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While Hong Kong is mainly associated with gleaming skyscrapers and endless shopping, this mega-city has far more attractions to offer visitors ... From some of the best museums in Asia, traditional Chinese temples, and world beating beaches, nature trails and some beautiful themes outstanding attractions.

Here is my list of major tourist attractions of Hong Kong

Victoria Peak
Popularly known "a trick", the lookout deck on the Mount. Victoria is the place where most tourists snap their "picture postcard of the city and its ports. Even if the summit is closed to visitors, visitors can get in this building are simply world class, especially at night when millions of lights and neon signs around the city ...

Going up the mountain in the famous Peak Tram is a must-do

Star Ferry

The historic Star Ferry has been plying the waters around the Port of Victoria for over 100 years and is one of those things you have to do not say that Hong Kong was ...

The upper deck offers some photos of the city's world-famous skyline.

The Giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery

Rising to a height of 34 meters above its base, the highest in the world outside Bronze Buddha seated in a picturesque corner of the island of Lantau, a cloud surrounded by steep mountains covered with ...
The cable Ride 5.7 kilometers from the town of Tung Chung to the upper end, is simply magnificent, and may conclude its trip with a visit to Po Lin Monastery adjacent, where beautiful Buddhist architecture and luxurious ornaments can display.

Hong Kong Museum of History

Stretching over eight galleries of Chatham Road Tsim Sha Tsui, the Museum of History is the history of Hong Kong in a very interesting and charming, using all kinds of interactive devices and displays only. Even if you're not a museum, no luck, you can enjoy the visit.

Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden

Although this temple is not "historic" as some of their counterparts Hong Kong is probably the most spectacular. Residents in a beautifully landscaped garden with lily ponds, bonsai care and unique rocks, wood structures only Chi Lin Nunnery was built in a unique architectural style of the Tang dynasty, without using a single nail.

Indeed, one of the main attractions City.

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

This beautiful monastery is situated in a lush hillside in the town of Sha Tin, New Territories, just off the roads for the average visitor, but it's certainly worth the extra travel (especially near the KCR station). As its name suggests, the monastery houses a vast collection of more than 10,000 statues of Buddha in every shape, size and shape.

Coast South Lantau

The south coast of Lantau Island, between Mui Wo and Tai O, offers scenes of breathtaking natural ... From remote creeks to beaches sky high peaks, with lush forests and mountain streams. Outside of wilderness trails, you should also visit Tai O, fishing traditional village built on stilts over canals. Known as the "Venice of Hong Kong, Tai O is a good place to enjoy a dinner of fruit Nice sea.

Lamma Island

Then there is the pin away from the skyscrapers of Hong Kong and malls, the island Lamma environment provides a relaxed and tolerant is the maximum that can go from the busy center of Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui.

Most Popular among the expatriate community in Hong Kong Island has several beaches, great hiking trails and beach, great restaurants and outdoor cafes.

The markets of Mongkok and Yau Ma Tei

Although most markets around tourist railway Mongkok and Yau Ma Tei still offer the spirit of "true Hong Kong", with the old building, street vendors very impetuous and restaurants Authentic ... Mongkok Ladies Market and Night Market Temple Street are the best known, but should make a point to visit the more "local" as Yuen Po Street Bird Garden ...

Disneyland

Disneyland did not have to be introduced, and although Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest of Disney Parks the world is very nice and worth visiting.

Roni Shwartz is a certified travel consultant and an expert to the cities of Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. He writes for https://www.metropolasia.com/ - The ultimate online-guide for travel, dining and lifestyle in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore.

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