A Traveler's Guide - Hong Kong

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A Traveler's Guide - Hong Kong
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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Everywhere you will find tourists from across the
  world. Tsim Sha Tsui 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.

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• 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.

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