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The best times of year to visit are March to May, when the average temperature is around 25°C and September to December. With its subtropical climate, beautiful scenery, a flood of electronic gadgets, lively nightlife and exquisite food, Hong Kong is a tourist’s paradise!

Top 10 things to do in Hong Kong!

Here you'll find various famous landmarks and attractions of Hong Kong. You can find all kind of interesting facts and information about some of the city's most remarkable landmarks.

Taoist Temple

Taoist temple is one of the most frequented temples in Hong Kong. While the older Hong Kong residents pray to Man, God of Literature, and the God of War, Mo, you can go up to the altar and collect a box of prophecy sticks. Shake the box until one of the sticks falls out – then go to one of the fortune-teller stalls and get to know your future.

Hong Kong Museum Of Art

If you want to see classical Chinese art and calligraphy, you have come to the right place. Apart from a solid collection of classical work, the highlight of Hong Kong’s Museum of Art is the collection of old photographs and prints from the Colonial era.

Pak Tai Temple

This Taoist temple was built in 1860’s in honour of Pak Tai, something as contradictory as a peace-keeping god of war. Look into one of the side rooms where old men are seated building small paper and bamboo models of everything that they want to carry with them in the afterlife.

Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak is an absolute must for visitors to Hong Kong – ascend 522 metres by tram and look out over the entire city – just make sure that it is not a foggy day. Victoria Peak has always been an area for the propertied classes, and nowadays this also means that Hong Kong’s best promenade is to be found in the leafy, quiet area around the peak station. The Peak Tower serves not only as an observation platform, it also doubles as a shopping mall offering shops, fine dining and museums. Read more...

Star Ferry

Since 1888, this oval, double-decker ferry has transported the residents of Hong Kong between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, and although there is now an alternative, Star Ferries not only provides an insight into the day-to-day life of Hong Kong but also offers the cheapest and best view from the sea. There are four different trips, but the most popular is between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui.

Hong Kong Museum Of History

This museum looks back in time go through the eight rooms which range from prehistoric times to the hand-over to China in 1997. Here you can see everything from traditional Chinese clothes and an old reconstructed street from 1881 to toys from the 1970’s.

Hong Kong Zoological And Botanical Gardens

Here you will find hundreds of different species of birds and exotic plants in a beautiful setting filled with fountains and sculptures. West of Garden Road, which runs straight through the gardens, you will find the zoo with an impressive collection of endangered species.

Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s largest amusement park. Take a dizzy ride on the roller coaster, experience the world’s largest aquarium or watch one of the many animal shows. The views of the South China Sea from the cable car is terrific.

Disneyland

Step into a world of exciting and enchanting lands! Enjoy tales and adventures in exciting attractions. Here, dreams are brought magically to life for both the young and the ones young at heart! The park is divided into four main areas Fantasyland - the "happiest kingdom of them all Tomorrowland - like our dreams, is timeless Adventureland - into the heart of uncharted jungles and Main Street, USA - the picturesque boulevard of dreams.

Big Buddha

Standing a lofty 26 m (85 ft) high, this mighty bronze statue is among the largest seated Buddha images in the world. The statue, which was cast in more than 220 pieces, sits on a throne of lotus – the Buddhist symbol of purity.