The Mini Pocketbook Travel Guide for Hong Kong #i-TravelWorld

The Mini Pocketbook Travel Guide for Hong Kong #i-TravelWorld

Hong Kong is one of Asia's bustling hubs to date as the island is one of Asia's most developed commercial, financial and business districts in the region. The entire region is home to many notable locations, mixing culturally ancient heritage sites with modern structures made of steel and metal. Traversing through Hong Kong can be considered a breeze, with thanks to the availability of modern and efficient transportation methods available. Hong Kong, without a doubt, is a tourist's must-go destination for years to come.

What makes this place spectacular in the eyes of tourists? The entire region is divided into three main sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, The New Territories, plus a staggering number of islands. Each location varies from one another and depending on where you choose to go, each location will offer different things to do, see and visit for the interested traveler. With 426 square miles of land to explore, where are the best possible locations to go to within a limited number of days?

Kowloon Peninsula

The Kowloon Peninsula is an excellent starting point for those interested in traveling through Kowloon and visiting all the major attractions. The entire region has been built up dramatically over the past hundred years, featuring stunning churches, monuments, parks to sky-touching skyscrapers located in the inner city sector. Kowloon Peninsula, as a whole is Hong Kong's beating heart: The business and financial sector. A lot of tourists head to Kowloon, the region's most popular urban area.

Kowloon is best known for its accommodations, attractions, and nightlife as well as talk-of-the-town fine dining destinations. Many of these hotspots are lined on Nathan Road, includes hotel Novotel Nathan road, a 4-star hotel that caters to business and family travellers. The hotel is snugly located just a couple of steps away from Jordan MTR station which makes traveling to and from the hotel very convenient. Traveling south from the hotel, visitors will arrive in Tsim Sha Tsui, a location best known for its star-studded monument of Bruce Lee and Avenue of Stars.
For any movie lover, Avenue of Stars is the best place to visit simply because of its stunning waterfront promenade and 73 tablets of Hong Kong movie stars inlaid in the surface of the avenue.

Lantau Island

If you have some time in the day, it is recommended to travel to Lantau Island. The island is home to the largest Buddha statue, erected in 1993. The Tian Tan Buddha Statue faces north toward Mainland China and sits on a lotus throne. To get to the Big Buddha, you will need to go to MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B and ride the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car. The Ngong Ping Cable Car is an excellent way to get a view of the entirety of Hong Kong in one sitting. Once the cable car has reached its destination, simply walk to the Po Lin Monastery.

The Po Lin Monastery is one of Kowloon's most revered sanctums and have been dubbed the "Buddhist World in the South". The monastery boasts a colourful fusion of red and golds as well as Buddhist scriptures, Buddhist bronze statues and stunning architectural structures only found at the Po Lin Monastery. While you're there, it's best to pay homage and in return, receive a blessing for a fruitful vacation!

Other than visiting historic or cultural locations, this place is best known for another thing: Disneyland. This massive sized theme park (28 hectares) is the ideal place to catch fun rides or snap photos of your favourite cartoon characters in the flesh.

Hong Kong Island

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong Island is the Peak. This monumental 552 meter building is one of the most visited spots in Hong Kong, due to its enormous size and panoramic views of Hong Kong. Venturing to The Peak gives visitors and overall view of Hong Kong from the tallest sightseeing structure ever constructed. The Sky Terrace 428 has a large viewing platform as well as an abundant selection of shopping and dining outlets. The Peak Galleria is another observation deck and is free of charge.

Source: Marcia Tinnin is a freelance travel blogger who has a strong passion in traveling the world, especially to Thailand and other SEA countries.