Hong Kong
City of Life
Hong Kong, comprising Hong Kong Island, New Territories, Kowloon and numerous outlying islands, is one of the world’s most prosperous and developed cosmopolitan cities and a world-renowned financial center.
Victoria Harbour
The long, narrow harbor between Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island was named Victoria because it was in the Victorian era when the British occupied Hong Kong. Today, Victoria Harbour has become a bridge and link between Hong Kong and the world, with boats of all sizes on water and skyscrapers lining the northern and southern shores, forming Hong Kong’s distinctive skyline. Victoria Harbour is also home to many of Hong Kong’s tourism resources: the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and the Hong Kong Cultural Center.
Victoria Harbour
Skyline of Skyscrapers
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour is a famous harbor between the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. On the north and south sides of the harbor, there are many skyscrapers such as the Hong Kong International Finance Center, International Commerce Center and Bank of China Tower, forming a world-famous skyline.
Victoria Peak
Located in the western part of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan) is the highest peak on the island. It is one of the most expensive areas in the world and has been a residential area for the wealthy since long ago. The people of Hong Kong used to call it “The Peak” for short, thus everything related to the Victoria Peak is named after it.
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
World Celebrities in HK
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is located in the Peak Tower at Victoria Peak, which was officially opened in 2000. The museum features hundreds of wax figures of celebrities from all over the world, including music, sports, film and television, politics, and animation, attracting many fans to take photos with their idols.
Shopping and Leisure in Hong Kong
The biggest purpose for many people to come to Hong Kong is shopping. Although Hong Kong is not large, but there is a collection of major global brand stores, with countless commercial districts and duty-free shops: Causeway Bay, Harbour City, Times Square ……
Hong Kong’s leisure and entertainment industry is well-developed, from Disneyland, which is popular with children, to the Hong Kong Racecourse, which is a popular destination for adults.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Paradise of Dreams
Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth Disneyland in the world. The whole park is centered on Sleeping Beauty Castle and surrounded by themed attractions such as Main Street U.S.A., Tomorrowland, and Adventureland. Every day the park hosts a Flights of Fantasy Parade and an evening fireworks show.
Happy Valley Racecourse
Happy as a God
Happy Valley Racecourse is located in Wanchai on Hong Kong Island. It is one of the two major horse racing venues in Hong Kong, and the first racecourse built here. Every year, a variety of horse racing activities are held here, and the Hong Kong Racing Museum is also located on the second floor of the racecourse.
A Family of Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Kong and Macau are very close, taking just over an hour by boat, especially after the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which takes less than half an hour each way. Macau is the next destination for many visitors to Hong Kong, who want to leave the metropolis and experience the luxurious life in the Portuguese-influenced Old City.
Macau
Sin City and Holy City
Macau is a world-famous casino city and entertainment center. On December 20, 1999, Portugal ended its centuries-long rule over Macau and the city returned to the People's Republic of China.
