Visit Hong Kong

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Busy, cosmopolitan, exotic and plural. Hong Kong is an island in southeastern China, which has a very high population density and the highest number of skyscrapers in the world! It is a place that mixes a bit of Chinese tradition with European modernity, the result of English colonization that was present on the island for 156 years. After this period, Hong Kong became a special administrative region of China and remains today as a major financial and port center in Asia.

Hong Kong is what we might call a city-state. Although it is not completely independent of China and lives on the principle of “one country, two systems”, the place has its own currency, the Hong Kong dollar, has its own government, its own laws and two official languages, Chinese and English. .

The city-state covers just over 1,104 square kilometers and around 40% of its territory is dedicated to parks and nature reserves. Due to the lack of space and with a population of more than 7 million people, Hong Kong learned to grow upwards, which made today the number of buildings immense! Housing, malls, restaurants, shops and offices are always in buildings that grow upwards and eventually downwards as well. With such a small space and so many people, another field that needed to develop was transport, and today Hong Kong's public transport system is very efficient. The city has double-decker buses and an excellent metro system that is very easy to use.

Walking through the streets of Hong Kong, the heritage of China is evident, after all, more than 90% of the population is of Chinese origin, but it is also clear that Hong Kong is a global, modern city, which has large hotel chains, chain restaurants international stores and foreign brand stores. Shopping, by the way, seems to be a sport, and in addition to the fact that there are popular markets for everything (markets that sell fish, birds, flowers, food or knick-knacks) the number of international brands draws a lot of attention. Malls with haute couture brand stores, such as Chanel and Prada, are recurrent on the streets.

When in Hong Kong, it's worth taking some time to admire the skyscrapers, visit the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island, visit the Man Mo temple, which has huge temples, stroll through the streets of Kowloon, go into the malls of Causeway Bay and try dim dum, a “national dish” that is always a great option on menus! At the end of the afternoon, the best option is to climb Victoria Peak, the city's main attraction, to watch the dozens of skyscrapers light up when night comes.

Modern, bustling and very different — Hong Kong causes a cultural shock in people and this is the most important heritage during the trip, showing how much diversity there is in the world!

Hong Kong is a destination of many possibilities, with cultural and urban attractions, shopping options, outdoor walks and to admire its scenery. The city provokes a cultural shock, after all, even with simple walks like walking in the streets, you are surprised by the differences and this is already one of the coolest experiences that the trip provides.

Walking through the streets, notice around you the countless tall buildings, some older, some newer, which is where practically everyone lives; observe the signs written in Chinese and the steering of the cars that is made on the right side (if you are not used to it, it is quite possible that you quickly think that no one is driving the car. Note different products in the stores and that will cause strangeness to your sense of smell , but which can surprise the palate.

As for attractions, on the island of Hong Kong, we recommend not missing a climb to The Peak (Victoria Peak), which has a sensational view of the city, especially at night, and walking through the Causeway Bay area, where there are many shopping malls. You can also visit the Central Station area, which has good shops, the Man Mo temple and if you like cultural programs, visit the Hong Kong Museum of History or the Science Museum. For a different tour that is completely out of touch with the urban center, visit Repulse Bay! Crossing the bay with the Star Ferry, a cheap and historic means of transport, is also an unmissable program. Kowloon is on the other side of the bay and is also worth a day trip.

In Kowloon, a simple and traditional attraction is the Clock Tower and Avenue of Stars, which honors Hong Kong idols. The Tsim Sha Tsui area with its many shops and shopping centers is also an attraction, especially around Nathan Road, one of the main thoroughfares in Hong Kong. To get to know the much-talked-about markets of Hong Kong, reserve a space in your schedule to stroll through the Flower Market, Ladie's Market, Temple Street Night Market or even the Goldfish Market, which is a market where only goldfish and Yuen Po are sold. Street Garden, which sells only birds.

Mong Kok, which has one of the highest numbers of residents per square kilometer, impresses with the number of people living in buildings, some of which are already well worn by time. To admire the view of Hong Kong, visit Sky100, HK's tallest building observatory and see the free light show that takes place on Hong Kong buildings.

Moving away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, a really cool trip is to go to Lantau Island to visit the Giant Buddha. To do this tour, you can take the subway to Tung Chung station and then take a cable car that travels for 6 km and takes you to a village where the Giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery are located, which is beautiful inside! Don't miss this tour, it's amazing! 

In addition to the already mentioned Repulse Bay Beach, other options outside the center are Ocean Park, an amusement park on top of a mountain and Disneyland Hong Kong, a branch of the famous American park.

Hong Kong Disneyland is a branch of the famous American park. The park is about an hour from the center and is an excellent alternative for those who want to do something different, have fun and get out of the city.

HK Disney has attractions for adults, but it is a park aimed mainly at children. Although we didn't think the place was big, it's a nice place for those who like Disney a lot, for those with little ones or for those who never had the opportunity to visit the theme park.

Disneyland HK is divided into 7 areas, they are Adventureland, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, Toy Story Land, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Main Street.

Some HK attractions exist in other Disney parks, but there are also different rides from Orlando's Magic Kingdom, for example. Top attractions for adults include Big Grizzly and Hyperspace Mountain; for children, the diversity of attractions is greater, including the classic Mad Hatter Tea Cups and Mickey PhilharMagic and the fun Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster and Toy Soldier Parachute Drop.

As Disneyland in Hong Kong is a version of the Magic Kingdom, Disney's main theme park, it also has its Sleeping Beauty castle, but in a much smaller size than the castles in other parks. Character parades and the night show also take place in Hong Kong, but again to a lesser extent.

In HK, the park has several options for restaurants and snack bars, and in them you can find both Chinese and Western food options.

Hong Kong offers varied options for accommodation, there are both economic alternatives, such as hostels, and hotels from large international chains. In general, apartments are small and often overpriced; however, if you look carefully, you will find options that are good value for money. An important tip is to look for an accommodation that is close to a subway station, because that way you can easily move around all areas of Hong Kong.

On the island of Hong Kong, a very popular area for shopping and which can also be interesting to stay close to the hubbub is the Causeway Bay station area. The region has a lot of commerce, has malls, many restaurants and accommodation options such as the Lanson Place Hotel, the Pullman hotel and the Pennington by Rhombus.

Another area close to Causeway Bay is the Wan Chai station area, which is also quite busy during the day and quieter at night. Staying here, you will be very well located and have easy access to the entire city!

Close to this hotel, on the outskirts of Wan Chai Station, towards Causeway Bay, you will find accommodations such as the V Wanchai2, the Gloucester Luk Kwok, the well-known Hyatt, present in several countries, and the Butterfly on Morrison, which offers a good cost benefit.

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