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Hong Kong Sightseeing Itineraries
I am planning the itinerary by themes and districts at the moment but I'll try
to estimate on the time spent for those who have limited time to stay.
Most districts mentioned here are easily accessed by
public transport.
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Hong Kong Island |
Causeway Bay, Wanchai, Admiralty, Happy Valley |
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Central, SoHo (South
of Hollywood Road), Lan Kwai Fong |
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Stanley Market, South Side: Repulse Bay,
Aberdeen Fishing Village |
| Kowloon |
Tsim Sha Tsui:
Nathan Road , Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po |
| New Territories |
Shatin,
Mai Po Marsh, Sai Kung |
| Outlying islands |
Lantau,
Cheung Chau,
Peng Chau and
Lamma |
Attractions:
Shopping:
If you enjoy shopping, or if you don't but
you "HAVE TO", you may find some tips here.
Markets
Malls
Countryside
Amazing buildings
- Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
- International Finance Centre (IFC)
- International Commerce Centre (ICC)
- Tsing Ma suspension bridge
- Stonecutters Bridge
- HSBC Headquarters
Theme Parks / 'Kingdoms':
- Ocean Park - One of the best aquarium in the
world I'll say, plus the new jelly fish aquarium, they are simply fantastic! Don't forget to see the panda!
- Teddy Bear Kingdom in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon
- SnoopyLand - any Snoopy fan?
- DisneyLand - quite small
City Parks
Beaches
- Repulse Bay - good for Children
- Middle Bay - more private and popular with gay community
- Shek O - popular with local teens
- Big Wave Bay - with small surf
- Hung Shing Yeh Beach - on Lamma
- Tai Long Wan - in accessible remote beach on Lantau (reached via sam pan
from Cheung Chau)
- Trio Beach - Cleanest water of any beach with lifeguards in HK (and
that's official)
Museums:
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District |
Place of Interest |
| Hong Kong Island |
Law Uk Folk Museum |
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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea ware |
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Museum of Coastal Defense |
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Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre |
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Hong Kong Film Archive |
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Hong Kong Maritime Museum |
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Hong Kong Racing Museum |
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| Kowloon |
Museum of History |
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Science Museum |
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Space Museum |
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Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum |
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Hong Kong Museum of Art |
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| New Territories |
Sam Tung Uk Museum |
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Sheung Yiu Folk Museum |
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Hong Kong Railway Museum |
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Harbour Cruise
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Star Ferry's Harbour Tour |
Hong Kong Dragon Cruise |
| Scope |
It basically goes round the
Victoria Harbour and pick up or drop off at:
- Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry pier
- Central Star Ferry pier
- Wan Chai Star Ferry pier
- Hung Hom Star Ferry pier
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The Dragon Cruise on the other
hand goes a bit further than the Victoria Harbour. It begins at the
Victoria Harbour, and covers the Tsing Ma Bridge - the world's longest
suspension bridge carrying both motorway and railway, the Island South
and various outlying islands. Pick up/drop off at:
- New Wan Chai temporary pier
- Hung Hom ferry pier
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| Duration |
one hour |
6:15 - 9:45pm (Thur and Fri only) |
| $ |
from HK$30 to $150 per person (depends whether you choose
single ride or unlimited ride, with or without refreshment coupon) |
HK$220 per person (free nuts, soft
drink, beer and red wine. Refreshment available for ordering) |
| Launched on |
8 July 2003 |
21 Nov 2003 |
| Type of ferry |
Built in 1964, the double-decker "Shining Star" ferry is
used. This is what it's like from the
outside and
inside of the ferry. |
Two new double-deck Catamaran are
used.
Picture of inside and outside of the ferry. |
| More information |
Star Ferry Official web site |
First Ferry
official web site |
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