Holidays - Hong Kong

With it's bright neon lights, rich history and wide mix ofoutside of the capitals' neon glory which offer tourists
cultures, Hong Kong remains one of the most populara taste of the old China.
tourist destinations in Asia.The smaller islands surrounding Hong Kong, there are
And with more airlines now offering packages formany temples which offer a taste of the spiritual side
cheap holidays in the island nation, Hong Kong remainsof the Orient. The Po Lin Monastery on the hilly island
one of the most colourful and exciting cities in Asia.of Lantau contains the worlds' largest statue of
Towering skyscrapers overlook the bays and light upBuddha, and remains a major attraction for devotees
spectacularly at night time, and the city comes alive atand tourists alike.
night, with a growing casino community and worldThere is a wide range of transportation in Hong Kong,
famous horse racing track.from the colourful buses and tram systems - for which
Hong Kong is a popular stopover for those takingpre-paid 'Octopus' cards can be purchased, offering an
backpacking holidays across Asia, providing aneasier method of payment which works on public
opportunity for an experience of the fusion of easterntransport as well as restaurants.
and western cultures - from style and shopping to aThe islands' mountainside trams lead up to Victoria
wide range of cuisine.Peak - offering the opportunity to look out over the
For those looking to experience the more traditionalcities' Central district and photograph the cities' world
side of the city, there are a number of destinationsfamous skyline.