The Top Attractions in Hong Kong
As a city perfectly combining tradition and modernity, it offers a wealth of places to explore. Below, we will introduce you to the best tourist attractions in Hong Kong to discover the multifaceted beauty of this vibrant city.
Victoria Peak
Located on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak, also known as Mount Austin, is the highest mountain on the island with an altitude of 522 meters above sea level. Although the current summit is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is not open to the public, the surrounding area offers spectacular views of the city and its ports. This place attracts more than 6 million visitors every year. The tram ride to the top, which covers 373 meters of altitude in a seven-minute ride, is an impressive experience, providing ideal angles to capture panoramic views of Hong Kong.
Ocean Park
Hong Kong Ocean Park, one of the largest oceanariums in the world, spans 170 hectares of hills overlooking the sea. Opened in January 1977, it is located between Aberdeen and Repulse Bay in the Southern District of Hong Kong. This theme park has received several awards, including recognition as the seventh most popular park in the world and the 33rd most visited tourist attraction according to Forbes magazine. With a wide variety of entertainment, education and conservation facilities, the park offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family.
Repulse Bay
Located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, Repulse Bay is an ideal resort and one of the most popular beaches for tourists. Shaped like a crescent, this bay offers a wide, clean beach, clear and soft water, ideal for walks on the sand and swimming. At sunset, it is an excellent place to enjoy a quiet walk. In addition to the sun, sea and sand, there are several attractions nearby, such as the old colonial-style Repulse Bay Hotel and the Magnificent Club in traditional Chinese style. The Repulse Bay area is also known to be one of the most expensive residential areas in Hong Kong.
Aberdeen
Originally a small fishing village on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, Aberdeen has prospered from the rise of the fishing industry in the early 20th century to its current oil industry. It is now a popular tourist attraction famous for its floating village and floating seafood restaurants. The floating townspeople, usually associated with the fishing industry, and several expatriates live on boats in the harbor. A ride on a sampan provides a deeper insight into the lives of Hong Kong fishermen.
Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park
Located on reclaimed land in Penny Bay on Lantau Island, Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park is the eleventh theme park managed by Disneyland International Corporation. Covering an area of approximately 40 hectares, it opened on September 12, 2005. The park has four main areas: Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Adventureland. Park actors communicate in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, and guide maps are available in traditional and simplified characters, Japanese and English.
