The uniqueness of the tourist center lies in the harmonious fusion of past and present, urbanism and the cult of nature. The attractions of Hong Kong are Buddhist monasteries and the largest markets and shops in Asia, ancient transport and museums with exclusive exhibits. Natural and man-made objects create the colorful appearance of a huge metropolis, which millions of tourists strive to see.

The city-state is located on the islands of Hong Kong, Lantau and the Kowloon Peninsula. The metropolis is of interest in historical, cultural, scientific and educational terms.

For almost 2 centuries the territory was part of the British colonies. During World War II it was occupied by the Japanese. Since 1997, Hong Kong, an autonomous region of China, with its own laws, government, and internal policies, occupies a leading position among the developed regions of the world. The basis of the economy is financial services and re-export of Chinese goods.

Main attractions

The history of the city and its present are clearly told by numerous monuments. From a long list of interesting objects, it is imperative to choose the main ones that give an idea of ​​​​the characteristics of the region.

Victoria Peak

It is impossible to visit Hong Kong and not climb this peak. British colonialists built their houses on the mountain to escape the heat. To overcome the steep climb, a funicular was built, which is still in operation, lifting visitors 500 m above sea level.

At an altitude of 428 m, one of the main pearls is located - Ski Terrace, which offers a panoramic view of the city and the bay. There are free viewing platforms just below.

Working hours: from 8 a.m. on weekends and holidays, from 10 a.m. on weekdays. Finishes at 23.00. The funicular starts operating at 7 am.

A mountain peak resembling the head of the king of beasts is located in the Kowloon region. On the opposite side, from a height of almost 0.5 km, there is a beautiful view of Hong Kong. To get to Lion Mountain, you need to make a two-hour climb along a hiking trail that winds along steep slopes.

Finding this beautiful place is not easy: you have to get to the metro stop with the same name. The temple complex is located at the foot of the Lion Rock. On an area of ​​18 thousand square meters. Three religious movements coexist peacefully: Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism. Hundreds of people come to temples every day, leaving burning sticks at the altars with the hope that their wishes will be fulfilled.

Sights in the Chinese style look very impressive: gable roofs with curved corners, patterned carvings, and hieroglyph paintings. Complex operating hours: 7-17.00

The bronze, majestic monument crowns the top of a wooded hill on Lantau Island. Climbing the steep long staircase, you can see the deity in the lotus position and 6 bronze figures with gifts for achieving nirvana. Inside the statue there is a beautiful museum, the main exhibit of which is a particle of the relics of Buddha.

During the tour you can see:

• Ngong Ping cable car;
• ancient village;
• Po Lin Po Monastery.

The two-cable funicular allows you to quickly reach the base of the hill, where the figure of the deity rises. Within 25 minutes, an excellent panorama of the sea and the island opens from a bird's eye view. The final station is Ngong Ping village. Tourists will see typical Chinese houses, be able to buy souvenirs, visit the monkey theater, and have a bite to eat local cuisine.

The Buddha statue is located in Po Lin Po Monastery, admission is free, photography of the interior is allowed, with the exception of worshipers praying.

The complex is designed for children under 10 years old; there is no extreme entertainment for adults. There is a railway around which you can get to any thematic sector:

• on the street with American cartoon characters;
• to Adventureland with Tarzan, Moana;
• the territory of Fairy Tales with Winnie the Pooh, Cinderella;
• worlds of the Past and the Future.

Every evening at Disneyland there is a night parade of Disney characters. Working hours are from 10 am to 9 pm.

Ocean Park

The world's best amusement park, it is visited by about 8 million people every year. Half of the territory is occupied by attractions for children and adults, the “Ocean Theatre”; the other 45 hectares are home to a zoo and an aquarium. The cable car and railway - funiculars - connect both parts of the entertainment complex.

The entrance ticket price entitles the visitor to:

• try 80 attractions;
• watch performances of sea animals;
• ride the cable cars;
• see an aquarium with 2000 inhabitants;
• zoo with pandas, flamingos, pinnipeds.

Ocean Park is open: Monday-Wednesday, from 10.00 to 18.00; Thursday-Sunday, from 10.00 to 23.00. You can get there by metro, bus, taxi.

What to see in 1 day

When you have little time to explore interesting places, you should think about how to plan your route. It depends on desire and financial capabilities.

The most budget option:

• ride a double-decker tram;
• take a walk in Hong Kong park;
• visit Wong Tai Sin Temple;
• walk along the Avenue of Stars;
• watch a laser show;
• Finish the tour with shopping at the night market.

With the exception of the tram ride, everything else is free.

You can also visit other attractions:

• Victoria Peak;
• Chi Lin Nunnery;
• Kowloon Park.

You can change the observation deck to Ski 100, and visit any museum instead of the monastery.

Excursions and their costs

Excursion services are available in English/Russian. It is useful to order a guide if you want to get to know the culture and history of the country better.

For example, what can you see in 3 days with a tour:

1. Individual program in English. . Duration – from 5 hours. Cost – from 98 dollars, children's ticket under 6 years old is paid additionally.
2. Group tour in English. Overview of Mount Victoria, Aberdeen area, Otpor Bay, Stanley Market. Duration – from 5 hours. Cost is $58 and $68 for children and adults, respectively.

Hong Kong is a paradise for shopaholics. People come to the metropolis on shopping tours to purchase quality goods at an affordable price. To find something to do, you need to stroll along Canton Road and see the boutiques of famous world brands lined up in a row. Shopping centers contain several hundred stores under one roof. Buyers will find here any goods from European, American, Asian manufacturers.

Sales begin between December and January, Chinese New Year, and end of summer. Outlets operate all year round in Hong Kong, where discounts reach 70%. All retail establishments open at 10 am, there are no days off.

The most affordable prices are in classic and specialized markets. Here you can reduce the cost by haggling with the seller.

But when purchasing a product, you need to check its completeness and quality.

Shopping mania has created a demand for shopping guides, who are not difficult to find. For 40 euros per hour, a local resident will show you and tell you where and what to buy at the lowest prices.

What can you see in Hong Kong in 2 days? Sights that do not require special comments are parks, observation decks, and ferry rides. Knowledge of English will help you visit museums on your own. To save money, you need to plan your route in advance and purchase entrance tickets online.

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 decks, recreation parks, attractions, the hippodrome, and what it all looks like. We will also give information about where local cuisine is served without extra charge, and where you can drink good alcohol. And this is not all that we describe here...

Hong Kong attractions: Kowloon area

When flying to Hong Kong, people usually rent hotel rooms in the Kowloon area. Almost all of the cheapest Hong Kong accommodation is located here, and there are also many places that are quite interesting to visit.

Chilin Nunnery (Shilin)

This building stands apart from other local tourist sites, but despite this, it is worthy of 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 nice to just take a walk.

• You can take the green metro line to Diamond Hill station, exit C1/C2.

• The monastery can be visited any day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, but it is recommended to come here before 3:30 pm, since not everything will be open later. The internal 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 beyond the wall

This place may be of interest mainly to history buffs and connoisseurs. In short, just a couple of decades ago there was a real crush here: more than 40 thousand people lived on an area of ​​150x250 m. The functions of the government here were performed by the mafia. 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, it did so. In fact, 40 thousand people in a 150x250 m area is a very large crowd of people!

Well, today this place is nothing more than a kind of “museum” park, where photographs and exhibits from the time of existence of that now famous “city within a city” are displayed here.

You can get there by metro to Lok Fu station (green line), then walk for about 20 minutes.

Working hours: 24/7, 7 days a week.

Prices for visiting: admission is free.

Local food area

Once in Kowloon walled city, it makes sense to try authentic national dishes of Hong Kong. There is no particular food outlet here, but there is an entire area with dozens of places that serve everyday food of the Hong Kong people. Here you can find shrimp dumplings, a wide variety of amazing noodles, all kinds of sugar-laden delicacies - and that's just a small part. This place is not on the list of popular tourists, so the food is sold without crazy markups, everything is fair.

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 you can’t tell 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.

Women's market and goldfish market

It is difficult to see a clear boundary between these two markets, but clothes, shoes, household goods, jewelry, goldfish and not too large 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

Once you get to the Flower or, alternatively, the “women’s and fish” market in the evening, it makes no sense to visit the night market at the same time. The route there passes through the “performance street”, on which there are countless eateries where you can eat at a reasonable price, and where street musicians make money with their art, which is why there are always a large number of people there. As for the market, it should be called “evening” and not “night”, since it closes at midnight. Well, they sell various souvenirs and other small things that warm the soul.

Working hours: from 4:00 pm to midnight.

To get here, you need to go from 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 platform. Tickets here are overpriced, while there are free ones 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 in the evening is already a significant plus.

You can get there by taking the yellow or blue metro line to the station. Kowloon, Exit C1/D1.

Open daily from ten in the morning to nine in the evening.

Ticket prices: 160 HKD.

A park Kowloon Park

Deeper in the area lies Kowloon Park. It doesn’t stand out too much for its size, but it’s clean and tidy, and there are also a lot of flamingos. Anyone who feels tired from the bustle of the city and a busy schedule should visit here.

You can take the red metro line to the station. Jordan or Tsim Sha Tsui, exit on A1.

Working hours: from five in the morning to midnight.

Price per visit: admission is free.

Avenue of Stars

This tourist site, which is located on the waterfront, is the most popular among Hong Kong visitors. Here, among other things, you can take your photo with the Bruce Lee statue.

Kowloon Museums

Anyone traveling to Hong Kong imagines a huge ultra-modern Asian metropolis, where modern architecture and the exoticism of the nation combine. And only on a walk can one estimate how true these ideas were and how much were not. However, in this matter, visiting local museums will be much more helpful, where you can learn about the changes in the city in a given decade, how and what it lived and breathed. And you can just have a good rest there, too, if you prefer intellectual relaxation.

There are a lot of museums in Hong Kong, more than a dozen, or even two. It is difficult to imagine that such a huge number of museums can be in the same city, but the fact, as they say, is obvious - they are here and many are popular with both tourists and local residents. It makes no sense to describe all of them in this article, but some are worth it.

The four most visited local museums are good, including in terms of location: they are all located on the island. Kowloon, and they are not separated by such a long distance. And two of them are actually located in the same building.

Hong Kong History Museum

This is perhaps the most interesting museum in all of Hong Kong. Here you can learn a lot about the times of the Opium Wars, the years of Japanese occupation, even about the features of the industrial boom of recent decades. The objects on display, as well as videos, tell all about this.

You can get there on the purple metro line - st. East Tsim Sha Tsui, exit via 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 Wednesdays, when there is no entrance fee.

Science Museum

Close to the historical one, there is a local science museum. Only children might find it interesting here. Some interesting things like invisible rooms there are some, but otherwise it’s empty. One of the advantages is that it is actually located in the same building as the historical one, so you can look there for a minute if you have one.

You can get there by using the metro, on the purple line - Art. East Tsim Sha Tsui, exit P2.

Visitors are received on weekdays from 10:00 to 19:00, on weekends - from ten in the morning to five in the afternoon. The museum is closed on Thursday.

It costs 20 HKD to enter, except on Wednesdays - then you don’t have to pay, as well as for visiting the historical museum located in the same building.

Space Museum

This is also a place worth visiting. Similar to 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 carried out not on an ordinary screen, but on a very large dome-shaped one, and this is the advantage of the museum. There is only one drawback: all the voice acting for these videos is in English.

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Tsim Sha Tsui.

Opening hours: closed on Tuesdays, open on other weekdays 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 thousand objects of art 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 were taken from sources in a variety of countries, including China.

Closed for restoration until the beginning of 2019, and then the exhibition will be updated, which will also take a lot of time.

You can get there 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 its review here. Children will have the most fun at Disneyland. Ticket prices here are steep, but this is the case at any Disneyland. It is also recommended to visit it on weekdays, and not on Chinese New Year - on weekends and during this holiday there are huge crowds of local residents.

You can take the pink metro line to the station. Disneyland Resort, you have to pay 20 HKD to travel from Kowloon by metro.

Available for visiting seven days a week 10:00-20:00.

Prices:
for one day - an entrance ticket for an adult can be purchased by paying 589 HKD, for a child a ticket will cost 419 HKD, for a pensioner you will have to pay 100 HKD
for two days - a ticket for an adult will cost 759 HKD, a ticket for a child can be purchased for 539 HKD, a pension will cost 170 HKD

Lantau Island (Big Buddha)

This attraction is also not right to be included in the list of Kowloon objects, but it is most appropriate to mention it here. You can get to Lantau Island by cable car, by bus, or by foot.

Sights of Hong Kong Island

On Hong Kong Island the number of objects of interest to tourists is greater than in the Kowloon area. Below we talk about them.

Observation 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 consider the free points from where you can admire the view of the city.

You can get there by taking the red metro line to Central, exit A.

Operating hours of the Ferris wheel: daily from ten in the morning to eleven in the evening.

You can ride by paying 100 HKD.

Hong Kong Island Museums

The museums located on this island will undoubtedly appeal to visitors, especially to amateurs and connoisseurs.

Tea Museum

Not everyone may find it interesting here, but the building is located in a good location in the park, and close to the tram stop at Victoria Peak. If you have twenty minutes to spare, you can visit this museum. If only just to see what kind of tea utensils the locals used at one time or another, and also to buy some exotic type of tea for yourself.

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Admiralty, exit C1.

Available to visit seven days a week 10:00-18:00.

There is no need to pay for the visit.

Hong Kong Money Museum

An exhibition for those who like to look at paper money. It takes up little space, literally a single room, but here, at the height of the fifty-fifth floor, there are panoramic windows. To visit, you need a passport or a photo of it. To get here, you need to issue a special pass.

You can get there by taking the red metro line - Central station, or alternatively - Central pier, IFC Mall skyscraper.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from ten o'clock in the morning to 5:50 in the evening, on Saturday only until 12:40 in the afternoon, the 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 is one of the most visited Hong Kong museums. Here you can take photographs with sculptures of famous people, and then go to panoramic places to look at the city from a great height.

How to get there: there are trams to Victoria Peak, where the museum is located.

Available to visit 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 for returning back, or with the opportunity to visit the observation deck.

Museum of Optical Illusions

This establishment, located on the third floor of the gallery located on Victoria Peak, is also very popular. The younger generation will definitely enjoy its exhibition, and some adults will also like it.

You can get there by taking the red metro line - st. Admiralty, exit C1.

Visitors are accepted daily from 10:00-22:00, the ticket office is open until 21:00.

For a visit, an adult needs to pay 150 HKD, and for a child or a pensioner it will cost 100 HKD.

Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator - the world's longest escalator

The city is located in uneven, mountainous terrain, and therefore it is quite appropriate to use an escalator here, especially one as long as this one, which is considered, although not entirely correctly, the longest on Earth. And for guests of Hong Kong, taking a ride here is quite an interesting experience. This escalator goes through several streets, so it's not too hard to spot. You can enter it (and exit it too) on any of these streets. Considering that there are many cafes, shops and simply interesting places for a walk on these streets, it definitely 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 go (mainly to their places of work), and from 10:30 to 24:00 it lifts passengers.
As for whether it is actually the longest in the world, the answer can definitely be 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 was included in the Guinness Book as the longest escalator system, despite the fact that none of the 30 escalators included in it are particularly long. These are " legal-linguistic subtleties"!

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Central, exit D2.

Antique street

This small street houses at most a dozen small shops selling antiques. In tourist places you can only buy all sorts of boring junk at a steep price, but here, on the contrary, you can find something truly incredible, and much cheaper than you might expect. Usually these points are open until 6 pm.

Man Mo Temple and Hollywood road

Both of these objects (temple Manmou and Hollywood road) included in the "must see" list in Hong Kong. That is why the temple is usually packed with visitors, so there is little point in another (or even a whole family) squeezing 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 pointless waste of time, which in Hong Kong can easily be spent with much greater benefit or much more interesting. However, it is, of course, up to you to decide.

You can get there on the red line of the metro - Art. Central, exit D2.

Open 8:00-18:00

There is no need to pay for the visit.

Bar area on Staunton Street

Near the escalator and Manmou Temple there is a place designed for a good rest with a beer. It gets very lively here in the evenings. Local bars are often packed with people from all over the globe, so you can relax until nightfall. Everything here is quite expensive, but this is Hong Kong, very little is cheap here.

How to find: take the red metro 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 on display, but you can also look at them. Here you can also look at a variety of plants. Or you can just sit on one bench or another.

How to find: Central metro station.

Opening hours: open daily from 6am to 10pm.

No fees required.

Victoria Peak

Here you can take a tram to the observation deck. Here you can see the city not only from above, but also from a different angle, not only during the day, but also in the evening, if you want. And also - although it is believed that there is only one observation deck, in fact there are several of them. Moreover, there you can first admire the sunset, and later return to admire the city views at night.

Hong Kong Park

This is, in fact, not one, but two parks that make up one, with a road running between them. Not the best place, but far from the worst - good for relaxation. 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 significant advantage is the local panoramic windows, which provide a full 360-degree view. Visiting Hong Kong without visiting here is not very smart.

You can get there by taking the dark blue metro line to Wan Chai station, exit A1, go up to the 46th floor.

Can be visited 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 only get here on Wednesdays; there are no horse races on other days. Well, if you are lucky enough to be in Hong Kong on Wednesday, you might find it interesting to visit the racetrack. Here you can either drink beer in pleasant company while watching the races, or add spice to the spectacle by placing a bet on a horse.

You can get there by metro to Causeway station, exit A.

Working hours: once a week, on Wednesdays.

Ticket prices: 10 HKD.

Montane Mansion

Those amateur photographers who like to take pictures of elaborate clutter will be pleased to find themselves here.

How to find: take the dark blue metro line to Tai Koo station or take the tram.

Aberdeen area

This area may be of interest to tourists. The most important thing here is to cross the river on a small boat: the fee is symbolic, and the process is quite interesting. Here you can also start a private guide on an excursion for half an hour or an hour on Hong Kong canals using similar transport, but you will have to pay more for this. You can also just stroll along the embankment - it is very beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by red lanterns.

How to find: from the metro (Ocean Park station) take bus No. 73 to Aberdeen.

Ticket prices: for a half-hour excursion 60 HKD, for an hour - 100 HKD.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is included in the list of the most popular local tourist sites. Usually it is visited in the company of loved ones - family or friends. It is recommended to spend a whole day visiting this place, from morning until late evening, since 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 guideline 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 the island. Hong Kong. You can go directly to Ocean Park from Kowloon using the metro and paying 12 HKD.

Available for recreation every day 10:00-18:00.

How much to pay: for an adult - 438 HKD, for a child - 219 HKD.

Beaches o. Hong Kong

On about. Hong Kong has some very noteworthy beaches.

Repulse Bay Beach

This is the most visited of them, and the most glamorous. It is located on o. Hong Kong is 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 type of entertainment.

How to get there: You can get here from Central's Exchange (Hong Kong or Central metro station, exit A) by the following buses: 73, 260 and 973, paying a fare of 10 HKD.

Middle Bay Beach

Not far from 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.

How to get there: You can simply 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 particular esteem by the townspeople. Mainly because it's a long walk 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 vacationers 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 there are all conditions for relaxing in the company of family or friends. Here you can find places where you can barbecue, showers, and here you can also 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 drawback is almost eliminated.

You can get there by metro, taking the dark blue line to the station. Shau ​​Kei Wan, exit A3, then take bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave the vehicle at Shek O.

Big Wave Beach

Close to the previous one there is another beach, and more specifically, Big Wave. This place is popular with both surfing enthusiasts and those who just like to swim, rocking on high waves. There are few people here, there are enough cafes with seafood on the menu, and in general you can enjoy your vacation.

You can get there along the dark blue line. metro station Shau ​​Kei Wan, exit A3. Then take bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave the vehicle on Big Wave.

Stanley area

This place seems to be specially created for those who like to jostle among crowds of tourists. The Stanley area is full of restaurants and cafes, and there is a promenade. It is also famous for the prison in which the Japanese held the British during the occupation of Hong Kong.

You can get there by taking bus number 260 from the Central metro station. In total, the journey will take 7 HKD and approximately sixty minutes.

Hiking on the Dragon's Back

A wonderful way to spend time. If the weather is good, it is even possible to admire good views of several local bays at the same time. And on the way you can also visit Shek O and Big Wave beaches. If you set aside a few hours for such a walk, it’s quite easy to walk around the entire “Dragon’s Back”.

You can get there by metro - Shau Kei Wan station on the blue line. At the stop located near the station, take bus 9 and pay 7 HKD. And then tell the driver where he should stop the vehicle. And it’s quite likely that you won’t be the only one coming out.

There will be only one road, so it will be difficult to lose your way. Well, there are signposts everywhere along the route. As for the return, you can be calm about this: the buses on which you can go back run frequently and until late.

A trip to Hong Kong can be combined with Singapore, Bangkok, Philippines, Kuala Lumpur, etc. The most tourists in Hong Kong are during Chinese New Year. At this time, the cost of hotels and the number of people in the city doubles. The local New Year is a very big holiday for any Chinese.

The weather in Hong Kong is quite rainy except during the winter months. The winter months here are the best in terms of weather conditions. For a quick tour of all the sights of Hong Kong, 3-4 days will be enough, for a more detailed visit - 7 days. There are very few Russian-speaking guides in Hong Kong. If you need such services, then contact a travel agency for help.

World's largest Buddha statue

Hong Kong is famous for its love of everything big, so it is not at all surprising that the world's largest Buddha statue (34 m high) is located here. The best way to visit the Buddha is on the way from Hong Kong to some other place. For example, if you land from Hong Kong and want to go to the Philippines, then most likely you will have a lot of free time between flights (many flights arrive in Hong Kong in the morning and depart in the evening). The Buddha is located in close proximity to the Hong Kong airport, which means that things can be left in the airport's luggage room. Bus S1 goes from the airport to the Buddha. From the bus you will be taken to the cable car, which is famous for the largest span in the world (there is about 6 km of tight rope between the two islands).

If you plan to go to the Buddha not from the airport, but from the center of Hong Kong, then you can get there on the orange metro line (TungChung station, exit B), and then again by cable car. The cable car ride takes about 25-30 minutes. The cable car operates from 9.00 to 18.30. The cost of a return ticket is 115 Hong Kong dollars (HKD) in a regular booth and 160 HKD in a glass-bottom booth. Tickets can be purchased in advance (on the website http://www.np360.com.hk/en/), which will save your time from long periods of standing in line with a bunch of tourists: you can immediately go to the ticket office to activate your ticket, and then head to place of boarding the cabins (this will take about half an hour). Booking online gives a 10% discount.

From the cable car you find yourself in a small town, and almost immediately the same Buddha statue appears before your eyes. The town has many different shops, as well as trees where you can leave your wishes by tying a ribbon.

A staircase of 168 steps leads to the Buddha. Around the statue of Buddha there are many different sculptures, between which crowds of tourists wander.

Not far from this place you can admire the architectural masterpieces of Chinese culture. In Hong Kong, as in Chinese houses, the roofs have slightly curved edges, on which it is pleasant to plant sculptures of some animals. These animals are believed to drive away evil spirits from the house. The largest number of them are in the imperial palaces.

The park near Buddha is open on weekdays from 10.00 to 18.00, on weekends and holidays - from 9.00 to 18.30; Po Lin Monastery - daily from 08.00 to 18.00. You can visit the Buddha himself every day from 10.00 to 17.30.

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The ferry is a wonderful means of transportation around Hong Kong Island. One of the oldest ferries is the StarFerry. It is already more than 100 years old and certainly deserves your attention. On this ferry you can simply get from the mainland to Hong Kong Island (the fare costs about 3 GKD) or take a tour of the bay. A walk on the lower deck of the ferry costs 3 GKD, on the upper - 4 GKD. In this case, you should not save money, since from above the view opens up much better, and you will get much more impressions. In addition, the smell of diesel fuel is stronger on the lower deck.

The pier from which the ferry departs from Hong Kong Island is a white building with columns. It is located near the Central metro station.

On mainland Hong Kong, the StarFerry pier looks like this:

Hong Kong Walk of Stars

Hong Kong has its own Avenue of Stars, where there are sculptures, handprints, etc. of various Chinese celebrities. For example, among other things, there is a statue of Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan's palms, placed on the ground, are constantly wet from what is always on them someone wants to touch.

The alley is about 500 m long. It offers stunning views of the other side, especially at night. Even more, the night spectacle is simply mesmerizing, since all the skyscrapers change their colors in a certain rhythm, creating an incredible extravaganza of light. This fact is registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest light and music show repeated day after day. The show is truly huge in scale, spanning over 40 buildings on both sides of the harbour. The best views of the show are from the TsimShaTsui promenade, Golden Bauhinia Square, or from the pleasure boats in the bay. The show starts at 20.00.

The Avenue of Stars is located on the Kowloon Peninsula. You can get there by express metro, getting off at the station of the same name, or by regular metro, getting off at the East Tsim Shatsui station. In addition, there is a night market in the same area (on Temple Street). The market is located near the WanChai metro station.

Victoria Peak

A must-visit place if you are planning to travel to Hong Kong is Victoria Peak. Moreover, it is worth visiting there not just once, but several times. Victoria Peak is a mountain located on Hong Kong Island. Its height is 552 meters. Tourists are brought to the top in two ways, each of which is interesting in its own way:

• funicular: open from 8.00 to 23.00, one-way fare is about 30 GKD;

• by bus.

When you take the bus, there are very beautiful views all around. It costs very little. The funicular ride is an unforgettable experience as you climb the mountain through various tunnels. The funicular and buses come to the place where the shopping center is located. On its roof there is an observation deck from where all the best views of Hong Kong are captured. On the same observation deck there is a large heart, where anyone can leave notes with their cherished desires. They say that a wish left in the heart will definitely come true. Entrance to the observation deck is paid: for children - 15 GKD, for adults - 20 GKD. The entrance ticket acts as a discount card for souvenirs sold in the shopping center. The building itself has a Madame Tussauds wax museum.

On Victoria Peak you will also be able to stroll through a large, beautiful park, and children will have fun in the wonderful playground. The view from Victoria Peak amazes with the abundance of skyscrapers in Hong Kong. Moreover, there are many narrow high-rise buildings, which from the outside look like there is only one apartment per floor. Narrow skyscrapers for Hong Kongers in terms of prestige of housing are something like Khrushchev-era buildings for post-Soviet countries.

Of course, you need to visit Victoria Peak at night - it creates a completely different impression, and the city looks completely different. (“DG17”)

Bird Park

At the foot of Victoria Peak is a bird park. Its territory is covered with a net, but it is not visible, since the walking paths for tourists are very high. This place resembles a lost world, where huge trees, vines, bizarre plants grow and incredibly interesting birds live.

Street escalator

A very funny thing that all Hong Kong tourists should ride at least once is the street escalator. This is the world's largest escalator (its length is about 1.5 km), which, in fact, is one of the types of urban transport. It provides an opportunity to climb the steep slopes of Victoria Peak. The escalator path passes through the fashionable quarters of the city near the most elite restaurants, shops, bars and cafes. The escalator has working hours: it goes up from 10.20 to 00.00, and from 6 to 10 in the morning it goes down. The escalator only works in one direction, that is, if you go up on it during the day, you will have to go down on foot or by any other transport. The street escalator is free.

Amusement parks in Hong Kong

There are 2 amusement parks in Hong Kong: DisneyLand and OceanPark. DisneyLand is located on Hong Kong Island. This is not the best DisneyLand in the world, however, for those who have nothing to compare with, it will be quite enough. The price of a child's (from 3 to 11 years old) ticket to DisneyLand is 320 GKD, an adult (12-64 years old) - 450 GKD, for pensioners (over 65 years old) - 100 GKD. The ticket allows you to visit any attraction for one day.

OceanPark is the largest amusement park in Southeast Asia. Its territory is so large that visitors move around it by car. The park is divided into two parts, between which there are two types of transport: a tunnel and a funicular leading through the mountains. Experienced tourists recommend choosing the funicular because it offers unforgettable views of the surrounding area. The first thing tourists see is the coastal panorama of Hong Kong. Everyone finds a striking similarity between the local coastal area and the Côte d'Azur of France. The funicular is cheaper than underground transportation (tunnel). The funicular has open and glass-covered cabins.

The park consists of two levels:

• upper - attractions, Atoll aquarium, reserve with sea lions;

• the lower one has a zoo, an oceanic theater and a museum of extinct animals.

You will have to pay separately for each entertainment. You can spend a whole day at OceanPark, depending on how much you like such entertainment. Just to get around the park without going on the rides, you will need 3-4 hours. It takes a long time to get to this park - 30-40 minutes from the center of Hong Kong.

The park's opening hours are from 10.00 to 18.00. The ticket price for children (under 18 years old) is 150 GKD, for an adult - 250 GKD.

Green Hong Kong

Hong Kong is very interesting with its incredible combination of tall concrete jungles and breathtaking green oases. Here, any piece of land where some kind of plant can be planted will be planted. Even on an area measuring 20 cm by 30 cm, some kind of plant will grow green. In addition, Hong Kong has huge beautiful parks and gardens where you can wander for hours and get incredible pleasure from it. In such parks you can find free drinking water.

Mobile communications are very good in Hong Kong. Many parks have special areas marked with “Wi-Fifree” signs, that is, you can use the Internet for free, and the speed of such Internet is quite high. Near such places there are benches where you can calmly sit and chat via Skype with your friends. If you haven’t found a place with free Wi-Fi, you can buy a card (it costs about 25 GKD) and get access to the Internet for a day.

Below is a picture of Hong Kong's Central Park. There are many beautiful plants here, and the pond is home to fish and turtles. In addition, there are beautiful waterfalls here.

Streets of Hong Kong

The industrial part of Hong Kong (mainland) has not very large streets, not very heavy traffic and very large houses. The peculiarity of local residents is that during working hours they do not allow themselves to sit on a chair and do nothing - everyone works. If a person comes to work, then he works.

On the streets of Hong Kong you will constantly come across temples made in the Chinese style.

All over Hong Kong in the morning you can see locals practicing wushu right on the streets.

An interesting street is Upper Lascar Rowley Cat Street, which has many antique shops and a knick-knack market. You won't find a better place to find small souvenirs from Hong Kong.

Aberdeen Harbor is an unusual place where thousands of people live in fishing junks.

Bank of China Tower

This amazing building looks very elegant, despite its 72 floors. According to the architect's plan, this building should resemble a bamboo stem. On the 43rd floor of the building, a small observation deck is open to the public, while the observation deck on the 70th floor is accessible only to a select few. This tower is one of the symbols of the city.

"Picnic outings" of Hong Kong residents

Another interesting thing about Hong Kong that may shock tourists at first is the “locals’ forays.” On weekends, Hong Kongers gather in groups, sitting on cardboard boxes in passages above the roadway or under buildings (in special “pockets”). At such gatherings, local residents take food with them and have something like a picnic. They don’t have nature nearby where they could go “for barbecue.” It is forbidden to walk on the lawns here, and in general people are very careful about all the plants that surround them.

Beach holidays in Hong Kong

There are beaches in Hong Kong, but if you are planning to visit Hong Kong and, for example, the Philippines in one trip, then you should not spend time on the local beaches. The beaches here are quite good, but they are located far away.

Best beaches in Hong Kong:

• Shek O, ClearwaterBay - there is very beautiful nature here, which is bordered by equipped beaches and convenient access;
• TaiLongWan - the best wild beach; this is a paradise that you will have to get to 1.5 hours from the nearest bus;
• TongFuk—CheungSha—Pui O is a beautiful, well-equipped beach several kilometers long.

If you really want to swim, but don’t want to get to the beaches, then use the swimming pools, of which there are a lot in the city. The average entrance price is 19 GKD.

Hong Kong nightlife

The main street where foreign tourists enjoy themselves in bars is LanKwaiFong. The most popular clubs here are Volar, Club 97 and Insomnia. There are also good bars and restaurants on PeelStreet and ShelleyStreet. Near the entrance to many clubs there is a sign “For Members Only”, so be prepared for the fact that you may be refused entry to such establishments.

Local residents use the website http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/index.htm to find restaurants. For starters, you can try the ChinaClub restaurant and the Ozone bar.

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world, so walking back through the central streets at 5 am is quite calm and not scary.

For those who have planned a long trip to Hong Kong

If you have already visited all the popular attractions, and your stay in Hong Kong has not yet been exhausted, then you can consider the following entertainment options:

1. Trip to nearby islands. This is a vacation for those who miss a quiet life. Choose any ferry from the central piers (picture with their location below) and hit the road. On weekends, a ferry runs from the University metro station to TungPing Island. This is the most remote point in Hong Kong, where you can be alone with nature and swim in crystal clear water.

1. Riding buses. Without any reason, take buses number 6, 9 and 15 - the views along the route will be stunning.
2. A trip to the giant Kadoorie Farm. This place combines a farm, a botanical garden and a zoo. You can find out more about it on the website: http://www.kfbg.org.hk/.
3. One night cruise. This is an unusual service that allows you to go on a one-night cruise on a huge ferry with swimming pools and a casino. Find detailed information on this entertainment at the link: http://www.ecruising.travel/HK/results.aspx?cl=131&shipid=272,366&d=933.

Leisure

Hong Kong has many hiking trails of varying difficulty. Their length can range from 1 to 100 km. The website http://www.hkwalkers.net/eng/ will tell you more about such routes. The most interesting things in this case are to visit Mount TaiMoShan, LionRock (has breathtaking views) and Mount DragonBack (very beautiful nature that ends with a beach).

In addition, Hong Kong has a mountain bike track (http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_mou/cou_vis_mou_mou/cou_vis_mou_mou.html), where fans can have a great time.

To travel to any country, it is not enough to know the main attractions of this region. Therefore, in order to have a complete understanding of one of the pearls of Asia, we have prepared for you a whole series of articles devoted to the transport system, food, accommodation and shopping in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has the status of a special administrative region and is distinguished from the rest of China. At the same time, the region was under the control of the British Empire for a long time. The influence of European culture with originally Asian roots made this area so unusual.

There is not much land and it is not customary to throw away land. The development is very dense, there are many skyscrapers, modern and historical buildings are often located side by side. For tourists, this is a real find: you can explore rarities in museums or ancient monuments without leaving the comfortable modern environment.

Hong Kong has amazing shopping, with street markets and high-end stores everywhere. You can get to the most distant attractions by cable cars, double-decker trams and ferries, which becomes an adventure in itself.

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Skyscrapers are built in a row on the shores of Victoria Harbour. Their main feature is night illumination. It turns already noticeable and majestic buildings into the main characters of the laser show. The “Symphony of Lights” begins every day at 8 pm. Thanks to its consistency, the phenomenon even made it into the Guinness Book of Records. Anyone can watch what is happening completely free of charge.

Natural harbor in the South China Sea. Thanks to the bay, the area turned into a successful trading area during the reign of Great Britain. Now there is a dense modern development on the coast: tourist sites, offices, residential buildings. A Walk of Fame similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame has also appeared. Every evening the show “Symphony of Lights” is held. The most popular boat excursions depart from here.

Most of the total length of the embankment is occupied by the “Avenue of Stars”. In addition to handprints of local celebrities, there are several film-themed sculptures installed here. At eight in the evening, tourists gather on the coast to watch the “Symphony of Lights”. Other attractions: the clock tower - all that remains of the station, museums, a mirror installation, the former headquarters of the NCIS.

The highest point of the island is 552 meters above sea level. Many entertainment facilities have been built on the mountain, including a seven-story tower. Its lower floors are reserved for museums. The first exhibits wax figures from Madame Tussauds, the second and third display about 450 amazing objects from all over the planet. You can climb to the top by funicular, which appeared here at the end of the 19th century.

Located on Lantau Island near the Po Lin Monastery. Height – about 34 meters, weight – 250 tons. It was built starting in 1990, the opening took place 3 years later. The statue faces north, which is not typical for monuments of this size. You can get to the Big Buddha along a winding road or along a staircase of 268 steps. Access to the statue is free, but you have to pay to get inside.

Founded in 1991. Located in the Central region. Area – more than 8 hectares. One of its features is that modern buildings and structures are harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape. Entrance to the territory is free, the park is open until sunset. The local birdlife is home to about 600 birds. Tourists are also attracted to the Olympic Square, the Tai Chi Garden, the Tea Ware Museum, the Conservatory and the Squash Centre.

Exists since 2006. A real oasis and island of freshness among the densely built concrete jungle. The garden begins under the highway overpass. Then there are paved paths, bridges over an artificial pond, a restaurant surrounded by waterfalls, and elegant Chinese-style buildings. Lighting is installed throughout, so that the area remains bright even in the dark.

Tsim Sha Tsui District Public Park covers an area of ​​more than 13 hectares. The park hosts major events, including exhibitions and festivals. It houses colorful representatives of the animal world, such as large turtles and flamingos. Notable objects: sculpture garden, rose garden, football field, labyrinth garden, bird lake, mosque, avenue of national comic book stars.

Operating since 1998. Located in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. The exhibition tells about the history of the region from ancient times to the present day. The area of ​​exhibition halls is about 17.5 thousand m². The 8 halls also display collections of minerals, insects and fossils. There are separate stands dedicated to the sights of Hong Kong. Temporary exhibitions are held to coincide with important dates or events.

Opened in 1991. The area is about 6.5 thousand m². There are more than 500 exhibits, most of them can and should be touched and taken a closer look. The first floor is dedicated to mathematics and life sciences. The second talks, among other things, about hygiene and scientific innovations. The third contains all kinds of models, as well as exhibitions related to telecommunications. The fourth is more suitable for children - there are many interactive programs.

Formed in 2000 in the New Territories. The meeting does not ignore any of the branches of culture, both trends that have existed since ancient times and modern trends. Cantonese opera, photography, design, calligraphy, ceramics, painting - everything had a place here. There is a separate exhibition dedicated to Bruce Lee. Admission is free on Wednesdays; on other days there are discounts for different groups of visitors.

Founded in 1962, moved to the current building in 1991. The funds contain about 15 thousand storage units. The collection consists of samples of painting, graphics, calligraphy, antiques, and jewelry. The exhibitions are distributed over three floors and occupy five large halls. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, especially if they are directly or indirectly related to Asian art.

Located in a fort built in 1887. At that time, the structure was built and used by the British. The area of ​​the fort is more than 34 thousand m². The exhibition tells about the protection of the coast in different periods of the country's history: from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the world wars. The museum includes a redoubt, a reception hall and a historical path. Military equipment is displayed inside, and a torpedo station is nearby.

Founded on the Kowloon Peninsula in 1934. Area – 33 thousand m². Approximately 60 nuns live here permanently. The complex consists of the main building of the monastery, a hotel for pilgrims and landscaped gardens in traditional Chinese style. Buddha statues made of stones, wood, clay, some of them covered with gold, are located throughout the territory. Entrance to the monastery is free.

Originally opened in 1905 as a refuge for monks. Gradually it grew and acquired several temples. One of the largest sitting Buddha statues made of bronze is kept here, the height of which is about 26 meters. Entrance to the monastery is free. Guests are treated to vegetarian dishes in the refectory. Since Po Lin is a popular tourist site, it is better to visit it on weekdays for prayer and meditation.

Erected in honor of a Taoist deity. It can be found in the south of Lion Rock. The complex covers an area of ​​18 thousand m². Its history dates back to 1921, when, according to legend, Wong Tai Sin showed his followers the place for construction. It was only in 1956 that the sanctuary became open to everyone. The architecture is typical of China: red color, columns, roofs with gold accents. Tourists are attracted by the Garden of Good Wishes.

Laid out in 1949 in the Sha Tin area. It is not an active religious institution, but is popular among tourists. A distinctive feature is about 13 thousand clay figurines of Buddha, covered with gold. One of the main relics is the mummy of Yuet Kai, the founder of the monastery. It is exhibited in the large hall of the monastery. The buildings are among the historical buildings of Hong Kong and are maintained in impeccable condition.

Also called the "Venice of Hong Kong". You can move around the village either through special passages or by boat. All houses here are built on stilts. Close to the houses there is a market where you can buy not only souvenirs, but also fresh catch. There are dolphins in the area. The opportunity to observe them attracts tourists. There are two museums, a closed police station building and a temple.

Crosses the Mavan Canal. Opened in 1997. Margaret Thatcher was present at the ceremony. The total length is 2160 meters, including 1377 meters of the main span. The height of the structure is 206 meters. The world's sixth longest suspension bridge. There are two levels: on the first there is a highway, on the second there is a railway track. No sidewalks, no parking. Each area is monitored using surveillance cameras.

Opened in 1845 and 1978 respectively. The first can accommodate about 55 thousand people, the second – 30 thousand more. During a calendar year, about 700 races are held in total at both hippodromes. Traditionally, they are held on Wednesdays, but some especially important ones are moved to weekends and holidays. Since 1996, a horse racing museum has been opened in Happy Valley. Satkhin was used for the Olympic equestrian competition in 2008.

Markets are a familiar part of the way of life in Asian cities, including modern ones like Hong Kong. The “Ladies’ Market” is popular among those who like to buy fairly high-quality counterfeits of well-known brands. Stanley Market has a wide variety of goods and is not very crowded. The jade market is famous for all kinds of products made from this stone, popular among the Chinese. Temple Street Market is open at night. In addition, typical Hong Kong snacks are available here at any time of the day. At the Kowloon Island bird market you can buy not only birds, but also, for example, singing grasshoppers.

A section of road 800 meters long, which is a continuous escalator. It stretches from the business districts towards Victoria Peak. The mechanism was created in France, the opening of the “street” took place in 1993. It is a free, albeit slow, alternative to the bus. It is possible to get off at any of the intersecting streets. There is a canopy in case of bad weather or heat.

This type of transport has been available to local residents since 1904. The difference between the local network and all others in the world is the use of exclusively double-decker trams. The fleet consists of 160 carriages. The total number of stops on the line is 120. At the moment, trams remain relevant as public transport. About 200 thousand people use them every day.

A ferry operating between the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. An alternative to such travel is the metro. However, the ferry is faster and gives more impressions. The departure corresponds to the stated schedule. It can be found online or at the piers. Each ferry has 3 halls: 2 completely closed with air conditioning and windows, 1 open. It is especially interesting to move around the bay this way during the “Symphony of Lights”.

A funicular running from the Central District to Victoria Peak. The length of the network is 1365 meters, it includes 6 stations. It has been in existence since 1888, making it the first cable-type funicular in Asia. There is an observation deck near the top of the station. The Peak Tram operates from 7 am to 12 midnight. Two carriages are coupled together, depart every 10-15 minutes and carry up to 120 passengers at a time.

The cable car opened in 2005. It leads to Lantau Island, where interesting sights are collected, such as the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and the Path of Wisdom. The journey takes about half an hour and is an amazing adventure in itself. There are three types of booths: standard, glass bottom and private. There are many entertainment venues at the upper station.

Also called the "Sky Terrace". The observation deck is located on the hundredth floor of the tallest building in Hong Kong - the World Trade Center. Since the view from here opens up to 360 degrees, you can view the entire city from a height of almost 400 meters. In addition, multimedia exhibitions are organized at the site, as if presenting the main attractions. This will help you create your own tourist route.

The tourist route laid here is the most popular in Hong Kong. 5 trails have been prepared for beginner hikers. While traveling on foot you can enjoy the coastal beauty, panoramic views and local nature. Along the route there are interesting stopping places, such as the observation deck at Shek O Peak. In addition, on the Dragon's Back ridge they practice paragliding and fly kites.

Opened in 2005. Area – 126 hectares. The territory is divided into 3 entertainment zones: the world of fairy tales, exciting adventures, and the world of the future. Regardless of preferences, all tourists, without exception, are attracted by the main street, where souvenir shops, shops and cafes are concentrated. Life-size puppets, meeting your favorite characters, modern technologies and bright decorations - the park has it all.

Occupies a vast area in the southern part of Hong Kong. The park is divided into two parts. They are connected to each other by a cable car and a tunnel. A huge aquarium is built in the lower part, there is a lagoon with fountains, and a building with pandas. There are many more rides at the top, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel. There are picturesque views of the area from various points.

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 was recorded at 35.37 million people. Citizens from one hundred and seventy countries entering 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 presented in the list below.

A double-decker bus takes Zhanna to the center of Hong Kong with one hundred dollars, and Andrei Bednyakov drives an expensive car to a luxury hotel. To enjoy a beautiful view, everyone chooses their own place: the platform near the Buddha statue offers a gorgeous view of nature, and Victoria Peak offers numerous skyscrapers. The bravest ones can try to jump from the Macau Tower, and the less daring ones can take a walk along the Avenue of Stars.
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• Location: Kowloon Peninsula.
• Address of the Avenue of Stars: 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— No. 1, No. 13X, No. 203, No. 208, No. 215X, No. 219X, No. 230X, No. 26, No. 260X, No. 268B, No. 269B, No. 28, No. 35A, No. 41A, No. 5, No. 5A, No. 5C, No. 8, No. 81C, No. 87D, No. 8A, No. 8P, No. 98D, No. K16.
• Working hours: around the clock.

The Avenue of Stars is located on the waterfront on the north side of Victoria Harbor and stretches just 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, there are more than 100 stars installed on the Alley. In the evenings, concerts and performances often take place here.

Clock Tower

• Location: Kowloon Peninsula.
• Address: Salisbury Road.
• How to get there Metro: exit E from Tsim Sah Tsui station, then walk along Nathan road south to the intersection with Salisbury road, turn right (west), walk along Salisbury road to the Star Ferry Pier, turn left and walk along the pier to 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 station, which was the destination of the legendary Orient Express.

The tower is built of red bricks and granite, its height is 44 meters. The top of the tower can be reached via an internal wooden staircase. In 1990, the Tower was included in the list of protected architectural monuments.

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Victoria Peak and Tower Peak

• Location: Hong Kong Island
• Address: 128 Peak Rd.
• How to get there:
  1. Take the Peak Tram from Garden Road Terminal (walk from Central Tube Station, exit J2).
  2. Bus No. 15 (from Hong Kong MRT Station, Exit D).
  3. Green minibus No. 1 from the station. Hong Kong metro.
• Working hours: Peak Tram daily from 7-00 to 24-00, Historical Gallery also, 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 years old and senior citizens over 65), Sky Terrace and Sky Gallery - 30 HKD and 15 HKD respectively.

Victoria Peak is the highest point in Hong Kong and offers 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. At its top there is an observation deck, and inside there are restaurants, shops, a wax museum and children's playgrounds.

Not far from the tower is the magnificent Victoria Peak Garden with an amazing panorama of Hong Kong port.

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: metro - Mongkok station, exit E2 or by taxi.
• Working hours: from 11-00 to 23-00.

The women's market opened in 1975 and today is a huge shopping center that sometimes sells the most unusual items.

Conventionally, it can be divided into two components - street counters and shops. The latter are distinguished by higher quality products, the presence of fitting rooms and higher prices.

It is better for tourists to make purchases on weekdays, since on weekends the market is very crowded, making it quite difficult to choose anything.

Disneyland in Hong Kong

• Location: Lantau Island.
• Address: Park Promenade.
• How to get to Disneyland in Hong Kong: metro - to 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. The ticket is valid for all entertainment.
• You can view the interactive map of Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland ranks second in Asia in size(area 126 hectares) after Tokyo! It began operating in 2005. The park is divided into four zones, which can be visited either as part of one walk or 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 lemonade kiosks and souvenir shops.

In the “Fantastic World”, an area for the little ones, you can see characters from a variety of children's fairy tales: dragons, gnomes, Sleeping Beauty, Winnie the Pooh. Older children will enjoy the Future World, where they can play with robots or ride a roller coaster among the stars. Adventure World gives you the opportunity to travel along a river infested with crocodiles, hippos and elephants. Throughout the entire route, streams of burning lava flow and geysers bubble.

There is a 3D cinema, restaurants and various attractions on site.

Photos of Disneyland in Hong Kong

• Location: Hong Kong Island.
• Address: 180, Wong Chuk Hang Road.
• How to get there: 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, No. 170, No. 171, No. 260, No. 592, No. 671, No. 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. One ticket is valid for all entertainment.

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 an upper (Summit) and lower (WaterFront) part. At the top 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 park closes in the lagoon with fountains there is a enchanting show Symbio, which demonstrates the myth of the fight between dragons of water and fire.

In 2012, the Polar Adventure amusement park was opened in Ocean Park, where visitors can see more than 100 species of polar animals!

Photos of 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 from Jordan Road and right again to Temple Street.
• Working hours: from 16-00 to 00-00.

Temple Street is lined with rows of brightly lit stalls selling a wide variety of cassette tapes, pens, watches, clothing and electronics.

The food stalls are always busy, offering a wide range of delicacies including seafood and hotpots. There, at the end of Yau Ma Tei Street, there are fortune tellers and local opera lovers who spend their time waiting for like-minded people to perform spontaneous performances.

Even a simple walk along Temple Street without shopping at the night market will be an unforgettable experience.

Big Buddha

• Location: Lantau Island, Ngong Ping Hills.
• Address: Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.
• How to get there:
  1. Subway - get off at Tung Chung station, transfer to either bus No. 23 or the cable car.
  2. Ferry - take the Central Ferry pier, arrive on Lantau Island (at the Mui Wo pier), go to bus stop No. 2 (a couple of meters from the pier exit) and ride it to the end.
  3. Taxi from the airport costs about 180 HKD one way.
• Working hours: daily from 10-00 to 17-45.
• Price: Entrance to the monastery is free, entrance to the statue is paid.

The Big Buddha is a huge statue of Shakya Muni Buddha located next to the Poulinsim Monastery. Built and opened to the public on December 29, 1993.

The structure is supported by 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, 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: metro 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, now it is not active, but is open to visitors. It covers an area of ​​about 8 hectares. It can be reached via a staircase of 431 steps. On each of them there is a statue of Buddha.

There are almost 13,000 statues 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 their 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, Buddha with a frog, a cane and others.

There is also a sarcophagus with the body of the founder of the temple - the monk Yuit Kaya, who personally built most of the buildings and made most of the statues on display.

• Location: Hong Kong Island, Wan Chai area.
• Address: 1, Expo Drive, Wan Chai.
• How to get there:
  1. The ferry pier is a five-minute walk away.
  2. Metro - exits A5 and C from Wan Chai station. 10 minutes walk.
  3. Bus - No. 25A, No. 25C or No. 961.

This is one of the most prestigious exhibition centers in the world. Every year more than 2,000 events are held - conferences, various meetings, trade fairs and specialized exhibitions.

The rented premises occupy an area of ​​64,000 sq. m. meters. The premises contain 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 spaces and 2 garages designed for 1350 cars.

If you want to buy something to supply to Russia, or find new advanced products in China, this is a must-visit place first.

• Location: Hong Kong.
• Address: 1, Garden Road, Center.
• 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, Saturday from 9-30 to 23-30, Sunday - closed.
• Price: for free.
• Visiting conditions: mandatory presentation of an identification 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-story elegant monolith was built in 1990. Its height is 315 m, including antennas - 369 m.

At the base of the building lies a square, into which a bunch 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 frame, the structure is specially placed on the external surfaces of the building and is inspired 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 with beautiful lighting, making the building noticeably stand out in the city’s panorama. Try to see this spectacle up close at night.

• Location: mainland Hong Kong.
• Address: 19 Cotton Tree Drive.
• How to get there:
  1. Metro - from Admiralty station, exit C1.
  2. 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 located 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, and terraces. Lush tropical vegetation is surrounded by many original fountains, streams and ponds.

The park contains Olympic Square, which is an amphitheater decorated in ancient Greek style. Its stage hosts sporting events, concerts and performances.

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:
  1. Metro - from Admiralty station, exit C1.
  2. Buses - No. 3B, No. 12, No. 12A, No. 12M, No. 13, No. 23A, No. 23B, No. 40M, No. 40P, No. 40, No. 103.

Year of foundation: 1864. They are a vast park, on the territory of which botanical and zoological collections are combined into one, creating a single whole.

The plant collection includes more than 1000 species! Various palm trees and orchids predominate among them.

The zoological collection is represented by more than 280 species of birds, 14 species of monkeys, jaguars, leopards, kangaroos, turtles and crocodiles. For visitors there are gazebos, original benches, stairs and fountains.

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.