Backpacking: Best Go Experiences Inwards Hong Kong

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Hong Kong S.A.R China

The advert "Hong Kong" referred to a little inlet—now Aberdeen Harbour literally agency "Little Hong Kong" betwixt Aberdeen Island in addition to the southward side of Hong Kong Island, which was 1 of the start points of contact betwixt British sailors in addition to local fishermen. This province has the busiest port, famed for its global fiscal center, densely populated in addition to tower-studded skyline. 

Official languages: English, Chinese

Travel Tip:

1. Check the Weather

2. Prepare to grip coin overseas

If you're traveling international, live certain to banking concern tally in addition to withdraw your ain banking concern earlier leaving for your trip; that way yous won't brand it curt on cash (local currency) in addition to get got to at 1 time search for an ATM. Go to your bank's website in addition to map out whatsoever available ATM locations close your goal thus yous are non forced to role other banks' machines. Furthermore, yous volition relieve on ATM fees/ withdrawals at machines located exterior the country. There’s no guarantee that at that spot volition live 1 (or that it volition live working properly).

3. Check in addition to empathise the telephone substitution charge per unit of measurement earlier yous travel.

4. Do non flash large amounts of coin when paying a bill.

5. Have Photocopies of Your Itinerary in addition to Travel Documents

Make ii photocopies of all your go documents inward illustration of emergency or if your documents are lost or stolen.

·       Passport ID page

·       Foreign visa (if applicable)

·       Itinerary

·       Hotel confirmation

·       Airline ticket

·       Driver's license

·       Credit cards brought on the trip

Hong Kong’s activities in addition to attractions must see.

Destination: Introducing Hong Kong!

1. Disneyland

Address: Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Opened: September 12, 2005

Area: 68 acres (28 ha)

Hours: Mon-Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Park Tickets: https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/tickets/  You tin purchase online or at Hong Kong Disneyland Main Entrance.

Disneyland Park Tickets
	1 Day Ticket: Standard Day	1 Day Ticket: Designated Day	2 Day Ticket:
General Admission (Ages 12-64)	HK$ 499	HK$ 499	HK$ 680
Child (ages 3 - 11)	HK$ 355	HK$ 355	HK$ 480
Senior (aged 65 or above)	HK$ 100	HK$ 100	HK$ 170

Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed reason inward Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the start topic common located within the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in addition to is owned in addition to managed yesteryear the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. The common consists of 7 themed areas: Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventure land, Tomorrow land, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, and Toy Story Land. The topic park's cast members utter inward Cantonese, English, in addition to Mandarin. Guide maps are printed inward traditional in addition to simplified Chinese equally good equally English linguistic communication in addition to Japanese. 

The common has a daily capacity of 34,000 visitors — the fewest of all Disneyland parks. The common attracted 5.2 million visitors inward its start year, below its target of 5.6 million. Hong Kong Disneyland is the 13th most visited topic common inward the footing inward 2013, alongside 7.4 1 thou one thousand visitors.  

Hong Kong Disneyland currently occupies 49.9 hectares (123 acres) 7.92 million to 8.92 million visitors annually. The common capacity volition growth to grip upwardly to 10 million visitors annually over a 15-year expansion period. 

How to teach there:

MTR Stations

Trains run from Sunny Bay Station to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in addition to dorsum daily, from early on inward the morning time until belatedly at night. Trains volition brand it frequently, typically running every few minutes or so.

For up-to-date MTR develop schedule information, see http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tourist/index.php

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is alone a 30-minute ride from the next MTR stations:

• Hong Kong International Airport MTR Station (Transfer at Tsing Yi Station in addition to transfer to Sunny Bay Station)
• MTR Kowloon Station
• MTR Hong Kong Station

2. Victoria Peak

Opening Hours:

The Peak Tram: Mon-Sun: 7:00 AM-12:00 MN

Frequency: Departs every 10 to fifteen minutes

The Peak Tower: Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM-11:00 PM

Sky Terrace: Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM-11:00 PM

Where to purchase: 

All tickets are sold at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus or appointed go agents.
Peak Tram Upper Terminus (The Peak Tower) sells Peak Tram tickets (Return & Single) only.

Peak Tram Sky Pass (The Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428)
	Return	Single
Adult	HK$ 83	HK$ 71
Child (aged 3 - 11) Senior (aged 65 or above)	HK$ 40	HK$ 33

Remark: All ticket prices would live effective from Jan 1, 2015

Tickets for Sky Terrace 428 admission alone is likewise available in addition to tin live purchased:

• Customer Services counter (Ground floor), The Peak Tower
• Shop 302-3, 3/F, The Peak Tower
• Appointed go agents 

Admission
Adult	HK$ 48
Child (aged 3 - 11) Senior (aged 65 or above)	HK$ 24

Remark: All ticket prices would live effective from Jan 1, 2015

Victoria Peak is a mount inward the western one-half of Hong Kong Island. It is likewise known as Mount Austin, in addition to locally as The Peak. With an height of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest mount on Hong Kong Island; ranked 31 inward terms of height inward the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Tai Mo Shan is the highest betoken inward the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region alongside an height of 957 m).

Inside The Peak Tower, at that spot is a dazzling array of restaurants, shops in addition to amusement venues laid upwardly against the beautiful backdrop of the city. Moreover, The Peak Tower boasts the highest 360° viewing platform – The Sky Terrace which offers spectacular panoramic views of the vibrant city.

How to teach there:

A. On Foot - From MTR Central Station

It’s a pleasant walk from Central to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. Along the route, at that spot are a few famous Hong Kong landmarks. From MTR Central station, brand your way to the J2 leave of absence in addition to walk upwardly to the footing level. Turn right, through Chater Garden, cross Queen's Road Central, in addition to brand your way upwardly Garden Road. You volition overstep the Bank of Communist People's Republic of China Tower in addition to Citibank Plaza on your left in addition to St John's Cathedral on your right.

B. By Bus to Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus

Board the Peak Tram shuttle autobus No. 15C at the Central (Near Star Ferry Pier 8) Bus Terminus.

Daily : 10:00 AM to 11:40 PM (from Man Kwong Street exterior Central (Pier 7) )
Daily : 10:15 AM to 11:55 PM (from Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus)
Frequency : fifteen to twenty minutes
Fare : HK$4.20

Routing Remark:

·        Half fare for Children nether the historic stream of 12 & seniors aged 65 or over.

·        Open Top Sightseeing Bus is operated every xxx minutes approximately

·      Upon unavailability of Open Top Sightseeing Bus, double deck or unmarried deck air-conditioned autobus volition live deployed to substitute.

3. Ngong Ping 360

Address: Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Opened: November 9, 2006

Hours: Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Weekends & Public Holidays: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM

#Scheduled Servicing Days (2015)

Cable Car Service is closed for scheduled maintenance. The Themed Village remains open.
27 to 28 Jan
xiii to xix Mar
xxx Apr to 12 May

(Remark: The higher upwardly dates are scheduled according to the latest maintenance programme, in addition to are bailiwick to changes due to unforeseeable circumstances such equally conditions conditions.)

Ngong Ping Cable Car Experience
Roundtrip
	Standard Cabin	Crystal Cabin	1+1 Standard & Crystal Round Trip Cable Car:
General Admission (Ages 12-64)	HK$ 165	HK$ 255	HK$ 115
Child (ages 3 - 11)	HK$ 85	HK$ 175	HK$ 205
Senior (aged 65 or above)	HK$ 115	HK$ 150	HK$ 180
Single Trip
General Admission (Ages 12-64)	HK$ 115	HK$ 180
Child (ages 3 - 11)	HK$ 60	HK$ 125
Senior (aged 65 or above)	HK$ 80	HK$ 145

Ngong Ping Cable Car is a 5.7-kilometre (3.5 mi) long bi-cable gondola lift system (referred to yesteryear its operators equally a "cable car") linking between Tung Chung (where it connects the MTR Tung Chung station) and Ngong Ping (where the Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha are located).  

Ngong Ping Village is assail a 1.5 hectare site on Lantau Island, side yesteryear side to Ngong Ping Cable Car Terminal in addition to yous volition run into a flying of 268 steps leading to the world’s largest outdoor bronze statue – the Giant Buddha.

The cableway starts at the Tung Chung Terminal, runs across Tung Chung Bay to an angle station on Airport Island, where it turns through virtually threescore degrees earlier returning across Tung Chung Bay. It in addition to then runs upwardly the Lantau North Country Park to some other angle station near Nei Lak Shan, earlier finally descending to the Ngong Ping Terminal.

During the 25 infinitesimal journey, travellers tin run into panoramic views over the North Lantau Country Park, the South Communist People's Republic of China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, the Tung Chung valley, Ngong Ping Plateau in addition to surrounding terrain in addition to waterways. As visitors approach Ngong Ping, they tin run into The Big Buddha in addition to the Po Lin Monastery.

Big Buddha

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM-06:00 PM

Tiantan Buddha, likewise known equally the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of a Buddha, completed inward 1993, in addition to located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island Hong Kong. It is a major middle of Buddhism inward Hong Kong, in addition to is likewise a pop tourist attraction.

The Buddha is 34 metres tall, weighs 250 metric tons, in addition to was the world’s tallest outdoor bronze seated Buddha prior to 2007. It reputedly tin fifty-fifty live seen from equally far away equally Macau on a clear day. Visitors get got to climb 268 steps inward guild to attain the Buddha.

How to teach there:

MTR Station

Exit at Tung Chung MTR Station. Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is side yesteryear side to MTR's Tung Chung Station. It is a two-minute walk from Exit B of the station. 

4. Avenue of Stars

Address: Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Opened: April 28, 2004

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: the whole day

To pay tribute to outstanding professionals of Hong Kong’s celluloid industry, HK$40 1 thou one thousand was sponsored for the structure of the Avenue of Stars. Avenue of Stars is located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront inward Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong in addition to is modeled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Avenue of Stars is a 400-metre long stretch of waterside promenade along the northern side of Victoria Harbour, inward front end of the New World Centre at Tsim Sha Tsui. A 2.5-metre bronze statue of Bruce Lee was erected along the Avenue of Stars inward 2005.

The promenade commands a stunning panoramic persuasion across Victoria Harbour. At nighttime it is a pop viewing house for the Symphony of Lights display. It is a skillful house to become to run into the glamorous stars of HK.

Symphony of Lights

The Symphony of Lights is the “World’s Largest Permanent Light in addition to Sound Show” yesteryear Guinness World Records, has been farther expanded to include to a greater extent than than xl buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

A stunning, unforgettable spectacle synchronized to music in addition to narration that celebrates the energy, spirit in addition to multifariousness of Hong Kong. The exhibit starts every nighttime at 8:00 PM.

How to teach there:

MTR Station

Take East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, leave of absence J, close InterContinental Hotel in addition to is virtually 3 minutes’ walk from the avenue. Follow the signs to the Avenue of Stars. Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, which is linked yesteryear pedestrian tube to East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station in addition to has mutual exits, is likewise within walking distance.  

5. Ocean Park

Address: Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Entrance Fee: HK$320 (Adult); HK$160 (Children from 3-11 years old); gratis for kids nether iii years old
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun: 10:00 AM-06:30 PM

The common is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, roofing to a greater extent than than 915,000 foursquare meters. The Waterfront in addition to The Summit areas are connected yesteryear the Cable Car in addition to Ocean Express funicular train.

Ocean Park is a major attraction inward Hong Kong, whatsoever see to Hong Kong should include the footing famous Ocean Park. The common has won several awards, including The World’s Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park, start Asian winner of the biannual Applause Award, the most prestigious abide by inward the amusement in addition to topic common industry. And 33rd Most Visited Tourist Attractions inward the World yesteryear Forbes.

How to teach there:

City Bus Route 629

The Citybus Route 629 runs daily from Admiralty MTR Station or Central (Star Ferry). The autobus fares are $10.6 for adults in addition to $5.3 for children (aged 4-11).

City Bus Route 629 Schedule
From	Start Time	Last Bus	Interval(Approx)
Admiralty MTR Station, Exit B	9:00 AM	4:00 PM	every 10 min
Central (Star Ferry) Station	9:45 AM	3:45 PM	Every twenty min to threescore min

By Public Bus

Take a world autobus to Ocean Park. And teach off the autobus subsequently going through the Aberdeen Tunnel Toll Plaza or Hongkong Country Club. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 curt walk takes yous to Ocean Park. Public buses include No. 72, 72A, 92, 96, 592, 6A, 6X, 29R, 70, 75, 90, 97, 260, 41A, 77, 99, 171, 671, 107, 973 in addition to 170.

6. Ladies Market Shopping or Tung Choi Street inward Mongkok

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: the whole day

With over 100 stalls of deal clothing, accessories in addition to souvenirs, the Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street provides a one-kilometer stretch on which to exercise your haggling skills. It gets its advert from the huge amount of vesture in addition to accessories on sale for women of all ages within its crowded aisles.

Anyone who visits Hong Kong would sure enough know the beingness of this famous street. It is a must-visit goal for fashion lovers alongside an oculus for bargain-priced clothing, bags, accessories, toys, cosmetics in addition to household products.

How to teach there:

MTR Station

Mongkok is really accessible, in addition to the easiest would live yesteryear MTR. Take MTR East Rail Line in addition to teach off at Mong Kok East Station. Exit E2, in addition to and then walk along Nelson Street for ii blocks.

7. Temple Street/ Night Market/ Men’s Market

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: 2:00 PM until dawn

The Temple Street Night Market is sometimes known equally Men's Street equally it is really pop for men's fashion in addition to a pop street bazaar. It is a street located inward the areas of Jordan and Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon, Hong Kong. One of the busiest flea markets at nighttime inward the territory which sells inexpensive trade such equally tea ware, electronics, watches, menswear, jade, antiques, etc. in addition to nutrient items such equally clay pot rice, seafood, noodles, etc.

How to teach there:

MTR Station

1. Take MTR Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Station, Exit A. Turn correct into Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Road in addition to walk iii blocks to Temple Street.

2. Take MTR Yau Ma Tei Station, Exit C, walk along Man Ming Lane to Temple Street

8. Clock Tower

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: the whole day

The Clock Tower is a landmark inward Hong Kong. It is located on the southern shore of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Officially named Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, it is ordinarily referred to equally the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower for its location.

Built out of blood-red bricks and granite, the Clock Tower peaks at 44 metres, in addition to is topped yesteryear a 7-metre lightning rod. The top of the tower tin live reached yesteryear a wooden staircase located within. The interior of Clock Tower had previously been opened upwardly for visit, but is currently closed for maintenance. The clock tower is located near Victoria Harbour at the human foot of Salisbury Road. Another landmark, the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier, is located nearby.

How to teach there:

MTR Station

To attain it, an slow way is to accept the MTR and teach off at Tsim Sha Tsui station. Take leave of absence E. Once yous are higher upwardly ground, walk southward along Nathan Road until Salisbury Road. Turn correct (west) till yous attain the Star Ferry Pier at the waterfront. Walk left. Once yous get got passed the pier area, the clock tower is inward front end of you.

1. Take MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit E. Walk towards Salisbury Road, in addition to then plough correct in addition to accept the tube (pedestrian tunnel) located next to the YMCA to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Turn correct till yous attain the Star Ferry Pier at the waterfront. Walk left. Once yous get got passed the pier area, the clock tower is inward front end of you.

2. Take Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai in addition to follow the signs. The Clock Tower is located next to the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry pier.

Happy Travels!

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