Hong Kong is one of the Asian countries that used to be under the British colony. Being one of the fairly new independent countries, this Southeast Asian country has flourished into one of the most promising and industrialized nations in Asia. With two districts: Hong Kong and the Kowloon, this Southeast Asian country has loads to offer — may it be for shopping, leisure, entertainment and business.
When out and about in Hong Kong for a vacation, here are tourist attractions you shouldn’t miss:
#1: Victoria Peak
Tai Ping Shan, 554 meters above sea level, stands as Hong Kong Island’s summit. Popularly known as Victoria Peak, it is the best place to view the scenery of Victoria Harbor. You can take a cable car to the peak. Once there, you would see the Peak Tower which houses the observation deck and a wide array of food, entertainment, gaming and souvenir shops.
#2: Hong Kong Ocean Park
This attraction has the widest range of things to do in all of the country. It has cable cars, a huge aquarium like no other and the biggest, most expensive man-made panda sanctuary in the country.
#3: Ladies Street
For those who went to Hong Kong to shop, this is the place for you. Tung Choi Street is also known as Ladies Street.
#4: Stanley
Feel an air of Europe in front of a former fish port showcasing a vast number of tea shops and public houses wherein you can view the picturesque scenery. Stanley offers all of this in just one area.
#5: Tsing Ma Bridge
Tsing Ma is the longest bridge in the whole world. The Tsing Ma suspension bridge stretches 22,000 meters to connect the main island and Lantau island.
#6: Po Lin Monastery
The Po Lin Monastery is situated in Lantau Island. This is where you would see one of the most magnificent structure in the country, the huge Buddhist temple.
#7: Aberdeen Fishing Village
This is a former fishing village which will show you how the fishing life is in this Southeast Asian nation. You will find the Jumbo Floating Restaurant and the Tai Bei at Aberdeen.
#8: The Central District
This is the main area of British development. Even now, this still remains the center of financial, commercial and marketing exchanges.
#9: Happy Valley
As this Southeast Asian country used to be under the British, horse racing has always been very popular in the country. Happy Valley is the first and biggest race track in the area.
#10: Hong Kong Disney Land
Need we say more about this magical place? Here you would be marveled into the fascinating world of Disney.
Hong Kong has a lot more to offer. Apart from these 10 on our list, there are tons of other must-see attractions and must-do activities when you’re on a vacation in Hong Kong.