The top 20 tourist attractions of Hong Kong

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In view of the success of our “Complete guide for traveling in China“, I thought I’d write a similar guide about traveling to Hong Kong (visas, transport, hotels, etc).

But then I thought of how, before arriving in Hong Kong for the first time, I didn’t even know what there was to see. So I decided to publish, first of all, an article introducing the main attractions of Hong Kong. Enjoy!

p.s. The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is Hong Kong’s subway system. Click here for an interactive map.

Hong Kong Island
1. Watch the show “A Symphony of Lights” on the Avenue of Stars

We’re not just talking about any light show: A Symphony of Lights is entered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest permanent light show on the planet. In fact, 45 buildings along the Skyline of Hong Kong Island “shoot” laser lights toward Victoria Harbor in time to music.

The show, which had a price tag of about five million Euro, is held every day at 8 in the evening (so long as there is no typhoon warning) and lasts fourteen minutes.

Statistics aside, in my opinion the show is really well done and if you come to Hong Kong, you really shouldn’t miss it.

How to get there

Despite the fact that the show is performed on Hong Kong, to watch it you have to go to Kowloon. In particular, Take exit J of the MTR Tsim Sha Tsui East Station (Kowloon Peninsula) and you’ll arrive at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, on the Avenue of Stars up to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Just follow the signs!

The Peak Tram

2. Climb to Victoria Peak via tram

Victoria Peak is the hill that forms the backdrop for the skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island (yes, the same ones that wake up at night and perform the show A Symphony of Lights). With an altitude of 554 meters above sea level, Victoria Peak represents the highest point in Hong Kong.

I recommend that you arrive there just before sunset so you can admire Hong Kong as it becomes colored by lights.

p.s. If you’re interested in that sort of thing, on top you’ll also find Madame Tussauds.

How to get there

You can take the Peak Tram (which is more than 100 years old, has never had an accident and, to tell the truth, is an attraction in its own right) from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus on Garden Road (which you can reach walking from exit J2 of MTR Central Station) or by walking.

Just a heads up that if you go on foot, you’ll be facing a climb of about 500 meters for a total 3.5 km of walking. If you’re interested in this second option you can visit this page for details.

Central as seen from Victoria Peak

3. Visit Central, the financial heart of Hong Kong

Central is to Hong Kong what Wall Street and the City are to New York and London. It is here, in the northeastern part of the island, that you’ll find the most spectacular skyscrapers and most luxurious shopping malls of Hong Kong.
Source: http://www.saporedicina.com/english/top-tourist-attractions-of-hong-kong/