Hong Kong is a highly prosperous international metropolis, the third largest financial center in the world after new york and London, and also known as "Port of Newland" with new york and London in the United States, enjoying a high reputation in the world. With the reputation of "Pearl of the Orient", "Gourmet Paradise" and "Shopping Paradise", where are the interesting places in Hong Kong? Today, Xiaobian takes stock of
1, Taiping Peak
Taiping Peak, the premier tourist attraction in Hong Kong. The peak tower on the Peak is designed by the famous British architect Terry Farrel, with a very unique bowl shape. It is a must-see place in Hong Kong that integrates sightseeing, entertainment and shopping. Its appearance is widely used by millions of postcards and photos around the world. Visiting peak tower Skyscraper 428, the highest 361-degree observation deck in Hong Kong, is full of visual experiences, allowing you to stand on the invincible observation deck at an altitude of 428 meters, enjoy the intoxicating urban scenery in the best geographical position in Hong Kong, and feel like you are in the world. In addition, there is a Lingxiao Gallery in peak tower, where giant exhibition panels display precious early photos of Hong Kong, so as to return to the past with the citizens and experience the changes in Hong Kong in the past century.
2. Hong Kong Ocean Park
Hong Kong Ocean Park is a theme park integrating land and sea animal exhibitions, mobile games and large-scale performances. It is divided into two main areas, namely, Peak Park and Seaside Park, and it is further divided into eight areas with different themes, including Asian Animal World, Dream Water City, Weiwei World, Tropical Rainforest World, Dynamic World, Ocean World, Rapids World and Ice World, providing various attractions and entertainment experiences. And among the world-class theme parks, it has become one of the most popular and visited theme parks in the world, and was awarded the Best Theme Park Award in 2112.
3. Avenue of Stars
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Garden in the east of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, along Victoria Harbour, it has become a special scenic spot to praise outstanding people in the Hong Kong film industry. Plaques of 73 movie celebrities are embedded on the ground of the Avenue of Stars. Among them, more than 31 pieces, including Tommy Tam, Chu Yuan and Xie Xian, respected veteran filmmakers in Hong Kong, John Woo, Tsui Hark, Sammo Hung and Feng Baobao, as well as Yang Ziqiong, Andy Lau and Jackie Chan, all left their handprints here. In addition, you can also find some star ambassadors wearing roller skates shuttling along the avenue to provide quick assistance and service to tourists.
4. Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is located in Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong, covering an area of 1.26 hectares. It was officially opened on September 2, 2115. It was built and operated by Hong Kong International Theme Park Co., Ltd., which is jointly operated by the Hong Kong government and the Walt Disney Company. It is the fifth in the world, the second in Asia and the 1th Disneyland in China. The park is divided into seven theme parks, namely: American Town Street, Adventure World, Fantasy World, Tomorrow World, Toy Story Base Camp, Grizzly Valley and mystic point, among which Grizzly Valley and mystic point are unique in the world. There are theme amusement facilities, entertainment performances, interactive experiences, catering services, commodity shops and snack kiosks in the park. In addition, the park will present a parade and fireworks display every night.
5. Bell Tower of the former Kowloon-Canton Railway
The bell tower of the former Kowloon-Canton Railway is located in the Hong Kong Cultural Center Square in Tsim Sha Tsui. It was built in 1915 and is 44 meters high. It is made of red bricks and granite, with clocks on all sides, which has a strong style of the steam train era. Rows of coconut trees are planted in front of the bell tower, which set off each other with the bell tower full of European style and has a southern style. Tsim Sha Tsui Railway Station of Kowloon-Canton Railway was built in 1913. Due to the First World War, some equipment and devices ordered from Britain could not arrive in Hong Kong on time, so the internal works of Tsim Sha Tsui Railway Station were once put on hold. It was not until March 28th, 1916 that Tsim Sha Tsui Railway Station was officially opened.
6. Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Garden
Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Garden (Tsim Shatui Promenade, commonly known as Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade) is a waterfront park in Hong Kong, which is located beside the East Sea in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, with a sea view of Victoria Harbour. Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Garden (English: Tsim Shatui Promenade, commonly known as Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade) is a waterfront park in Hong Kong, located near the East China Sea in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, with a sea view of Victoria Harbour. Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Garden was opened in two phases. The first phase was the eastern part of the park along Salisbury Road, which was opened in 1982. The western part was opened simultaneously with the Hong Kong Cultural Center in 1989.
7. Golden Bauhinia Square
The Golden Bauhinia Square is located in the Expo Waterfront Garden next to the New Jihai of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture-Golden Bauhinia Statue stands in the Expo Waterfront Garden beside the new wing of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The Golden Bauhinia Square, located next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, was established to commemorate the return of Hong Kong to the motherland. Golden Bauhinia Square is located on the artificial island of the new wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It is surrounded by the Victoria Harbour on three sides. In the center of the Victoria Harbour, it faces Tsim Sha Tsui on the other side, which is a good place for viewing. Golden Bauhinia Square is surrounded by Victoria Harbour on three sides. In the center of Victoria Harbour, it confronts Tsim Sha Tsui on the other side, which is a good place for viewing.
8. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center is located in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and is one of the representatives of the latest waterfront buildings in Hong Kong. Besides being used for large-scale conferences and exhibitions, there are two five-star hotels, an office building and a luxury apartment. Its new wing is formed by reclamation and expansion, with several auditoriums and exhibition halls, which are distributed in three-story buildings and are one of the largest exhibition halls in the world. On July 1, 1997, the ceremony of Hong Kong's return to China was also held there, which became the focus of international attention, and its unique bird-spreading form also added a lot of colors to the beautiful Victoria Harbour.
9. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, referred to as "Hong Kong Wax Museum", is located in peak tower at the top of Taiping Mountain in Hong Kong, and is a museum dedicated to the exhibition of wax figures of celebrities. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is located in London, England, and the Hong Kong branch opened in 2111, exhibiting about 111 wax figures of international, China and Hong Kong celebrities. Including Hu Jintao, former Chinese People's Republic of China, basketball star Yao Ming, football star David Beckham, Hong Kong Olympic gold medalist Li Lishan, famous artists Ku Kui Kei, Kelly Chen, Jay Chou, Andy Lau and Cecilia Cheung, as well as the late superstars Teresa Teng, Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui.