subject: Experience The Exhilarating Hong Kong Glimpses [print this page] Hong Kong, located in the Peoples Republic of China, is one of the worlds most densely populated places. It is world famous for its expanded skyline and harbours. The most commonly spoken languages here are Chinese and English.
Hong Kong is one of the most favourite tourist spots in the world too. Most people visit this place to get a taste of its culture, food and of course, the wonderful attractions to see. Here it is taking you through a quick guide of tourism in Hong Kong.
Of the many attractions Hong Kong is known for, the ten places stand out making them a must-visit destination spots in any visitors itinerary:
Avenue of Stars: This is a must-visit place in Hong Kong and it pays tribute to the Hollywood culture of Hong Kong. It consists of a wide variety of memorabilia of Hollywood movies. One of the most noticeable feature is this place is the statue of the kung fu hero of all times, Bruce Lee.
The Peak: It is the highest point on the island of Hong Kong. You must visit this place at any cost, as the view you get from this point at all times of the day is just not expressible in words. You can view all the way up to the famous Victoria Harbor from this point.
The Clock Tower: One of the best known monuments in Hong Kong, the Clock Tower dates back to 1915. This tower stands 44m tall and is made of red brick and granite. This elegant tower now stands as a memory of the Age of Steam.
The Ladies Market: If you want to brush up your haggling skills, then you must visit this place. This is a one-kilometre stretch of several shops consisting of clothes, accessories, home furniture, and many more. This is definitely a place that women would love to go to.
Hong Kong Disneyland: It is a place for people of all age groups to let go of all worries and enjoy to the fullest. Children in particular will enjoy this place completely. The fun starts in the morning and ends only in the night. It consists of places like Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch and many more.
The Ocean Park: This wonderful water theme park is located on the southern side of the island. The widespread land has real life exhibits of underwater animals and exciting rides too. It also consists of polar adventure lands, and so on.
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade: It is a long stroll to stretch all the way from the clock tower to Hung Hom, passing through the Hong Kong Museum, the Hong Kong Cultural Center and many such places.
Temple Street Night Market: If you are looking for a perfect place to be after sundown, this is the one. This is a night street market named after the famous Tin Hau temple. This market sells goods like electronics, antiques, watches and other interesting products.
The Big Buddha Statue: Formally known as the Tian Tan Buddha, this giant statue is associated with the PO Lin Monastery. You can enjoy a stunning view of sprawling mountains and wonderful scenery surrounding the monastery standing on top of 268 steps.
The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre: This gigantic building has a significant glass curtain and a huge aluminium rooftop that exhibit the remarkable and innovative construction techniques.
With all the above, a holiday in Hong Kong is sure to make you excited.
