Joanna James
If you are going to be in Hong Kong for a few days or a week anytime soon, here are the must-try things for you to have an authentic and fun experience in the country.
This is one of the first attractions many people opt to go to when in Hong Kong. Visit this towering seated Buddha statue which is about 35 metres tall. The statue shows the Lord Buddha in a seated pose and you can also enjoy the cable car ride up to the top if you have the time to do so.
Also known as the Victoria peak, this is one of the most iconic spots on Hong Kong Island. From the top of the peak, you will be able to enjoy sweeping views of the city and it is also the highest point in the area and is about 500 metres above the sea level. There are many ways for you to reach the peak including the MRT, the bus or taxi. If you are put at one of the Tsim Sha Tsui hotels in Hongkong the likes of Park Hotel Hong Kong, the Victoria peak is about half an hour away in a taxi ride.
If you want to get an amazing view of the skyline the city has to offer you definitely must spend some time out near the waters at the promenade found in Tsim Sha Tsui. From here, you will be able to enjoy an uninterrupted view of Hong Kong's magnificent skyline. Every night, there will also be a free light show that is put on for everybody's benefit. This show goes by the name Symphony of life and features music as well as lights. The light show is performed through a collaboration of about 45 iconic buildings. If you happen to visit this part of Hong Kong during late January or early February make sure you pay a visit to the Promenade.
You cannot have a complete trip to Hong Kong without stuffing yourself with some deliciously crispy and juicy roast goose at one of Hong Kong's most popular restaurants. The Yue Kee restaurant is more than fifty years old and might even be the place that started this dish from scratch. Make sure you do not attempt to eat this dish all by yourself as you will need at least 4 or 5 people to finish even half a portion of goose.
Make a visit to the old village in Hong Kong. And by old, you might want to know that this village is about 400 years old, to say the least. Located next to the city, this village features well-preserved defence walls that were built in the style of the ancient era. You can opt to have a guided excursion of the village which happens on Sundays and public holidays.
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