Hong Kong Holidays

Seeing the diverse influences on its culture from many different places around the world, Hong Kong justifies the tag of ‘Asia’s World City’. The place was under British rule until recently and so has glaring English influence alongside its own Cantonese Chinese heritage. People from all over the world have also made this corner of Asia home, each bringing with them a piece of unique culture to add to this melting pot. Settlers are from Australia, Japan, Europe and even North America.

Hong Kong Holidays – Sightseeing and activities

Getting to the Victoria Peak and gazing at the dreamy panoramas before you is a must for every visitor on holiday to Hong Kong. Apart from the eye-watering views, you will be treated to excellent food in the diner there as well as a dose of local culture as you peruse the artefacts of the museum there.

But walking around this majestic tower and seeing the island from a variety of angles is why you need to go there. Wandering about the streets of this city is a great way of observing how the locals live and interacting with them. It is also a handy way of accessing some interesting sites that point to the locale’s rich heritage.

The Ping Shan Heritage Trail leads to a host of important ancient sites including the village of Tsang Tai Uk and temples such as Che Kung and Man Mo. Other interesting things you will encounter are the stilt houses in Tai O and the Tien Tan Buddha statue. For more on Hong Kong’s heritage feel free to visit the city’s many museums.

The Hong Kong Museum of History in Kowloon furnishes tourists with creative displays that evoke memories of colonial times while the Hong Kong Museum of Art is filled with beautiful Chinese paintings and contemporary pieces by Hong Kong’s local artists.

With images of skyscrapers and traffic filling the minds of most when this city is mentioned, it comes as a shock to many visitors when they discover Hong Kong’s green resplendent countryside. The island boasts a number of protected areas as well where many plant species are allowed to thrive.

The Hong Kong Wetland Park is one of these areas and a stroll along its designated walks is an experience any nature lover won’t want to miss. The waters encircling Lantau Island are home to hundreds of Chinese White Dolphins.

If you will be taking your Hong Kong holiday with the kids then you need to pencil in a visit to the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Hong Kong Holidays – Events

Visiting Hong Kong between February and April is a great idea as you will be able to take part in a host of cultural events including the month-long Hong Kong Arts Festival that brings together established international names for a series of scintillating performances.

Lovers of rugby will want to time their holiday to coincide with the Hong Kong leg of the IRB Sevens Series which also takes place around April. It is a great way to combine the love of sports with a new cultural experience and one heck of a party.