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Hong Kong – What to see and do on your visit to the former colony

Panoramic views of Hong Kong from the Peak Viewpoint - Photo: Roger Green
Panoramic views of Hong Kong from the Peak Viewpoint - Photo: Roger Green

With a tourist trip to China, one of the places that has great attraction is Hong Kong, a city that shows one of the skylines most famous in the world.

La former british colony, transferred to China in 1997, and which maintains a special administrative regime, maintains a great mix of modernity and Chinese culture.

Hong Kong It occupies an island and, likewise, a peninsula, both separated by a strait only 800 meters wide.

The most surprising thing about Hong Kong is the great contrast between its orography and nature and the spectacular skyscrapers designed by prestigious architects. And, likewise, the contrast between the business and commercial areas, so European, modern and luxurious, with the neighborhoods full of alleys where the Chinese live and which have a very peculiar atmosphere.

Although I have not yet had the opportunity to visit this great city, I do have friends who have done so repeatedly, so I am passing you on. 10 tips about sites What to see and activities to do on your visit to Hong Kong.

1.- Climb Victoria Peak : This is a hill on the peninsula of Kwoloon from where you can enjoy the best panoramic views of the former colony of Hong Kong. Both the daytime and nighttime views are worth it.

It is advisable to go completely around the Peak to see all the panoramic views. You can go up by tram or an old funicular.

2.- Go on a swallow: When visiting Hong Kong it is essential that you take a swallow to take you from the peninsula to the island, and vice versa.

3.- Go hiking: in the upper part of the city, known as Mid Levels, there are lush forests that you can access via various outdoor escalators, some of which are very long. It is an ideal place for hiking.

4.- Go up to the terrace of the Peninsula Hotel: at night the views are amazing

5.-Go to dinner or have drinks at lan kwai fong: It is an area with a great atmosphere where expatriates from all countries meet and it has a very Spanish-style party.

6.- Dine at the restaurant Aqua: Located in the busy commercial area of Tsim Sha Tsui, is a highly recommended site for its excellent views.

7.- Go shopping: Hong Kong is a great city ideal for shopping, lots of shopping. From the most exquisite luxury to the most interesting markets.

Skyscrapers in Hong Kong
Skyscrapers in Hong Kong

8.- Go to Stanley : visit the market in the small coastal town of Stanley It is also recommended. This town also has a very attractive beach, although with many sharks…

9.- Visit towns: If you have time in your Hong Kong visit, you can also visit some other typical small town, such as shek o Sai Kung.

10- Cross to Macau: and, finally, another interesting excursion is to cross by ferry to Macau, the former Portuguese colony, which you arrive in an hour from Hong Kong.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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