Hong Kong Island
This busy business district in Hong Kong is an example of flourishing capitalistic economy with all the pleasures and luxuries that money can buy. The Central Market, the old Man Mo Temple and the Zoological & Botanic Gardens are the popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong Island. Tours of Aberdeen Harbor, dining at floating restaurants, sunbathing on the Repulse Bay Beach, or trips to Stanley are great stress-busters.
Kowloon
Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong is a popular tourist attraction for its contradictions. On one hand you have the trendiest shops, restaurants, pubs and topless bars at Tsim Sha Tsui and Temple Street. On the other hand the cultural heritage of Hong Kong is preserved in the Cultural Center, Space Museum, Peninsula hotel, Museum of History, and the Victoria Harbor. Walks around the Promenade in night, with the backdrop of the lit Victoria Harbor, make for spellbinding experiences.
Victoria Peak
At 552 m, Victoria Peak offers a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbor and Kowloon district. Treks to the Peak are not to be missed journeys with a shopping mall's viewing deck offering the spectacular sight of the Victoria Harbor completely lit in the night.
New Territories
The New Territories between the Kowloon Peninsula and the Mainland China is home to Hong Kong's cultural, historical and religious treasures. Sightseeing of New Territories is more than just a tour of its natural resources - woodlands, hills, wildlife reserves, sandy bays, newly established towns and colorful markets. It encompasses visits to the Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Taoist Temple, Fung Ying Seen Koon Temple, Tuen Mun's garden complex, Waterfront Park, Lookout Tower with views of the Tolo Harbor.
Outlying Islands
Of the 260 islands that complete Hong Kong, only a few are inhabited. One of the most toured islands in Hong Kong is Lantau Island famous for the Giant Buddha Statue in Po Lin Monastery. Lamma Island works for tourists because of the seafood restaurants while Cheung Chau and Peng Chau islands are visited for their pristine beaches and soothing views of the Hong Kong horizon.
Shenzhen
Across the border in the Mainland China, Shenzhen is a dull Chinese city whose only redeeming feature is its shops and markets where high quality goods are available at cheaper prices and where bargaining still rules the day.
