| Hong Kong is one of the world's most thrilling | | | | Another prominent attraction in the area is Tin Hau |
| destinations. A special administrative region of People's | | | | Temple, built in 1851 and which is located at the site |
| Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong has the Pearl | | | | from where the town of Aberdeen at its best. Also, a |
| River Delta to the east, Guangdong Province to the | | | | must-visit attraction in the area is Ocean Park. Spread |
| north, and the South China Sea to the west and south. | | | | across an area of about 170 acres of land, Ocean |
| A typical trading village until the 19th century, Hong | | | | Park comprises two sections such as low land site |
| Kong became a crown colony of the Britain in 1842, | | | | and headland site, both of which are connected by a |
| which was later handed over to the People's Republic | | | | 1.5 kilometers cable-car bridge. Among the highlights of |
| of China in 1997. | | | | the park are Atoll Reef, the world's largest aquarium, |
| Hong Kong is now an exciting destination, with a | | | | an amusement park with a variety of interesting slides, |
| thriving blend of ancient eastern traditions and western | | | | Film Fantasia, and the Ancient World, which is an |
| modernism. Hong Kong enjoys a liberal system and | | | | adventure trail. |
| has its own monetary system, legal system, and | | | | Situated to the west of Central area, the Western |
| customs and immigration policies. | | | | District, as the name suggests, is more or less |
| The city of Hong Kong consists of three sections: | | | | influenced by the western culture. Most prominent |
| Hong Kong Island, which is regarded as the heart of | | | | among the attractions in this area is the Central |
| the city; Kowloon, which has to its credit attractions | | | | Market, which consists of such attractions as the CRC |
| such as the Tsim Sha Tsui and the Sik Sik Yuen | | | | Department Store, where you can shop items such as |
| Wong Tai Sin Temple; and the New Territories and | | | | Chinese artifacts as well as clothing. |
| Outlying Islands such as Lantau Island, Lamma Island, | | | | Highlights of the region also cover Hillside Escalator - |
| and Cheung Chau Island. Discussed further in this | | | | the longest outdoor escalator in the world; Hollywood |
| article are some of the hot spots in Hong Kong Island. | | | | Road - a street which is famed for its antique as well |
| Once a flat lying area that was considered worthless, | | | | as furniture shops; Fung Ping Shan Museum, located |
| Hong Kong Island has now become a busy financial as | | | | within the grounds of the University of Hong Kong and |
| well as commercial center of this special administrative | | | | which has on display ancient Chinese art and craft; |
| region. Situated to the south of the mainland China, this | | | | and Morrison Street - a historical red brick building built |
| is the area of the original settlement of the British, and | | | | in Edwardian style. |
| still continues to be a prominent hub of business as | | | | No visit to the island is complete without taking a tour |
| well as commerce. The greatest of the attraction in | | | | to Victoria Peak, also known as the Peak. This area is |
| the island is undoubtedly the bustle of thousands of | | | | perhaps the most eye-catching landmark of the city. |
| people of living and working here. The island has been | | | | During the first five to six years of the history of Hong |
| categorized into central district, southern district, and | | | | Kong, no one traveled up here. With the opening of the |
| western district. | | | | Peak Tramway in 1888, the area became popular and |
| The central area of the island is regarded as the | | | | came to be known as the Peak. The Peak Tramway |
| economic, political, and historical center of Hong Kong, | | | | is still operational and takes people up and down the |
| and boasts of such attractions as the Bank of China | | | | hillside. The Peak is also one of the most significant |
| Tower - a 360 meters tall structure designed by the | | | | residential areas in Hong Kong. |
| world-famous architect, I M Pei; Jardine House, | | | | Above all, the attractions within the area of the Wan |
| alternatively known as the 'House of a Thousand | | | | Chai and Causeway Bay, such as Admiralty, formerly |
| Orifices;' Exchange Square, a shiny tower which | | | | a British naval station; Hung Shing Temple, which is |
| houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; Li Yuen | | | | named after an official of the Tang Dynasty; Pak Tai |
| Street, packed with a range of shops and stalls selling | | | | Temple, an impressive triple hall shrine built in 1863; and |
| items such as fabrics and fashion accessories; and | | | | Hopewell Centre - a 66 storey building. |
| Queen's Road Central. | | | | In fact, Hong Kong Island is home to majority of the |
| When comes to the southern area of the island, the | | | | attractions in the city. Perhaps for this reason, tourists |
| area is filled with a variety of mesmerizing attractions. | | | | in increasing number flock to this region. Therefore, the |
| Of which, one of the most prominent is Aberdeen, a | | | | island has accommodation choices to cater to every |
| harbor town that provides great options to enjoy | | | | preference and budget. |
| amazing sea life. | | | | |