Introduction to Hong Kong

Introduction to the top ten tourist attractions in Hong Kong:

<1>Central and Victoria Peak

Central is one of the oldest and most traditional areas in Hong Kong , enjoying a unique position in Hong Kong’s development.

Central can be said to be the heart of Hong Kong Island. It is the commercial, tourism and financial center of Hong Kong, as well as the decision-making and power center of the SAR government. The headquarters of the SAR government and the Legislative Council building are located here.

Central is also one of the most famous tourist and shopping malls. There are many flagship stores of Chinese and foreign famous brands in Des Voeux Road Central and Queen's Road Central, as well as large shopping malls such as IFC Mall, Landmark Plaza and Prince's Building. wait. Some new and unique fashion stores have opened in Wyndham Street and On Lan Street, and Hollywood Road, which sells antiques, has been selected as one of the top ten shopping streets in the world.

Taipingshan, commonly known as the Peak, is located in the west of Hong Kong Island. With an altitude of 554 meters, it is the highest mountain in Hong Kong Island. To visit Victoria Peak, you can take a car from the road to the top of Victoria Peak. However, more tourists like to choose the mountain cable car because it is a fast and valuable means of transportation to the top of the mountain.

Nightscape of Hong Kong

When night falls, standing on Victoria Peak and looking around, I can see that under the reflection of thousands of lights, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are like inlaid in the Victoria Harbour. Two pearls complement each other. The Central area, the heart of Hong Kong, is lined with high-rise buildings, showing the prosperity of Hong Kong. Therefore, Victoria Peak has become the best place to enjoy the wonderful night view of Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the Orient". It is ranked as one of the three best night views in the world along with Hakodate, Japan and Naples, Italy. With its unique geographical environment and cultural landscape, Victoria Peak attracts thousands of tourists from home and abroad, making it a must-visit attraction in Hong Kong.

The three most famous night views in the world - Hong Kong Night View

It is recommended that tourists go to the Peak in the afternoon and visit the exhibition halls at dusk before enjoying the night view of Hong Kong.

Although taking a mountain cable car is the fastest way, it is recommended to take a bus to climb the mountain. You can enjoy the scenery at the bottom of the mountain along the way, and then take the cable car down the mountain.

How to get there: Take bus 15C from Central Star Ferry Terminal to the cable car station on Garden Road (15C fare is $3.2) or take bus 15 along Peak Road to climb Victoria Peak.

<2>Convention and Exhibition Center (Wan Chai)

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center)

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center located on the Wan Chai waterfront The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center has a majestic appearance and consists of two buildings. The old wing was completed in 1988, and the new wing was expanded in 1997. The shape of the new wing is designed with a streamlined upper cover as the focus, like a roc spreading its wings, and has become a symbol of Wan Chai waterfront. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center is the preferred venue for international large-scale conferences and exhibitions. The location of the handover ceremony of sovereignty between China and Britain when Hong Kong returned to the motherland in 1997.

How to get there: Walk from Wan Chai MTR Station and follow the signs or take the ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Pier to Wan Chai Pier.

Golden Bauhinia Square

Wan Chai

Wan Chai used to be called "Ha Wan" because it is located at the lower level of Central. Years ago, Wan Chai was a small bay on the north shore of Hong Kong Island. Over time, Wan Chai has gradually transformed from a small fishing village into a prosperous commercial and residential center.

Wan Chai has preserved many unique historical buildings. Famous historical monuments and cultural relics include the Wan Chai Old Post Office, the oldest post office in Hong Kong, and the Hung Shing Temple, which witnessed the development of the waterfront a century and a half ago. At the same time, Wan Chai is home to a number of world-class skyscrapers and modern buildings, the most representative of which are the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and Central Plaza. In addition, the Golden Bauhinia Square located on the Wan Chai waterfront has become an important attraction for self-guided tours in Hong Kong.

<3>Causeway Bay

Many people compare Causeway Bay to Shinjuku, Japan, because it is a famous shopping, entertainment and food center in Hong Kong, and is also a shopping hotspot for white-collar couples, such as If you are interested in understanding the fashion preferences of Hong Kong OLs, you should visit here (especially the SOGO department store or Times Square area). There is a typhoon shelter on the waterfront of Causeway Bay with a special "Sampan Restaurant".

<4>Ocean Park

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is the largest ocean-themed leisure center in Southeast Asia. Covering an area of ??215 acres, it integrates marine wonders and recreational facilities. It is the best leisure place for Hong Kong residents and a must-visit place for mainland and foreign tourists visiting Hong Kong. It receives more than 3.2 million visitors every year.

Visitors can use the cable car and indoor escalator to travel to various attractions in the park. They can also enjoy the pleasant scenery of the South China Sea by climbing the Ocean Sky Tower. The Ocean Theater has talented performances by dolphins and sea lions that will wow tourists. In addition, you can watch seals and penguins, and visit the Torii House, Goldfish Garden, Shark House and Butterfly House. Exciting and interesting things include crazy roller coasters, Ferris wheels and wave-riding crafts. Children can play in the children's playground.

The aquarium with the theme of Indo-Pacific coral reefs is a must-visit hotspot for tourists. There are more than 2,600 tropical fish belonging to more than 200 species in the museum. The aquarium is divided into four floors and uses glass as a screen to make visitors feel like they are under the sea.

Inquiry hotline: (852) 2552 0291

Website: www.oceanpark.com.hk

Opening hours: 10 am to 6 pm.

How to get there: Take bus 629 from Admiralty Bus Terminal. Take bus 6A or 6X from Exchange Square Bus Terminal in Central and get off at Ocean Park.

<5>Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay

The southern coastline of Hong Kong Island is winding and naturally has many beautiful beaches. Repulse Bay is located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island and is the most representative beach in Hong Kong. Repulse Bay has clear water and fine sand, a long beach, a wide beach bed, and calm waves. Summer is the busiest time in Repulse Bay, when a large number of bathers flock to sunbathe or swim. The beach is crowded with people, and all kinds of swimsuits form a colorful picture.

Under the shade of trees at the east end of Repulse Bay is the religious Zhenhailou Park. Facing the sea in the garden, there are two huge statues of "The Queen of Heaven" and "Guanyin Bodhisattva". Next to them are lifelike statues of auspicious figures such as Hailongwang, Hebo and Fu Lushou. There is the Seven Color Cihang Lighthouse built nearby, which is majestic and attracts many tourists to take photos here. There are some restaurants, fast food restaurants and supermarkets around the beach. The teahouse near the sea is a good place to enjoy the sunset and the sound of waves lapping the shore.

The beautiful scenery of Repulse Bay makes it one of the famous high-end residential areas on Hong Kong Island, with luxury residences scattered throughout the area. These buildings nestled against mountains and rivers form a unique scenic spot in Repulse Bay, which is unforgettable.

Repulse Bay Guanyin Bodhisattva Statue

How to get there: Take bus No. 6, 6A or 61 from Exchange Square Bus Terminal in Central and get off at Repulse Bay.

<6>Tsim Sha Tsui--Mong Kok

Tsim Sha Tsui is located at the southern tip of the Kowloon Peninsula and is the most important commercial center, tourist area and shopping paradise in Kowloon. In addition, there are many cultural and educational centers in the district, such as the Hong Kong Cultural Center, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Space Museum, Hong Kong Museum of History and Hong Kong Science Museum...etc.

The most famous attractions in Tsim Sha Tsui include the Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront. Enjoying the night view of Victoria Harbor and the Symphony of Lights multimedia light and music show on the waterfront near the Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Center are indispensable Hong Kong sightseeing items when visiting Hong Kong. In addition, Tsim Sha Tsui is the area with the highest concentration of international famous stores, and it is also a shopping area that tourists must visit. Tourists who like to buy and sell beauty cosmetics must not miss the cosmetics stores located in Harbor City and Granville Road.

◆Avenue of Stars

◆Honoured Stars of Hong Kong

◆Victoria Harbor Night View A Symphony of Lights (A Symphony of Lights) A Symphony of Lights)

◆Clock Tower in front of Kowloon-Canton Railway in Tsim Sha Tsui

◆Hong Kong Cultural Center (Hong Kong Cultural Center)

◆Hong Kong Space Hong Kong Space Museum

◆Hong Kong Museum of Art

◆Kowloon Masjid & Islamic Center

◆ Shopping hotspots in Tsim Sha Tsui District

◆Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

◆Harbor City

◆Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard)

Mong Kok is located in central Kowloon and is one of the most prosperous areas in Hong Kong. Mong Kok was named after the village "Mong Kok". In the 1930s, "Mong Kok" was renamed "Mong Kok", taking its meaning of "prosperity" and it is still used today. Since there are many famous shopping streets in the area, such as Sai Yeung Choi Street, Ladies Market, Sneaker Street, Fa Yuen Street, etc., it is a must-visit place for tourists coming to Hong Kong for shopping and consumption.

◆Ladies' Street

◆Goldfish Market

◆Yuanpu Street Bird Garden

◆Nathan Road, Mong Kok

◆Fa Yuen Street

◆Sports Street Sneakers Street

◆Water Chow Street (Sai ??Yeung Choi Street)

<7>Wong Tai Sin Temple

Wong Tai Sin Temple (Wong Tai Sin Temple)

Wong Tai Sin Temple is also known as Sik Sik The temple, founded in 1921, is one of the famous temples in Hong Kong. The temple is rich in color, majestic and resplendent in architecture, and is very characteristic of traditional Chinese temple architecture.

According to the "Autobiography of Chi Songzi" in the temple, Huang Taixian's original name was Huang Chuping, and he was born in Lanxi City, Jinhua County, Zhejiang Province around AD 328. At the age of fifteen, he received instructions from an immortal and began to learn Taoism. He practiced in a stone room in Chisong Mountain and devoted himself to practicing Taoism. He stayed away from the world for 40 years and finally achieved the Taoism. After he attained Taoism, he punished evil and eradicated evil among the people, and donated medicine and medicine. Because he lived in seclusion in Chisong Mountain, he was also called Chisong Fairy.

Wong Tai Sin Temple covers an area of ??more than 18,000 square meters. In addition to the main hall, the Main Hall, there are also small gardens, Sansheng Hall, Congxin Garden, and small shops for believers to buy incense and peace charms. Stalls. The Nine-Dragon Wall in the temple is modeled after the Nine-Dragon Wall in the Forbidden City in Beijing. A poem inscribed by the Chairman of the Chinese Buddhist Association is engraved on the wall, adding to the traditional Chinese characteristics of Wong Tai Sin Temple.

When I went to Wong Tai Sin Temple to worship, it is said that "any request will be answered", and the fortune teller is particularly effective. However, the fortune obtained from the fortune teller only explains the fortune of the year. Therefore, around the Lunar New Year, when the incense in Wong Tai Sin Temple is at its peak, devotees come one after another to ask about the fortune for the whole year and to repay the gods.

Opening hours: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm daily

Ticket: Free

How to get there: Exit B2 of Wong Tai Sin Station, along the It takes about a few minutes to walk.

<8>Tian Tan Big Buddha (Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island)

Tian Tan Big Buddha (Big Buddha)

There is a solemn and majestic Buddha near the square in front of Po Lin Monastery. The Buddha statue is the "Big Buddha of the Temple of Heaven". The Big Buddha is composed of 200 bronze castings. It is 26 meters high and weighs 220 tons. It is the largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha in the world. The face of the Great Buddha in the Temple of Heaven is based on the Kunlushuna Buddha in the Longmen Grottoes, and the texture of the clothes and headdress are based on the Sakyamuni Buddha in Cave 36 of the Dunhuang Grottoes. The Tiantan Buddha sits on a lotus, which means it is free from mud and untainted.

Within the three-story base that symbolizes the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, there is an exhibition hall where various Buddhist artworks such as murals, calligraphy and paintings, and the relics of the Buddha Sakyamuni are displayed. The Tian Tan Buddha has now become a famous religious building in Hong Kong.

Due to the time required to get to and from Po Lin Monastery, travelers are advised to go in the morning. It also takes 50 minutes by bus from Tung Chung or Mui Wo to Po Lin Temple.

Opening hours: 10 am to 6 pm

How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung Station and transfer to bus No. 23 or take the bus from Central Pier 7 to Mui Wo From the ferry, transfer to bus No. 2 at Mui Wo Bus Terminal.

<9>Tsing Ma Bridge

Tsing Ma Bridge

The Tsing Ma Bridge connecting Tsing Yi Island and Ma Wan is an international A world-class building built for the development of the airport. The Tsing Ma Bridge is not only a major architectural icon in Hong Kong, but also the longest suspension bridge for both driving and rail in the world.

The construction of the Tsing Ma Bridge began in May 1992, with a cost of HK$7.144 billion and took five years to complete. The Tsing Ma Bridge spans Tsing Yi Island and Ma Wan. The total length of the bridge is 2,200 meters, the main span is 1,377 meters long, and it is 62 meters high from the sea. The towers of the Tsing Ma Bridge are 206 meters high, and the total length of suspension cables used is 160,000 kilometers. The weight of the structural steel alone is as high as 50,000 tons.

In addition to setting the record for the world's longest suspension bridge for both driving and railway purposes, the Tsing Ma Bridge's "Airport Core Plan" including the Tsing Ma Bridge was also selected by the American architectural authority and editors in 1999. One of the winners of the "Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century" award, and has collaborated with the Channel Tunnel, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and the Eisenhower State International and defense highway systems, the Empire State Building in New York, the Hoover Dam in Colorado, the Panama Canal, the Sydney Opera House, the Aswan Dam project in Egypt and the World Trade Center in New York.

Lantau Link Visitors Center and Observation Deck (Lantau Link Visitors Center)

The best viewing point to appreciate and view the majestic Tsing Ma Bridge is at Lantau at the northwest end of Tsing Yi Island Main Line Visitor Center and nearby observation deck. The Lantau Link Visitor Center introduces information about the construction of the Lantau Link and the Tsing Ma Bridge, and displays models and information videos about the Lantau Link. A cross section of the main cable of the Tsing Ma Bridge is displayed outside the center. Looking at the Tsing Ma Bridge from the observation deck, you can see its magnificence, which symbolizes the greatness of human construction engineering.

Lantau Link

Enquiries: Lantau Link Visitor Center (852) 2495 5825 / (852) 2495 7583

Opening hours:

< p>Lantau Link Visitor Center

Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am to 6:30pm< /p>

Closed on Wednesdays except those listed as public holidays

Wednesdays will remain open as usual

Closed during Christmas holidays, New Year's Day and Lunar New Year

Observation deck opening hours

Sunday to Friday 7:00 am to 10:30 pm

Saturday and public holidays 7:00 am to 1:30 am the next day

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Fare: Free

How to get there:

Take the MTR via Tung Chung Line or Airport Express to Tsing Yi Station, then take the 308M green minibus from Exit A1. Visitor Center.

308M green minibus service

Last return trip during service hours

Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, every hour at 4 pm 30 minutes

Depart from the Visitor Center

Saturdays, Sundays

and public holidays from 9:30 am to

pm 6:30pm 6:40pm

Departs from the Visitor Center

If you are traveling with a large number of people, you may consider taking a taxi from Tsing Yi Station of the MTR.

<10>Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island opened in September 2005. Hong Kong Disneyland covers an area of ??126 hectares, backed by North Lantau Island and facing Penny's Bay. It is the fifth Disneyland theme park in the world, the eleventh Disney theme park in the world, and the first Disney theme park in China.

Hong Kong Disneyland is jointly developed by The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The development project includes a Disneyland-style theme park, two hotels and various shopping, dining and entertainment facilities in the park. Hong Kong Disneyland includes: Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Adventureland and Fantasyland. Two hotels will be built in the park: the Victorian-style Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel*** with 1,000 rooms for tourists to stay.

Visitors can enjoy laughter in this fantasy land: find their favorite Disney characters in the park; experience the virgin forest journey in Asia and Africa in Adventure World; try out in Tomorrowland Full of science fiction and space fantasy, you can also hold a truly Disney-style wedding at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel; experience the charm of the Hollywood Golden Age in the 1930s and 1940s at the Disney's Hollywood Hotel. Visitors can also enjoy dishes from all over Asia in the park. In addition to Chinese and Western restaurants in the park, there are also other Asian specialties, including dim sum, Ming Lu Shao Wei, and a variety of authentic Chinese delicacies.

The most popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong

▓The world’s oldest cable car - Central Cable Car

▓The world’s oldest tram - Hong Kong Island Tram< /p>

▓Asia's largest ocean theme park - Ocean Park

▓The world's longest pedestrian elevator - Central Mid-Levels Pedestrian Escalator

▓The world's largest open-air copper Like the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island

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