| Hong Kong, also referred to as the 'Pearl of the | | | | Buddha, which is the largest in the world. In addition |
| Orient,' is perhaps the most popular tourist destination | | | | to Buddhist shrines, the place also consists of several |
| in the Southeast Asia. Until the arrival of the British in | | | | other popular shrines such as St John's Cathedral, |
| 1842, it was just a typical small village. | | | | which is considered to be the oldest in the Far East |
| In 1997, Hong Kong was handed over to China, under | | | | and Shelley Street Mosque, which is noted for its |
| the policy 'one country, two systems.' The city has | | | | minaret of green and white colors. |
| now become one of the vibrant as well as s sought | | | | A visit to Hong Kong would be incomplete without |
| after destinations not only in Asia but also in the | | | | taking a tour to many of its fascinating museums, |
| world. | | | | showcasing unique art and antiquities representing |
| Bordered by the South China Sea and Sea, Hong | | | | several aspects of the place such as its history, film |
| Kong, al though a part of China, is different from rest | | | | industry, space and science, and coastal defense. |
| of China. With its own government, stamps, and laws | | | | Some of the most visited museums in the region are |
| and regulations, the city consists of four geographic | | | | Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Hong Kong |
| areas, such as, the New Territories, Hong Kong | | | | Film Archive, Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, |
| Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the Outlying Islands, all | | | | Hong Kong Racing Museum, Hong Kong Planning and |
| of them packed with a plethora of attractions and | | | | Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, and Hong Kong Visual |
| facilities. | | | | Arts Centre. |
| It also consists of more than 200 islands, which | | | | Attractions also include a continuum of beautiful |
| consist of both small and tiny islands. In addition, Hong | | | | beaches, including Repulse Bay, the most spectacular |
| Kong is much famed for its superb deep water | | | | among the city's beaches; Deep Water Bay, which is |
| harbors. According to the survey conducted by the | | | | connected by a pathway to the Repulse Bay Beach; |
| World Tourism Organization, the city has been ranked | | | | Turtle Cove, a tranquil beach; Golden Beach, the first |
| among the 15 most preferred tourist destinations in | | | | artificial beach in Hong Kong; and Hung Shing Yeh - a |
| the world. | | | | marvelous beach on the Lamma Island. |
| An incredible city blending the best from the East and | | | | Also, the gastronomy of the place is amazing, with |
| West, Hong Kong's attractions, among many others, | | | | specialized areas for enjoying remarkable delicacies, |
| are Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with | | | | like, SoHo with a variety of restaurants serving |
| its unique curved three-tier roof and glass walls; the | | | | international cuisine; Gage Street, dotted with an |
| covered Central-Mid level Escalator, which is the | | | | array of stalls, from where one can enjoy the best |
| longest in the world; and Hollywood Road, packed | | | | of Hong Kong style cuisines comprising noodles, |
| with a range of antique and curio shops selling Buddha | | | | soups, pastries, and herbal teas; and floating style |
| statues, Japanese specialties like ikebana baskets, | | | | restaurants found in Aberdeen. |
| Chinese furniture, and snuff and perfume bottles. | | | | Apart from this, excellent options are available for |
| Despite these attractions, perhaps the most famed | | | | shopping, with areas like Lyndhurst Terrace packed |
| attraction of the city is Victoria Peak, from whose | | | | with shops selling ancient paintings and maps; Stanley |
| summit you can gaze down to enjoy the wonderful | | | | Street, considered a paradise for shopping cameras |
| vistas of skyscrapers and Victoria Harbor. During | | | | and film accessories; and Li Yuen Streets, dotted |
| nights, the sights from the peak become more | | | | with shops selling knick-knacks, leather items, and |
| dazzling. | | | | casual wear. |
| Also, of special significance are the temples of the | | | | With these fabulous attractions and options to enjoy |
| region. Since Buddhism being the most popular religion | | | | a variety of activities, tourists flock to Hong Kong all |
| of the place, Hong Kong has to its credit more than | | | | year round. No matter you want budget or luxury |
| 400 temples, each of which is regarded as not to be | | | | accommodation, the city has options to cater to all |
| a missed tourist attraction. | | | | types of tourists. Majority of the hotels and resorts |
| One of the most prominent Buddhist shrines is the | | | | are located within the heart of the city, and hence |
| Chi Lin Nunnery, located in Kowloon. Considered a | | | | are within easy reach of almost all top tourist |
| living museum of the Tang Dynasty, it has been | | | | attractions. |
| stunningly renovated in the traditional Tang-era | | | | Nowadays, many of the hotels, both budget and |
| architecture with several magnificent Buddhist halls. | | | | luxury accommodation, have their own sites on the |
| Another popular Buddhist shrine is Po Lin Monastery, | | | | web, which in turn enables the visitors to check price |
| whose focal point is a bronze statue of the Lord | | | | and room as well as make bookings in advance. |