Attractions in Hong Kong
hotels in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is an eclectic mix of modern and ancient, a conventional business district with markets stalls spilling onto the street, dense residential districts and sites of natural beauty. The harbor has been a bustling thoroughfare for centuries. Today, it is the launching point for many scenic attractions. Hong Kong has a museum for every taste whether your interests are Chinese arts and culture or modern history and contemporary art. Dozens of museums and monuments are located across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. A Window to the Past Humpback Dolphins an Incredible Sight Lantau Island Watch your Dollars Spin The Night Lights Hong Kong Sights Star Ferry An essential trip while in Hong Kong. An after dark entertainment trip. Victoria Peak Overlooking the harbor and islands, this famous hill's Chinese name Tai Ping Shan translates as Mountain of Great Peace. Views of the harbor and the city are breathtaking. A visit at night is one of the wonders of the world, or, take a day tour of Hong Kong Island and include visits to Aberdeen and Stanley Market. Symphony of Lights Ocean Park The 80-hectare park provides a mix of entertainment, education and conservation facilities. A cable car links the lowland and headland sections at the southern side of Hong Kong Island. A full-day tour of Ocean Park is a sure way not to miss out on one of the world's most spectacular oceanariums. Aberdeen Harbor Exchange Square The heart of Hong Kong is the home of the stock exchange. Bank of China Tower One of the tallest buildings in the world. The design is a metaphor for bamboo growth and is the graceful creation of famed architect IM Pei. Man Mo Temple The oldest temple on Hong Kong Island, built in 1847. It is dedicated to the God of Man (literature) and Mo (Martial Arts). A heritage tour includes the temple and numerous additional attractions of cultural interest. Cultural Center Home to the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the local City Contemporary Ballet. Hong Kong Galleries Madame Tussauds This exhibition has undergone a major makeover. The celebrity waxworks has hands-on multi-media experiences in the themed areas of Hong Kong Glamour, Music Icons, Historical and National Heroes or the Champions and World Premiere. Hong Kong Arts Center Pao Galleries These galleries are a wonderful showcase for contemporary art. International and local exhibitions of paintings, photography, crafts and design are staged regularly. Hong Kong Planning & Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery The gallery has sections with head on displays about town planning, tourism, transport, logistics and environmental protection. The main feature giving a birds-eye view of Hong Kong represented in an 18.5-meter long 3D model. Hong Kong Museums Hong Kong Museum of Art Temporary exhibitions of Chinese and other Asian art. Includes hundreds of oil paintings. Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence This Museum is the 19th-century Lei Yun Mun Fort telling the 600-year history of Hong Kong's coastal defense since the Ming and Qing periods, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Completed in 1846, Flagstaff House was originally the home of the Commander of the British forces, and today is Hong Kong's oldest surviving colonial building. The core collection of the museum is the tea ware donated by a local collector. Many pieces are of Chinese origin, with a collection of rare ceramics and Chinese seals displayed in a dedicated gallery. Hong Kong Film Archive The Film Archives function is to acquire, conserve, catalogue, document research and exhibit Hong Kong films and filmographic information. This resource center has individual viewing booths and a 127-seat cinema for film shows of archived material. Hong Kong Heritage Museum 12 Galleries set around traditional Chinese open courtyards showcase history and culture of the New Territories, Cantonese Opera, Chinese culture and contemporary Hong Kong art and design. The Children's Discovery Gallery shows how to discover the mysteries of archaeology and how to learn about the natural environment. Hong Kong Museum of History Provides a captivating view of life in Hong Kong and its 6000 years of history. It is conveniently located a few minutes from the Star Ferry. Law Uk Folk Museum This 200-year old Hakka Village house has been converted into a folk museum in the form of a period house displaying rural furniture and farm implements. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences Opened in 1996, it is one of the first museums in the world to compare traditional Chinese and Western approaches to medicine. The Museum is housed in the former Old Pathological Institute, a declared monument. Hong Kong Police Museum The story of The Hong Kong Police formerly known as the Royal Hong Kong Police Force established in 1844, is housed in the former Wan Chai Gap Police station. Hong Kong Racing Museum The galleries and cinema tell the success story of horse racing in Hong Kong beginning in the 1840's continuing to today's high tech state of the art racecourses. Learn about the phenomenal record gambling turnovers. Famous jockeys and trainers are featured too. Hong Kong Science Museum This museum houses 500 exhibits which are predominantly hands-on. The exhibits provide a wide range of insights into a wide range of science related subjects including robotics, and transportation. Hong Kong Space Museum Learn about Astronomy and Space technology. Omnimax and Sky shows are available several times each day. University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong On display are bronzes, ceramics and paintings from various periods of Chinese history. The largest collection in the world of Nestorian crosses from the Yuan dynasty, are the prized collection. The museum is set in the stately Edwardian architecture of the university campus. Hong Kong Sports Happy Valley Race Track Famous location for legalized gambling in Hong Kong. Make a day of it and book a special horse racing tour that gives you access to the Member's Enclosure plus a buffet lunch or dinner. |
