| For the first time visitor to Hong Kong there are many | | | | with a little energy to spare, there is a beautiful 1 - 1 1/2 |
| attractions to be seen, and usually very little time to | | | | walk that you can take around the peak and gives |
| see them, and for the movie buff in the family | | | | you access to vistas of the city available only by foot. |
| and its reputation as the "Hollywood of the Orient" has | | | | The Peak is the perfect place to experience the sharp |
| now been set in stone - quite literally - in the form of | | | | contrast of city, harbor and green. The incredible vistas |
| the city's newest and most glistening tourist attraction: | | | | from The Peak is one reason why it is the most |
| the Avenue of Stars.Located on the Kowloon | | | | popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong. You can get |
| waterfront promenade with a superb harbor backdrop, | | | | even more out of your visit by taking a stroll around |
| the Avenue of Stars has been designed to extend the | | | | The Peak. You will experience stunning bird's eye |
| diversity and sophistication of Hong Kong's attractions | | | | views of skyscrapers that form city canyons, beautiful |
| and enhance visitors' experience, as well as to | | | | green mountains and a unique harbor. This walk |
| recognize the film industry's contribution in promoting | | | | covers an easy level path, with an optional walking |
| Hong Kong as a destination worldwide.Visitors to this | | | | route that will take you from The Peak back to the |
| free-of-charge attraction can see pavement plaques | | | | city. This is definitely a walk that should not be missed. |
| commemorating Hong Kong movie personalities past | | | | It is sure to heighten your Peak experience.In addition |
| and present, as well as milestone features outlining the | | | | for those with their walking shoes along, the Hong |
| local movie industry's 100-year history. There are also | | | | Kong Tourism Board has developed ten walks with |
| a welcoming video, sculptures, souvenir kiosks and | | | | detailed directions and insight. Each of these diverse |
| special lighting that makes the atmosphere even more | | | | and fascinating walks will introduce you to incredible |
| enchanting at night. And prominent beside the entrance | | | | experiences that you will cherish; from traditional |
| is a magnificent statue modeled on the famous Hong | | | | culture and heritage to out of the way places beyond |
| Kong Film Awards statuette, donated by the Hong | | | | the city's bustling urban areas.Choose any of the |
| Kong Film Awards Association (HKFAA).This new | | | | walks in their informative guide and you will be |
| attraction meets a growing demand from visitors to | | | | delighted by the diversity and sophistication of Hong |
| see and learn more about their favorite Hong Kong | | | | Kong. This is a city of contrasts: East meets West |
| movies and movie stars. The increasing worldwide | | | | throughout the day; city, harbor and green interlink; and |
| popularity of Hong Kong-based films in recent years | | | | ancient heritage, culture and festivals thrive in a |
| has helped put the city on the international map as a | | | | modern world. As you walk, treat yourself to the |
| tourist destination and showcased its unique fusion of | | | | tempting shopping and eating opportunities. From Hong |
| Eastern and Western cultures. Seeing popular locations | | | | Kong to Lantau Island to Kowloon you will not |
| like The Peak, the harbour front or Lan Kwai Fong on | | | | disappointed in the variety available to those looking for |
| screen stimulates overseas film-lovers' desire to come | | | | a little exercise and excitement.If you are a little more |
| and discover these places for themselves.In addition, | | | | adventure-some you can take any number of trails |
| Hong Kong's association with the international glamour | | | | throughout Hong Kong ,but Visit a Country Park Visitor |
| of movie making and movie stars has helped reinforce | | | | Center for up-to-date information and advice on your |
| Hong Kong's reputation as a trendy, fashionable and | | | | hiking route and conditions at your destination. Hong |
| cosmopolitan city.The Peak is a tourist attraction that | | | | Kong is a tropical region and you may find a few |
| you don't want to miss, and offers an incredible view | | | | obstacles not found in your local area. Be safe and |
| by day or night of Hong Kong Island. Located on Hong | | | | you will have a great time enjoying all that Hong Kong |
| Kong Island, and accessible by bus or tram it offers | | | | has to offer. For more Attractions and in depth |
| shops ,my first trip up to the peak I utilized a small | | | | information on Hong Kong visit the links in the authors |
| green mini bus, quite the adventure as there must be | | | | bio below.Jeremy is a travel writer and frequent |
| 20 or 30 90 degree turns up to the peak, definitely not | | | | traveler to Hong Kong. He is contributing author to |
| for those that get car sick, or motion sick, the second | | | | and the series. For more in depth info on Hong Kong |
| time up, I took the Peak Tram, a slow easy paced | | | | click on the links above. |
| tram ride up to the peak in 1/3 the time.Also, for those | | | | |