Biyahilo - Tourist Attractions

Hong Kong is a business center as well as a city for tourism. It is known as a fine place for food, shopping, entertainment and recreation.

Many foreign visitors to Hong Kong find that there are so much to do and see in Hong Kong. They end-up stayed in Hong Kong longer than they had planned.

Some Scenic Spots you shouldn’t miss:

Man Mo Temple
Hong Kong’s magnificent Man Mo Temple is among the oldest and most well-known temples in the territory. It was built in 1848, during the early years of British rule in Hong Kong. Though it’s been rebuilt a number of times, much of the original structure still remains.

In these days, the temple is still popular. During the Spring Festival, many children, accompanied by their parents, pay a visit to the temple to pray for good grades in a new semester. Usually, the pilgrims to the temple are people from the business circles and the financial community, donating from two or three hundred yuan to more than ten thousand yuan.

Victoria Peak

The Peak is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. The view here has been further enhanced by the Peak Tower, a seven-story, futuristic-looking building, incorporating a viewing area, restaurant and entertainment center. Reached by the Peak Tram, that rises 386m (1266ft) up the mountainside within eight minutes, the summit offers an exceptional panorama, whether by day or night. At the foot of the tram lies Government House, the residence of 25 British Governors from 1855 until Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997.

St. John Cathedral

This beautiful Cathedral, built in the shape of a cross, is in the Central district of Hong Kong Island on Garden Road, just down the hill from the Peak Tram station.

Ocean Park
Website: Ocean Park

The Ocean Park is the amusement and entertainment center of the broadest scale in the whole south-east Asia. There are roller coaster rides, large reef aquariums, performing dolphins and killer whales, as well as giant pandas. Repulse Bay is renowned for its pristine beach, overlooked by the Tin Hau Temple, and Stanley is well worth a trip for its outdoor markets, and the Maritime Museum.

Avenue of Stars

The Avenue of Stars features commemorative plaques, handprints of movie celebrities, descriptive milestones, kiosks with movie memorabilia, a towering Hong Kong Film Awards statuette, and a life-size statue of the legendary kung-fu action star, Bruce Lee. The location on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and the memorable Hong Kong skyline. It is also a good place to watch the spectacular A Symphony of Lights, a nightly multimedia show with added pyrotechnics on special occasions.

Temple Street Night Market

Temple Street Night Market is well known for its night market and the busiest flea market at night in the territory. The night market is in the Yau Ma Tei, Jordan areas of the street and not the Mong Kok area of the street. Popular with both tourists and locals alike in the evening, it is common to see the place crowded at dusk. It sells cheap merchandise and food items. The place is sometimes known as Men’s Street.

Disneyland
Website: Disneyland Hong Kong

The fifth Disneyland style park, the park is located on reclaimed land in Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island. After years of negotiations and construction, the park opened to visitors on September 12, 2005, considered an auspicious date according to Chinese almanacs for the opening of a new business.

Visitors can meet characters old and new, from Mickey Mouse to Buzz Lightyear, and can tour the park aboard the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad. Attractions range from the adventurous Jungle River Cruise to the magical Sleeping Beauty Castle to the dizzying heights of Orbitron, where guests can pilot their own rocket. Live entertainment includes the Festival of the Lion King, inspired by the Disney film, while cuisine caters for Western and Asian tastes. The park can be reached via the new MTR Disneyland Resort Station

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