Hong Kong Travel Guide

Hong Kong
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architecture
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entertainments
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nature
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restaurants
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tourist popularity
10/10

Hong Kong is a stunning global city that combines Eastern and Western cultures. This vibrant city is an important financial center and a wonderful tourist destination.

Hong Kong is famous for its amazing skyscrapers, beautiful harbor, and diverse cuisine. The city offers a unique experience where you can see ancient traditions and modernity side by side.

From towering skyscrapers to traditional markets, from green parks to beautiful beaches, Hong Kong has something for everyone.

Hong Kong International Airport
香港國際機場
Transport
Modern and advanced international airport serving Hong Kong and the surrounding region.
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You can get from the airport by metro or bus. In Hong Kong, Google Maps works excellently, the main thing is to buy a local SIM card. You can also get by taxi. It's enough to call Uber and find the car in the parking lot.

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Victoria Peak
太平山頂
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Highest peak in Hong Kong offering stunning views of the city and harbor.
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You can reach the peak by tram or bus number 1. You can also get by taxi. In any case, you will reach an intermediate station where the shopping center is located. Then you need to walk up for 15-20 minutes to the peak itself.

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Victoria Harbour
維多利亞港
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Beautiful harbor separating Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula.
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Main attraction of Hong Kong. From any shore, a stunning view of the harbor with skyscrapers in the background opens up. You can enjoy a ferry ride or watch the light show in the evening.

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Ferris Wheel
摩天輪
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Large Ferris wheel offering great views of the city and harbor.
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Truly exciting experience. The ride takes about 20 minutes and offers great views of the city and harbor.

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Star Ferry
天星小輪
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Traditional ferry connecting Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
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We highly recommend moving between shores exactly by ferry, to enjoy the views of Hong Kong from the water. The ferry system reminded us of Istanbul's. Incredibly beautiful and romantic.

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Hong Kong Tram
香港電車
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Traditional tram operating on Hong Kong Island for over 100 years.
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Completely unique two-story tram runs in the southern part of Hong Kong along the coast. Each tram is designed in its own way and looks very bright and unusual. Although the trams themselves are quite old. For payment you will need an Octopus transport card.

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Kowloon Park
九龍公園
Parks and reserves
Large park in the center of Kowloon with beautiful gardens and green spaces.
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Peaceful place with dense vegetation and water bodies for relaxation in the city center. Here are beautiful gardens and places for walking.

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Kowloon City Park
九龍城公園
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Beautiful park with traditional Chinese gardens and scenic natural views.
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The park was opened at the end of 1995 on the site of the fortified city of Kowloon, which was actually a densely populated self-built settlement. Now there is a peaceful park with beautiful traditional Chinese gardens. Perfect place for relaxation and enjoying nature.

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Kwun Tong Promenade
觀塘海濱長廊
Parks and reserves
Beautiful waterfront park with great views of the harbor and city.
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Modern elongated park on the waterfront with views of the harbor and city. Great place for walking in an area with loading towers and rather gloomy high-rises.

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Belcher Bay
卑路乍灣
Parks and reserves
Beautiful coastal area with great views of the sea and city.
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From the waterfront opens a view of the bay of the South China Sea. Another few open spaces in Hong Kong, pleasant to walk and breathe fresh air.

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Starbucks
星巴克 (星光大道)
Restaurant
Famous global café serving coffee and hot and cold beverages.
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We recommend sitting here on the second floor in the open air and watching the small ferries shuttling back and forth.

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Yick Cheong Building
益昌大廈
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Famous residential building with stunning architecture, known as the "Monster Building".
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One of the most famous buildings in Hong Kong for photography. The eerie picture of the neglect of the house facades and the lack of open space makes it an ideal place for photos.

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Harbour Promenade
星光大道
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Beautiful waterfront park with stunning views of Victoria Harbour and skyscrapers.
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Cool modern waterfront with a movie star walkway similar to Hollywood Walk of Fame. The walkway features sculptures of cinema and entertainment celebrities.

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Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
台北經濟文化辦事處
Entertainments
Government building housing Taiwan's economic and cultural representative office in Hong Kong.
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Here is an office where you can get a visa to Taiwan. You need to come to the 49th floor to get a ticket and then with all the necessary documents. Here they will give you a passport with a visa. On the 46th floor there will be a transfer between elevators, where you can look at Hong Kong from above.

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Central District
中環
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Main business and financial district of Hong Kong with stunning skyscrapers and modern architecture.
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Financial heart of Hong Kong with towering skyscrapers and modern buildings. Perfect place to explore stunning architecture and vibrant urban life.

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We highly recommend visiting Hong Kong to experience a unique blend of culture and traditions. The best time to visit is from October to April when the weather is mild and comfortable.

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