Victoria Peak
In the early period of colonial rule the Victoria Peak was open to the people of upper strata of society only. Tai Ping Shan, 554 meters above sea level, is the summit of Hong Kong island and the best place of looking down at the scenery of the Victoria Harbour. Taking mountain climbing cable car, which has a hundred year old history, to reach the Victoria Peak, you can proceed to the Peak Tower, which was rebuilt after toppling sown the Lao Qing Pavillion. This is a center of combining catering and recreation. Its bowl shaped design is modern and unique, inside which there are reviewing stand, dining hall, wonder hall and motor-driven recreation games. Among them, the most special is the wonder hall which is called "Believe it or not". It is the chain museum unique in the world, which was constructed by Robert L. Ripley in 1930. Inside the hall there exhibited the adventurous events experienced by Ripley, primitive forest, beauty taking sun bath, frenzied car, turning tunnel, shark aquarium, ultimate cruel torture, marvelous spectacles of human race and animals, complete works of tongue twister and mass media fun station etc. If you have time, you may come to have a taste of Mr. Robert's experience and "Believe it or not". Inside the peak square, there are fine arts shop, first class restaurant and three dimensional simulated flight of airship.
Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront
Tsim Sha Tsui is the southern tip of the Kowloon peninsula, and a major shopping and tourist
area. Avenue of Stars is modeled after Hollywood”s Walk of Fame, and boasts a Bruce Lee
Statue and imprints of other Chinese movie stars. It points towards Victoria Harbour. The
Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront is as well the best place to watch the night view of the harbor.
Every night, the tall buildings along Hong Kong harbor will set up light bulbs on their
walls and form into a wonderful sight-seeing.
Disneyland
Hong Kong DisneylandAs the newest Disneyland in the world, Hong Kong Disneyland is a
must-see because of its special attractions and the inimitable sense of Chinese culture.
Walking into Hong Kong Disneyland, you feel you are in a wonderland. Accompanied by Mickey
Mouse and other Disney friends, you start a fantastic and magical journey. With unique
scenic spots and Disney Theme Hotels, you can go escape from the real world, and make your
dreams come true. The availability of delicious Chinese and Asian food is also a lure for
many visitors and Disney fans.
Sheung Wan District
The Sheung Wan district in Hong Kong is one of the most traditional and historic areas in
the city as the initial settlement of Hong Kong began from here. Packed with countless
Chinese shops, historic buildings and significant places of interest, the Sheung Wan
district is well worth a visit when holidaying in Hong Kong. It is considered to be a part
of the Western and Central district of the city.
Much of the architecture in the Sheung Wan district still resembles the traditional Chinese
style of building. You will be able to see structures that incorporate the shop- house
architectural style which is unique to developing parts of Asia. One of the oldest
structures that is well worth a visit in Sheung Wan is the Western Market. It was once a
market that sold groceries, poultry and live fish. Today, it has been converted to a
shopping place where you can buy items such as textiles and handicrafts.
Stanley
Stanley Market is one of the must-go places for tourists when they visit Hong Kong. You
will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art,
Chinese costume jewelry and souvenirs. While a bit "touristy" if you are a tourist it will
certainly help you to cross off all the items on your souvenirs-to-buy-Aunt-Jane shopping
list. A hard morning of shopping is also nicely finished off by a good lunch at one of the
many restaurants, which are the reason that Hong Kong locals also frequent the area.