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Hong Kong, gateway to the Far East. A stop-over destination, a business hub, a holiday destination? Whichever tag you give it, Hong Kong can provide for all. You’ll see skyscrapers bunched together like a pack of standing dominoes. Peaks jutting out of the rocky landscape offering fabulous views across to the crowded bay. You’ll discover fine cuisine that is the envy of the world. A culture that mixes Eastern and Western influences.
Add in an abundance of tourism delights and experiences and you’ll see why Hong Kong remains a go-to destination. But what Hong Kong tours should you take for the ultimate experience? We consider 6 alternatives.
Theme Parks
Hong Kong is not without its share of theme parks! For the animal lover, there is Ocean Park, a place for aquatic shows, where you can come face-to-face with a Panda and enjoy thrill seeking rides. Or if you’d prefer something more familiar, you can’t go wrong with booking yourself Hong Kong Disneyland tickets. This most famous of resorts offers its familiar delights with a Hong Kong twist.
Lantau Island
The Hong Kong region can boast 70% of its landscape as mountainous. So it’s no surprise that visiting Lantau Island takes you 934m above sea level. If the cable car journey isn’t exciting enough, you’ll soon be in awe at the Tion Tan Buddha, rising a further 34m into the sky. It’s an impressive backdrop to the Po Lin Monastery, a place that offers a moment of tranquillity among the noise of the city.
Sky100 Tower
For a very different viewing experience, the Sky100 tower gives you panoramic views across the bay. The 100th floor is your destination for Hong Kong’s tallest building. Enjoy it by day or at night.
Macau
The ex-Portuguese colony offers a mix of cultural and historical flair, and the glitz and glamour of its famous casino. It’s like you’re in Europe rather than Asia. It’s a trip that contrasts from downtown Hong Kong, and that’s no bad thing.
Peak Tram
Think of transport in Hong Kong, and you may just reply trams? If the city streets trams aren’t tempting enough, then the peak tram will grab your attention. Taking you up to Victoria Peak for a fantastic view of the city below. Reach out, and it feels like you can touch the roofs of the skyscrapers below!
Day trips
With Hong Kong’s location you can head to mainland China for a day. Go to places like Shenzhen or Guangzhou, and you’ll experience modern Chinese cities and get the chance to see the ancient Terracotta warriors or the giant panda’s.
With its iconic skyline, rich natural features, it’s juxtaposed cultures and culinary choices, it’s easy to understand why Hong Kong continues to attract visitors in vast numbers. Its mix of activities is enough to tick anyone’s wander lusting tendencies. Stopover? City break or business trip? It doesn’t matter it caters for all.
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