What to visit in Hong Kong. Hong Kong attractions - what is worthy of attention? Po Lin Monastery
Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is a separate administrative region of China with its own legislation, currency, traditions and culture. A place where ultra-modern technologies and orthodox ways merge, chaotic floating markets and breathtaking skyscrapers, a real crossroads of civilizations of the West and the East.
When is the best time to plan a trip?
The statue, which is among the top ten highest statues of the spiritual Master, towers over the small village of Ngong Ping, not far from the Po Lin temple building.
Those who wish to touch the feet of the Enlightened One will have to overcome 268 steps. The reward for diligence (in addition to the delight of purification) will be beautiful views of the monastery and the surrounding forested peaks.
star avenue
Hong Kong is the center of the global film industry (lags behind the United States and India): the presence of the Alley of Movie Stars in the center of the metropolis is quite appropriate. Organized as a replica of the famous Hollywood fashion show, Hong Kong's Star Walk showcases the names and handprints of Asian actors and directors to moviegoers.
But not the film industry alone! Zvezdnaya embankment is a great place to walk: the beauty of the harbor, the quaint island skyscrapers, amazing views.
Two story antiques
A rail track is laid from west to east of the central island, along which extravagant double-decker trams slowly roll out. The colonial heritage of Foggy Albion has taken root in the very center of the metropolis, being an absolute attraction and a very budget sightseeing route.
Hong Kong is a unique place where you can not only admire the antique transport, but also ride it. A one-way trip will cost the tourist only 2.3 Hong Kong dollars (payment by coins or Octopus transport payment card).
Star Ferry
In addition to the underground fast-moving subway, the Kowloon Peninsula is connected to the huge island of Hong Kong by a ferry crossing. The white-and-green barges cruising the strait are over ninety years old. Like antique trams, Star Ferry boats are a symbol, a hallmark of Hong Kong.
A short walk on the waves, the beauty of Kowloon and the urban landscapes of the center will not burden the tourist's wallet much: the price of one trip is only 2.5 local dollars.
Central Park (Hong Kong Park)
The city park is the green lungs of the city, a tropical oasis surrounded by a steel jungle scraping the sky. Residents and guests of Hong Kong love to leave the oppressive realm of glass and concrete, in search of relaxation on shady alleys twined with tropical greenery.
Interesting! Visiting the park is free: cleanliness, comfort, modern infrastructure of the sights are paid by the municipality.
Walking paths are laid throughout the park, the green area is full of fountains, ponds with turtles and imperial carps, tropical bird exhibitions, enclosures, small cafes and restaurants.
Kowloon Gardening
The park complex of the Kowloon Peninsula is located within walking distance from the Tsim Sha Tsui metro station. Kowloon Gardens is famous for its beautiful lake, which delights visitors with ducks, swans and pink flamingos. For recreation and entertainment, the park has a tropical labyrinth, enclosures with exotic animals, charming rock gardens, avant-garde sculpture and painting zones, relaxation and selfie zones.
The park is a huge sports ground. Swimming pools, diving towers, diving centers, volleyball, basketball, handball courts - the park's sports facilities host more than two thousand athletes and athletes every day.
Temple of the Three Religions
Wong Tai Sin is a majestic pantheon of three religious and philosophical movements: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
Interesting! This is an exclusively Hong Kong solution, local flavor, non-standard move: a three-in-one temple complex.
The Pantheon is made according to all the canons of Chinese temple architecture: multi-colored carvings, breathtaking colonnades, "pagoda" roof solutions.
The temple complex is open from seven in the morning until half past five in the evening. Admission is free, financial gifts are welcome. A visit to the pantheon is simply impossible without the mystical mystery of making wishes. Servants guarantee one hundred percent realization of any dream.
Night market on Temple Lane
The center of a microcosm of Asian marketplaces, Temple Street Night Market is a truly legendary market in Hong Kong. Mind-blowing shopping: from antique souvenirs and knick-knacks to cutting-edge electronics and cars.
In addition to a rich assortment of goods, the night market of the peninsula offers visitors great choice traditional Chinese street food and numerous salons of fortune-tellers, healers, hairdressers.
How to get to the city?
It is easy to get to the financial and urban center of Asia: airlines are laid, railway communication is established, buses run regularly, and a seaport operates.
We fly by planes
The most modern and technically equipped airport in the world, Chek Lap Kok, receives hundreds of flights around the clock. High-speed electric trains, bus carriers and taxis deliver air passengers from the port to the city.
The trip from the airport to the city on a high-speed monorail lasts 25 minutes, the cost of one ticket is 115 Hong Kong dollars. Twelve routes of comfortable double-decker shuttles carry "air wanderers" throughout Hong Kong. The bus fare is around 50 HKD.
Can be reached by taxi. Blue cars are transported to Lantau, scarlet ones - to the central island, emerald ones - to New Lands. Pleasure will cost 300-400 local dollars.
Ride on the "locomotive"
The railroad is an excellent transit to the metropolis from mainland China. The cost of the trip Beijing - Shenzhen from 950 to 250 yuan (depending on speed and comfort). There is an express train between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Issue price: 75-100 yuan. Guangzhou East Terminal has a direct connection to Hung Hom Station. The cost of a two-hour trip is 190 yuan.
bus service
Most Guangzhou hotels have dedicated bus terminals. The driver picks up tourists and delivers them to Hong Kong (to, to the Water Park, to the center). One-way fare: from one hundred yuan.
ferry crossing
There is a high-speed sea ferry from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. About an hour's journey, 375 yuan. Comfortable boats from Macau regularly sail.
Accommodation in Hong Kong
The metropolis is crowded. An inexhaustible flow of travelers, supplemented by an army of business people, overwhelms the city every day. There are no problems with accommodation: the city's hotels "grind" the waves of guests, offering guests the widest range for any budget.
Five Stars
The financial capital of Asia surprises with a wealth of choice even in such a “narrow segment” as the premium class. The highest category is represented by the elite of the hotel art: the world chains Sheraton, Hyatt, Marriott. Prices are different: you can find $ 200 per night. The hotel hit of the island, the imposing and very cozy Ritz-Carlton, will ask for over 500 per night for a penthouse overlooking the bay.
four stars
Hong Kong fours, in terms of service and equipment, differ little from other 5-stars. The average cost of a room is 150-170 local dollars. Proximity to traffic, great staff, discreet and thoughtful service: an amazing balance of price / quality.
Three star hotels
3-star hotels in Hong Kong are local "single" complexes, and chain hotels (actively represented in the Holiday Inn market). You can successfully move in for 70-80 dollars.
Guest houses, hostels
Hong Kong is a very expensive city. But this does not mean that there are no budget accommodation options on the territory of the financial capital. Local guest houses amaze with their minimalism. With a certain resistance and unpretentiousness, you can spend the night there. For those who are not ready for mega-Spartan conditions, it remains to look for an adequate price in the two or three star segment.
What else to see
Hong Kong is huge, diverse and surprisingly friendly. The ten sights of the city mentioned above are a tiny grain of sand in the extravaganza of curiosities and artifacts. Attractions, descriptions of places of worship and entertainment of the city - a guide three fingers thick.
One day in the city
What to see in Hong Kong in 1 day? An introductory, day tour most often involves a photo session against the backdrop of the panorama of the city, a run through souvenir shops and shops, a boat trip along the harbor and a cultural and educational event such as a museum, planetarium, the famous Ferris wheel.
Great shopping area: an endless chain of shops along Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. We devote the second half of the day to museums, temples and Peak.
What to see in Hong Kong in 2 days
Three attractions that you can and should visit in Hong Kong in two days:
ocean park
The largest aquarium in the world. From the metro station Admiralty on the bus route number 629.
The best time to visit is before closing: the colorful show in the lagoon is well worth the evening spent.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Paradise Island, a nostalgic journey into childhood.
Disney Corner is the undisputed leader of the city's attractions. Great place to go with kids.
Exhibition Center
Among the exhibition venues of the planet, the Hong Kong expo complex is one of the most prestigious.
Businessmen will be able to conclude a couple of contracts, ordinary tourists will wander around the pavilions, visit the theater, restaurants, cinema halls.
The whole metropolis in three days
The non-trivial task “what to see in Hong Kong in 3 days” requires a systematic approach. A three-day expansion is best "divided to dominate" into three "waves". Start from the Kowloon Peninsula, dedicate the second day to the central island, and designate the third, farewell day as “the time of the New Lands”.
In addition to the tourist hits already mentioned in the material, the following interesting places in Hong Kong are considered must-see:
When visiting museums, parks and cultural and educational centers, one should not forget that Hong Kong is the center of canonical beach tourism. Excellent sea, sand, the whole range of active leisure and lazy rest.
I bring to your attention a detailed guide to Hong Kong for 2019. I decided to make an overview of the sights of Hong Kong with prices, schedules and marks on the map of Hong Kong. The guide is divided into several sections. First of all, let's talk about the sights of Hong Kong, which are located in the Kowloon area and on Hong Kong island. In total, more than 30 places are considered, which are very different from each other.
You will learn how to get there and what Hong Kong's beaches, museums, observation decks, racetrack, amusement parks and amusement parks are like. We'll talk about where you can taste authentic Hong Kong cuisine at local prices, drink beer and wine, and don't forget to find a real antique street. If all this is not enough, we will go on one-day hikes along the "Dragon's Back", we will climb to the Big Buddha and find, perhaps, the most a nice place in Hong Kong to watch the sunset.
After reviewing the sights of Hong Kong, we will analyze a lot of useful material that will help prepare for the trip. Visa issue, transfer from Hong Kong airport, how best to move around the city, where to live, where to go nearby and what time of year is best to come to Hong Kong. A complete guide to China is available.
On the interactive map of Hong Kong below, you can see the sights of Hong Kong that are included in the review. Please note that under each Hong Kong attraction marked with a marker, there are useful hints along the route and gps coordinates. All this will help you with independent route planning.
Map of Hong Kong in Russian
Landmarks of Hong Kong (Kowloon area)
Upon arrival in Hong Kong, people usually stop in the Kowloon area. Almost all budget housing in Hong Kong is concentrated here. Enough in Kowloon interesting places, let's start with those located in the north and move down the map.
Landmarks in Kowloon
The monastery is remote from many of Hong Kong's sights, but nevertheless worth a visit and is located just a short walk from the subway. It is connected to a beautiful garden, which will be nice to take a walk.
How to get there: Diamond Hill Metro, Exit C1/C2 (green metro line).
Opening hours and cost: Shi Lin Monastery is open from 9.00 to 16.30, but it is better to visit the monastery before 15.30, after 15.30 something may no longer work. The garden inside the monastery is open until 18.00. Nan Nin Garden is open from 9.00 to 19.00. Free admission.
City behind the wall (Kowloon walled city)
This place will be interesting only if you know the history of Kowloon walled city. In a nutshell, less than 20 years ago, more than 40,000 people lived on a piece of land measuring approximately 150 by 250 meters. The local mafia controlled everything, they had their own hospitals, factories, the “city” provided for itself, and the police did not meddle there. Over time, the Hong Kong government decided to eliminate the "city behind the wall" and gradually coped with the task. Just imagine - 150 by 250 meters, more than 40,000 people!!!
Now it is just a park with expositions and photographs of those times. Personally, I liked the "city behind the wall".
How to get there: Lok Fu (Green Line) then walk about 20 minutes.
Opening hours and cost: open every day, free of charge.
Landmarks of Hong Kong. Area with local food
If you find yourself in Kowloon walled city, do not try real Hong Kong cuisine. On the map of Hong Kong, the area is marked with a special marker. There is no particular cafe or restaurant, but there are several streets with dozens of different places where you can try the same thing that the locals eat daily. Shrimp dumplings, various types of delicious noodles, sweets for every taste and much more. Prices, unlike tourist places, will not be inflated, everything is honest.
How to get there: 10-20 minutes walk from Kowloon walled city.
Flower market
The market consists of only a few streets. It sells a huge number of different types of flowers and seeds for them. Open during the daytime.
How to get there: Prince Edward (green line), then walk about 10 minutes.
Women's market, goldfish market (Ladie`s market, gold fish market)
World's longest escalator (Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator)
Given the mountainous terrain of Hong Kong, such a long escalator is a very convenient thing. And for tourists it will be interesting to ride it at least once. It is very easy to find it, following to the right from the subway or Central pier. The escalator crosses several streets at once, it will not be difficult to see it.
What to see in Hong Kong. antique street
Found this place quite by accident. I can’t give exact coordinates, but the beginning of the street is marked on the map of Hong Kong attractions. It is very short and there are no more than ten small antique shops on it. Unlike many tourist spots where you will be offered boring crafts at inflated prices, here you can find truly unique things. The people of Hong Kong bring them here themselves, selling them at bargain prices. Shops usually close after 6pm.
Man Mo temple and Hollywood road
To be honest, I didn't like both places. The temple is packed with tourists, and Hollywood road is another place with a bunch of boring souvenirs. As for me, a waste of time.
How to find: Central, exit D2 (red line).
Schedule and prices: from 8.00 to 18.00, free of charge.
What to see in Hong Kong. Bar area
Not far from the escalator and Man Mo temple is an area where you can have fun with a glass of beer. Everything comes alive at sunset. The bars are filled with people from all over the planet and until late at night you can relax from a busy day. Prices are quite high, but it's hard to find anything on a budget in Hong Kong.
How to find: Central or Sheung Wan (red line).
Zoo and Botanical Garden (Hong Kong Zoo and Botanical Garden)
We return to the day and continue to delve into Hong Kong Island, we find ourselves in the Hong Kong Botanical Park and part-time zoo. You can admire the few animals and birds, see different varieties of flowers and plants, or just relax on one of the benches.
How to find: Metro Central.
Schedule and prices: from 6.00 to 22.00, free of charge.
Victoria Peak
The vast majority of visitors to Hong Kong believe that the city can only be viewed from the observation deck on Victoria Peak. This is a big mistake. Already on the last evening of my stay in Hong Kong, I found two excellent panoramic points from where you can admire the sunset. I’ll tell you separately about these places and attach maps in an article about Victoria Peak.
Hong Kong Park
This park is two parks in one, separated by a road. The place is not from the top, but you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. Especially if you are with children, you will have something to do. Open from morning until late evening.
How to find: Admiralty, exit C1 (red/blue line).
Observation deck (Central plaza)
One of the free places in the city where you can admire Hong Kong. A clear advantage of the observation deck is its 360-degree panoramic windows. It would be a big mistake to miss this place while in Hong Kong.
How to find: Wan Chai, Exit A1 (dark blue line), 46th floor.
Schedule and prices: from 9.00 to 18.00 on weekdays, from 9.00 to 13.00 on Saturday, Sunday closed. For free.
Landmarks of Hong Kong. Hippodrome (Happy Valley)
I always wanted to visit a real hippodrome and finally succeeded. The difficulty of getting to the Hong Kong hippodrome is that the races are held only on Wednesdays. If your stay falls on this day, do not be lazy and go to the hippodrome. You can just watch the races and drink beer with friends. And you can bet on one of the horses, then the races will seem much more interesting.
How to find: Causeway subway, exit A.
Schedule and Prices: Races are held on Wednesdays, entrance fee 10 HKD.
Montane Mansion
This place will be a real find for photography lovers. To my great regret, I had very little time to properly explore this place. But I will definitely go back there. If you love photographing clutter like the one below, you'll love it here.
How to find: Tai Koo MRT station (dark blue line) or tram to the location on the map.
Aberdeen
The Aberdeen area is quite an interesting place. The main thing to do in Aberdeen is to ride a small boat across the river. It costs nothing, but the experience is interesting. You can also use the services of local private traders who carry out half-hour and hour-long excursions on the same boats along the canals of Hong Kong. But it will cost more (60 HKD for 30 minutes, 100 for 60 minutes). There is also a promenade, which is beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by red lanterns.
How to find: Ocean Park MRT station, then take bus 73 to the Aberdeen stop.
Landmarks of Hong Kong. ocean park
One of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. As a rule, the whole family or a group of friends go here. If you decide to spend time in Ocean Park, it's better to book all day for it. A large number of rides and long queues, all this is not quickly bypassed.
The best way to get to Ocean Park is by metro. Not all maps show a line leading directly to the park, but when on the Hong Kong subway you will see a light green line, one of the stations of which is called Ocean Park. The light green line intersects with the blue line following Hong Kong Island. From Kowloon to Ocean Park, the subway fare is 12 HKD.
Timetable and prices for visiting Ocean Park: from 10.00 to 18.00. For an adult ticket 438 HKD, for a child 219.
Hong Kong Island beaches (Repulse Bay, Middle bay, South Bay, Shek O, Big Wave)
There are several interesting beaches on Hong Kong Island. A detailed overview of all the beaches located in Hong Kong was taken out in a hotel article - Hong Kong Beaches.
Stanley area
If you like places where there are no crowds of tourists, you are welcome. For me, this place seemed to be impossibly boring. There are a lot of restaurants and fast food places, there is an embankment and a prison where British subjects were kept imprisoned during the Japanese occupation.
How to find: You can get from the Central station by bus 260. The cost is 7 HKD, the journey takes about an hour.
Hiking on the back of the Dragon (Dragon back trail)
I highly recommend this route. If you are lucky with the weather, you will be able to see beautiful panoramic views of several bays of Hong Kong at once. Along the way, you can go to the beaches of Shek O and Big Wave. My friends and I did not do the full route, because we decided to visit the above beaches, but in a few hours it seems to be a very simple task to pass the "Dragon's Back".
To get to the point from which the route starts, you first need to get to the Shau Kei Wan subway station (blue line). Not far from Shau Kei Wan on the map you can see the stop of bus number 9, following the route we need (7 HKD). The starting point of the route is also indicated on the map below. Just tell the driver to stop where you need. Chances are there will be a few more people with you.
Further, only one path leads, it will be difficult to get lost, there are signs everywhere along the route. Our route went first along the “Dragon's Back”, then we went down to Big Wave Beach, then we reached Shek O Beach and left by bus back to Hong Kong. One way or another, you should not worry about returning, there will always be a bus that will take you back. They run until late at night.
Visa to Hong Kong for Russians
Always when planning a trip, the visa issue should come first. The good news is that a visa to Hong Kong for Russians not required. Upon arrival in Hong Kong or crossing the land border with Shenzhen, if you have a Russian passport and there are no problems with the law, you will be stamped 14 days visa-free stay.
Nobody checks a ticket to a third country, but they verbally ask how many days you plan to stay in Hong Kong. Passport control, as a rule, takes no more than 15 minutes, there is a special queue for foreigners. If you are planning to visit not only Hong Kong, but also mainland China, I advise you to read carefully. There you will find all comprehensive information on the visa issue.
Hong Kong airport. How to get to the city
To make the Hong Kong guide more compact, I decided to put all the ways to get to Hong Kong from the airport in a separate article. There are three ways - bus, metro and taxi. For more detailed information with prices, schedules and everything that may come in handy, read the article about Hong Kong airport. You will find many useful things there.
Transportation in Hong Kong (metro, taxis, buses, ferries, trams)
Having previously spent some time studying the transport system, you will later save your time, nerves and money while in Hong Kong. In this city, everything is thought out to the smallest detail and you can get by one or another transport very quickly to almost any iconic place. Before talking about each mode of transport in Hong Kong, it is worth mentioning the octopus card, which will help you a lot.
In the next paragraph you will find a link to an article with detailed description all the benefits of this card. From myself, I will only note that if you plan to stay for more than one day, the map will be very useful to you. It will save money on transport, entrance to some attractions and save time on buying tickets. All the advantages of the octopus below.
Metro in Hong Kong
There are certain nuances of using the subway in Hong Kong, in particular, there are several ways to pay for the fare. You can read all the information about the Hong Kong metro with the timetable, metro map and the story about the Octopus map in the article about the Hong Kong Metro.
Taxi
The most expensive mode of transport in Hong Kong. Taxi rides start at HKD 22 and are subsequently added at HKD 6 for every 200 meters of road. I don’t see much point in a taxi, because you can go anywhere on the metro and buses.
Buses
There are a lot of bus routes in Hong Kong, and before getting into one or another, you should check with the driver or passers-by the correct route. It is inexpensive, the price is set depending on the destination station. As a rule, the fare ranges from 3 to 10 HKD.
Ferries
A very convenient and unusual form of transport, widely used by tourists and residents of Hong Kong. Ferries run from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island, and Kowloon has only one berth, while Hong Kong Island has two. All berths are marked with markers on the map of attractions. The fare is 2.5 HKD, ferries run from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm every day.
Trams
In Russia, trams are considered to be one of the most inconvenient modes of transport, and it is difficult to disagree with this. In Hong Kong, things are different. There is a subway line, which is located on Hong Kong Island. Get on the first available station and just move to the final one. You will see Hong Kong in all its glory! Travel 2.2 HKD.
Hotels in Hong Kong
It is not possible to tell about all types of housing in Hong Kong, the range of choice is so wide. However, a selection based on reviews and personal experience, succeeded. You can read more about hotels in Hong Kong in the article - Hotels in Hong Kong.
Where to go from Hong Kong
Many people are not limited only to Hong Kong, but also visit neighboring Macau or make a visa to China and go to get acquainted with the Middle Kingdom. It is quite simple and there are many options for where to go from Hong Kong, but we will consider the most popular ones.
Hong Kong Macau how to get there?
In an article about Macau, he described in detail the ways to get from Hong Kong to Macau, so if you are traveling in this direction, I recommend that you read the article - Hong Kong Macau how to get there? One day in Macau!
From myself I will add that in Hong Kong there are two berths from which high-speed ships leave for Macau. They are marked on the attractions map.
From Hong Kong to Guangzhou
In order to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, the first step is to take the subway to border crossing with the city Shenzhen. You can see the light blue line on the Hong Kong subway map. You need to get to the final station lo wu, from Kowloon area it will take about 50 minutes, fare 38 HKD.
If you have a visa to China, you should not have problems with the transition. That's it, you got from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. After the border crossing, following the signs, you will reach the railway station where tickets for high-speed trains are sold. trains to guangzhou. You will arrive in Guangzhou on Guangzhou East Railway Station, travel time a little over an hour, cost 100 yuan. You can read more about what to see in Guangzhou, as well as see where the railway and bus stations are located in an overview article on the city of Guangzhou.
If you do not know how to get from Hong Kong airport to Guangzhou, then first read how to get to Hong Kong from the airport. Then just follow the instructions above.
Hong Kong Sanya how to get there?
Eat two ways get from Hong Kong to Sanya, a resort town on the island of Hainan. First, fly by plane to international Phoenix airport. In this case, there is no need to obtain a visa to China. After landing and passing through passport control at the Sanya airport, you will receive visa on arrival for 15 days. To buy air tickets, I recommend using the search engine ctrip.com.
If you are not satisfied with the price of the plane or for other reasons, you want to get to Sanya on the ground, first you need to get to Guangzhou. How to do this is described in the section above. There is no direct connection between Guangzhou and Sanya, the first thing you need to do is get to the capital of Hainan Island, haikou city. This can be done either by train or by bus.
In the overview article on Guangzhou, both stations are marked with markers. The option with the train is more comfortable, so we will consider it first. You need to go to Guangzhou Railway Station and buy a ticket for the night train to Haikou. The ticket price is about 300 yuan. If there are no train tickets, there is a bus station next to the railway station. Bus tickets cost about 250 yuan. But in the case of the bus, you will have to cross the ferry yourself, which is another 41 yuan and lost time.
On arrival in Haikou need to get to Haikou Dong Railway Station. How to find this railway station is indicated on the Hainan Island attractions map. Once on Haikou Dong, at the box office you buy a ticket for high-speed train to Sanya (a little over an hour, 100 yuan). That's it, you've made it from Hong Kong to Sanya. Which way is better for you, decide for yourself.
Weather in Hong Kong
There is a separate one for the weather in Hong Kong. There you will find an overview of each individual month, and you can also check the weather in Hong Kong online.
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We bring to your attention a guide to interesting and remarkable places in Hong Kong. Here we will tell you how to get to certain local beaches, museums, observation platforms, amusement parks, attractions, to the hippodrome, and how it all looks. We will also give information about where local cuisine is served at no extra charge, where you can drink good alcohol. And that's not all we're talking about here...
Hong Kong Landmarks: Kowloon District
Arriving in Hong Kong, people usually rent rooms in hotels in the Kowloon area. Almost all the cheapest Hong Kong accommodation is located here, and there are also many places where it is quite interesting to visit.
Chilin Nunnery (Shilin)
This building stands apart from other local tourist sites, but, despite this, it deserves some attention. Moreover, it is literally a matter of minutes to walk from the metro to it. And next to the monastery there is a picturesque garden, where it’s good to just take a walk.
- Take the green line metro to Diamond Hill Station, Exit C1/C2.
- The monastery can be visited on any day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, however, it is recommended to come here before 3:30 pm, since not everyone will work later. The inner garden of the monastery can be visited until six o'clock in the evening. Outdoor, Nan Nin Garden - from nine in the morning to seven in the evening.
city behind the wall
This place may be of interest for the most part to lovers and connoisseurs of history. In short, a couple of decades ago there was a real crush here: more than 40 thousand people lived on an area of 150 × 250 m. The mafia performed the functions of the government here. There were hospitals, factories - in a word, everything that was needed for complete self-sufficiency, except that this place was forbidden for the police. Later, the Hong Kong government decided to destroy it, and over time, little by little, but did it. In fact, 40,000 people per patch of 150×250 m is a very large crowd of people!
Well, today this place is nothing more than a kind of “museum” park, where photographs and expositions of the time of the existence of that now famous “city within a city” are exhibited here.
You can get there by metro to Lok Fu station (green line), then walk for about 20 minutes.
Working hours: around the clock and seven days a week.
Admission prices: Free entry.
Area with local food
Once in Kowloon walled city, it makes sense to try the real national dishes of Hong Kong. There is no special catering point here, but there is a whole area where there are dozens of places that serve the daily food of Hong Kong inhabitants. Here you can find dumplings with shrimp, a wide variety of amazing noodles, any sugar-laden treats - and this is only a small part. This place is not included in the list of popular tourists, so the food is sold without crazy markups, everything is honest.
How to get there: walk from Kowloon walled city, which will take 10-20 minutes.
Markets
All the Hong Kong markets described here are located next to each other, and two of them are so dense that it is impossible to make out where one ends and the other begins.
Flower market
This place includes very few streets, but there are simply unimaginably many different varieties of flowers and seeds for sale here. Works during the day.
You can get there on the green metro line - Prince Edward station, and then walk for about ten minutes just on foot.
Women's Market and Goldfish Market
It is difficult to notice a clear boundary between these two markets, but clothes, shoes, household goods, jewelry, goldfish and small animals are sold here. Open all daylight hours.
To get here, you need to walk from the Prince Edward metro station (green line), which will take about 5-10 minutes.
Temple Street Night Market
Having got to the Flower or, alternatively, the “female-fish” market in the evening, it is not pointless to visit the night one at the same time. The route there passes through the “street with performances“, on which there are countless eateries where they can eat at a reasonable price, and street musicians earn their art, which is why there are always a large number of people there. As for the market, it would be worth calling it “evening” and not “night”, since it closes at midnight. Well, various souvenirs and other small things that warm the soul are sold there.
Working hours: 4:00 pm to midnight.
To get here, you need to go from the Yau Ma Tei station (red line) through the "street with performances".
Sky 100 Observation Deck (Hong Kong International Trade Centre)
Those who like to look at the city from above will definitely like the Sky 100 site. The ticket price is overpriced, while there are free tickets in Hong Kong, but it is here that it is most convenient to admire the panorama of the city in the glow of lights, which is already a considerable plus in the evening.
You can get there by taking the yellow or blue metro line to the station. Kowloon, Exit C1/D1.
Open daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Ticket prices: 160 HKD.
A park Kowloon Park
Deeper in the area is Kowloon Park. It doesn’t stand out too much for its size, but it’s clean and tidy here, and besides, there are a lot of flamingos. Anyone who feels tired from the bustle of the city and busy schedule should visit here.
You can get on the red metro line to the station. Jordan or Tsim Sha Tsui, get off at A1.
Working hours: from five in the morning to midnight.
Price per visit: admission is free.
Avenue of Stars
This tourist attraction, which is located on the waterfront, is the most popular among Hong Kong guests. Here, among other things, you can take your photo with the statue of Bruce Lee.
Museums in Kowloon
Anyone traveling to Hong Kong imagines Asia's huge ultra-modern metropolis, where modern architecture and the exotic of the nation are combined. And only on a walk you can figure out how true these ideas were, and how much they were not. However, visits to local museums will help much more in this matter, where you can learn about the changes in the city in a given decade, how and what he lived and breathed. And you can also just have a good rest there, if you prefer intellectual rest.
There are a lot of museums in Hong Kong, more than a dozen, and not even two. It is hard to imagine that such a huge number of museums can be in the same city, but the fact, as they say, is clear - they are here and many are popular with both tourists and local residents. It does not make sense to paint all of them in this article, but some are worth it.
The four most visited of the local museums are good, including in terms of location: they are all located on about. Kowloon, and they are not separated by such a great distance. And two - so in general they are in the same building.
Hong Kong History Museum
This is perhaps the most curious museum in all of Hong Kong. Here you can learn a lot about the times of the opium wars, the years of the Japanese occupation, even about the features of the industrial boom of recent decades. All this is told by objects on display, as well as videos.
You can get there by the purple metro line - st. East Tsim Sha Tsui, Exit P2.
You can visit on weekdays 10:00-18:00, on weekends - an hour longer, closed on Tuesday.
Entrance costs 10 HKD on all days except Wednesday, when there is no entry fee.
Science Museum
Close to the historical, there is a local science museum. It may be interesting here except for children. Some interesting things like invisible rooms there are, but the rest is empty. Of the pluses - perhaps, the fact that it actually stands in the same building as the historical one, so you can look there for a minute if such a thing stands out.
You can get there using the metro services, along the purple line - st. East Tsim Sha Tsui, Exit P2.
Visitors are accepted on weekdays at 10:00-19:00, on weekends - from ten in the morning to five in the afternoon. The museum is closed on Thursday.
It will cost 20 HKD to enter, except for Wednesday - then you don’t have to pay, as well as for a visit to the historical museum located in the same building.
Space Museum
This is also a place worth visiting. Like the history and science museum, the space museum is located in the Kowloon area. Here, visitors are shown videos on arctic and space topics. Moreover, viewing is conducted not on a regular screen, but on a very large domed one, and this is the advantage of the museum. There is only one drawback: all the voice acting of these videos is in English.
You can get there by the red metro line - st. Tsim Sha Tsui.
Opening hours: closed on Tuesdays, on other weekdays open from 1 pm to 9 pm, Sat-Sun. from ten in the morning to nine in the evening.
You can watch one video by paying 32 HKD.
Museum of Art
More than 15,000 art objects are exhibited here, including calligraphy, antiques, famous works of art, creations of skilled artisans, and the like. This museum houses a complete collection of thematic art exhibits, which have been taken from the sources of the most different countries including China.
Closed for restoration until the beginning of 2019, and then the exposition will be updated, which will also take a lot of time.
You can get on the red metro line to the station. Tsim Sha Tsui.
Disneyland
This place does not belong to the Kowloon area, but it is still worth placing his review here. Disneyland will be the most interesting for children. The cost of tickets here bites, but this is the case with any Disneyland. It is also recommended to visit it on weekdays, and not in Chinese New Year- on weekends and during this holiday there are huge crowds of local residents.
You can get on the pink metro line to the station. Disneyland Resort, fare from Kowloon by subway is 20 HKD.
Available for visiting seven days a week 10:00-20:00.
Prices:
for one day - an entrance ticket for an adult can be bought by paying 589 HKD, for a child a ticket will cost 419 HKD, for a pension you will have to pay 100 HKD
for two days - a ticket for an adult will cost 759 HKD, for a child a ticket can be purchased for 539 HKD, a pension will cost 170 HKD
Lantau Island (Big Buddha)
This attraction is also not right to include in the list of Kowloon objects, but it is most appropriate to mention it here. Lantau Island can be reached by cable car, you can take a bus, or you can walk on foot.
Landmarks of Hong Kong Island
On Hong Kong Island, the number of objects of interest to tourists is larger than in the Kowloon area. Below is about them.
Ferris wheel
Ferris wheels in most cases seem massive, impressive ... but not against the backdrop of Hong Kong buildings. It is not that popular, especially if you take into account the free points from where you can admire the view of the city.
You can get on the red metro line to Central, exit A.
Ferris wheel working hours: daily from ten in the morning to eleven in the evening.
You can ride by paying 100 HKD.
Museums of Hong Kong Island
The museums located on this island will undoubtedly appeal to visitors, especially amateurs and connoisseurs.
tea museum
It may not be interesting for everyone here, but the building is located in a good place in the park, and close to the tram stop on Victoria Peak. If you have twenty minutes free, you can visit this museum. At least just for the sake of seeing what tea accessories the locals used at one time or another, and also to buy some exotic type of tea for themselves.
You can get there by the red metro line - st. Admiralty, exit C1.
Available for visiting seven days a week 10:00-18:00.
You don't need to pay to visit.
Money Museum in Hong Kong
Exhibition for amateurs to consider paper money. It takes up little space, literally the only room, but here, at the height of the fifty-fifth floor, there are panoramic windows. To visit you need a passport or his photo. To get here, they issue a special pass.
You can get there by the red metro line - Central station, as an option - Central pier, IFC Mall skyscraper.
Business Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:50 pm, Saturday only until 12:40 pm, last day of the week is closed.
Ticket price: admission is free.
Madame Tussauds museum
One of the exhibition pavilions of the famous Madame Tussauds brand is located on Victoria Peak, and at the same time it is one of the most visited Hong Kong museums. Here you can take photos with sculptures of famous people, and then go to panoramic places to look at the city from a great height.
How to get there: trams run to Victoria Peak, where the museum stands.
Available for visiting seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00.
Pay per visit: 245 HKD. You can buy tickets of different types - even with a tram ticket to return back, even with the opportunity to visit the observation deck.
Museum of Optical Illusions
This institution, located on the third floor of the gallery, located on Victoria Peak, is also notable for its high attendance. The younger generation will definitely like its exposition, and some adults will also like it.
You can get there on the red metro line - st. Admiralty, exit C1.
Visitors are accepted daily 10:00-22:00, the cash desk is open until 21:00.
For an adult you need to pay 150 HKD, and for a child or a senior citizen it will cost 100 HKD.
Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator - the longest escalator in the world
The city is located in a rough, mountainous area, and therefore it is quite appropriate to take an escalator here, especially one as long as this one, which is considered, although not quite correctly, to be the longest on Earth. And for the guests of Hong Kong, a ride here is quite an interesting experience. This escalator goes through several streets, so it's not that hard to spot. You can enter (and exit too) on any of these streets. Considering that there are many cafes, shops and simply interesting places for a walk on these streets, it certainly makes sense to do this. From 6:00 to 10:00, this escalator works exclusively for descent, delivering people living in the area where they need to (mainly to their places of work), and from 10:30 to 24:00 it lifts passengers.
As for whether it is in fact the longest in the world, one can definitely answer in the negative: the longest escalators in the world are located in Russia, in the metro of St. Petersburg and Moscow. And the Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator got into the Guinness book as the longest escalator system, despite the fact that none of the 30 escalators included in it is particularly long. Such are " legal-linguistic subtleties!
You can get there by the red metro line - st. Central, exit D2.
antique street
This small street contains at most a dozen small shops selling antiques. In tourist places you can only buy boring stuff at a biting price, but here, on the contrary, you can find something really incredible, and much cheaper than you might expect. Usually these outlets are open until 6 pm.
Man Mo temple and Hollywood road
Both of these objects (temple Manmou and Hollywood road) are on the "must see" list in Hong Kong. That is why the temple is usually packed with visitors, so it makes little sense for another (or even a whole family) to squeeze into this crowd, and Hollywood road is nothing more than another place where stupid tourists are sold all sorts of uninteresting rubbish under the guise of souvenirs. In our opinion, visiting any of these places is just a senseless waste of time, which in Hong Kong is easy to spend with much more benefit or much more interesting. However, it's up to you, of course.
You can get there by the red metro line - st. Central, exit D2.
Open 8:00-18:00
You don't have to pay to visit.
Bar area on Staunton Street
Next to the escalator and the Manmou temple is a place intended for have a nice rest for a beer mug. It gets very busy here in the evenings. Local bars are often packed with people from all over the globe, so you can rest until nightfall. Everything is quite expensive here, but this is Hong Kong, there is generally little that is cheap.
How to find: take the red subway line to Central, another option is Sheung Wan.
Zoo and Botanical Garden
In the depths of Hong Kong Island there is a zoo "in one bottle" with a local botanical garden. The zoo itself, as they say, does not shine - there are few animals in it, but you can also look at them. You can also look at a variety of plants here. or you can just sit on one or another bench.
How to find: Metro Central.
Working hours: open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
No payment required.
Victoria Peak
Here you can get in a tram booth to, in fact, the observation platform. It offers a view of the city not only from a height, but also from a different angle, not only during the day, but also in the evening, if you want. And yet - although it is believed that there is only one observation deck, in fact there are several. And there you can first admire the sunset, and later return to admire the city views at night.
Hong Kong Park
This, in fact, is not one, but two whole parks that make up one, between which the road passes. Not the best place, but far from the worst - good for relaxing. The best thing to visit with children: there is something to do. Open all day.
How to find: Take the red/blue metro line to Admiralty, exit C1.
Observation deck (Central plaza)
Here, as in some other places, you can enjoy the Hong Kong view from a great height for free. A considerable advantage is the local panoramic windows, which provide a 360-degree view. To visit Hong Kong, and at the same time not to come here, is not very reasonable.
You can get on the dark blue subway line to Wan Chai Station, Exit A1, go up to the 46th floor.
You can visit on weekdays 9:00-18:00, on Saturdays 9:00-13:00, closed on the last day of the week.
Ticket Prices: No fee required.
Hippodrome (Happy Valley)
Here, in this city, you can visit a real hippodrome. Alas, you can get here only on Wednesdays, on other days there are no races. Well, if you are lucky and you ended up in Hong Kong on Wednesday, you may find it interesting to visit the hippodrome. Here you can either drink beer in a pleasant company, while watching the races, or add spice to the spectacle by betting on some horse.
You can get on the subway to Causeway station, exit A.
Working hours: once a week, on Wednesdays.
Ticket prices: 10 HKD.
Montane Mansion
It will be nice to be here for those amateur photographers who like to take pictures of artsy piles.
How to find: Take the dark blue subway line to Tai Koo Station or take the tram.
District of Aberdeen (Aberdeen)
This area may be of interest to tourists. The most important thing here is to cross the river in a small boat: the fee is symbolic, and the process is rather curious. You can also start a private guide here for a half-hour or hour tour on the Hong Kong canals on a similar transport, but you will have to pay more for this. You can also just walk along the embankment here - it is very beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by red-colored lanterns.
How to find: From the metro station (Ocean Park station) take the number 73 bus to Aberdeen.
Ticket prices: half hour tour 60 HKD, per hour 100 HKD.
ocean park
Ocean Park is one of the most popular local tourist sites. Usually it is visited in the company of relatives - family or friends. It is recommended to visit this place all day, from morning until late in the evening, because there are many different attractions and a lot of people in queues.
How to get there: It is recommended to get here by metro. There are maps where there is no guide line to the park itself, but one can be seen while on the Hong Kong subway - it is called Ocean Park. The light green line intersects with the blue one running along about. Hong Kong. Directly to Ocean Park you can drive from Kowloon, using the subway services, paying 12 HKD.
Available for recreation daily 10:00-18:00.
How much to pay: for an adult - 438 HKD, for a child - 219 HKD.
The beaches of Hong Kong
On about. Hong Kong has very noteworthy beaches.
Repulse Bay Beach
This is the most visited of them, while the most glamorous. It is located on about. Hong Kong and adjacent to luxury hotels. It is large, and there are many bars and cafes nearby. There is also an equipped area where you can barbecue. In the evenings, various parties are held here, so this beach is suitable for lovers of this kind of entertainment.
How to get there: You can get here from Central's Exchange (Hong Kong subway station or Central, Exit A) on the following buses: 73, 260 and 973, paying a fare of 10 HKD.
Middle Bay Beach
Near the previous one there is a tiny Middle Bay - it is much smaller than its neighbor, but there is noticeably more tranquility here, and there is also a barbecue area here.
How to get there: you can just walk here in about half an hour from Repulse Beach.
South Bay Beach (Nam Wan Beach)
This one, like the previous one, is not held in high regard by the townspeople. Basically, for the reason that it takes a long time to get there. But this beach is perhaps the best in Hong Kong. The reason for this is not only the fine sand on the shore and the good bottom of the reservoir, but also its low popularity: there are no large crowds of tourists here.
How to get there: it takes about 60 minutes to walk from Repulse Beach, and about half an hour from Middle Bay.
Shek O Beach
There are few people on this beautiful beach, and all conditions are created here to relax in the company of family or friends. Here you can find places where you can have a barbecue, showers, and also - here you can admire the wonderful panorama of the bay. The only drawback of the beach is the long travel time, but thanks to the excellent local transport system, this very disadvantage is almost eliminated.
You can get there by metro, having reached the dark blue line to the station. Shau Kei Wan, exit A3, then take the bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave transport at Shek O.
Big Wave Beach
Near the previous one there is another beach, and more specifically, Big Wave. This place is popular with both surfers and those who just like to swim, swinging on high waves. There are few people here, there are enough cafes with seafood on the menu, and in general you can enjoy the rest.
You can get there by dark blue lines. metro - st. Shau Kei Wan, Exit A3. Then take bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave transport on Big Wave.
Stanley area
This place seems to be specially created for those who like to push in crowds of tourists. The Stanley area is full of restaurants and cafes, there is an embankment here. It is also famous for the prison where the Japanese held the British during the occupation of Hong Kong.
You can get there by taking bus number 260 at Central metro station. In total, the journey will take 7 HKD and approximately sixty minutes.
Dragonback Hiking
A wonderful way to pass the time. With good weather, it even becomes possible to admire good views of several local bays at the same time. And on the way you can look at the beaches of Shek O and Big Wave. If you set aside a few hours for such a walk, it is quite easy to get around the entire “Dragon's Back”.
You can get there by subway - Shau Kei Wan station on the blue line. At a stop located near the station, take bus 9, paying a fare of 7 HKD. And there - tell the driver where he should stop the transport. And it is likely that not only you will come out.
There will be only one road, so it will be difficult to go astray. Well, along the route there are signposts everywhere. As for the return, you can be calm about this: the buses on which you can go back run often and until late.
- an unusual Asian city, which for many years was a colony of Great Britain. Hong Kong is a city of skyscrapers and modern technology. Hong Kong is a city where the traditions of Europe and Asia are mixed. Hong Kong is a city that will not leave anyone indifferent 🙂 Hong Kong is a city after which we were not even so impressed 🙂
Whether you're in Hong Kong for a day or a week, you'll always find something to see and do in Hong Kong.
Top 6 attractions in Hong Kong
1. Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong and the Symphony of Lights show.
The first place where tourists who come to Hong Kong rush to is the Avenue of Stars. On the pedestrian embankment, which is about 450 meters long, there are sculptures of famous actors and show business figures, and stars are laid out on the paving stones - a little more than 100 pieces, on which famous actors left their imprints.
Fingerprints of some Hung Sin Nui 🙂 The Avenue of Stars was opened in April 2004 and has become a favorite place for walking not only among tourists, but also among local residents. Everyone wants to take a picture with Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee!
Every evening at 20:00 there is a light laser show The Symphony of Lights. This light show is even listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest permanent light show in the world.
Show Symphony of Light. It is necessary to shoot from the embankment and with a tripod. We didn’t have time a bit and during the performance we sailed on the Star Ferry from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon, so we didn’t get good photos The show lasts only 15 minutes, during which the skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island are very beautifully illuminated with multi-colored lights. 45 skyscrapers are involved in the laser show. It is best to watch this action either from the Avenue of Stars or from the board of a pleasure boat (but you won’t be able to take beautiful pictures from the boat).
How to get there: Tsim Sha Tsui or East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit J2.
Cost of visiting: for free
2. Victoria Peak Hong Kong
Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. At the top there is an observation deck Sky Terrace 428, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Hong Kong: skyscrapers, Victoria Bay, the Kowloon Peninsula - this is definitely worth seeing both in daylight and at night. Therefore, it is better to come to the Victoria Peak observation deck around 5 pm.
How to get there: by the old funicular tram, the lower station of which is located near the Central metro station, exit J2 or by bus number 15 from the bus terminal next to the Central Ferry or on foot.
How much it costs: Visiting Victoria Peak is free, but the entrance to the observation deck will cost 50 HK$ for adults, 25 HK$ for children. You can buy a combined ticket for traveling by tram and visiting the observation deck at a discount.
3. Big Buddha (Big Buddha Hong Kong). The Big Buddha is located on Lantau Island, close to Hong Kong Airport (handy to visit if you have an afternoon layover in Hong Kong or if you have an early flight and still have a long time to check into a hotel). The Big Buddha in Hong Kong is the largest seated Buddha in Asia. A long staircase of 268 steps leads to it. Nearby is a tourist village and a functioning Buddhist monastery Po Lin.
How to get there: The best way to get to the Big Buddha is on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (another Hong Kong attraction). The lower station of the cable car is located near the Tung Chung subway, exit B, you can also get to it by bus S1 from the airport. If you do not want to take the cable car, you can take bus number 23. Buy tickets for cable car You can get a discount on this site.
How much it costs: you can see the Big Buddha for free.
4. Monastery of 10,000 Buddhas (Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery).
The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery was founded relatively recently, in 1949. The temple is located on a mountain, where about 450 steps lead. There are 12,800 Buddha statues on the territory - a very unusual and fascinating sight. The monastery is not active.
Well, there are sooo many Buddhas in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Hong Kong 🙂 How to get there: Sha Tin metro station and walk 10-15 minutes to the monastery entrance
Visit cost: for free
5. Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a huge amusement park in Hong Kong. In addition to a large area with attractions, there is an aquarium, a dolphinarium and a zoo with pandas. The park will be interesting for both adults and children.
How to get there: by bus 629 from Admiralty metro station, exit B
Cost: HK$498 for adults and HK$249 for children. Tickets can be bought online on this site, it will be cheaper!
6. Disneyland in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Disneyland).
If you come to Hong Kong with children, visit Disneyland and plunge into the magical atmosphere of a childhood holiday, an atmosphere of joy and fun!
P.S. To be honest, the reviews about Hong Kong Disneyland are mixed, we haven’t been there yet, so I can’t advise visiting or not visiting it. They say that adults will be bored there, and there are huge queues for children's attractions, that if you visited Disneyland Paris, you will definitely be disappointed in Hong Kong. But the fireworks and the atmosphere of the holiday are highly praised.
How to get there: on a special metro line "Disneyland Resort Line".
Visit cost: HK$639 adult ticket and HK$475 child ticket. You can buy tickets at this link cheaper.
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What else to visit and see in Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong Central Park. A large beautiful green park on Hong Kong Island. The park has a greenhouse, poultry house, tea museum. Metro station Admiralty or Central.
- Zoo-botanical garden (Zoological & Botanical Gardens). Metro station Admiralty or Central.
- Taoist temple Ching Chung Koon. You can get there like this: Siu Hong subway station, and then take a taxi or Light Rail No. 505 (a hybrid of a tram and train) to Ching Chung station.
- Closed observation deck Sky 100, which is located at an altitude of 393 meters. The observation deck is located on the 100th floor of the tallest building in Hong Kong - the ICC International Financial Center. You can take the MRT to Kowloon Station, Exit B.
- Hollywood Street (Hollywood Road)- the street, where there are many shops with antique goods. You can get there on the Mid-Levels escalator from the Central metro station.
- Man Mo Temple- located at the intersection of Hollywood Road and Ladder street.
- District of Aberdeen (Aberdeen) is a traditional fishing village. Here you can ride a boat, eat delicious fish or visit the Jambo floating restaurant, popular with tourists. You can get there by buses 70 or 75 from the Admiralty or Central metro station, by bus A10 from Hong Kong airport.
- Repulse Bay beach. You can get there by buses No. 6, 6A, 6X, 66, and 260 from the bus terminal near Exchange Square (Hong Kon MTR Station, Exit D or Central Pier).
- hustle on Temple Street Night Market which is open from noon until midnight. Jordan MRT Exit A.
- Visit unusual Bird Market and Goldfish Market. On the first one, you can watch birds (Mongkok MTR Station, Exit E2), and on the second, you can buy fish (Prince Edward Subway Station, Exit B2).
- drink beer in pub in SoHo.
- Run down the world's longest escalator Central–Mid-Levels escalator.
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Tourism is one of Hong Kong's three main sources of income. For example, from January to September 2012, the number of all foreign visitors is fixed at around 35.37 million people. Citizens from one hundred and seventy countries who enter Hong Kong for a period of 7 to 180 days can visit the city without a visa. Numerous attractions in Hong Kong are available for tourists to visit. The most famous of them are listed below.
A double-decker bus takes Jeanne to the center of Hong Kong with a hundred dollars, while Andrei Bednyakov drives an expensive car to a luxury hotel. To enjoy a beautiful view, everyone chooses their place: the platform near the Buddha statue offers a gorgeous view of nature, and Victoria Peak - on numerous skyscrapers. The most daring can try to jump off the Macau Tower, and the not so brave ones can take a walk along the Avenue of Stars.
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- Location: Kowloon Peninsula.
- Avenue of Stars address: embankment in the Tsim Sha Tsui quarter.
- How to get there by metro:- Exit J from East Tsim Sha Tsui station, walk to the bay.
- Ferry- Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier, 10 minutes walk.
- Buses- #1, #13X, #203, #208, #215X, #219X, #230X, #26, #260X, #268B, #269B, #28, #35A, #41A, #5, #5A, # 5C, #8, #81C, #87D, #8A, #8P, #98D, #K16.
- Working hours: around the clock.
The Avenue of Stars is located on the waterfront on the north side of Victoria Harbor and stretches for only 400 meters. The alley was opened on April 28, 2004. At the opening, 73 stars were laid, dedicated to people who have done a lot for the development of cinema in Hong Kong and China.
From here you have a stunning view of the bay and the evening "Symphony of Lights".
Currently, more than 100 stars have been installed on the Alley. Concerts and performances are often held here in the evenings.
Clock Tower
- Location: Kowloon Peninsula.
- Address: Salisbury Road.
- How to get there Metro Directions: Exit E from Tsim Sah Tsui station, then walk south on Nathan road to Salisbury road junction, turn right (west), walk Salisbury road to Star Ferry Pier, turn left and follow the pier towards the Tower.
- Ferry: Tsim Sah Tsui station (Tsim Sha Tsui).
- Working hours: around the clock.
- Price: for free.
The Clock Tower is one of the city's oldest landmarks, located on the southern edge of Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon Peninsula. This is all that remains of the old train station, which was the destination of the legendary Orient Express.
The tower is built of red brick and granite and is 44 meters high. You can reach the top of the tower by an internal wooden staircase. In 1990, the Tower was included in the list of protected architectural monuments.
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Victoria Peak and Peak Tower
- Location: Hong Kong Island
- Address: 128, Peak Rd.
- How to get there:
- By funicular tram (Peak Tram) from the terminal on Garden Road (walking distance from the Central metro station, exit J2).
- Bus number 15 (from Hong Kong MRT Station, Exit D).
- Green minibus No. 1 from the station. subway hong kong.
- Working hours: Peak Tram daily from 7-00 to 24-00, Historical Gallery as well, Peak Tower (Peak Tower), Sky Terrace, Sky Gallery on weekdays from 10-00 to 23-00, on holidays and weekends from 8-00 to 23-00, wax museum daily from 10-00 to 22-00.
- Cost: Peak Tram and Historical Gallery - 40 HKD (adults) and 18 HKD (children under 11 and seniors over 65), Sky Terrace and Sky Gallery - 30 HKD and 15 HKD respectively.
Victoria Peak is the highest point in Hong Kong, offering stunning views of the entire city. Millions of tourists come here every year. At the top is the Peak Tower, shaped like a Chinese frying pan. There is an observation deck at its top, and inside there are restaurants, shops, a wax museum and children's playgrounds.
Not far from the tower there is a magnificent park Victoria Peak Garden with an amazing panorama of the Hong Kong port.
Women's Market (Ladies Market)
- Location: Hong Kong Island.
- Address: Tung Choi Street, between Argyle and Shan Tung Streets, Mong Kok District, Kowloon Peninsula.
- How to get there: Subway - Mongkok Station, exit E2 or by taxi.
- Working hours: from 11-00 to 23-00.
The women's market appeared in 1975 and today is a huge shopping center, which sometimes sells the most unusual items.
Conventionally, it can be divided into two components - street stalls and shops. The latter are distinguished by higher quality goods, the presence of fitting rooms and increased prices.
It is better for tourists to shop on weekdays, since on weekends the market is very crowded, which makes it quite difficult to choose anything.
Disneyland Hong Kong
- Location: Lantau Island.
- Address: Park Promenade.
- How to get to Disneyland Hong Kong: Subway - to the Disneyland Resort station.
- Working hours: from 10-00 to 20-00.
- Ticket price: adults 399 - 499 HKD, children 3-11 years old 285 - 355, pensioners over 65 years old 100 - 170 HKD, children under three years old - free of charge. The ticket is valid for all entertainment.
- An interactive map of Disneyland can be found.
Hong Kong Disneyland ranks second in Asia in terms of(area 126 hectares) after Tokyo! It began to function in 2005. The park is divided into four zones, which can be visited both within one walk and separately.
If you are in Hong Kong with children, then taking them to Disneyland in Hong Kong is your honorable duty!
The design of the main street starting at the entrance is made in the style of "old" America. On its sides there are kiosks with lemonade and souvenir shops.
In the Fantastic World, a zone for the little ones, you can see characters from various children's fairy tales: dragons, gnomes, Sleeping Beauty, Winnie the Pooh. Older children will be interested in the "World of the Future", where they can play with robots or ride a rollercoaster among the stars. "Adventure World" gives you the opportunity to travel along the river, teeming with crocodiles, hippos and elephants. Throughout the route, streams of burning lava flow and geysers rage.
There is a 3D cinema, restaurants and various attractions on the territory.
Pictures of Disneyland Hong Kong
- Location: Hong Kong Island.
- Address: 180, Wong Chuk Hang Road.
- How to get there: by buses No. 6A, No. 6X, No. 38, No. 41A, No. 42, No. 70, No. 72, No. 72A, No. 75, No. 77, No. 90, No. 92, No. 96, No. 97, No. 99, No. 107, #170, #171, #260, #592, #671, #973.
- Working hours: from 10-00 to 20-00.
- Price: adults - 280 HKD, children 3-11 years old - 140, children under 3 years old - free of charge. One ticket is valid for all activities.
Ocean Park has been operating since 1977 and is constantly being improved. Every year more than five million people. Ocean Park has received several awards, including being one of the seven most popular entertainment centers in the world.
The park consists of the upper (Summit) and lower (WaterFront) parts. In the upper part you can visit various attractions for children and adults. In 2011, a tropical forest zone was opened here. In the lower part there is a huge aquarium with a variety of marine life. Giant pandas live in the next room.
Every evening before the closing of the park in the lagoon with fountains, enchanting show Symbio, which demonstrates the myth of the struggle between dragons of water and fire.
In 2012, Polar Adventure was opened in Ocean Park, where visitors can see over 100 species of polar animals!
Photos Ocean Park
Temple Street Market
- Location: Hong Kong Island.
- Address: Yau Ma Tei street.
- How to get there: Subway - Exit A of MTR Jordan Station, turn right off Jordan Road and right again onto Temple Street.
- Working hours: from 16-00 to 00-00.
Temple Street is filled with rows of brightly lit stalls where you can buy a variety of cassettes, pens, watches, clothes, electronics.
The food stalls are always busy with a large selection of delicacies, including seafood and stews. There, at the end of Yau Ma Tei Street, there are fortunetellers and local opera lovers who spend their time waiting for like-minded people for spontaneous performances.
Even a simple walk along Temple Street without shopping at the night market will bring an unforgettable experience.
Big Buddha
- Location: Lantau Island, Ngong Ping Upland.
- Address: Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.
- How to get there:
- Metro - get off at Tung Chung station, transfer either to bus number 23 or to the cable car.
- Ferry - sit at the Central Ferry pier, arrive at Lantau Island (to the Mui Wo pier), go to the bus stop number 2 (a couple of meters from the pier exit) and ride it to the end.
- Taxi from the airport - cost about 180 HKD one way.
- Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:45.
- Price: the entrance to the monastery is free, the entrance to the statue is paid.
The Big Buddha is a huge statue of Buddha Shakya Muni, located next to the Poulinsim Monastery. Built and opened to the public on December 29, 1993.
The structure is reinforced on a steel frame, which is covered with 202 bronze individual parts. A thin layer of gold is additionally applied to the face. The height of the statue is 34 meters, the weight is more than 250 tons, and the area of the entire complex is 6547 square meters. m. A staircase consisting of 268 steps leads to the statue ( there is a separate path for wheelchair users).
Monastery of 10,000 Buddhas
- Location: Hong Kong Island, Sha Tin hillside.
- Address: 221, Pai Tau Village, Shatin, New Territories.
- How to get there: Subway to Sha Tin Station, then go to Pai Tau Village, turn left onto Pai Tau Street.
- Working hours: daily from 9-00 to 17-30, closed during typhoon or rain.
- Price: for free.
The monastery was founded in 1949, is not active now, but is open to the public. It covers an area of about 8 hectares. It can be reached by a staircase of 431 steps. On each of them is a statue of the Buddha.
Nearly 13,000 statues are installed on the territory of the monastery!
The temple complex includes pavilions, pagodas, a tower and a special room. It consists of five halls, in which the smallest of the statues located here are exhibited.
All sculptures differ from each other in a unique shape and color and are made of different materials. In the monastery you can see very unusual images of a fat, thin, bald Buddha, a Buddha with a frog, a cane and others.
There is also a sarcophagus with the body of the founder of the temple, the monk Yuita Kai, who personally built most of the buildings and made most of the statues presented.
- Location: Hong Kong Island, Wan Chai area.
- Address: 1, Expo Drive, Wan Chai.
- How to get there:
- The ferry pier is a five minute walk away.
- Metro - exits A5 and C from Wan Chai station. 10 minutes walk.
- Bus - No. 25A, No. 25C or No. 961.
This is one of the most prestigious exhibition centers in the world. More than 2000 events are held every year - conferences, various meetings, trade fairs and specialized exhibitions.
The leased premises occupy an area of 64,000 sq. meters. There are 5 exhibition centers, 2 conference halls, 2 theaters, 52 meeting rooms, 2 hotels for foreign visitors, 2 foyers for meetings and meetings, banquet halls, cinemas, restaurants, parking for 61 places and 2 garages designed for 1350 cars.
Whether you're looking to buy something to ship to Russia, or find cutting-edge new products in China, this is the place to visit first.
- Location: Hong Kong.
- Address: 1, Garden Road, Central.
- How to get there: Metro - exits B or C1 from Admiralty station or exits J1 or J2 from Central station.
- Working hours: weekdays from 9-30 to 21-30, on Saturday from 9-30 to 23-30, Sunday is a day off.
- Price: for free.
- Visit conditions: Mandatory presentation of an identity card with a photo and X-ray scanning of luggage.
The Bank of China Tower is one of the most recognizable skyscrapers in Hong Kong. This 70-storey elegant monolith was built in 1990. Its height is 315 m, including antennas - 369 m.
At the base of the building lies a square in which a bundle of four triangular prisms is inscribed. The blocks differ from each other in height, so the building becomes thinner with each floor. Distinguished by a strict geometric framework, the design is specially placed on the outer surfaces of the building and is prompted by the natural shape of bamboo.
A small observation deck for public entry is open on the 43rd floor. The main observation deck is located on the 70th floor and is closed to visitors.
At night, the Tower is illuminated by beautiful lights that make the building stand out in the panorama of the city. Try to see this spectacle up close at night.
- Location: Hong Kong island.
- Address: 19, Cotton Tree Drive.
- How to get there:
- Metro - from the Admiralty station, exit C1.
- Buses - No. 3B, No. 12, No. 12A, No. 23, No. 23B, No. 40, No. 103, Cotton Tree Drive stop.
- Working hours: from 6-00 to 23-00.
- Price: for free.
The city park is laid out on the site of the former barracks of the English garrison and covers an area of 8.6 hectares. On its territory there are historical buildings of the nineteenth century, galleries, gazebos, terraces. Lush tropical vegetation is surrounded by many original fountains, streams and reservoirs.
The park is located Olympic Square, which is an amphitheater, decorated in ancient Greek style. Sports events, concerts and performances take place on its stage.
Zoological and Botanical Gardens
- Location: Hong Kong Island.
- Address: 1, Albany Road.
- Working hours: from 6-00 to 19-00.
- Price: for free.
- How to get there:
- Metro - from the Admiralty station, exit C1.
- Buses - No. 3B, No. 12, No. 12A, No. 12M, No. 13, No. 23A, No. 23B, No. 40M, No. 40P, No. 40, No. 103.
The year of foundation is 1864. They are a vast park, on the territory of which the botanical and zoological collections are combined into one, together creating a single whole.
The collection of plants includes more than 1000 species! A variety of palm trees and orchids predominate among them.
The zoological collection includes more than 280 species of birds, 14 species of monkeys, jaguars, leopards, kangaroos, turtles and crocodiles. Gazebos, original benches, stairs and fountains are equipped here for visitors.
This is not a complete list of attractions in Hong Kong and almost all places in the city can be considered as such due to their uniqueness and Asian exoticism.