Joanna James
There are many reasons as to why you should be visiting Hong Kong once the travel restrictions are eased between countries. It has both the charm of traditional Eastern cultures and the sleekness of the West entwined with the modern and the technological. Truly the best of both worlds.
The skylines of Hong Kong are a world apart from what you might consider being spectacular. Whether you are looking over the skyscrapers at night or during the day, there is plenty of sleek beauty and modern metropolitan sentiments as far as the eye can see. Visit Hong Kong Tower so you can get a bird's eye view of the city sprawled below you and capture a shot of it for your Instagram feed.
Hong Kong is where you go to get the most delicious dim sum. Remember that you won't be handed things on a silver platter and will have to almost fight for it inside these humungous restaurants that wheel carts by, but it is all part of the experience and a very important one at that. So, if you are in Hong Kong, try out several dim sum places and do a little research beforehand so you know where the most popular ones are. Also, be prepared to wait in line awhile.
Hong Kong is home to a plethora of great theme parks including Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland which makes it a place you should definitely be visiting with your family in tow. Stay over at one of the hotels in Wan Chai Hong Kong and plot your visits to at least two or three of these parks with the whole family. Your kids will have a grand time.
Not everything in Hong Kong is about urban escapades, some spectacular hiking trails encircle the big city. Whether you are looking for pretty beaches, enchanting forests of the lush mountains that surround the metropolitan centre you can be guaranteed hikes across all these places. There are plenty of trails at varying levels of difficulty that you can always enjoy.
Cosmo Hotel Wan Chai Hong Kong is in close quarters to the city centre and is an actual mecca for shopping enthusiasts. You can find almost anything from luxurious brand boutique stores to small marketplace stalls that sell rip-offs. Whether it is clothes, electronics or souvenirs that you are looking for Hong Kong has it all.
Thanks to the rich Chinese heritage in Hong Kong, you will find plenty of temples that you can visit, some harkening back to ancient times and some from the colonial era. One of the most important temples to visit is the one dedicated to the Gods of Literature; Mon Sho Temple in Sheung Wan.
Don't forget to try and get a taste of Hong Kong's vibrant nightlife when you are there.
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