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Leisure and Sightseeing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A travel experience to Hong Kong is like no other!\u00a0 East meets West in this city of great contrasts.\u00a0 From food and entertainment to nature and heritage, Hong Kong offers an unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Culinary Capital of Asia\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hong Kong is the place to visit if you love great Chinese food.\u00a0 Boasting some of the best Cantonese-style cuisine in the world, the city also offers outstanding restaurants<\/a> highlighting other regional cuisines of China. \u00a0There are also excellent Japanese, Thai, Korean, Italian, Spanish, French restaurants, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tax-free Shopping<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All goods, except for tobacco and alcohol, are tax-free, so a visit to Hong Kong is incomplete without some shopping<\/a>!\u00a0 From shoes to bags, authentic Chinese gifts to electronics or cosmetics, you can find all of these in Hong Kong. \u00a0Local markets include the Ladies\u2019 Market and the Bird Market in Kowloon. Chinese wet markets which offer local produce, fish, and meat may also be interesting sights. \u00a0There are also many air-conditioned shopping malls which offer a welcome respite from the heat, and most shopping centres have websites with store directories and floor maps if you are looking for specific types of goods. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sightseeing and<\/strong> <\/strong>Attractions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hong Kong is unique in that it blends a 150-year long colonial history with its Chinese roots and current status as part of China.\u00a0 This fact permeates its architectural styles (temples next to colonial buildings and skyscrapers), traditions (Buddhist\/Chinese and Western)<\/a> \u2026 the very fabric of life in Hong Kong.\u00a0 Thus, in this city of contrasts, it may not be surprising that most nature activities can be reached within one hour of urban areas.\u00a0 You can hike up hills and mountainsides in nature reserves<\/a> or walk on sandy beaches<\/a> since beautiful natural scenery<\/a> is easily accessible in compact Hong Kong.\u00a0 In fact, more than 70 percent of the territory\u2019s land mass is made up of forests, rural mountains, and outlying islands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hong Kong offers many wonderful attractions<\/a> such as Stanley, Victoria Harbour, the Peak, Ocean Park Theme Park, The Big Buddha, Lamma Island, Disneyland, and cable car rides with breathtaking views. \u00a0Rickshaw Sightseeing Buses<\/a> are one of the many ways to see the city.\u00a0 Guided tours and self-guided walks<\/a> are also available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sights Recommended by Some CAES Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Scenic bus ride to and from Stanley<\/a> \u2013 See one of the most beautiful views in Hong Kong on the bus to and from Stanley, the southern part of Hong Kong Island (from Central).
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  2. Ngong Ping 360 (cable car ride) and the Big Buddha<\/a>\u00a0on Lantau Island\u2013 View the natural beauty of Lantau Island and the 34 metres (111 feet 6.5 inches) high Big Buddha while on a 50-minutes round-trip cable car ride.
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  3. Star Ferry<\/a> at night & 8pm light show<\/a>\u00a0on the Tsimshatsui waterfront \u2013 See one of the most famous skylines in the world accompanied with music and a laser light show across the harbour.
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  4. The Peak <\/a>on a clear day\/night \u2013 Get a 360-degree view of Hong Kong Island by taking a 1-hour walk<\/a> around one of Hong Kong\u2019s peaks.\u00a0 The city will light up on a clear night.
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  5. Chi Lin Nunnery and the Nan Lian Garden<\/a> \u2013 Experience a large structure renovated in the style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), its Buddhist treasures, and lotus ponds and a 3.5 hectares (2.5 acres) Garden in which everything has been placed purposefully.
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  6. The Hong Kong Museum of History<\/a> \u2013 See interesting, original artefacts and learn about Hong Kong and South China\u2019s history, archaeology, ethnography, and natural histories.
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  7. Ladies Market<\/a> and Temple Street Night Market<\/a> in Kowloon \u2013 Shop for women\u2019s clothing and accessories in an open air market and souvenirs, toys, and a multitude of goods in a night street market.
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  8. Sai Kung scenery and<\/a> seafood<\/a> \u2013 Stroll on the seaside and eat fresh seafood in Sai Kung in northeastern\u00a0Hong Kong.
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  9. The Outlying Islands<\/a> \u2013 Experience a more tranquil side of Hong Kong by taking a ferry (from Central) to these islands:\u00a0 Lantau or Lamma Islands, Peng Chau, or Cheng Chau.
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  10. Hong Kong Cultural Centre<\/a> (Performing Arts Centre) or Hong Kong City Hall<\/a> for a performance \u2013 Take in a world-class concert at one of these venues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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