Hong Kong is a unique fusion of the Eastern and
the Western cultures and heritage. The special administrative region
of the People's Republic of China, on one hand will give you a view
of the towering glass and steel skyscrapers and on the other hand,
will showcase hundreds of years old temples and churches. One of the
co-host cities of the Beijing Olympics 2008, Hong Kong is expected
to be influxed with large number of spectators for the Equestrian
Olympic event. It would be really poignant, if one does not visit
the main tourist attractions of Hong Kong, when in the island during
the Summer Olympics 2008.
Victoria Peak is one of the most viewed and beautiful places of
Hong Kong island. It is one of the best places to get an excellent
view of the island of Hong Kong. Here you will find relaxing terrace
top restaurants and entertainment centers to keep you rapt with
attention. Ocean Park of Hong Kong is another place that is worth
visiting when in the island. It is one of the top theme parks and
aquariums of Southeast Asia, which is a great treat for children. It
is famous for performances by dolphin and sea lions. Hong Kong is
also one of the cities of the world which has the Madame Tussaud Wax
Museum with figures of great men and women including local favorite
movie star Jackie Chan.
The Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai temple in the Kowloon Peninsula is also
one that is not to be missed, when in Hong Kong. It is one of the
most famous temples of Hong Kong and is patterned after an ancient
Chinese palace. Hong Kong Space Museum and the Kowloon Park too are
two of the favorite places of interest in Hong Kong. Sha Tin will be
the venue of the Equestrian Olympic event and is famous for the
second largest race course of Hong Kong and many swanky upmarket
malls. One of the recent places added to the list of major
attractions of Hong Kong is Disneyland, which is a must visit for
children as well as people with a young heart. One of the important
symbols of Hong Kong is the Star ferry. Your visit to Hong Kong will
not be considered complete without a ride in the star ferry, which
is both inexpensive and at the same time very romantic and
enthralling.
There are a host of places in the Hong Kong
Island and the surrounding region. Given below is information on some of
the major tourist attractions of Hong Kong.