Best of Hong Kong Attractions

The territory is full of events and attractions. Below are a some of the must-see Hong Kong attractions. Whether it is one of the museums, great restaurants or Chinese festivals, Hong Kong attractions offer many things to do and see in this world city.

Hong Kong offers an endless variety of attractions and activities. Check out this page regularly to get ideas on what to do and what to see in the city. You can spend all day either in the Hong Kong Island, in the Kowloon or in the New Territories. You can also hop on a ferry and explore some of the Outlying Islands.

Island of Hong Kong Attractions

The following are the top visited and most popular attractions in Hong Kong Island. All very accessible within the small island.

• The Victoria Peak

• A premiere attraction of the Hong Kong island is Victoria Peak, the tallest mountain in the city and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong.

• Madame Tussauds

• The world-famous attraction now features more than 100 incredible wax likenesses of stars, world leaders and sports heroes.

• Hollywood Road

• This road is crammed with antique shops and an open-air curio market, these quaint locales are ideal places for picking up eclectic souvenirs and gifts.

• Cat Street

• This bazaar is located on Upper Lascar Row and known by locals as Cat Street. The affectionate nickname came from the stories of old days.

• Man Mo Temple

• A picturesque tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). See giant incense coils hanging overhead.

• Western Market

• Renovated in 1991 and converted into a shopping complex, this Edwardian-style building features shops selling arts and crafts and fabric.

• Lan Kwai Fong

• Now most popular expatriate haunt in Hong Kong for drinking and dining. It is a small square of streets in Central, Central and Western district.

• SoHo - South of Hollywood Road

• An entertainment zone located in Mid-levels and bordering Sheung Wan, within Central and Western district.

• Hong Kong Zoo or Zoological and Botanical Gardens

• Located on the Upper Albert Road, Central and spreaded on the slope of Victoria Peak, the Zoo is a popular respite for Hong Kong residents.

• Golden Bauhinia Square & Special Flag Raising Ceremony

• The Expo Promenade (also known as Golden Bauhinia Square) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront.

• Happy Valley Racecourse

• Echoing with the thud of hooves upon turf since the 1840s regular punters arrive in droves. Bets are cheap.

• Jumbo Kingdom

• Since 1976 it has excelled in the preparation of seafood for discerning diners in a classic Chinese palace.

• Ocean Park Hong Kong

• One of the most famous amusement and theme parks in the world, Ocean Park boasts of fun and adventure for friends and family.

• Repulse Bay

• Primarily an upmarket residential area, sun-drenched Repulse Bay has a relaxed resort-like atmosphere. The wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with locals and visitors alike and great for sandy strolls in the early morning.

• Stanley: Market, Bars, Beaches, Streets

• A popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island, Stanley's relaxed ambience, crisp sea environs and bargain buys have made it world famous. Check out the dalily open market around Stanley New Street.

• Murray House and Blake Pier at Stanley

• Among the more interesting restaurant sites on the waterfront is Murray House, a 160-year-old restored three-storey colonial building that was dismantled in 1982 from its original site in Central and then rebuilt in Stanley.

• Aberdeen

• Aberdeen harbour is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Their traditional lifestyle is dramatically juxtaposed against a modern high-rise community spread over the nearby hillsides.

• Open Top Rides on Hong Kong Trams

• See the city from the top deck of a rattling, clanking old 'ding-ding'. The ride is an unequalled bargain at just $2. Trams run frequently, so if the first one is too crowded, just wait for the next to ensure you get that all-important front seat upstairs.

• St John's Cathedral

• n Hong Kong, which was constructed in 1849, is the oldest Anglican church in south-east Asia. It is one of the oldest buildings in Hong Kong City. The Cathedral is located at Garden Road, Central. The church is oftentimes referred to by its short name "St. John's."

 

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Kowloon Top Attractions

• 1881 Heritage

• Located on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 1881 Heritage boasts an area of 130,000square feet. It features a shopping mall, a heritage hotel, and an exhibition hall.

• Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street and Apliu Street

• Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street is a great place to pick up the latest fashions at wholesale prices. Most of the shops can be found between Yen Chow Street and Wong Chuk Street.

• Ladies Market

• One of the most popular shopping street markets in Hong Kong, Ladies' Market is a must-visit destination for fashion lovers with an eye for bargain-priced clothing, bags, accessories, toys, cosmetics and household knick-knacks.

• Temple Street Night Market

• Temple Street is an amazing shopping sight, featuring rows of brightly lit stalls hawking an astonishing variety of inexpensive items especially for men ─ including clothing, pens, watches, CDs, cassettes, electronic gadgets, etc.

• Jade Market & Jade Street

• Located on Kansu and Battery streets, the Jade Market is a collection of around 400 stalls selling a wide range of jade pendants, rings, bracelets, carvings and ornaments. Open from 10am to 5pm.

• Yuen Po Street Bird Garden

• One of the most delightful is the Yuen Po Bird Street, on Prince Edward Road West, in Kowloon. At the end of the Flower market Street where it turns right to become Po Yuen Street you'll see a sign for the Bird Market.

• Flower Market

• Nearby, on Tung Choi Street, is a flower market and a goldfish market. This real street lined with flower shops that have their blooms in buckets neatly arranged to cover half the pavement.

• Goldfish Market

• This area of Tung Choi Street is like a huge aquarium where tanks of every size pumps filters fish food as well as aquatic plants. Pick and choose among bright fish of all kinds swimming in oxygen-inflated bags on stands.

• Avenue of Stars

• Hong Kong Avenue of Stars is a tribute to the professionals who have contributed to the city's Hollywood style hundred-year history of filmmaking.

• A Symphony of Lights

• The waterfront at Tsim Sha Tsui has a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour, and it's the best spot to enjoy the Symphony of Lights, a multimedia light show which takes place nightly at 20:00.

• Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

• Offering another great view of the spectacular Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island waterfront, this esplanade is where Hong Kong couples go in the evenings for a romantic backdrop. However, day or night, the view is superb.

• Clock Tower

• The old Clock Tower near the Star Ferry concourse in Tsim Sha Tsui is a declared monument and a landmark from the Age of Steam, when it formed part of the Kowloon - Canton Railway terminus.

• Kowloon Walled City Park

• The Kowloon Walled City Park occupies one of the most historic sites in the territory. The site was used by imperial officials in the 15th century and was first fortified in 1668 when a signal station was established there.

• Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple

• Wong Tai Sin Temple is an important religious centre and a scenic attraction full of beautifully ornamented traditional buildings. The temple commemorates the famous monk of yore Wong Tai Sin (also known as Huang Chu-ping).

• Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar

• Located on the Kowloon side of the narrow eastern entrance to Hong Kong Harbour, the small fishing village at Lei Yue Mun first came into prominence in the 1960s, when it became fashionable to go there for its seafood.

• HK Museum of History

• Opened in late 2000, the new museum building, situated next to the Hong Kong Science Museum in Kowloon, houses exhibits covering the region's history from prehistoric times, including some spectacular period sets.

 

New Territories Hong Kong Attractions

Go north to the New Territories to see the following Hong Kong Attractions. The Hong Kong New Territories cover 796 sq km (306 sq miles) between Kowloon and Mainland China, and are a contrast of hilly woodlands, wildlife reserves, sandy bays, new towns and lively markets. The New Territories is a step back in time with its splendid beaches, coastal hiking trails, farmland, monasteries, temples, heritage monuments and deep sense of history.

• Ma Wan Park Noah's Ark

• The world's only full-sized replica of Noah's Ark at Ma Wan Park is a must-see attraction in Hong Kong for international and local tourists. Also features activities and shows on the unique culture and history of Ma Wan.

• City Art Square, Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza

• The City Art Square is located at the Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza. World-class art displays include original and unique sculptures and public art installations designed and created by 19 world-renowned artists and designers.

• Sha Tin Racecourse

• Opened in 1978, Sha Tin Racecourse has a capacity of about 83,000 spectators. Join a Come Horseracing Tour during the annual September to June / early July racing season. Catch all the fast-paced action and drama.

• Ching Chung Koon Taoist Temple

• Ching Chung Koon Taoist temple contains many treasures, including lanterns from Beijing's Imperial Palace. Dotted around the exquisitely designed grounds are pagodas, pavilions, pai-laus (ornamental archways), etc.

• Ping Shan Heritage Trail

• This kilometre-long trail meanders through three villages and contains some of the most significant historical buildings in Yuen Long District in the New Territories. Home of the Tang clan. See ancient Tsui Shing Lau pagoda.

• Kat Hing Wai Walled Village

• Just outside the town of Yuen Long, Kat Hing Wai Walled Village is a rectangular-shaped village built about 500 years ago during the Ming dynasty. Constructed mostly with blue brick walls.

• Mai Po Wetlands

• The Mai Po Wetlands, which include the marshes and the mudflats of Inner Deep Bay, have been listed as a Ramsar wetland since September 1995 and have a total area of about 1,500 hectares.

• Tai Fu Tai Mandarin Residence

• An opulent residence built by a scholar who was bestowed the title of Tai Fu (Mandarin) by the Qing Emperor. Lavish plaster mouldings and auspicious Chinese woodcarvings adorn its regal interior.

• Tsing Ma Bridge

• The world's longest span suspension bridge carrying both road and rail traffic, massively imposing by day, and a twinkling network of lights by night. Go to the Lantau Link View Point and Visitors Centre.

• Fung Ying Seen Koon Taoist Temple

• Fung Ying Seen Koon is a superb example of Taoist design and craftsmanship. Its massive orange-tiled double roof, built to traditional design and supported by stout red pillars of stone.

• Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail

• Covering an area known locally as the "Mountain of the Leaping Dragon", the Trail takes walkers through 11-century-old villages (called tsuen in Chinese), five of them enclosed or walled (called wai).

• Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees and Tin Hau Temple

• During Chinese New Year, many Hong Kong people make a pilgrimage to this spot to make their Chinese New Year wishes by tying wish-making papers onto the wooden racks beside the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees.

• Sai Kung Town

• As well as being the gateway to the country parks and over 70 offshore islands, Sai Kung Town is also a great place fro eating out. Alfresco seafood restaurants line the waterfront where you can choose your dinner.

• Clearwater Bay

• Clearwater Bay is a bay on the east shore of Hong Kong located within Clearwater Bay Country Park. A great escape from the city life, surrounded by rough rocks and wild scenery.

 

Outlying Islands Hong Kong Attractions

Lantau Island Attractions

Lantau Island is the first part of Hong Kong that you will see as you touch down on the runway at Chek Lap Kok - but you are whisked straight into the city over the spectacular Tsing Ma Bridge. Take time to see the Lantau Island's many attractions.

• Hong Kong Disneyland

• You have to go to Hong Kong Disneyland, a theme park at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Beautifully nestled on a bay against a backdrop of green hills on Lantau Island in the South China Sea.

• Giant Buddha

• No trip to Hong Kong would be complete without a visit to the Giant Buddha which sits serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau amid the spectacular mountain scenery of Lantau Island.

  • Po Lin Monastery

  • Set amid spectacular mountain scenery on the Ngong Ping plateau, there is much to see and do at the monastery itself with its various figures of gods and other colourful manifestations of aspects of the Buddhist religion.

  • The Wisdom Path

  • From Po Lin Monastery it's a short walk to the Wisdom Path, an outdoor replica of the centuries old Heart Sutra, one of the world’s best-known prayers that is revered by Confucians, Buddhists and Taoists alike.

• Ngong Ping 360

• The Ngong Ping 360 experience starts with a 25 minute cable car ride from Tung Chung to a culturally themed Ngong Ping Village in a picturesque 1.5-hectare site.

  • Ngong Ping Piazza

  • A strong Buddhist character links up the various tourist attractions in Ngong Ping. The Ngong Ping Piazza has four components, namely a new Pai Lau, Bodhi Path, Di Tan and a Chinese landscaped garden.

• Tai O Fishing Village and Stilt-house

• For a look at a rare example of a Chinese stilt-house community, head to the far northwestern coast edge of Lantau Island. This is home to the Tanka people, a community of fisherfolk who have built their homes on stilts.

• Mui Wo

• Mui Wo is the gateway to Lantau for visitors arriving by ferry, and is well worth exploring before heading off to other parts of the island. The bay has become a popular swimming beach served by a hotel.

  SkyCity @ Hong Kong International Airport

• Hong Kong International Airport SkyPlaza is located mostly within the non-restricted area of Terminal 2. Apart from about 100 retail and catering outlets, SkyPlaza also features several entertainment zones.

• AsiaWorld-Expo

• A 70,000-square-metre state-of-the-art rental space that also caters for exhibitions, conventions and meetings. Linked to Hong Kong International Airport.
• Check out more Lantau Island Attractions

Cheung Chau Island

Cheung Chau and Peng Chau are still traditional fishing islands with simple temples and unspoilt beaches. Cheung Chau holds an annual Bun Festival in celebration of Pak Tai (a god that influences good sailing and fishing). Bamboo towers covered in steamed buns are constructed as an offering to the god.

Lamma Island

Lamma is the closest outlying island to Hong Kong Island and the most popular with expat residents. Peaceful and laid-back about sum up Lamma Island, a cosy community of small villas and a diverse expat community.

 

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• Best of Hong Kong Tourism
  

• Here we are listing the must see Hong Kong attractions. Big Buddha in Lantau island, alfresco seafood restaurants or dim sum dinners, nightlife, the peak and the symphony of lights, dragon and horse races, street markets, etc.

• Hong Kong Museums

• Most Hong Kong museums are managed by the government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department. A few are operated by private groups or other government departments.

• Guide to Hong Kong Tours

• You may be interested in joining some of the tours in Hong Kong which covers the gamut from shopping in the city to discovery of heritage in New Territories.

• Hong Kong Events

• Hong Kong has 17 public holidays a year, including some Chinese festivals. The majority of Chinese festivals are celebrated according to the lunar calendar thus differing dates each year.

• Hong Kong Culture and Arts

• Hong Kong Culture is very Chinese with a Western facade. over 4000 year old traditions may be practiced by residents. Simply walk through the streets of Hong Kong to see, hear, smell and taste it.

• Hong Kong Post

• If you intent to mail stuff back home, Hong Kong Post provides an excellent postal system for Hong kong. Airmail letters to any place in the world should take three to eight days.

• Hong Kong Newspapers

• You will not be out of touch in the Territory. From sports, stock market, shopping and paparatzi entertainment, Hong Kong newspapers are the most common and popular media for local and international news. Choices galore.

 

Cultural and Entertainment Attractions

• Hong Kong Entertainment
• Hong Kong Phooey
• Hong Kong Movie
• Hong Kong TVB
• Phim Hong Kong Phim Entertainment
• Hong Kong Radio

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