Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of green spaces in Hong Kong in spite of the massive population. Hong Kong has many parks and beaches that the western world is often unaware of. Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, and Kowloon Walled City Park are just three of the many green [...]
Scattered throughout Hong Kong are a number of parks that make the most of the waterfront settings. Like most of the parks in Hong Kong, the waterfront parks are stunning and beautifully designed. If you are looking for a quiet retreat, there are many parks to choose from. The largest park on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Park makes the most of having [...]
11 December 2009
The Chinese New Year is a time of much celebration in Hong Kong. During the festivities, one spectacular event that shouldn’t be missed is the Chinese New Year Parade. Tens of thousands of visitors flow into the city attracted by revelry in a city dressed up in bright lights and incredible decorations. One of Hong [...]
08 December 2009
Reclaimed from Hung Hom Bay in southern Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui boasts many tourist attractions. Because it has so much to offer visitors, it has become a major destination for visitors. Among its attractions along the Victoria Harbor waterfront is the impressive Avenue of the Stars. Designed along the line of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, [...]
06 December 2009
Formerly Wong Nai Chung Valley, Happy Valley has many activities for visitors. The name Happy Valley came about because of the high number of deaths that occurred in both the British military camp set up in that area and among the first settlers. The valley is marshland so malaria ran rampant through the population. There [...]
04 December 2009
After visiting Happy Valley and getting caught up in the enthusiasm and excitement, you want to explore further afield. The gambling and tourism mecca of Macau will surely beckons you. Just 60 km from Hong Kong, ferries operate around the clock shuttling people between the two cities. The Portuguese turned Macau over to the Chinese [...]
30 November 2009
One of the most famous and popular temples in Hong Kong is Wong Tai Sin Temple located in Kowloon. Dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, it is the only temple in Hong Kong that accommodates Taoist weddings. In the 1940s, this beautiful structure survived the Japanese occupation and sustained little damage earning it the reputation of [...]
29 November 2009
One attraction in Hong Kong that draws over 7 million visitors a year is The Peak. Hong Kong Island’s highest mountain was an exclusive residential area for expatriate from 1904 to 1947. Offering breathtaking views of the city, it is not hard to understand why The Peak is so wildly popular. To get to The [...]
