Hongkong – The city never sleeps.
HongKong hotels are a dime a dozen in any of the islands from Kowloon to Victoria City. There are about 18 districts as seen in Hong Kong maps, although there are no officially set boundaries for any of the cities, and each one boasts several landmarks and tourist attractions to look out for. Hong Kong airports are also particularly noted, as these are considered the best in the world. Its main airport, the Hong Kong International Airport, and is considered one of the largest ever to be constructed not only in Hong Kong, but in the world, and for good reason – the Hong Kong airport is known for its beautiful construction and is also the busiest in Asia. There are many places to explore in HongKong, both exotic and modern. Its Victoria Peak boasts a panoramic view of the nearby city and coastal bay, and is easily reached via trams and public buses. Those seeking traditional cuisine are invited to eat at the Jumbo Palace Floating Restaurant, accessible only via traditional Chinese wooden boats, or visit the Aberdeen Harbour fish markets, which sells the freshest of seafood. Those seeking more traditional places to visit can drop by the Wong Tai Sin Temple, where they can be treated to the soothing and relaxing chants of monks praying within, and to burn incense for some good luck. For souvenirs and cheap bargains, the Temple Street night market in Kowloon offers affordable merchandise, where vendors sell everything from Chinese medicine to silk to Western products. One can even catch a nearby Peking Chinese opera.
Christmas in Hong Kong is a sight to behold. Chinese and English-speaking Church services are held throughout the territory, and most tourists and residents alike prefer to attend the Hong Kong Winterfest in Central, where the whole city is transformed into Santa’s town, complete with appealing Christmas decorations, sumptuous meals in nearby restaurants, and energetic live performances. Most however, come to view Chinese New Year in Hong Kong – cities are decorated in red banners and confetti, and streets are closed to give way to free parades, lion and dragon dances, and fireworks. Every night, the largest light display is conducted in Hong Kong, involving many of its major buildings and skyscrapers, and is the biggest light display in Asia.
Hong Kong is all about the onslaught of the senses, of the modern culture mixing fluently with the traditional. Whether you enjoy watching a lion dance go by while slurping noodles from sidewalk vendors, or taking in the sights of a famous cultured opera before embarking on a shopping spree, no one visit to Hong Kong is ever the same.