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WESTERN MARKET, HONG Western Market, renovated in 1991

KONG ISLAND and converted into a shopping
complex, is an Edwardian-style
building featuring shops selling arts
and crafts and fabric.
Completed in 1906, the impressive
building has a red brick exterior with
a handsome granite arch over its
entrance. The market now houses
shops formerly located in old alleys in
the heart of Central, which sold all
manner of cloth. The building is also
home to traditional handicraft stalls
and a number of cafes. The top floor
is home to the Grand Stage where
dance lovers can rendezvous and
enjoy a romantic dinner.

University Of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong, opened

in 1911, is the territory's oldest
university. Among its distinguished list
of graduates is Dr Sun Yat-sen, the
founder and first President of the
Republic of China. Located on the
hillsides above Western district, the
university is best approached through
the Mid-Levels. The campus includes
the University Museum and Art
Gallery, which is the oldest
museum in Hong Kong and houses
Chinese art and antiquities,
principally ceramics, bronzes and
paintings. The bronze collection
includes the world's largest collection
of Yuan dynasty Nestorian crosses.
Hong Kong Convention & Jutting into Victoria Harbour on the
Exhibition Centre Wan Chai waterfront is one of Hong
Kong's most impressive and
stunning pieces of architecture.
The Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre, with its sweeping
sails roof and vast glass windows,
is a striking visual testament to Hong
Kong's ongoing development. As the
site of the 1997 ceremony returning
Hong Kong to China, the adjacent
commemorative Bauhinia Square is a
huge attraction for Mainland visitors.

HSBC Main Building HSBC Main Building is the first

building of its size in Hong Kong
constructed entirely of structural
steel without any reinforced
concrete in the inner core. Designed
by acclaimed British architect Lord
Norman Foster, the super hi-tech
building in Central is a marvel of
modern architectural design. For
good luck, rub the paws of the two
bronze lions that guard the portals of
the bank.
Bank of China Tower
The Hong Kong Planning and
Infrastructures Exhibition Gallery
Aberdeen
This spectacular, 70-storey (367.4m),
prism-like structure is the work of
the renowned Chinese-American
architect I.M. Pei. Completed in
1990, the building's asymmetrical
form is pure geometry, and has
been compared to a bamboo plant,
which extends its trunk successively
higher with each new burst of growth.
The Bank of China is one of the three
note-issuing banks in Hong Kong (the
others being HSBC and Standard
Chartered Bank).
This Gallery showcases the planning
proposals and infrastructure projects
from the Government of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region
designed to enhance the quality of life
and strengthen Hong Kong's status as
Asia's world city. It comprises six main
sections: Imprint, Hong Kong 2030,
New Kai Tak, Transport & Logistics,
Sustainable Development and Living
Environment. Interactive features and
devices give visitors the latest
information on planning and
infrastructure developments in
Hong Kong.
Aberdeen, the largest satellite town
of Hong Kong city, is a vibrant
waterfront harbour resort. It is unique
in the sense that it puts forward the
traditional lifestyle and modernity
on a single platter. Floating
restaurants are highly acclaimed
features of this tourist centre, which is
one of Hong Kong's oldest and most
popular tour attraction.
Conventional lifestyle still prevails in
Aberdeen. Aberdeen harbour
preserves the features of a fishing
port. Fishing boats, equipped with
traditional sampans, shuttle back and
forth.
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THE PEAK There's a reason why The Peak is

one of the most popular attractions in
Hong Kong: It is absolutely
incredible! Looking down from The
Peak you'll be amazed by the
spectacular view of the surrounding
city skyline, the world-famous
Victoria Harbour and Kowloon,
towering skyscrapers and peaceful
green hillsides.
Getting there is an unforgettable trip.
There's nothing in the world like the
Peak Tram. Pulled by steel cables,
the tram climbs 373 metres (about
1,200 feet). It's so steep that the
buildings you pass look like they're
leaning! Whether you're going up or
coming down, you'll love this trip.

AVENUE STAR Discover what makes Hong Kong the

Hollywood of the East at this tribute
to the professionals who have
contributed to the territory's hundred-
year history of filmmaking. The
Avenue of Stars features
commemorative plaques,
handprints of movie celebrities,
descriptive milestones, kiosks
with movie memorabilia, a
towering Hong Kong Film Awards
statuette, and a life-size statue of
the legendary kung-fu action star,
Bruce Lee. The location on the Tsim
Sha Tsui promenade offers
incredible panoramic views of the
famed Victoria Harbour and the
memorable Hong Kong skyline. It is
also a good place to watch the
spectacular A Symphony of Lights, a
nightly multimedia show with the
participation of more than 40
buildings on both sides of Victoria
Harbour.
VICTORIA HARBOUR
Hong Kong Botanical Garden
Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront
Victoria Harbour is one of Hong
Kong's greatest assets, a jewel that
people marvel at, no matter how
many times they visit the city. People
come from all over the world to see
and admire it.
Spectacular Harbour Views
Travel up to The Peak or visit
the Avenue of Stars along the Tsim
Sha Tsui Promenade for spectacular
harbour views and to catch the
magnificent A Symphony of Lights,
featuring more than 40 Hong Kong's
skyscrapers in a stunning multimedia
extravaganza.
Despite its urban environment, the
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical
Gardens (HKZBG) is a 5.4 hectare
'green lung' overlooking Central
District, and provides a viable
conservation centre for 17
endangered species of mammal, bird
and reptile. There are more than
1,000 species of plants in the
gardens, mostly indigenous to
tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Different Species are grown in the
Thematic gardens in the Hong Kong
Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
The Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is
another popular destination for locals
and tourists alike. It is especially
popular for photographers, as it
offers an unobstructed view of
the Central area of Hong
Kong across Victoria Harbour.
The Star Ferry terminal is another
popular attraction for tourists, and
the Avenue of Stars is also popular
with photographers. At the waterfront
are also the Cultural Center,Space
Museum, and the Museum of Art.
Kowloon Walled City Park A Qing dynasty style garden was put
in place to replace one of Hong
Kong’s worst urban atrocities, and
what a lovely little place that is.
Pavilions, pagodas, gardens,
streams, ponds and small waterfalls,
the little park is a hidden gem. Before
this became a beautiful park it was
an utter Hong Kong monstrosity.
SHOPPING
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LADIES MARKET, KOWLOON One of the most popular shopping

street markets in Hong Kong,
Ladies' Market is a must-visit
destination for fashion lovers with
an eye for bargain-priced
clothing, bags, accessories,
toys, cosmetics and household
knick-knacks. The stalls making
up this enjoyable market can be
found on Tung Choi Street, Mong
Kok. It is open from noon until
11:30pm.

TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET The Temple Street Night Market

is Hong Kong’s famous open air
night market that is filled with
every imaginable thing possible.
This popular street was also
featured on films such as “The
God Of Cookery” and “The Prince
Of Temple Street”, and is a
reflection of the Chinese
culture. Temple Street is an
amazing shopping sight, featuring
rows of brightly lit stalls hawking
an astonishing variety of
inexpensive items especially for
men ─ including clothing, pens,
watches, CDs, cassettes,
electronic gadgets, hardware and
luggage. That's why it is also
called 'Men's Street'. Fortune-
tellers cluster at the Yau Ma Tei
end of the street, as do Chinese
opera enthusiasts seeking
kindred spirits for impromptu
performances. It is open from
4pm to midnight, but really comes
alive after sunset.