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Some of our favorite things to do in Hong Kong
Star Ferry Ride
View Hong Kong's magnificent skyline from the harbor aboard the Star Ferry.
Over a century old, this remains one of the most spectacular ferry rides
in the world. The trip between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui takes only eight
minutes, and offers picturesque memories that will last a lifetime. Be sure to take advantage of the four-day Visitor Souvenir Ticket. It can be purchased at the upper deck entrance of the Star Ferry Pier, and is valid for unlimited travel on Hong Kong Tramways and Star Ferry’s franchised services for four consecutive days.
Museums
"The Hong Kong Story" at the Hong Kong Museum of History immerses visitors in Hong Kong's folk culture and historical development from 400 million years ago to the territory's handover to Mainland China in 1997. Here you can step aboard a lifesize fishing junk, participate in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony and browse in a 1960s tea shop and apothecary. The Chinese Opera at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum enhances one's appreciation of Cantonese opera. Elaborate costumes worn by a traditional troubadour and make-up tables are on display.
Giant Buddha
Be sure to visit Po Lin Monastery's outdoor, 202-ton Giant Buddha. At 26
meters high, it is the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha.
Perched atop a magnificent flight of steps, it is visible from as far away
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Tram to Victoria Peak
Explore Hong Kong via the historic Peak Tram to the top of
Victoria Peak. The steepest funicular tramway on the planet, the Peak Tram
will thrill you with its dazzling 1,300-foot climb into the sky. After an
exhilarating near-vertical, eight-minute ride on the 116-year-old tram,
you'll feast your eyes on the breathtaking panorama of the vibrant harbor,
serene mountains and spectacular architecture by icons such as I.M. Pei and
Sir Norman Foster. High above the city, on the "Back of the Dragon," Victoria
Peak offers visitors a multitude of entertainment, dining and shopping
options and is the perfect place to embark on one of several nature trails.
Kowloon Markets
Find bargains galore in Kowloon's lively open-air bazaar. The Temple Street
Night Market opens at 2 p.m. and is busiest from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Merchants specialize in a wide array of trendy, yet inexpensive, clothing, novelty items, luggage, watches, silks and souvenirs. Fortune tellers, rainbow calligraphers, and sometimes, Chinese opera singers, make the market a fascinating street theatre.
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