Why Hong Kong Makes a Great Holiday Destination
If you’re looking for a destination to enjoy sightseeing, shopping, culture and adventures in nature, then Hong Kong has got you covered! Here are some of its many highlights.
Diverse Sightseeing
Those at a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel in Kowloon, such as the one belonging to the Park Hotel Group, can head to the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to visit the Avenue of Stars and catch the nightly A Symphony of Lights. You can also visit the Hong Kong Space Museum, take a ride on the Star Ferry and plan trips to The Peak and Hong Kong Disneyland.
Shopping Galore
Shopaholics will be thrilled with what’s on offer. Tsim Sha Tsui not only offers some of the best luxury hotels in Asia but retail hotspots like Nathan Road, home to Harbour City, the largest mall in Hong Kong! You also get lively markets such as Ladies’ Market in Mong Kok and the Temple Street Night Market in Jordan offering great bargains.
Cultural Discoveries
Immerse in Hong Kong’s culture by visiting its many unique temples; which include the Wong Tai Sin Temple and Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden in Kowloon, the Man Mo Temple in Central and the Po Lin Monastery with its Big Buddha statue on Lantau Island. You can also admire colonial architecture at sites like the Flagstaff House or enjoy artistic expression at the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Natural Beauty
Despite being a metropolis, Hong Kong has plenty of natural landscapes to explore. The mountain ridge on Hong Kong Island known as the Dragon’s Back is ideal for hiking, while Big Wave Bay is a popular beach that offers surfing too. Not to be missed is canyoning or mountain biking in the New Territories and kayaking at the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.
