Top 5 Things to Do in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
It would be heartless to discard Hong Kong as a mere “concrete jungle. It is that too (having the maximum number of tall builds in the world), but with a heart and a sense of realism. Even the most cynical tourist will admit that there are many interesting aspects of this city that will put a whiner to shame!
Going up in the cable car (especially the one with a glass bottom) is so much fun! You might have “scary” moments if you looked down to see the hill or the South China Sea under your feet, but that is all. This ride is one of the Top 10 Best Cable Rides in the world and a fantastic way to see the world around! The 5.7km journey is anything but boring!
I loved walking through this “village” as it is called, full of restaurants and souvenir shops. I cant say I enjoyed waiting in the serpentine queue for the cable car up the hill, but it was the holiday season, so it figures. I had forgotten how long the queues can get in China or even Hong Kong!
It would be a crime to visit Hong Kong and NOT got up Victoria Peak! For, how else will you put in perspective the amazing city that lies spread out over two sides of Victoria Harbour! Well, going up to the Peak is an experience in itself – particularly if you going up in the Peak Tram. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Going up in the cable car (especially the one with a glass bottom) is so much fun! You might have “scary” moments if you looked down to see the hill or the South China Sea under your feet, but that is all. This ride is one of the Top 10 Best Cable Rides in the world and a fantastic way to see the world around! The 5.7km journey is anything but boring!
I loved walking through this “village” as it is called, full of restaurants and souvenir shops. I cant say I enjoyed waiting in the serpentine queue for the cable car up the hill, but it was the holiday season, so it figures. I had forgotten how long the queues can get in China or even Hong Kong!
It would be a crime to visit Hong Kong and NOT got up Victoria Peak! For, how else will you put in perspective the amazing city that lies spread out over two sides of Victoria Harbour! Well, going up to the Peak is an experience in itself – particularly if you going up in the Peak Tram. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Top 5 Things to Do in Hong Kong
Guide Location: Hong Kong » Hong Kong
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anjaly Thomas
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Guide Location: Hong Kong » Hong Kong
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anjaly Thomas
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Victoria Peak
- Sky100
- Stanley Market
- Repulse Bay
- Nathan Road
- White Beard
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