Hong Kong has much to offer everyone from sightseeing to shopping to taking to only absorbing the atmospheric state and mixture of cultures this world-class city has to pass. Here are some must see points on your travel to :
The Peak Tram is maybe the most touristy tourist attracter and definitely a must on any visit to Hong Kong. A furnicular railway takes you up The Top for some electrifying views of the Kowloon Penisular, Victoria Harbour and close islands.
You can reach the Peak Tram station applying the No 15C Shuttle Bus from the Star Ferry Terminal in Central or the No 12S bus from Admiralty MTR station.
At the height there are shops, restaurants and other attractions besides the 360 degree panoramic view.
You can get the MTR from Kowloon to Grand, but a travel on the ferry is a must for the experience and aspects of Victoria Harbour.
The Mid Levels Escalator, at 800m is the farthest wrapped outdoor escalator system in the world. It runs commuters between the prestigious Mid Levels residential area and the middle of Central Hong Kong.
Travel along it is free but beware it functions in one instruction (down) during the morning hurry hour then is exchanged to up thereafter.
Nearby is the famous Chop Alley (Man Wa Lane) which is described with small green-painted huts where chop makers sell chops. A chop is a Chinese seal typically carved from jade, soapstone, bone or ivory. You can get the carvers to transform your name into Chinese for a custom-made seal. For a soapstone custom-made chop expect to pay around 15.
Shopping in Hong Kong
Essential shopping plazas on Hong Kong Island accept Turning Point in Central, Pacific Place in Admiralty, Times Square in Causeway Bay, and City Plaza in Taikoo Shing. Kowloon also has its share of malls, which includes the engaged Ocean Terminal and Harbour Centre building complexes.
Bird Market
Yuen Po Street, Mong Kok, 10 minutes walk from Prince Edward MTR station.
Hundreds of song birds in cages of all shapes and sizes mix to make a resound
Nathan Road
Not a market, but there's a definte market-feel to the many shops that are crammed along the lighter end of this street in Tsim Sha Tsui with their neon signs jutting out into the street from the constructions. Here there is everything from cameras, electronic goods, tailors to jewellery shops. Street hawkers will offer "Custom suit", "Copy watch", "Jade rings", anything and everything is accessible here.
Nighttime Market
Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei
After dusk into late night a browse through this market is fascinating. There's everything from fortune-tellers to wide air restaurants.
Ladies' Market
Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok
Open everyday from noon to 10:30pm sells everything from fake designer accessories and clothing to cheap cosmetics and toys. It is also common for late night snacks.
Hong Kong Island
Shops along this street are full with a mixture of bric-a-brac, true and fake antiques and hundreds of stalls.
Western Market
Morrison Street
Opened in 1906 this red brick built up building was a food market for more than 80 years. Today it has been reconstructed and in 1991 became a shopping complex. It puts up handcrafts, fabric and souvenir stalls.
Stanley Market
Stanley Market Road, Stanley, Hong Kong Island
Stanley Market is the exact place to bargain something particular for friends or relations. The historic fishing lanes are jam-packed with marketers selling Chinese art, silk collectables and curios.
The Peak Tram is maybe the most touristy tourist attracter and definitely a must on any visit to Hong Kong. A furnicular railway takes you up The Top for some electrifying views of the Kowloon Penisular, Victoria Harbour and close islands.
You can reach the Peak Tram station applying the No 15C Shuttle Bus from the Star Ferry Terminal in Central or the No 12S bus from Admiralty MTR station.
At the height there are shops, restaurants and other attractions besides the 360 degree panoramic view.
You can get the MTR from Kowloon to Grand, but a travel on the ferry is a must for the experience and aspects of Victoria Harbour.
The Mid Levels Escalator, at 800m is the farthest wrapped outdoor escalator system in the world. It runs commuters between the prestigious Mid Levels residential area and the middle of Central Hong Kong.
Travel along it is free but beware it functions in one instruction (down) during the morning hurry hour then is exchanged to up thereafter.
Nearby is the famous Chop Alley (Man Wa Lane) which is described with small green-painted huts where chop makers sell chops. A chop is a Chinese seal typically carved from jade, soapstone, bone or ivory. You can get the carvers to transform your name into Chinese for a custom-made seal. For a soapstone custom-made chop expect to pay around 15.
Shopping in Hong Kong
Essential shopping plazas on Hong Kong Island accept Turning Point in Central, Pacific Place in Admiralty, Times Square in Causeway Bay, and City Plaza in Taikoo Shing. Kowloon also has its share of malls, which includes the engaged Ocean Terminal and Harbour Centre building complexes.
Bird Market
Yuen Po Street, Mong Kok, 10 minutes walk from Prince Edward MTR station.
Hundreds of song birds in cages of all shapes and sizes mix to make a resound
Nathan Road
Not a market, but there's a definte market-feel to the many shops that are crammed along the lighter end of this street in Tsim Sha Tsui with their neon signs jutting out into the street from the constructions. Here there is everything from cameras, electronic goods, tailors to jewellery shops. Street hawkers will offer "Custom suit", "Copy watch", "Jade rings", anything and everything is accessible here.
Nighttime Market
Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei
After dusk into late night a browse through this market is fascinating. There's everything from fortune-tellers to wide air restaurants.
Ladies' Market
Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok
Open everyday from noon to 10:30pm sells everything from fake designer accessories and clothing to cheap cosmetics and toys. It is also common for late night snacks.
Hong Kong Island
Shops along this street are full with a mixture of bric-a-brac, true and fake antiques and hundreds of stalls.
Western Market
Morrison Street
Opened in 1906 this red brick built up building was a food market for more than 80 years. Today it has been reconstructed and in 1991 became a shopping complex. It puts up handcrafts, fabric and souvenir stalls.
Stanley Market
Stanley Market Road, Stanley, Hong Kong Island
Stanley Market is the exact place to bargain something particular for friends or relations. The historic fishing lanes are jam-packed with marketers selling Chinese art, silk collectables and curios.
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