The Recipe For A Memorable Hong Kong Walking Holiday

Hong Kong is a beguiling, exhilarating modern microcosm

. And although the city today is a far cry from the semi-developed urban sprawl portrayed in the 1962 iconic film The World of Suzie Wong (which starred Nancy Kwan and William Holden, if anyone remembers), it still bears that same easy-going charm underneath the flashy veneer of fast-paced, sleek, glitzy modernity. And the best way to enjoy everything that the city has to offer is through a well-planned walking holiday. You simply cant go wrong if you go on foot.

The Citys Magical Skyline

If youve been jaded enough to immediately dismiss the idea of some citys skyline being breathtaking, then Hong Kongs profile might well change your mind. Listed by CNN as having the worlds best skyline in 2010, beating even that of New York, Hong Kongs skyline can take your breath away anytime of the day. If youre in the city for a walking holiday, then consider yourself lucky: in terms of skyline views, theres really no shortage of them regardless of where you actually are in the city. The skyline dominates the views whether youre in, say, lower Kowloon or on Hong Kong Island across the world-famous Victoria Harbour. On a clear, sunny morning, with the sun behind you, Hong Kongs skyline is a stunning vision set against a blue backdrop, with Victoria Peak overlooking it. At night, especially if youre strolling along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade or on the Avenue of the Stars, the same skyline is transformed spectacularly with the brightly lit buildings.

Hong Kong Disneyland

If youve been to other versions of Disneyland, youll realise this one in Hong Kong is quite a bit smaller than the others. However, it does not lack in fun activities and attractions that can easily use up an entire day of sight-seeing. Hong Kong Disneyland has certain facilities meant to make your visit convenient and hassle free; from the parks amenities to the waterproof strollers, to the two Disneyland hotels. Each night at 9pm, the sky above the park is lit up by a spectacular fireworks display. Indeed, this destination is a must-include in any walking holiday in Hong Kong - and its certainly not just for the kids!

Bargains and Rare Finds at the Temple Street Night Market and the Ladies Market

You cant leave the city without taking something with youa nice trinket, perhaps, or a special custom-tailored suit. You can find these and other rare, delightful bargains either at the famous Temple Street Night Market in central Kowloon or the kilometre-long Ladies Market on Tung Choi Street. Temple Street Night market, for one, looks every inch like your idea of a rowdy, bustling Chinatown, complete with opera singers, fortune tellers, and vendors plying their wares and crafts on the sidewalk. And if the whole thing seems familiar as you trundle through it as part of your walking holiday, its most probably because youve seen it in some moviethis particular night market has been a favorite scene backdrop among film directors. And if thats not enough, theres the Ladies Marketthe one-stop destination for things ladies love: from fashion accessories, clothing, cosmetics, even bags and watches.

by: Tony Maniscalco

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