{"id":25256,"date":"2021-02-03T00:41:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T16:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/?p=25256"},"modified":"2021-08-15T00:46:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-14T16:46:56","slug":"attractions-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/attractions-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Attractions in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hong Kong is a metropolitan city surrounded by tranquil seas with scenic mountainous areas in the countryside – the best place to visit for an all-in-one experience within short distances from each other.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island<\/h2>

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Photo: np360.com.hk<\/em><\/p>

Take a 25-minute cable car ride with the 360-degree panorama of HK International airport, Lantau Island and HK-Zhuhai-Macau bridge up the traditional Chinese themed Ngong Ping Village for a spiritual adventure. It houses plenty of eateries, shops, you can savor a vegetarian meal and perform incense burning ritual at the Po Lin Monastery, climb up 268 steps to the majestic outdoor bronze Buddha statue and walk the Wisdom Path which consists of giant columns inscribed with the “Heart Sutra”, among other activities.<\/p>

Ngong Ping 360 Station is located next to MTR Tung Chung Station<\/strong><\/h4>

Website<\/a> | +852 3666 0606 | Visitor Information<\/a> | Ticket<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Victoria Peak<\/h2>

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Photo: thepeak.com.hk<\/em><\/p>

Getting to the Peak on an 8-minute ride by the Peak Tram, a 130 year-old steep funicular railways is an unforgettable experience. At the Peak, inside the avant-garde Peak Tower, there is a dazzling array of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, the highest 360\u00b0 viewing platform- Sky Terrace 428 and the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Explore the Mount Austin Road Children’s playground, Victoria Peak Garden and various walking trails.<\/p>

The Peak Tram Lower Terminus – 33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong (10 min walk from MTR Central Station Exit J2)<\/strong><\/h4>

Website<\/a> | How to get there<\/a> (bus, car and hiking)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Avenue of Stars, TST\"\"<\/a><\/h2>

Photo: hongkongnews.com.hk<\/em><\/p>

The Avenue of Stars on the Tsim Sha Tsui sustainable-designed Promenade pays tribute to celebrities of Hong Kong film industry, showcasing copper-coloured handprints and autographs of the stars on the balustrades against the world renowned Victoria Harbour<\/strong> view. Experience the “Water of Stars” musical fountain show every night [Schedule<\/a>] in front of K11 Musea. It is also the best vantage point to watch the 14-min \u201cA Symphony of Lights\u201d<\/strong> that links interactive lights of buildings and attractions spanning across the harbourfronts every night at 8pm. Fireworks will be used on special holidays.<\/p>

MTR Tsim Sha Tsui East Station Exit J | Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Station<\/strong><\/h4>

Website<\/a> | Contact & FAQ<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Hong Kong Wetland Park, Tin Shui Wai<\/h2>

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The park has a 60-hectare wetland reserve recreated with diverse wetland habitats, providing facilities including Stream Walk<\/strong> which is home to a lot of stream wildlife, Succession Walk<\/strong> with a boardwalk to explore water and floating plants, Mangrove Boardwalk<\/strong> to take a closer look at mangrove plants and animals species, Bird Hides<\/strong> equipped with telescopes and field guides, Butterfly Garden<\/strong> with common plants that attract butterflies. Visitors can also attend workshops at the Wetland Discovery Centre<\/strong>, meet Pui Pui the crocodile at Pui Pui’s Home<\/strong> and and there are five galleries in the Visitor Centre<\/strong> showing you different aspects of wetlands.<\/p>

How to get there:<\/a> Train, bus, car or bicycle<\/h4>

MTR to West Rail Tin Shui Wai Station, change to LRT 705 to Tin Sau Station (via tunnel) or Wetland Park Station<\/p>

Website<\/a> | Map Guide<\/a> | Wetland Plants & Animals<\/a> | Ticketing<\/a> – Fee (adult): $30<\/p>

Repulse Bay, Southern HK Island\u00a0<\/h2>

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Repulse Bay \u6dfa\u6c34\u7063 <\/span>is one of the most expensive residential areas in the world. The Repulse Bay Beach was artificially extended hence the sand closer to the seashore is coarser than the sand further away. There is a beachside complex, the Pulse that offers beach-front shopping, and brings beachside al fresco dining experience to HK. You can also visit the Kwun Yam Shrine at Tin Hau Temple located at the southeast part of the beach. It is believed that crossing the Longevity Bridge in front of the shrine would add days to your life.<\/p>

How to get there:<\/a> Bus, Taxi, Car<\/h4>

Website<\/a> |\u00a0Shops at the Pulse<\/a> | Restaurants in Repulse Bay<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Theme Park<\/h2>