Victoria Peak Video Guide

Victoria Peak
Much of the pleasure derived from a trip to Victoria Peak lies in the journey to its summit. The funicular railway or peak tram has steadily made its way up the mountain since 1888. Energetic travellers can scale the real peak that extends 140m (459ft) above the tram terminus. From the top marvellous vistas open out onto central Hong Kong and across to Kowloon. Victoria Peak used to serve as a hill station in colonial times and later became the location of exclusive summer homes. Today it is a popular tourist spot offering a cooler perspective from which to contemplate the pleasures of travel to the region. The Peak Tower on the summit houses numerous attractions, like a Ripley’s Believe it or not ‘Odditorium’, shops and restaurants.

Western Market Video Guide

Western Market
This indoor market is a four-storey red brick colonial building constructed in 1906. After extensive renovation it re-opened in 1991 and now occupies an entire block at the western end of Central. The building houses a variety of shops and stalls that sell a range of products from curios to assorted silks and fabrics. From here one can hop onto Hong Kong’s ancient double-decker tram headed for Wanchai, Causeway Bay and Happy Valley.

Police Museum Video Guide

Police Museum
The museum showcases a display tracing the development and history of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. It provides an interesting visit and insight into the dedication of the officers who served within this elite force.

Statue Square Video Guide

Statue Square
This square is an amalgamation of Hong Kong’s contemporary architecture that reaches its most spectacular manifestation in the designs of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and the Bank of China Tower. The most significant feature of the HSBC building is that it has been designed without a central core, a feat of structural engineering blended with the ultimate in aesthetic principles. The Bank of China Tower became a much-debated conversation piece following its construction, largely because of the asymmetrically-designed pinnacle that acquires differing perspectives depending on one’s vantage point.

Hong Kong Museum of History Video Guide

Hong Kong Museum of History
The Hong Kong Museum of History showcases Hong Kong’s history through a display of artefacts, photographs, traditional costumes and models that span 6,000 years. Glorious period sets tell the story of Chinese life in replicas of village houses, streets and stores. These memorials to the past are contained within an incredible building opened in the year 2000.

Wong Tai Sin Temple Video Guide

Wong Tai Sin Temple
This grand Taoist temple is one of the most frequently visited temples of Hong Kong. It is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, a legendary hermit who reputedly had healing powers and could foretell the future. A number of fortune tellers ply their trade in the temple complex, as well as a large pharmacy. The ornate temple with its red pillars, gold ceilings and decorative latticework is usually full of people burning incense and making floral offerings. The temple also has a lovely adjacent park, called the ‘Good Wish Gardens’: a peaceful green spot with waterfalls tumbling over rocks.

Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom Video Guide

Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom
The Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom is a theme park spread over two parts connected to each other by cable car. A spectacular aquarium, reputed to the be largest in world, is complemented by a fun-fair containing a roller coaster, space wheel, octopus and swinging ship amongst its rides. Entrance fee also includes a visit to the ancient Chinese Middle Kingdom.

Aberdeen Video Guide

Aberdeen
Some 200 years ago, Hong Kong’s Aberdeen district was a haven for pirates. Located on the southern shore of Hong Kong Island, it was also home to the Tanka boat people and a popular destination for floating restaurants. Today, there is lively marina crammed with junks, sampans, water taxis (kai do), cruisers and yachts and the fishing harbour is a wonderful way to experience the activity of life on water. Tours along its watery stretches can be enjoyed onboard one of the many sampans offering half-hour trips around the harbour and the sensory delights of Hong Kong cuisine can be experienced within the unique environment of the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant.

Hong Kong Disneyland Video Guide

Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland offers a world-class, unique family entertainment experience inspired by the original Disneyland in California. It will feature some of the best & classic attractions & entertainment from other Disney parks around the world but made more relevant for the guests in this region. The result is a familiar yet entirely fresh Disney experience. Hong Kong Disneyland is designed for guests to leave the outside world behind and enter a world of yesterday, tomorrow & fantasy.

THE BEST HOTEL IN HONGKONG

Langham Place Hotel Mongkok, Kowloon Video Guide

Langham Place Hotel Mongkok, Kowloon
The Langham Place Hotel is a five star hotel connected to Langham Place, approximately 20 miles from Hong Kong International Airport. Local attractions include Ladies Market, Jade Market, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Temple Street Night Market, and Golf Fish Market. Heralded as the ?Best New City Hotel? by TTG Asia, the five-star Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok, Hong Kong comprises 665 elegantly furnished guest rooms equipped with Cisco?s colour Internet Protocol Phones, in-room mobile phones, 42-inch plasma TVs, DVD players, hotel-wide broadband connection, individual bath and shower units with a separate soothing overhead rain shower and the Langham Blissful beds.

Eaton Hotel Hong Kong, Kowloon Video Guide

Eaton Hotel Hong Kong, Kowloon
Situated in busy Yaumatei and directly on Nathan Road makes this hotel’s location ideal for exploring local attractions. The Jordan MTR train station is close by and the Star Ferry is only a 10-minute bus ride away.