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CITY OF LIFE,
At the stroke of midnight on 30 June 1997, Hong Kong returned to China after
150 years of colonial rule, an exciting historical event. Three years later,
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China with a high degree of
autonomy, operating under the unique arrangement known as "One Country, Two
Systems". It retains its own legal, social and economic systems, which mean
no change in lifestyle - for residents and visitors alike.
Today, Hong Kong is as vibrant as ever, bursting with life and dynamism.
The
calendar is overflowing with shows, events and festivals. Whole new dining
districts are making the city streets come alive and people are out in force
lapping up an almost hypnotic carnival atmosphere.
Never has Hong Kong been so entertaining.
Top Tourist Attractions
Millions of tourists flock to experience Hong Kong's wonders every year. Hong Kong's visitors seek out a wide range of natural, cultural and
cosmopolitan attractions. The most popular attractions during the past few
years have included:
Victoria Peak - From The Peak's summit, visitors can gaze down on the jungle of skyscrapers
and Victoria Harbor, where ferries and pleasure junks glide by.
At night,
the whole area becomes a dazzling spectacle of lights.
Open-Air Markets
Market shopping is a fascinating part of the City of Life experience. Visit
the Ladies' Market in Mong Kok for inexpensive fashion items or Yau Ma Tei's
Temple Street Night Market for anything from T-shirts to electronics.
As
well as souvenir markets, visitors can enjoy markets dedicated to birds and
flowers. |
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is the biggest entertainment complex of its kind in Asia.
Its
reef aquarium, giant pandas, roller-coasters, Kid's World and Discovery of
the Ancient World combine to offer a fun-filled day.
Repulse Bay
Repulse Bay is one of the most accessible and picturesque beaches on the
south side of Hong Kong Island.
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
Decorated in a riot of colors, Wong Tai Sin is an excellent example of a
traditional Chinese temple. Yellow latticework and multicolored carvings
complement the temple's red pillars and golden roof.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a scenic highlight of any trip around Hong Kong Island. Brightly
decorated trawlers, which double as floating homes for Aberdeen's fishermen,
fill a sheltered harbor whose hillsides are decked with woodland and
residential towers - not to mention Hong Kong's famously glitzy floating
restaurants.
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition
Center
The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center is one of Hong Kong's defining
landmarks, with its distinctive curved three-tier roof and vast expanse of
glass walls creating a dramatic vista.
Stanley Market
Stanley Market is a delight for shoppers, filled with stalls, shops and
innovative restaurants. |