| Glamour, glitz, and endless fun are what come to mind | | | | Star Ferry |
| when one thinks of Hong Kong. Be it gulping down | | | | Those desirous of some captivating views of |
| gallons of local tea and gorging on noodles and dim | | | | Kowloon's and Hong Kong's waterfronts during the |
| sums, or shopping madly at one of the irresistible retail | | | | days or the nights would do well to hop aboard one of |
| hotspots, Hong Kong slowly grows on the senses and | | | | the tub shaped green and white ferries. |
| finally enslaves you. Allow me to provide a somewhat | | | | Mid-Levels Escalator |
| inside look into some of the biggest charmers of Hong | | | | This is the longest escalator in the world and |
| Kong. | | | | measures approximately 800m. The same escalator |
| Statue Square | | | | runs uphill and downhill. It is a major draw for people |
| The glittering Statue Square assails the visitor with its | | | | who want to take sweeping views of the glittering |
| staggering array of modern architecture as well as | | | | Soho district. |
| some not so modern quaint structures. This is the | | | | Times Square |
| place to come up close to the most famous Hong | | | | This is perhaps the greatest of retail plazas in Hong |
| Kong buildings like Bank of China, Hong Kong and | | | | Kong and is like a temple dedicated to Mammon. This |
| Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Legislative | | | | humongous complex has nine shopping floors. An |
| Council Building, Bank of China, St John's Cathedral, and | | | | enormous display screen and electronic clock make |
| International Finance Centre. The International Finance | | | | for a spectacular exterior. This was the venue for the |
| Centre is among the tallest buildings in the world and | | | | countdown to the millennium in 2010.This is also the |
| has been featured in the famous movies, ‘The | | | | place where visitors splurge whatever they save on |
| Dark Knight' and ‘Tomb Raider II'. | | | | booking cheap holidays to Hong Kong. |
| Western Market | | | | Wong Tai Sin Temple |
| This four storied red brick Edwardian building serves | | | | This temple is a combination of Buddhist, Confucian, |
| as a shopping centre. There are numerous souvenir | | | | and Taoist traditions. It is named after an alchemist |
| stands, curio sellers, and small shops. The first floor | | | | called Wong Tai Sin who is believed to have |
| stocks exotic silks and many other fabrics. | | | | concocted a potion for curing all ailments. Latticework |
| Victoria Peak | | | | decorations, golden ceiling, and red pillars bestow the |
| The Victoria Peak was a hill station during the colonial | | | | temple with a colourful character. A popular activity |
| times. Using the old funicular called the Peak Tram to | | | | here is to visit the fortune tellers. The temple is at its |
| reach Victoria Peak, makes the journey a delight in | | | | liveliest best during the Chinese New Year |
| itself. The fit and adventurous ones may scale the | | | | Celebrations. These are just a few of the delights |
| peak over the tram terminus. The different attractions | | | | awaiting those who book cheap holidays to Hong |
| here are drinking in the views from the Peak Tower, | | | | Kong |
| retail therapy at the Peak Galleria shopping arcade, | | | | Hong Kong Museum of History |
| and taking the Peak Circuit Walk. Dining at Café | | | | The museum sits next to Hong Kong Science |
| Deco is a must have experience here. | | | | Museum of Kowloon. It is a treasure house of exhibits |
| Happy Valley Races | | | | dating back from Hong Kong's prehistoric times. |
| Visit on a Wednesday night and behold prized race | | | | Exhibits include old village house replicas, period |
| horses setting the track on fire. The atmosphere is | | | | photograph collection, and traditional costumes. There |
| electrifying as fortunes are made and ruined here. | | | | is even an entire street replica. Furthermore, there are |
| Besides, this the only kind of gambling permitted in | | | | quite a few temporary exhibitions as well. |
| Hong Kong. | | | | |