Hong Kong Travel - Top Things to Do on Holiday in Hong Kong

When in Hong Kong make sure you don't miss thesesupporting animal conservation in the Asia region. [Bus
Hong Kong highlights.629 from MTR Admiralty Station Exit B].
Hong Kong Skyline is one of the most stunningHappy Valley Racecourse [near Causeway Bay MTR
skylines in the world. And the best view of Hongstation or tram to Happy Valley Tram Terminus]
Kong Island skyline is from the Kowloon waterfront -horse racing season runs from September to May
the Avenue of Stars at Tsim Sha Tsui.and has the most convenient and impressive location,
Avenue of the Stars is the local version of theraces take place on Wednesday nights [$10 entrance
Hollywood Walk of Fame and celebrates the moviefee, take your passport and you can get in at tourist
stars of Hong Kong cinema. It is located onprice of 1 HKD]. The South China Morning Post
Kowloon's seaside promenade and offers fantasticnewspaper (on Wednesday) contains a racing guide
views, day and night, of the Hong Kong skyline andsection for Happy Valley. Most expatriates
Victoria Harbour. The Avenue can be reached fromcongregate at the beer garden (near the finish line)
the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station or the Star Ferryas the racing commentary is in English.
terminal.Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a famous
A Symphony of Lights (best viewed from theBuddhist monastery and is located on the mountain
Avenue of the Stars) is a spectacular light and laserbehind Shatin Pai Tau Village nearby the KCR Shatin
show, from more than 40 buildings on both sides ofrailway station (5 minute walk). This is one of the
Victoria Harbour, synchronized to music and stagedbest temples to visit. The complex comprises five
every night at 8:00pm. On Monday, Wednesday andtemples, four pavilions, a pagoda, a veranda, over
Friday, the light show is in English. Other nights it is in12,000 Buddha statutes and, of course, monkeys. At
Mandarin or Cantonese. Spectators can tune theirthe opposite side of the main temple is the 9-storey
radios to FM103.4MHz for English (FM106.8 forPagoda, which was selected as the symbol of Hong
Cantonese or FM107.9 for Mandarin). During one ofKong printed on the HK$100 note.
Hong Kong's many festivals there may also beNgong Ping 360 is a 25 minute cable car ride, with a
spectacular fireworks (esp. Chinese New Year).fantastic view of the island, from Tung Chung to the
Victoria Peak - Enjoy the fantastic view of Hongculturally themed Ngong Ping Village high atop a
Kong from the lookout on Victoria Peak. The viewmountain plateau on Lantau Island. View the "Walking
encompasses Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Victoriawith Buddha" multimedia facility that takes you
Harbour and is excellent viewing day and night. Takethrough the life of Siddhartha Gautama - the man
the Peak Circle Walk or go directly to the Lugardwho became Buddha - and his path to enlightenment.
Road Lookout for fabulous views over the harbour.Five minutes walk from Ngong Ping Village, you'll find
There are more great vistas from the Lions Viewthe Po Lin Monastery and the serene Giant Buddha,
Point Pavilion and the viewing terrace at the Peakthe world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha
Galleria, as well as the Peak Tower Sky Terrace.statue. From Ngong Ping Village, you can take a bus
There are many walking tracks around the peak thator taxi to explore other parts of Lantau Island,
offer nice views of all sides of the island. There areincluding the famous stilt houses of Tai O Fishing
two shopping malls: The Peak Tower and The PeakVillage or the magic of Hong Kong Disneyland. [MTR
Galleria, which provide restaurants, a supermarket,Tung Chung Station Exit B and walk 5 minutes to the
and souvenir shops. In addition, you can visit MadameTung Chung Cable Car Terminal]
Tussauds - The world-famous wax museum nowGolden Bauhinia Square (also known as The Expo
features more than 100 incredible wax likenesses ofPromenade) outside the Hong Kong Convention and
stars, world leaders and sports heroes displayed inExhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks
five totally interactive themed settings within thethe most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history -
Peak Tower complex. The famous old peak tramthe return of the former British colony to the
runs from Central [Lower Peak Tram Terminus onPeople's Republic of China. See all the pomp and
Garden Road] to the Peak or take the scenic bus toceremony of the official daily flag raising (7.50am) at
the Peak [Bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminusthe Golden Bauhinia Square [MTR Wan Chai Station
(MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D), 30 minutes toExit A5].
Victoria Peak].Aberdeen Harbour is home to hundreds of people
Hong Kong Disneyland located on Lantau Island and isliving on fishing junks take a sampan (boat) ride or
best reached via the MTR Disneyland Resort Linetake in the view from one of two magnificent
from Sunny Bay Station. Hong Kong Disneyland isfloating restaurants where you can taste delicious
smaller than other Disney parks but offers somefresh seafood. [Bus 70 from Exchange Square bus
unique attractions such as "Festival of the Lion King"terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station D), get off near
stage show, "Golden Mickey's" stage show, "Mickey'sAberdeen Promenade].
PhilharMagic 3D" show. The park is very busy aroundPing Shan Heritage Trail (in Tin Shui Wai, New
Chinese New Year but has short queues most of theTerritories) is a kilometre-long trail through three
year.villages and contains some of the most significant
Ocean Park is an amusement park on the southernhistorical buildings in Yuen Long District of the New
side of Hong Kong Island. The park has many ridesTerritories including Hong Kong's only ancient pagoda
including roller coasters.There are many aquariums(Tsui Shing Lau) which is believed to date back more
and the most popular attraction is the giant pandas.than 600 years.
Ocean Park is committed to promoting and