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Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan) - Peak Tower
Situated on the western region of Hong Kong, Victoria Peak is a popular spot among tourists
who want to get a view of the city's dense, glittering string of skyscrapers of the North Coast
to the lush green mountains of Kowloon.
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Picture courtesy Joan Ho
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Opening
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Open daily from 10am to 10pm
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Pricing:
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Admission rate to the Peak Tower:
HKD 95
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Contact:
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Telephone Number: (852) 2849 7654; Fax Number: (852) 2849 6237; E-mail: peaktram@peninsula.com |
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More
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Most shops accept major credit cards.
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Getting
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Address: No. 1 Lugard Road, The Peak, Hong Kong. Bus: Route No. 15C - First Bus; Star Ferry Pier (Central) to Garden Road (Lower Peak Tram Terminus); Route No. 15 - First Bus; Central (Exchange Square) to The Peak Route No. 15B - First Bus; Tin Hau to The Peak Route No. 515 - Citybus; From The Peak to Sau Kei Wan: Minibus No. 1
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Ocean Park
As one of the world's most beautiful and largest theme park, Ocean Park houses some of the
most exhilarating rides, wide variety of shows as well as conservation programs and other attractions including the world's largest Atoll Reef Aquarium, with more than 4,000 fish from
400 different species, dolphin and sea lion shows, a walk through Shark Aquarium, a walk-in
aviary, children's play areas, and sky-high panoramic views of Hong Kong and South China
Sea from the cable cars.
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Details
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Opening
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Open daily from 10am to 6pm.
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Pricing:
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Adult : HKD185; Child (3-11 years) :
HKD93; Child under 3 years : Free; Senior citizens(with HK ID) over 65 years: Free
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Contact:
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Guest Relations Office, Tel: (852) 25520291; Fax: (852) 25542089; Email: gr@oceanpark.com.hk |
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Physically Disabled: Exhibition halls and mechanical rides are accessible to the disabled, which includes toilets, ramps, theatre viewing platforms and Stairmate facilities. Free wheelchair services are also provided. Visually Impaired: Contour models of mechanical rides, tactile maps, and Braille guide maps are available for the visually impaired. Hearing Impaired: The Loop Pad system is available for those who are hearing impaired.
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Getting
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Bus: Take the CityBus
(Route 629) from Admiralty MTR Station or Central Star Ferry Pier.
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Big Buddha - Lantau Island
Standing at 26.4 meters high and weighing well over 200 tonnes, the Giant Buddha of Lantau
Island is certainly a sight to behold! The majestic figure which is the world's tallest outdoor
seated bronze Buddha situated nearby the famous Po Lin Monastery, symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man, nature, people and religion.
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Opening
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Open daily from 10am to 6pm
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Pricing:
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Admission is free.
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Contact:
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Guest office (Po Lin Monastery), Tel: (852) - 2985 5669; Administration (Po Lin Monastery), Tel: (852) - 2985 5426 ; Email: polin@plm.org.hk |
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Getting
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Address: Ngong Ping Plateau, Lantau Island Hong Kong. By MTR: Take MTR to Tung Chung station and then take bus 23 directly to Po Lin. By ferry: Take the ferry to Silvermine Bay (Mui Wo) from the Central Pier and then catch Bus No 2 to Po Lin
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Stanley Market
Stanley Market is every shoppers dream come true! This is a popular spot among visitors
visiting Hong Kong as its stalls offer the best bargains ranging from traditional Chinese souvenirs
to traditional arts and crafts, and various other types of stalls.
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Opening
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Market Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm
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Pricing:
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Admission is free.
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Contact:
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Hong Kong Visitor Hotline, Tel: +852 2508 1234 |
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Getting
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Address: Stanley Market Road, Stanley Village, Hong Kong. By Bus: Take the following buses numbers 6, 6A, 6X, or 260 from the Central Bus Terminus (Exchange Square) to Stanley Market.
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Symphony of Lights - Tsim Tsa Tsui Waterfront
The magnificent and enchanting Symphony of Lights is held every night at 8pm showcases a spectacular multimedia display of lights and music. The nightly spectacle involves a total of 33 buildings on both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon accompanied by musical effects is shown
creates a truly stunning effect and best viewed at the Tsim Tsa Tsui Waterfront, Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and sight-seeing ferries in Victoria Harbour.
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Opening
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The light show is staged every night at 8pm.
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Pricing:
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Free.
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Contact:
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For further enquiries, please contact Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline: Tel: +852 2508 1234 |
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Getting
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The best viewing spot is along the Avenue of Stars on the Tsim Tsa Tsui waterfront promenade near the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. |
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