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Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
14,791
"What a magnificent man made bronze statue... Fantastic location, journey to Big Budhha though Ngong Ping 360 via crystal base cable car is amazing .... all peaks that were emerging from fog .... too good !!""We had a day at the Big Buddha and thoroughly enjoyed it, upgraded to a glass bottom cable car, purchased a ticket where we enjoyed tea making, a visit to Tai-O fishing village, then back to the temple and then up..."
Sights & Landmarks
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
36,152
"Wow.....a great experience, from the beautiful tram ride up to the peak, the view from the viewing tower of Hong Kong this is a magical place with wonderful views, restaurants, shops and a great atmosphere, worth...""I always enjoy going for a brisk walk at Victoria Peak at a leisurely pace, taking photos of the fauna and flora, listening to the songs of birds and gushing sound of waterfall in summer, and panoramic views of Vi..."
Transportation
Star Ferry
24,471
"Iconic trip from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island and back, 2.6 HKD, much more fun than the Metro, great view both ways, remember to take the elevated walkway on Hong Kong Island side for the best photo opportunities.""Great way to see the skyline from the water, very cheap too! (Make sure you have you octopus card) from Hong Kong side go across to Kowloon and go upstairs to the Kowloon public pier to see the skyline at night"
Nature & Parks
Lantau island
5,595
"It's so close to the city and even where the HK airport is, you can find the most scenic hiking trails, fishing village, beautiful beaches and good variety of restaurants all in one.""... fishing village; a river boat ride past the houses on stilts; a walk through the village; a visit to a monastery with lunch; a visit to the buddha then a walk through Ngong Ping village then a cable car back."
Casinos & Gambling
Happy Valley Racecourse
2,243
"Now there are a couple of ways that you can do the Happy Valley Adventure, here they are:- a) Become one of the local throng & just catch a Ding Ding to the Happy Valley Tram Terminus near the race course, then ju...""We went to the Wednesday night races - take the Happy Valley tram then pay HK$10 per person entry and enjoy a couple of races and some drinks while watching the crowds and the between-races band who were excellent"
Nature & Parks
Dragon's Back
2,101
"Beautiful and easy hike, Beautiful view all along , Make sure to bring enough water We started just after lunch... wasnt the best idea we had as the sun was very strong We ended it in Big wave bay, from which you...""Great hike, good views of the bay and an easy walk to Shek-O for beach and lunch."
Sights & Landmarks
Hong Kong Skyline
14,730
"You can enjoy the Skyline from Hong Kong Island, best viewed from atop Victoria Peak where you view downward, catching elevated views of both Hong Kong and Kowloon skylines as well as Victoria Harbour sandwiched i...""You can watch the light show at 8pm and get a great vantage point at the ferry terminal at Kowloon or take the tram to the top of Victoria and have your breath taken away by the city lights, amazing on a clear night."
Nature & Parks
Victoria Harbour
6,259
"The buildings on HK island light up daily and with the light show every night at 8 it truly offers you an unforgettable view.""Amazing views from either side of the Victoria Harbour -- from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, you see the impressive iconic skyline of Hong Kong Island, while from Hong Kong Island you see the tall buildings and bridge..."
Museums
Hong Kong Museum of History
3,702
"The exhibit begins with geology, natural history (the typical dioramas with stuffed animals), and then traces human history in HK from pre-history through the Dynasties, the Opium War, Japanese occupation, post-wa...""Each floor has a layout of Hong Kong at a different age, from prehistoric times through to modern day, including early settlers, different tribes, the opium wars, capture and government by the british etc."
Transportation
Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)
10,771
"The tram is very easily and very safe to use and very nice you can have free tour ,seating on the upper deck where you see the most of hong kong ,roads parks famous stores ,and saving times by traveling with out t...""For HKD 2.60, adults can go as far as you want along the Hong Kong Island coast from Kennedy Town (fun newly developed area with restaurants, a brewery and great skyline view) across the Rhine island through Centr..."
Sights & Landmarks
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Sze)
2,322
"The pagoda's and the main temple are lovely to walk around and then you can continue on a little further around the corner to see the large white buddha emerging from the rocks, designed like a water feature.""The ten thousand Buddhas monastery is the oldest monastery in Hong Kong ,is located in Sha Tin new Territories very easy to get to by M.T.R , it is almost half day fun , ,it is about 420 steps to the top of monast..."
Sights & Landmarks
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
5,273
"Very nice walk to do, both at night or during the day Quiet place with a view on hong kong island If you get there around 8pm you will have the show of the lights from the tower on the island""If you're in Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui, make sure to walk all the way to the harbour promenade, where you have amazing views of the skyline of Hong Kong Island across the harbor."
Nature & Parks
Lamma Island
1,898
"Lamma Island is gorgeous and such a shirt distance from the busy city, I highly recommend as a half or full-day trip to get another view on Hong Kong.""We walked the length of the island - saw amazing panoramic views - an abandoned village and school, ate delicious fresh seafood, marvelled at a pristine sandy beach, ate fresh pineapple from a hawkers stall along..."
Nature & Parks
Hong Kong Park
3,130
"Its a stunning park with different areas: tai chi garden, artificial lake, bird park, playground, olympic square and a corner where to take wedding pictures 😁""... pools, I loved the tranquility of the garden, loved everything there, to go there use the MTR to admiralty station, go to the pacific place and from there you find this really lovely garden, it's free by the way."
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Tai O
1,709
"Great traditional fishing village lots of great things to see houses on stilts lots of seafood to look at all kinds of different things to look at in the sample""It was a leisurely cruise up and back on the river with ample time for photo ops and then out into the harbour to give better views of the Heritage Hotel and the vast bridge/tunnel across to Macau.... and if you'r..."
Casinos & Gambling
Sha Tin Racecourse
422
"The day we visited they raced on both, as both finish posts are aligned we wondered how they would removed the winning post on the outside turf track, we stood amazed as right before our eyes one post automaticall...""... to the overseas area 50 H.K $ entry with a free beer and hot dog and good viewing position the jockey club really do it well , the only thing i seen which dumb folded me was you strictly have to be over 18 to ..."
Shopping
Stanley
3,037
"WE took bus # 63 from the North Point terminal to Repulse bay, the bus winds its way inches away from breathtaking 100m high cliffs-revines ... Once at Repulse bay, you ll access a clean beach area which will take...""We take the 260 bus from Exchange Square in Central which takes a very scenic route via Happy Valley, Ocean Park, Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay."
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Tsim Sha Tsui
1,744
"You can definitely do window shopping here, and it is worth mentioning that this is the place where some of the HK museums are located (e.g HK Space Museum)""(It's free) 5) High Tea at Peninsula hotel - It's one of the experiences to go for if you fancy a posh & classic afternoon tea in one of the most elegant hotels in HK. ($398 for one, $718 for two) Shopping: 1) Har..."
Nature & Parks
Cheung Chau Island
1,498
"It's worth a day-trip to the island for having a light lunch, trying different street good, walking to the popular of Cheung Po Tsai Cave, enjoying a delicious dessert as afternoon tea, cycling around the rest of...""A mere 30/40 minute ferry ride from Pier 5 at Central, Cheung Chau is a beautiful fisherman island with tonnes of seafood, street food, deserts and fresh juices to choose from!"
Sights & Landmarks
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
1,605
"As well as the gorgeous temple the Good Wish Garden is also beautiful, and with its ponds and flora is a great place to relax and rest a while after the excitement of the worship in full swing in the temple itself.""A truly fantastic local temple, must be experienced if you're new to HK, just go and get some incense sticks and pay your respects to the gods, and soak up the atmosphere ...... the Good Luck Gardens are also so r..."
Other
Mongkok
3,155
"There are also many food stalls and restaurants around, selling delicious snacks and food to fill your stomach while you explore around.""You can find everything you need, in any price range - from clothes, IT, animals, flowers, food, hardware, ironware, jewellery, hotels, and who knows what!? Definetly worth a visit when in HK, as it both have mode..."
Traveller Resources
Hong Kong Tourism Board
671
"The HK Tourism site located near the Star Ferry Terminal on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong was incredibly helpful to us during our recent visit to Hong Kong.""At the Arrival hall, my friend and I were greeted warmly by a representative from HK Travel Buddy - a 'virtual" tour guide who interacted with us throughout the HK trip via free app that works just like Watsapp."
Sights & Landmarks
Tai Kwun
259
"...... cultural center with many different places and houses and two new buildings by damous architects.""Hong Kong's Central Police Station, Prison and Magistracy has something for everyone - history, colonial architecture, art galleries, restaurants and a large open space just to hang around and soak in the vibe."