Hong Hong

History of Hong Kong
In the very long scale of history, Hong Kong as we know it today has existed for a mere blink of an eye. But there was a lot going on in the region before that wintry morning in 1841 when a contingent of British marines clambered ashore and planted the Union flag on the western part of Hong Kong Island, claiming it for the British Crown...

Overview of Hong Kong

Most Common Transport in HK City

Getting Around - The Transportation

The transportation available there are likely to have:
Boat
Public transport
Bus & tram
Car & motorcycle
Train
Local transport
Bicycle

Busses and Ferry

Link of Hong Kong International Airport

Places of Interest

Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island HK

1. Tian Tan Buddha (Religious, spiritual)

On a hill above the Po Lin Monastery sits the Tian Tan Buddha, a seated representation of Lord Gautama some 23m high (or 26.4m with the lotus), or just under 34m if you include the podium. There are bigger Buddha statues elsewhere – notably the 71m-high Grand Buddha at Leshan in China’s Sichuan province – but apparently these are not seated, outdoors or made of bronze. It weighs 202 tonnes, by the way. The large bell within the Buddha is controlled by computer and rings 108 times during the day to symbolise escape from what Buddhism terms the ‘108 troubles of mankind’.

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2. Ocean Park (Amusement Park)
Ocean Park remains the best theme park in Hong Kong and continues to add rides, attractions, infrastructure, hotels and square footage.

As well as excellent animal attractions and enclosures with some worthwhile educational content, the park also offers plenty of white-knuckle thrill rides, such as the celebrated roller coaster called the Dragon and the Abyss ‘turbo drop’. In Marine Land you’ll find sea lions and seals, daily dolphin and killer-whale shows, and aquariums. The Atoll Reef is particularly impressive, with over 2000 fish representing 200 species in residence. Bird-watchers are also catered for with aviaries, a flamingo pond and the Amazing Birds Theatre, with regular aerial shows. The park is divided into two main sections. The main entrance is on the Waterfront (lowland) side and is linked to the main section on the Summit (headland), where most of the attractions are found, by a scenic cable car. The headland section affords beautiful views of the South China Sea. At the rear entrance, where a giant escalator will bring you down to Tai Shue Wan and Shum Wan Rd, is the Middle Kingdom, a sort of Chinese cultural village with temples, pagodas and traditional street scenes.

Ocean Park, HK

3. Hong Kong Disneyland (Amusement park)
Hong Kong Disneyland is divided into four main areas – Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland – but don’t expect too much. This is a very small-scale Disney franchise (although there are plans to expand it) with a solitary real adrenaline-inducing roller coaster ride (Space Mountain), while the rest of the park is made up of tamer attractions and of course is rammed with outlets selling Disney merchandise and fast food.

• Transport
  • Disney Bay Resort
• Website
  • http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com
• Phone
  • 1830 830
• Price
  • adult/child 3-11/senior over 65 Mon-Fri $295/250/170, weekends & public holidays $350/250/170
• Hours
  • 10:00-21:00 Apr-Oct, 10:00-19:00 Nov-Mar

4. Hong Kong Museum of Art

It is a place that's playful with architecture and interior design. From the entrance are with a clever glass design to show you Hong Kong's skyline, to the way items are arranged, the museum itself is a wonder. On display are items from ancient Chinese art along with more modern contemporary works.


5. Jade Market

Jade Market, near the Gascoigne Rd overpass just west of Nathan Rd and split into two parts by the loop formed by Battery St, has some 400 stalls selling all varieties and grades of jade from inside two covered markets.

Jade Market

You can reach the market easily on foot from either the Jordan (exit A) or Yau Ma Tei (exit C) MTR stations. Bus 9 from the Star Ferry bus station will drop you off at the Kowloon Central Post Office at 405 Nathan Rd, which is just around the corner from the market.


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