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Hong Kong
Honk Kong is busier than it ever has been before with it's former masters. There are over 7 million people that call Hong Kong their home and they are all squeezed onto 10 percent of available land space. Hong Kong has a different meaning to many different many people. To some people it means the view from the Peak by day or Hong Kong Island's skyline at night. There is also the countryside to Hong Kong with morning tea and a bite size dim sum, hikers, birders, and climbers. Hong Kong isn't just one of those things, it is all of them combined. It has a city of teaming streets and empty wilderness, modernity, traditions, and so much more.
The weather in Honk Kong is subtropical with hot summers and cool winters. The best time to visit Hong Kong is during October and November and parts of December. The skies are clear and the temperature is relatively moderate. Hong Kong came from the Cantonese pronunciation which means "fragrant harbour" in the English language. In the very beginning Hong Kong was just a coastal island. It was in the late Paleolithic and early Neolithic era when human settlement was in the area of Hong Kong. The actual name Hong Kong was not established until the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. Hong Kong was a free port in the first half of the 20th century. China and Britain had two wars, the first one was the First Opium War in 1841 and China lost but in the Second Opium War in 1860 China won.
Hong Kong is known as the Oriental Pearl and most visitors will say that is it simply amazing. Most people know Hong Kong to be divided into four parts which consist of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Hong Kong island is the main city for economics, politics, entertainment, and shopping. The Eastern part of Hong Kong Island is where everyone resides at, the Southern end of Hong Kong Island is mostly known for its sea shores and bays. Kowloon is also a great place is Hong Kong. It has some of the most popular areas such as Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok. These are the areas that are the busiest at night. The Outlying Islands are the best places to go if you are seeking a natural and peaceful vacation.
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Attractions in Hong Kong
Ocean Park is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong on the southeastern part of China. There are two entrances to the park one being the Tai Shue Wan Entrance and the other is the Main Entrance. Inside of the park visitors will see many temples, pavilions and streets. There is the Hong Kong Jockey Giant Panda Habitat with two pandas named Anan who is the male and Jiajia which is the female. After that people enter the Dinosaur Now and Then exhibits which give tourist the chance to see dinosaur models and this does include the Chinese Alligator and the Chinese Giant Salamander. Ocean Park also has a Dolphin Breeding center so visitors can watch eight bottlenose dolphins which also have two little dolphins bred by artificial insemination. There are many other animals as well in the park for the visitors to see along with many thrill rides for them to enjoy. The thrill seekers can even jump into the water from the diving platform and swim in the zigzag watercourse.
Hong Kong also is the home to the newest Disneyland in the world which makes it a must see attraction. This Disneyland has special attractions that are according to its Chinese Culture. The first theme park that most people run into is Main Street USA. In Main Street USA visitors get to see the delicate buildings, dim gas lamps, and Paddy Wagons that pass by in the street. Main Street USA has a lot of Antique style with the taxicabs, Disneyland Railroad and City Hall. The thrill seekers and adventurers will like Adventureland which is a guided Jungle River Cruise. Then there is Fantasyland for all of the imagination lovers, this includes all of the fairy tail princesses and Disney characters. Tomorrowland includes the thrill ride Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Orbitron and many other rides. Disneyland in Hong Kong is a great family attraction and is ready for you to seek some adventure and fun.
Wong Tai Sin Temple is called a Taoist temple that was founded in 1921 and was labeled the most famous temple in Hong Kong. This temple was named after a 15 year old with the name of Wong Chuping. Wong Chuping started following Taoism when he turned 15 and forty years later he was successful and became immortal. People say he could punish the evil, heal wounds, and rescue the dying. Most people who go to visit the temple, go just to have their fortune told. The worshippers will go kneel at the main altar, make a wish and then shake the Bamboo stick that holds fortunes and they shake it until one falls out. Of course the temple has the traditional Chinese architecture with the giant red pillars, a golden roof with blue friezes, yellow latticework, and multi colored carvings.
Victoria Peak is a great attraction location for a view of the city at night. The city is multi colored and is a beautiful spot for visitors to relax and take in the scenery. Victoria Peak is the highest point on the Hong Kong Island. The peak is 554 meters above sea level and takes up the whole western part of the island. The best way to reach the Peak is to take the Peak Tram which has been running for more than 100 years and has had no accidents to date. The ride on the Peak Tram will take about eight minutes and visitors will see a seven story building that is in the shape of a ship. This building is called the Peak Tower which includes many attractions inside such as Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Auditorium, and the Peak Explorer Motion Simulator. Inside of Madame Tussauds visitors can take their picture with many famous movie and TV stars.
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Things to do and see in Hong Kong
The Repulse Bay is said to be the most popular bay in the region which is located in the southern part of the island. The name of the bay comes from a battle in the 19th century where the British army repulsed attacking pirates. When visiting the Repulse Bay tourist can relax, enjoy aquatic activities, and devour residential dining. Most people like to go swimming on the beach which is a great way to escape the heat. There are safety precautions taken such as the shark prevention net and floating platforms and there are lifeguards on duty during the summer time. Also near the beach are many hotels, supermarkets, and cafes. There is also the Zhenhai Tower Park and a lighthouse near the beach that is great for a photo op.
The Giant Buddha/Po Lin Monastery is a must see when visiting Hong Kong. This is the world's tallest and largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. This Buddha statue sits on top of the Ngong Ping plateau at the top of a mountain of Lantau Island. The right hand of the Buddha statue is raised to give blessing to all and every aspect of the statue shows the detail and great depth of character and dignity of the Buddha. This statue took 10 years to complete and it weighs in at about 250 ton. The Giant Buddha was established in 1993, there are 268 steps to the very top of the platform where Buddha sits. The Giant Buddha doesn't only attract Buddhist from all over Asia but everyone from all over the world.
Hong Kong also has the Hong Kong Space Museum which is a major museum to visitors and locals as well. This museum is all about the astronomy and space science. The Hong Kong Space Museum first opened in 1980 and sits on both the east and west wing. The egg shaped dome was formerly known as the planetarium's nucleus and underneath of the dome is the Stanley Ho Space Theatre, the Hall of Space Science, workshops, and offices. In the west wing of the museum there is the Hall of Astronomy, a lecture hall, gift shop, and offices. The museum also has an Omnimax and sky shows along with many astronomy exhibits. This is a great attraction for the whole family to enjoy and learn something new.
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