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Temples to Skyscrapers.
With
its eclectic mix of parks, ancient temples, bustling markets
and soaring skyscrapers, Hong Kong offers a little something
for everybody. It’s one of the most densely populated
areas in the world and has some 6.8 million residents scattered
about Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lantau Island, the New Territories
and more than 200 other smaller islands.
Hong Kong has four main areas that most appeal
to—and are easily accessible by—tourists. Hong
Kong Island features Central, the main business district,
and the impressive Times Square, an ultra-modern mega-mall
with some 230 shops lavishly spread over 16 floors. When walking around these areas,
be careful not to bump into others, as you’ll naturally
want to scan buildings and eye the futuristic designs of high-rises
and skyscrapers.
Kowloon, which means “nine dragons,” has become
a major hotspot for tourists. Here you’ll find a vibrant
collection of hotels, shops and restaurants, some of which
feature Cantonese specialties like pan-friend lobster and
shrimp boiled in Chinese rice wine. You won’t miss Lantau
Island, as it’s Hong Kong’s largest island and,
more importantly, the site of your first destination: the
international airport. The newest home of Mickey Mouse—Hong
Kong Disneyland—is only a short subway ride away. But
you can’t really say that you’ve seen Lantau until
you’ve wandered through at least one of the island’s
tiny fishing villages. The scene will be unlike anything you’ll
ever discover in Hong Kong’s urban areas: every day
locals hawk fresh seafood and the homes that border the water
sit atop stilts to stay well above rising tides.
Once full of farmland and rural villages, the New Territories
has increasingly become littered with government housing projects
to take care of Hong Kong’s fast-growing population.
The Sham Chun River separates the New Territories from Mainland
China, and even though some areas are hard to reach by the
city’s efficient subway lines, the bus system is worth
navigating for daytrips to heritage museums and quaint views
of mountainous areas.
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Hong Kong Hotels
Online hotel reservations and reviews
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Shopping
Find out where to go shopping
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Restaurants
Where to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks |
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Attractions
Info about the top tourist attractions |
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Hong Kong Tours
Tours for individuals and groups |
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