subject: Take a Road Much Traveled [print this page] A visit to Hong Kong is normally to pay homage to the glamour and glitz of Hong Kong city a whirlwind time of shopping and amusement parks and a visit to Victoria Peak for the sensational views. But this is only a tiny part of Hong Kong's attractions. Less than 25% of Hong Kong's land mass is developed and about 40% of its total land mass is earmarked as nature reserves. This makes it an enormous attraction for Nature lovers and for those looking to get away from people and city life.
ShekO is a little picturesque village on the beach. The village has resisted urbanization and has retained an old fashioned rural charm. ShekO Beach is a popular local picnic spot. The Dragon's Back is an excellent walking trail and is well used so it can be done by beginners. ShekO has an outcropping of rocks which are popular with climbers and the nearby Big Wave Bay lives up to it's name, enticing many surfers looking for the perfect wave. Book your accommodation in Hong Kong with Excitehotels.com and get a great hotel at a great price.
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Tourists with families should visit the Ma Wan Park. This has a replica of Noah's Ark and life size sculptures of animals which is an interesting way to combine learning and entertainment for the children.
Mongkok is a sensational experience for people who want to take in the local color. It has the highest population density in the world so get ready to be jostled. It has quaint markets with names such as Ladies Market, Flower Market Road and Bird Garden that beckon and entice you. The food booths or stalls in Mongkok are famous for their delicious food.
Go to the Mai Po Marshes, a wetland Nature reserve, and you'll find yourself in bird watching haven. Over 30,000 species of migratory birds pass through here and it is home to many more. You will need a special entry permit to enter this reserve, which is run by the WWF.
You can walk the famous heritage trails in Hong Kong which meander past historic buildings and monuments, pagodas and temples and ancestral halls giving you a glimpse of Hong Kong in ages gone past.
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