| With it's bright neon lights, rich history and wide mix of | | | | outside of the capitals' neon glory which offer tourists |
| cultures, Hong Kong remains one of the most popular | | | | a taste of the old China. |
| tourist destinations in Asia. | | | | The smaller islands surrounding Hong Kong, there are |
| And with more airlines now offering packages for | | | | many temples which offer a taste of the spiritual side |
| cheap holidays in the island nation, Hong Kong remains | | | | of 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 up | | | | Buddha, and remains a major attraction for devotees |
| spectacularly at night time, and the city comes alive at | | | | and tourists alike. |
| night, with a growing casino community and world | | | | There 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 taking | | | | pre-paid 'Octopus' cards can be purchased, offering an |
| backpacking holidays across Asia, providing an | | | | easier method of payment which works on public |
| opportunity for an experience of the fusion of eastern | | | | transport as well as restaurants. |
| and western cultures - from style and shopping to a | | | | The 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 traditional | | | | cities' Central district and photograph the cities' world |
| side of the city, there are a number of destinations | | | | famous skyline. |