Places to Visit
Hong Kong
The Skyline
Hong Kong’s signature attraction; the crowd of skyscrapers arched around the waters of Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island are a jaw dropping sight. As the most impressive skyline in the world, you should make time to see the skyline both in the day, from Victoria Peak, and at night, when it plays host to the Symphony of Lights laser and light show.
A Walled Village
Yes, Hong Kong does have a history. It might seem like the territories past only stretches back to the days of opium boxes, warships and treaties, but some of Hong Kong’s villages are over 500 years old and much of their heritage remains intact. Defensive walls, ancestral halls and traditionally dressed villagers can all be found at one of Hong Kong’s walled villages.
Lamma Island
A few days on Hong Kong Island can have you feeling like you need to lie down in a dark room. Do the next best thing, go to Lamma Island. This rural retreat offers jungle greenery, deserted beaches and ramshackle villages stuffed with seafood restaurants. There are no cars on the island so be sure to pack a good pair of legs, if you want to go exploring.
The Temples
Temples continue to play an integral part in the life of Hong Kongers and on major festivals you’ll see them overflowing with locals bearing gifts to please the gods. Noisy, colourful and chaotic, the temples are usually cloaked in smoke from the constantly burning incense sticks and boldly and beautifully decorated with traditional Chinese motifs and designs.
Nathan Road
Probably Hong Kong’s most photographed street, Nathan Road is the showcase for the city’s iconic, neon advertising signs. Crammed in at every angle and hanging off every building, the signs are a testament to Nathan Road’s role as the commercial heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. If you want to see Hong Kong at its bustling best, head here.
Macau Senado Square
Senado Square, or Largo do Senado in Portuguese, is a paved area in the centre of the former Portuguese colony of Macau. It is one of the 4 great squares in Macau, together with the Golden Lotus Square, Praca do Centro Cultural de Macau and Tashi Square. Located in the central area of Macau city, this square covers an area of 3,700 square meters and has listed in the World Heritage Sites. Now it is enclosed by the buildings of the Leal Senado, the General Post Office, and St. Dominic’ss Church. The square is paved in the traditional Portuguese pavement.
Golden Lotus Square
Golden Lotus Square, or Lotus Square, is an open area in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, which is a joint area of 3 main streets of the city. It is one of the 4 great squares in Macau, together with the Senado Square, Praca do Centro Cultural de Macau and Tashi Square. A 6-meter tall large sculpture of “Lotus Flower in Full Bloom” unveils its beauty on the center area, which aimed to celebrate the return of sovereignty of Macau in 1999. This area hence the name Golden Lotus Square, and becomes a newly tourist attraction.
Ruins of St. Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul’s is the top ranked and the most attractive tourist spots in Macau, which can be considered the symbol and landmark of this fascinating city. It is actually the remained arch-structure of the Church of St. Paul.
Firstly completed at the year 1580, the church of St. Paul has its architecture combined Renaissance-style and oriental-style in harmonious way. Experienced the baptism of fire for three times, this well decorated and furnished church been destroyed and only the stone facade can tell people its brilliant glories in the old times.
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