Hong Kong's financial centre, shopping and nightlife districts and government offices are also located on the northern section of island. What's in the Outlying Islands? Here is a more detailed map and description of these popular and what each offers. Besides, the tour can be tailor made according to your plan, time, interests and demands. It is also the time when typhoons are most likely, sometimes resulting in flooding or landslides. Approximately 80% of the city's smog originates from other parts of the Pearl River Delta. Some of the best street markets are here, and the mahjong shops, herbalists, kite shops, feng shui tellers, hot pot and dim sum stalls, oh yes, and our favourite Night Market. The hotel is open not far from the International Financial Centre and occupies a posh colonial style building surrounded by a tropical garden.
Most of the New Territories is rural and provides a surprising green alternative to an over-urbanized Hong Kong. Lantau Chek Lap Kok Airport Lamma Cheung Chau. Getting around in Hong Kong is no problem, the public transport system is extremely efficient and economical for big city standards and reaches to all four of the main areas. The highest elevation in the territory is at Tai Mo Shan, at a height of 958 metres 3,140 ft above sea level. The island's impressive cityscape of glitzy skyscrapers is a modern oasis amid rolling jungle-clad hills.
Terraces among rows of palm trees, spacious balconies in guestrooms with arched ceilings and columns, a unique décor of guestrooms — simply … 5. Victoria was once the colonies capital but has been rebranded with a more descriptive name, Central. Named by British officials when leased from the Chinese government in 1898, the New Territories contain a curious mix of small farms, villages, industrial installations, mountainous country parks and towns that have populations the size of some cities. A bit out of the way, but great for a day outing to escape the melee of the city. Stay at one of the best hotels in Hong Kong such as , Kowloon Shangri-La, Langham Place Hong Kong or the Grand Hyatt Hotel and enjoy the luxury and unconditional service it offers.
Recommended Hong Kong Tour Itineraries. The islands offer yet another glimpse into the character of the city with traditional fishing villages as well as plenty of outdoor activities away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's also the century old temples and the historical villages. When it comes to , Hong Kong is known as the culinary capital of Asia and it boasts more than 10,000 , many of which are clustered by food zones and districts such as the Starstreet Precinct, Gough Street and Kau U Fong, SoHo, Kowloon City, Hung Hom, Ashley Road, Lamma Island, D Deck Discovery Bay, etc which are famous for its unlimited range of famous local delicacies such as Peking Duck, Shanghainese Hairy Crab or the famous Dim Sum as well as other international cuisines. I would like to encourage you to see them all as they represent such a distinct facet of the Hong Kong landscape, both geographically and culturally, and can give you so many different impressions of life in the Fragant Harbour. These are the most densely populated areas of the territory and where many of the major tourist attractions are concentrated. A new Cruise Ship Terminal has just opened although most of the cruise ship traffic still departs from Ocean Terminal.
The Lantau Island is the biggest outlying island of Hong Kong, where the is located. Most attractions are located in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and. Go further up and there's Victoria Peak overlooking the harbour. Sham Shui Po is is one of the few remaining working class neighborhoods in the center of town. And on the waterfront, a fantastic promenade takes you along that famous skyline.
This is a mostly residential area and where the locals shop, eat, pray and play. Remember, all the maps are downloadable! Awareness of the environment is growing as Hong Kong suffers from increasing pollution compounded by its geography and tall buildings. Recommended Hong Kong Tour Itineraries. Large panoramic windows of the hotel offer heart-warming views of lively streets. Hong Kong Park, the city's lungs. Kowloon is the most populous area in Hong Kong and at one time it was the most densely populated place in the world.
Yaumatei and Mongkok with their narrow alleys and passageways, this district is unmistakably Chinese. North Point and the Eastern District: This is a mostly residential area and contains a mix of new luxury developments and older Chinese buildings. White color dominates in the design, which is mixed with furniture and accessories in tender pink, blue, and turquoise colors. Beyond the urban sprawl of the previous two areas, the New Territories offer a refreshing and totally different perspective for visitors. Besides dozens of shops, the world famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is located here. Hong Kong is full of wonderful tourist hot spots such as The Peak, Western Market, Madame Tussauds, Clock Tower, Kowloon Walled City Park, Mai Po Wetlands, Hong Kong Disneyland, Tai O Fishing Village and Stilt-house, which are located on the main Hong Kong Island, and the New Territories and if you decide to explore the outlying islands, you would need to take the boat or a ferry to reach your destination. Definitely a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Each line is coded with a color, and all stations are marked with both English names and Chinese names. The most pleasant seasons are spring, although changeable, and autumn, which is generally sunny and dry. If you are interested, please feel free to , and we will customize a memorable tour for you! The northern part of Hong Kong Island together with Kowloon forms the core urban area of Hong Kong, and it can be divided into the following districts: Central and Western District Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Tai Ping Shan, Central , Eastern District Causeway Bay, Tin Hau, Fortress Hill, North Point, Quarry Bay, Shau Kei Wan, Heng Fa Chuen, and Chai Wan , Southern District Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau, Cape D'Aguilar, Deep Water Bay, Pok Fu Lam, Repulse Bay, Shek O, Shouson Hill, Stanley, Wah Fu, Wong Chuk Hang , and Wan Chai District Wan Chai, Wan Chai North, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, Jardine's Lookout, Stubbs Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap and Tai Hang. Hung Hom, Kowloon — Central, Hong Kong Island; 4. Its opening took place in 1997. Construction of the West Kowloon Cultural District is underway and will include a modern art museum, theatres and other entertainment venues. There's of course the bustling and gaudy Golden Mile in contrast to the chic and dashing vistas of the Promenade.