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Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China with high degree of its autonomy, is the center of international business with unique blend of Eastern and Western cultural elements. If you want to experience dynamic entertainment, Hong Kong,with many natural and cultural attractions, is the right place for you. Exciting land where you can buy latest fashion items, luxurious and trendy brand name articles, taste delicious dishes of regional Chinese cuisine and explore surprising places with spectacular views, that all awaits you in amazing Hong Kong.

Victoria Peak, also referred as The Peak, represents one of the most popular tourist places in Hong Kong due to its wonderful view

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Full name:

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Capital city:

none

Area:

1,092 sq km

Population:

6,980,412

Major languages:

Chinese (official)

Major religions:

Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism

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Convention and Exhibition Centre (click for more information)
Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on the Wan Chai. This Hong Kong’s architectural jewel with vast glass windows is an impressive venue for international conventions, trade shows and exhibitions. Business spirit is in the air!
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Giant Buddha (click for more information)
Giant Buddha, made of bronze and seated in Ngong Ping plateau, is the world’s tallest one. After climbing 268 steps you will reach the platform, where Giant Buddha sits. There, you can admire this majestic statue together with extraordinary mountain scenery of Lantau Island.
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Heritage Museum (click for more information)
If you love history, art and culture, you should not miss to visit Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin New Town. The museum complex built in traditional Si He Yuan style is opened since December 2000.
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 Hong Kong 5 5
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Ladies’ Market,Kowloon (click for more information)
The Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street offers also clothing for men and toys for kids too! Here you can bargain your price and buy latest fashion pieces as bags, cosmetics and accessories. This place will keep you entertained until late at night.
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Ocean Park, Aberdeen (click for more information)
Ocean Park, situated on the southern side of the Hong Kong Island, offers facilities full of entertainment and education. It is one of the most popular Hong Kong’s attraction! Learn about animal reservation of rare and endangered species promoted by Ocean Park, have fun with dolphins and pandas, visit new jelly aquarium and get a ride with cable car!
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Repulse Bay (click for more information)
Repulse Bay belongs to the most beautiful beaches on the south of Hong Kong Island. Experience upmarket shopping and finest dining in the nearby Repulse Bay complex which was built in colonial style.
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SoHo (click for more information)
Discover SoHo, the area “South of Hollywood Road”, and enjoy the luxury of this popular food district. You will find here many international restaurants and bars. Do not forget to experience the world’s longest covered escalator which is right here in SoHo.
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The Hong Kong Disneyland (click for more information)
Do not miss to visit this legendary fairy-tale kingdom full of never-ending entertainment. Enjoy fun, fantasy and adventure with Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends. Unforgettable experience not only for children!
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Tsing Ma Bridge (click for more information)
This engineering masterpiece is the world’s longest road-and-rail suspension bridge connecting Hong Kong with its international airport on Lantau Island. Tsing Ma Bridge proudly represents one of the Hong Kong’s landmarks. Experience magnificent views at the Lantau Link Point View or at Visitor’s Centre north of the bridge!
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Victoria Park (click for more information)
Victoria Park, the largest park in Hong Kong Island, was named after the Statue of Queen Victoria. Beautiful place which has many facilities to offer: jogging tracks, swimming pool complex, basketball or tennis courts. If you feel tired to exercise, just relax and enjoy the sunshine on soft green lawn of Victoria Park.
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Why to visit Hong Kong


Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China with high degree of its autonomy, is the center of international business with unique blend of Eastern and Western cultural elements. If you want to experience dynamic entertainment, Hong Kong,with many natural and cultural attractions, is the right place for you. Exciting land where you can buy latest fashion items, luxurious and trendy brand name articles, taste delicious dishes of regional Chinese cuisine and explore surprising places with spectacular views, that all awaits you in amazing Hong Kong.

Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak, also referred as The Peak, represents one of the most popular tourist places in Hong Kong due to its wonderful view at modern skyscrapers panorama. Get a lift with the famous and historical cable-pulled Peak Tram. At the tram terminus, Peak Tower, you can find shopping and restaurant complex, Madam Tussauds wax models and breathtaking view of Hong Kong. There you can also get free Tai Chi lesson!

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (Wong Tai Sin)

One of the most visited temples in Hong Kong is Wong Tai Sin. At this beautiful and colourful temple, three main religions of China – Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism are professed. Sik Sik Yeen Wong Tai Sin Temple is an excellent example of traditional Chinese temple with rich decorative elements.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park in Hong Kong belongs to one of Southeast Asia’s largest entertainment complexes of its kind. Ocean Park offers breathtaking tour with dolphin shows, giant pandas, reef aquarium, roller-coaster and much more.

Ladies’ market (Mong Kok)

Ladies’ market in Tung Choi Street is the place dedicated not only to demanding ladies. Trendy purses, accessories, expensive women’s clothing and other fashion items can be bought here. Do not miss this sophisticated shopping opportunity!

Hong Kong Disneyland

Enjoy the magical fairy-tale kingdom full of exciting adventures in the Hong Kong Disneyland, built on Iush Lantau Island. In Hong Kong Disneyland, you can discover four themed lands called Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Main St. USA. Hong Kong’s wonderful attraction worth to visit!

Summary

Once you decide to visit Hong Kong, you will never regret. Do not forget to experience some of Hong Kong’s international festivals. And remember not to miss Victoria Peak with its spectacular view of Hong Kong. Other places worth to visit are Happy Valley Racecourse, Aberdeen Harbour and Cheung Chau Isle!



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