying Islands
Of the 260 islands that complete Hong Kong , only a few are inhabited. One of the most toured islands in Hong Kong is Lantau Island famous for the Giant Buddha Statue in Po Lin Monastery. Lamma Island works for tourists because of the seafood restaurants while Cheung Chau and Peng Chau islands are visited for their pristine beaches and soothing views of the Hong Kong horizon.
Shenzhen
Across the border in the Mainland China, Shenzhen is a dull Chinese city whose only redeeming feature is its shops and markets where high quality goods are available at cheaper prices and where bargaining still rules the day.
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