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Hong Kong is widely known for its large, fine-looking malls, open street markets and stores spread all over. The street market is a favorite with many for its bargains on all items from jeans to jewels.
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Hong Kong is widely known for its large, fine-looking malls, open street markets and stores spread all over. The street market is a favorite with many for its bargains on all items from jeans to jewels. • Hong Kong not only provides a great shopping experience but also has much more to offer in terms of family attractions. The Hong Kong government makes sure your visit to this city is comfortable and worthwhile. Therefore, if you choose this former English colony for your vacation, you will not be disappointed. Some of the sites of Hong Kong you won't want to miss are listed below.
The local Architecture Institute provides a tour package that takes you to the downtown area and gives you the opportunity to visit some prominent buildings. It helps you learn about the city and its history. It lasts around three hours. • The Man Mo, an ancient temple is the other must see in the city, located near the Hollywood Road. 'Man' is the god of ancient literature and the 'Mo' is the god of fine martial arts. The statues of these deities are inside this temple. • The statue of Man holds a calligraphy brush while that of Mo holds a sword in hand. It is among the oldest temples as it was built in the year 1848. The Inside of this temple is full of smoke from the incense burnt by the devotees. Surely, the beauty of this temple is awesome.
Lantau is the largest Island in Hong Kong and is covered with forest. It is a good place to take a walk. The largest Buddhist monastery situated on this hill attracts many visitors here. • If you are able to toddle up 260 steps, you can reach to the 100 feet seated sculpture of Lord Buddha. It also provides a magnificent view of the nearby mountain sides from here. Simple treats are offered to the tourist as well. • Aberdeen Harbor is another must see site, familiar to many through movies and television shows. The fishing junks and the ever-present seafood restaurants are a must visit.
A ride on a wooden sampan, a type of Chinese boat, will make your trip grand. Gigantic floating restaurants are the next best options to experience the delicious bites of seafood and other Chinese specialties. • Dim sum, the special Chinese dish should be tasted before you leave. The Hong Kong's City Hall Restaurant serves you Dim sum in the most traditional way. • Make sure you set aside some time for shopping while in this city. Malls, designer stores, or even street markets would be excellent places to visit.
Everywhere you will find tourists from across the world. TsimShaTsui will be the best place for those on a short trip as it has every major item to offer. Amusement and traditional attractions are available in this quarter. • The Museum of Art is a favorite spot for those who want to know about ancient Chinese history. It has a huge collection of 14,000 displays of prehistoric China. • This museum preserves the Artistic heritage and the ancient calligraphy's of the Chinese people.
There is a Space Museum, which is close to the Art Museum. It hosts many classical music concerts year-round. • A huge theme park and amusement center is in the southwest area of Hong Kong. It is an excellent amusement center called Ocean Park. It has a butterfly park, fun rides, naval shows and much more to offer you.
