What are the must-see places in Hong Kong? What should you indulge in while you are there? Should you be aware of somethings to avoid? These are general questions running through every tourist’s mind when they set off to Hong Kong with hopes of having a great time. Hong Kong has a lot to offer, both historic and present. The culture is multifaceted, the people are varied, there’s so much to do and so many places to visit. Even if it’s overwhelming at first, you’ll soon begin to relax, enjoy and have loads of fun in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Island is the hub of everything in the nation. Be it economics, politics, entertainment or shopping, everything is here. The main shopping, business and entertainment area spans from the Central District to Causeway Bay. From Tin Hau to Chai Wan, it’s the residential area. Recreational areas are all concentrated around Repulse Bay and Ocean Park in the southern side. Two days are generally sufficient to explore the Hong Kong Island from top to bottom, with certain attractions such as Victoria Peak, Peak Tower, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditorium and Madame Tussaud Wax Museum taking center stage among the hot spots.
Ocean Park â Among the best theme parks and aquariums in the Southeast Asian region, it’s also a marine education center.
Aberdeen - Hong Kong’s fishing region, this area highlight the lit-up trawlers where families of fishermen dwell. Excellent fresh seafood dishes from the Jumbo Floating Restaurant are well-reputed among gourmets.
Stanley Market â A performance stage, al fresco cafes, creative restaurants, stalls and shops are all part of the amazing array available to visitors.
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center â This complex and the surrounding Golden Bauhinia Square in the Wan Chai district are famous for commemorations. From here, the nighttime Victoria Bay offers a spectacular vista.
Happy Valley â It’s all about horse racing and racecourse gambling, so if you are a risk-taker, head on towards the racecourse.
Additional to all the attractions on the main island, other destinations within Hong Kong include the Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories and the Outlying Islands. The Kowloon Peninsula Tour is popular among travelers, and includes visits to sites such as the Hong Kong Coliseum in Tsim Sha Tsui, Won Tai Sin Temple, Ladies’ Market in Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street Night Market, Kowloon park, Hong Kong Space Museum, Lantau Island, Shatni Racecourse, Po Lin Monastery, Big Buddha and much more.
After all this adventure and sightseeing, you can head right back to Hong Kong Island and take a day off to indulge at the Chuan Spa Hong Kong, one of the most widely acclaimed health and beauty treatment centers in the world.
Naveen Marasinghe
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