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Tian Tan Buddha
At over 250 tonnes and {{m|34}} in height, this was the largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue in the world, until the statue of Dordenna Buddha near Thimphu in Bhutan was finished in 2015.
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Hong Kong SAR China: 50 places in Atlas — Hong Kong. Expect top sights, nature, food and markets. Mark where you have been and plan your trip on your own map.
Places: 50
Ngong Ping 360
A spectacular 5.7-km cable car journey that takes in an impressive cultural themed village and the Tian Tan Buddha.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
Next to Wong Tai Sin MTR Station, this is the most popular Taoist temple in Hong Kong.
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Museum of contemporary visual culture with a local and global focus.
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Man Mo Temple
A temple built in the 1890s, it is regarded by many as a must-see tourist destination in Hong Kong.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Hike the Dragon's Back
A 2-3 hour hiking trail with spectacular views of the south of Hong Kong Island.
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The monastery was founded in 1906 by three monks from Jiangsu province.
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Stage I is ~3 hours, stage II ~6 hours of walking for a total of 10 stages and 100km.
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South of Mong Kok is a great place to eat Chinese street food.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Horse racing
Horse racing has been taking place at Happy Valley racetrack since 1846.
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Hong Kong/Central
Central and Western is a district of Hong Kong Island.
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Hong Kong/Lantau
Lantau is the largest island in Hong Kong.
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Kowloon is an urban peninsula on the mainland part of Hong Kong, directly across from the Hong Kong Island central business district.
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Kowloon Walled City Park
The Kowloon Walled City began as an enclave that remained under Chinese sovereignty when the New Territories and the rest of Kowloon were ceded to the British.
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At 934 m, the second highest point in Hong Kong and the highest point on Lantau Island.
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Central-Mid-Levels Escalator
At 800 m long, this is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Ocean Park
A huge Disney-like oceanarium.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗10,000 Buddhas Monastery
This rather garish but enjoyable modern temple dating from the 1950s in fact contains no less than 12,800 Buddhas lining the walls of the main hall.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Nan Lian Garden
A Tang-dynasty-style garden, part of the Chi Lin Nunnery complex.
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Has become increasingly popular with Western hippies who have created their own small residential community in Yung Shue Wan.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Only Italian restaurant outside Italy to be awarded three Michelin stars.
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Hong Kong Disneyland
Asia's second Disneyland was opened in September 2005 and features some of the Disney favourites.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Hong Kong Museum of History
The permanent exhibition, the Hong Kong Story, covers the history of Hong Kong from millions of years ago until the reunification with China in 1997.
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Hong Kong Museum of Art
A fascinating, strange and elusive place.
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Cheung Chau
A traditional community based on an active fishing fleet and many thriving seafood restaurants.
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Tai Mo Shan
The highest point in Hong Kong, at about 956 m above sea level or 957 m above the Hong Kong Principal Datum.
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Hong Kong Wetland Park
Is a relaxing park set amidst an ecological mitigation area.
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Hong Kong/New Territories
The New Territories of Hong Kong were leased by China to the British in 1898.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Yung Kee Restaurant
This is a popular place for Cantonese-style roast goose and century eggs.
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Repulse Bay Beach
Biggest and most popular beach and is suitable for families with small children.
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Ping Shan Heritage Trail
This is a kilometre long trail enabling you to take in the most important buildings in this historical area, including the ancient pagoda of Tsui Sing Lau, the Tang Ancestral Hall and the Kun Ting Study Hall.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Fook Lam Moon
The yum cha/dim sum is excellent.
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A great place to relax in Central.
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Arguably Hong Kong's leading restaurant that has delighted aficionados of French food and wine for over 80 years.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
Museum of teapots and cups, with exhibits ranging from modern to 3000 years old.
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Chungking Mansions
Houses many budget Indian, Nepali and African restaurants.
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Hong Kong's Outlying Islands are a generic label for the other 234 islands, islets and rocks in the territory.
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The Southern District is the southern part of Hong Kong island.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗The Museum of Coastal Defence
Despite its dry title, this museum is worth a visit if you enjoy military history.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Hong Kong Heritage Museum
For those with a serious interest in Chinese culture, this might appeal to you as one of Hong Kong's best museums.
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Statue Square
Public square built in the 19th century with a number of royal statues.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Big Wave Bay
Popular surf and swimming beach with restaurants and bars.
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Participate in the most popular sport in Hong Kong at games held most Saturday afternoons from September to June.
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Hong Kong Maritime Museum
In addition to original artifacts, cannons, scrolls, ship's models and paintings, the galleries of Hong Kong Maritime Museum have over 25 interactive screens using the latest technology to introduce visitors to the vast range of stories and topics at the heart of Hong Kong's – and the world's – maritime story.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Murray House
One of Hong Kong's oldest colonial buildings.
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Attracts a young Chinese crowd, especially older teenagers and young adults.
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Hong Kong/Lamma
Lamma Island, also known as Pok Liu Chau or simply Pok Liu, is the third largest island in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
A small, free zoo with reptiles, primates, a jaguar, and rare and endangered birds and plants.
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a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island.
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Posh colonial-style Western dinning recreated in a modern building overlooking Repulse Bay.
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