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Hong Kong Sightseeing
Man Mo Temple This is the oldest temple in Hong Kong.
At the junction of Ladder St. and Hollywood Rd.
Tiger Balm Gardens Grottoes and pavilions filled with statues and models. Open 9am to 4pm daily. Take the No 11 bus from Central
Victoria Peak Sightseers should take the opportunity to go to the top of the peak at night to see the lights of Hong Kong from above. Take the Peak Tram from Garden Rd. up behind the Hilton Hotel.
Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Rich collection of hundreds of species of animal and plant life. Robinson Rd. overlooking Hong Kong Central.
PARKS
Kowloon Park This complex houses a park and an aviary as well as a garden with ponds, streams and a lake. Located off of Nathan Road.
Pok Fu Lam Country Park
Popular for its panoramic vies, walking paths and picnic spots. Located at the top of the Peak Tram at Victoria Peak.
Victoria Park In addition to the beautiful scenery, the park offers numerous recreational activities. Located just beyond the highway overpass at the end of Gloucester Road.
MUSEUMS
Planetarium and Space Museum Numerous exhibits of space, including a theater that runs shows about space travel. Open from 10:30am on Sundays; from 2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and from 1pm Saturday. Closing time is at 9: 30pm. Adjacent to the Star Ferry Pier, Kowloon side.
Hong Kong Museum of History Exhibits covering Hong Kong's history, from prehistoric times to modern-day Hong Kong. Open Monday through
Thursday and Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday and holidays 1pm to 6pm. Haiphong Rd., Kowloon . 3671124
Hong Kong Museum of Art Five floors of artwork designed by local and foreign artists. Closed Thursdays. City Hall, Hong Kong Island, Northside.
Fung Ping Shan Museum A huge collection of Chinese antiques, along with colorful paintings and fine handicrafts. Closed Sundays. Hong Kong University Hong Kong Island, Northside
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Interesting displays, all relating to the serving of tea. Within Hong Kong Park Hong Kong Island, Northside
TOURS & CHARTERS There are countless tours in Hong Kong that will take you just about anywhere. Booking is possible through the HKTA (Hong Kong Tourist Association), travel agencies, large hotels or from the tour companies themselves.
For HK$10, the HKTA Official Guidebook (updated monthly) is a good
information source. Many hotels offer this book free of charge with their logo on the cover.
Overseas offices: 548 Fifth Ave., Suite 590 New York, NY 10036 . (212) 8695008
333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60601 . (312) 7823872
361 Post St., Suite 404 San Francisco, CA 94108 . (415) 7814582
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1220 Los Angeles, CA 90024 . (213) 2084582
SHOPPING
Shopping is typically better on the Kowloon Peninsula, but there are still a number of places worth shopping at on the Island.
Landmark Building Peddler St. and Des Voeux Rd. Central
Hollywood Road and Cat Street in Central have flea markets where you can find interesting bargains and antiques.
Ladder Street is filled with stalls offering crafts, fabrics, flowers, electronics and practically everything imaginable.
China Products Company, Causeway Bay 19-31 Yee Wo St. . 8908321
New World Shopping Centre, Kowloon Located next to the New World Hotel. This center contains boutiques, restaurants, tailors and other specialty shops in addition to the Tokyo Department Store.
Ocean Terminal-Ocean Centre Hong Kong Hotel-Harbour City, Kowloon
Located next to the Star Ferry terminal. This complex is easily one of the world's largest, with hundreds of shops, stores and restaurants. A moving sidewalk takes shoppers to Ocean Terminal and Ocean Centre, which connect with the Hong Kong Shopping Arcade.
China Products Company Causeway Bay Some of the best buys in Hong Kong can be found in these Chinese-product stores, which are open every day of the week. 19-31 Yee Wo St., . 8908321
488 Hennessy Rd., . 5770222
Wing On Large department store with Western goods. 173 Des Voeux Rd. Central . 5442688
Sincere Western department store with fixed prices. 83 Argyle St. Kowloon . 3948233
Lane Crawford Prestigious yet expensive department store. 70 Queen's Rd. Central . 5266121
Nathan Road, Kowloon This street runs north and is packed with shops of every description
imaginable. A multitude of streets containing a large variety of merchandise run off of Nathan Road.
Kansu Street Jade Market Yaumatei Follow Temple Street to Kansu and make a left to reach this market. Jade pieces of all shapes, sizes and values may be purchased here.
SPORTS
Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, nine-hole golf course at Deep Water Bay . 8127070
Squash can be played at several locations including: Hong Kong Squash Centre Public courts are available here, a passport is needed for booking. . 8690611 Harbor Road Indoor Games Hall . 8937684
Tennis courts are available through private clubs. A limited number of public courts are available, and they must be booked well in advance. Victoria Park . 5706186
Bowen Road . 5282983
If you enjoy windsurfing, contact Windsurfing Centres, Stanley Beach . 8132882
Sailing is available only to members of yacht clubs, with reciprocal rights to the one in Hong Kong. Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club . 8322817
For scuba diving information, contact: Bunn's Divers Institute 188 Wanchai Rd. Hong Kong Island . 8912113
Horse Racing Races are run from September through May by the Royal Hong Kong
Jockey Club at the Happy Valley race course.
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