Hong Kong trips

Top places to see in Hong Kong? Hong Kong is an amazing travel destination. Tian Tan Buddha – or as it’s better known, the Big Buddha – is Hong Kong’s most recognisable and iconic landmark. It was 12 years in the making: 34 metres high, and accessible to visitors by a gruelling 268-step route up to its seat. Needless to say, be prepared for aching legs by the time you’re at the top. Just beside the Buddha is Po Lin Monastery, a wondrous, incense-filled sanctum that ranks among Buddhism’s most importart institutions. And if that slog gives you an appetite, head to the neighbouring Ngong Ping Village for a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal.

A stroll through the Temple Street Night Market is another one of those all-important things to do while you’re in Hong Kong. Located in Kowloon, this is the place to go to taste eclectic foods and to shop for bargains on everything from clothing and trinkets to electronics and household goods. Vendors sell gadgets of every shape and size, as well as jade jewelry and traditional Chinese crafts. The market gets going around 6pm, but vendors are often slow to get set up, so it’s best not to arrive too early. This is the best market for tourists in Hong Kong, but you can find a number of interesting street markets. See our article on Hong Kong street markets to learn about markets to explore by day. The MTR stop for the Temple Street Night Mark is Jordan Station, Exit A.

Stanley Market is a popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island. With its relaxed ambience, crisp sea environs and bargain buys have made it world famous. You will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery and souvenirs. A hard morning of shopping is always nicely finished off by a sumptuous lunch at one of the many restaurants such as Murray House. The 160-year-old restored three-storey colonial building that was dismantled in 1982 and transplanted from its original site in Central to be rebuilt on the Stanley waterfront. The Jade Market, just west of Nathan Road on the junction of Kansu and Battery Streets, is where vendors sell various shades and qualities of jade, a greenish stone found in East Asia. Jade is a unique ornamental stone that can be found predominantly in East Asia and the worlds biggest trading centre for Jade is in Hong Kong. Visitors can purchase various kinds of products made out of Jade at the Jade Market. Its product line includes jade rings, jade animals and even jade statues of Buddha. Special jade souvenirs and various trinkets are an ideal piece of memory to take home with.

How to get in or out of Hong Kong? We recommend flying, here is a reason : Comfort! Although many airline seats are cramped and crowded, airlines are often more comfortable than some of the alternatives. They offer a controlled climate at a comfortable temperature and reclining seats, both of which are absent from many buses. Airplanes also generally give passengers the chance to stretch their legs during the trip and often provide free beverages. First-class and business-class accommodations include large, premium seating, high-quality complimentary meals and other amenities. I will never forget the flight from Auckland to Hong Kong, was a dream, cosy and nice, you can check the details here https://www.cathaypacific.com/destinations/en_HK/flights-from-hong-kong-to-auckland .

Famed for its towering skyline that looks out over Victoria Harbor, the city of Hong Kong is an enthralling place to visit, combining history, culture, and entertainment in one enticing package. Once a British colony, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. As such, it developed a distinct identity that is different from that of the mainland. Wandering around its bustling streets is a captivating experience; Taoist and Buddhist temples can be found here and there, alongside fantastic museums such as the Hong Kong Museum of History and more. A fun place to visit, there are loads of brilliant restaurants, bars and entertainment options available to visitors – such as Disneyland and Ocean Park – and nature is never very far away in the form of its delightful public parks. In addition to this, there are breathtaking views on offer from such places as Victoria Park and aboard the Star Ferry. With so much to see and do, Hong Kong really does have it all.