Hong Kong is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but there is much more to it than meets the eye. It is known around the world as a fashionable city with excellent shopping opportunities. The city also is rich in culture and history. Here are top 3 things to see in Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong Skyline:
Hong Kong’s skyline is one of the most recognizable and magnificent in the world. The dense collection of skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon, as well as the surrounding mountains and water, distinguish this city.
- Star Ferry:
The famed Star Ferry in Hong Kong, which dates back to 1880, costs only a few Hong Kong Dollars to ride, making it one of the best bargains in the city. Victoria Harbor is a hive of activity, with ships of all sizes chug, whizz, or wallow by as the skilled commanders of Star Ferries miraculously avoid collisions.
- Big Buddha:
The 34-meter-tall “Big Buddha” towers over Lantau Island’s Po Lin monastery, which was once a very quiet location before the statue was completed in 1993. It took 12 years to create the Big Buddha which is the biggest Buddha statue in the world. The magnitude of it from up close and afar is mind-boggling. The scenery is equally spectacular, with views of the ocean and islands from the surrounding verdant forest.
Hong Kong is a place that has forest-covered mountains, hiking trails, beautiful beaches, islands, traditional fishing villages, ancient temples, shops selling the latest electronic gizmo etc. There’s something fresh and interesting around every turn.