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Recommended Places to Visit

 
 
Victoria Peak Buddha Statue
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Tsing Ma Bridge
Stanley Market, Aberdeen, and Repulse Bay Sham Shui Po
Hong Kong Cultural Centre  
 
For further information about Hong Kong, please visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
 

Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak is the premier visitor attraction providing magnificent harbour and city views. The best way to get to the top is via the Peak Tram. Arriving late afternoon enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon, and the hills beyond. The Peak is the perfect location to embark on several trails. The Peak offers visitors a multitude of fantastic entertainment, dining, and shopping options.

 

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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is a striking visual testament to Hong Kong's ongoing development. The Centre is an ideal venue for exhibitions and trade shows and is regularly voted as the best convention and exhibition venue in Asia.

 

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Stanley Market, Aberdeen, and Repulse Bay

Stanley Market is the place to find silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery, and a host of fantastic bargains. Stanley offers an appetising range of restaurants and snack bars.

Aberdeen was one of the earliest developed places on Hong Kong Island. The floating population is a characteristic part of Hong Kong which is well represented at Aberdeen.

Repulse Bay is a traveller-must-go scenic spot. Kwun Yum and Tin Hau are standing overlooking the Bay. According to Chinese legend, they are protectors of the sea-farming people.

 

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Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The Hong Kong Cultural Centre occupies a prime site on the Kowloon waterfront with its advanced facilities, it attracts the widest range of first class performances, experimental theatre and sophisticated musicals. It is also ideal for film screenings, conventions, conferences and exhibitions. The Centre offers a stunning view of Victoria Harbour.

 

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Buddha Statue

The eyes, lips, incline of the head and even the right hand raised to deliver a blessing to all,combine to lend great depth of character and dignity to this extraordinary statue, whose very glance brings calm and introspection to those who look into those seemingly all-seeing eyes.

The grand Buddha is made of bronze and was built in China using the most advanced technology. The bell inside the Buddha is controlled by computers and rings 108 times during the day symbolizing the escape of the so-called 108 troubles of mankind.

 

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Tsing Ma Bridge

Tsing Ma Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge. If a particularly severe typhoon struck Hong Kong and the Bridge had to be closed to road traffic, the Airport Express would still be able to get through in either direction.

Every year many millions of people use the Bridge without actually getting a close-up view of this modern day engineering marvel. A viewing platform north of the Bridge on Tsing Yi provides excellent views of the Bridge.

 

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Sham Shui Po

Sham Shui Po is a great place to pick up trendy fashions. The cloths at wholesale prices sell locally to Hong Kong boutiques or even overseas buyers.

Ap Liu Street is a flea market at Sham Shui Po. You may pick up electrical devices, electrical products, antique tapes, antique clocks, old coins, and other aged relics. Try to made a bargain, don't let the street vendors make a goose of you. Beware of pickpockets.

 

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