The city offers a unique blend of ‘east meets west’ with modern lifestyles generously peppered with age-old Chinese traditions. It also has an awe-inspiring skyline, boasting 7,650 skyscrapers more than any other city in the world.
One of the region’s most thriving financial centres, Hong Kong lives up to its reputation with plenty of attractions and activities.
Some popular sights and sounds include:
The Peak tops the list. The building houses the Sky Terrace at a height of 428 meters offers breath-taking panoramic views of the city and the Madame Tussaud’s wax display.
Disneyland is a great outing for the whole family and interestingly enough is the only one built according to the tenets of Feng Shui.
Tian Tan, a mammoth bronze statue of Lord Buddha, located on Lantau Island stands at 34 metres and is quite a sight to behold as it towers over the neighbouring forested area.
Great deals can be found at Stanley Market and the Temple Street Night Market, and Lan Kwai Fong offers up some great dining and nightlife.