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Temple Street Night Market The temple street Night Market in Kowloon is a popular night market which comes to life once the sun goes down. You could find Electronics, watches, clothes, shoes and other regular items at very cheap prices. However to make most use of the night market visit, you need to put on your Bargaining hat on get some good deals on the stuff you buy. Timings The night market opens around 2pm in the afternoon. Stalls start winding up around 11pm. However the best time to visit is between 7pm & 10pm as that is the time you would find most of the stalls busy with with people around.  Getting there You have 2 options to get onto the Temple Street 1)Take the MTR to Jordan station and from Exit A walk to the temple street. 2)Take the MTR to Yau Ma Tei Station and from Exit C walk to the temple street. Go back to Hong Kong Delights

Victoria Harbour The promenade of Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side is another good place to see the skyline of the city with panoramic views of the sky scrappers and most iconic buildings in Hong Kong. Symphony of Lights Don't miss out on the Symphony of Lights a wonderful light and sound show with Laser lights which is normally at 8pm. The show is at its best when there is a clear sky. You could also board the Harbour cruise and take the Harbour tour by Star ferry. Avenue of Stars Along the promenade of Tsim Sha Tsui, you could also visit the Avenue of Stars which honours the celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry. Similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame it has hand prints and autographs of these celebrities. Next -> Temple Street Night Market Go back to Hong Kong Delights

Hong Kong Hong Kong is a city which boasts a beautiful skyline, a classic harbour front, panoramic views of the city, awesome theme parks and a lot more.  It has wonderful attractions for people of all ages.  You can travel around the city by various public transports like the MTR(metro), buses, ferries, trams, etc which connect the city very well. Hong kong MTR (Metro) Map http://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/ en/services/routemap.pdf Octopus Card https://www.octopus.com.hk/en/consumer/octopus-cards/about/index.html Octopus card are simple smart cards which are mainly used to pay for rides across various public transports.  It can also be used for purchases in some stores. Places to visit (Click on the below links for more information) Ocean Park Disneyland Tian Tan Buddha Victoria Peak Madame Tussauds Victoria Harbour Temple Street Night Market

Madame Tussauds https://www.madametussauds.c om/hong-kong/en/ If you would like to visit the worlds most famous wax museum and see wax sculptures of some of the famous celebrities then this is a must visit for you. Getting there Its located at the Victoria Peak itself. Take the MTR to Central station and then from there you could travel by one of the following : a)Peak Tram - From the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. Open from 7:00am - 12:00 midnight b)Bus - Bus number 15 or 15C taken at the Central Ferry Pier or bus number 15b from Wanchai convention center. c)Minibus - Route number 1 from Central (Two IFC). Timings 10:00am - 10:00pm on all days Tickets cost HK $199 (Adult. 12 yrs - 64 yrs) & HK $150 (Child 3yrs - 11yrs & seniors older than 65 yrs)   Lookout for offers for the Tram along with entrance to Sky terrace and Madame Tussauds Note:  The ticket cost & timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for l

Victoria Peak http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en /home.asp The observation deck at the peak is one of the best places to get a panoramic views of the city. At night, you can also get a chance to get a beautiful view of the entire city as most of the buildings are very well lit up. It also has quite a few restaurants, shopping centers and the famous Madame Tussauds museum. You could also additionally choose to pay a bit and go onto the Sky Terrace 428 for a better viewing experience of the city.  Its best to visit the peak when there are clear skies. Getting there Take the MTR to Central station and then from there you could travel by one of the following : a)Peak Tram (its quite steep) - From the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. Open from 7:00am - 12:00 midnight b)Bus - Bus number 15 or 15C taken at the Central Ferry Pier or bus number 15b from Wanchai convention center. c)Minibus - Route number 1 from Central (Two IFC). Timings Peak Tower : 10:00am - 11:00pm on weekdays a

Tian Tan Buddha http://www.plm.org.hk/eng/ho me.php Tian Tan Buddha is a huge 34 meter tall sitting buddha statue. You could reach the bottom and look at the statue or else climb up 268 steps to see the statue from up close and also get to see the other smaller statues making offering to the Buddha statue. Enjoy the beautiful views while taking the amazing cable car journey to get there. As you get closer you can try and spot the statue from the cable car journey itself. You could visit the outside of the Buddha free of charge. However there is a charge to go inside Getting there Take the MTR to Tung Chung Station and then from there take the Ngong Ping Cable Car from the cable car station https://www.np360.com.hk/en Timings Tian Tan Big Buddha 10:00am to 5:30pm Po Lin Monastery 8:00am to 6:00pm Note:  The timings are as per when the post was created. Please visit the official website for latest information. Next -> Victoria Peak Go back to Hong Kon

Disneyland https://www.hongkongdisneyla nd.com/destinations/theme-park / Disneyland is a theme park filled with fun, adventure and entertainment. The park is divided into various zones (Main Street, Adventure Land, Fantasyland, Tomorrow Land, Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch & Mystic Point).  Dont miss out on the "Flights of fantasy" parade and spectacular "Disney in the stars" fireworks along with a light show.  Park Map https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/theme-park/maps/ Getting there Travel on the MTR (metro) and from Sunny Bay Station change for the Disneyland Resort Line and get down at Disneyland Resort Station for direct access to the Park.  Park Timings  10:30am - 8:00pm (normally). On some days the park is open longer.  Tickets cost HK $589 (Adult. 12 years - 64 years) & HK $419 (Child. 3yrs - 11yrs). Free entry for children Below 3 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  On hol

Ocean Park  https://www.oceanpark.com.hk /en Ocean Park is a huge park with a combination of marine life as well as an amusement park.  Besides viewing the ocean creatures like Sharks, Dolphins, Stingrays, Penguins, Jelly fishes you can also get onto trilling and adventurous rides.  There are also live shows & performances. Park Map https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/e n/plan-your-visit/park-map Getting there Take the MTR (metro) and from Admirality station change for the South Island Line and get down at Ocean Park station for direct access to the Park. Park Timings 10:00am to 11:00pm Tickets cost HK $438 (Adult. 12 years and above) & HK $219 (Child. 3yrs - 11yrs).  Free entry for children Below 3 years of age. Lookout for discounts either online or through other offers.  On holidays you could also choose to opt for Fastrack tickets. By paying extra you could have Priority Access to most of the rides and avoids the long queues. Note: The ti