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While Hong Kong is mainly associated with glittering skyscrapers and endless shopping, this mega-city has a lot more attractions to offer to its visitors... From some of Asia's finest museums, to traditional Chinese temples, and from world-beating beaches, to beautiful nature trails and some outstanding themed attractions.
Here is my list of Hong Kong's top tourist attractions:
Victoria PeakPopularly knows as "the Peak", the lookout terrace on Mt. Victoria is where most tourists snap their "postcard like photos" of the city and its harbours. Although the peak itself is sealed off to visitors, the views you can get from this building are simply world-class, especially at night, when millions of lights and neon signs twinkle all around the metropolis...
Riding up the mountain on the famous Peak Tram is also a must-do
Star Ferry
The historic Star ferry has been plying the waters across Victoria Harbour for well over 100 years and is one of those things you have to do, to say you have been to Hong Kong...
The upper deck provides some of the best photo ops of the metropolis world-famous skyline.
The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
Rising to a height of 34 m above its base, the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha is nestled in one of Lantau Island's most picturesque corners, surrounded by steep cloud-covered mountains...
The 5.7 km cableway ride, from Tung Chung town to the upper terminus, is simply breathtaking, and you can conclude the trip with a visit to the adjacent Po Lin Monastery, where beautiful Buddhist architecture and lavish ornaments can be seen.Hong Kong Museum of History
Spanning over eight galleries on Tsim sha Tsui's Chatham Road, the Museum of History tells the story of Hong Kong in a very interesting and enchanting manner, using all sorts of interactive devices and unique displays. Even if you are not a museum person, there's a good chance you will enjoy the visit.
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Although this temple is not as "historic" as some of its counterparts in Hong Kong, it is certainly the most spectacular. Neighboring a gorgeously landscaped garden, with lily ponds, manicured bonsai trees and unique rocks, the timber-only structures of Chi Lin Nunnery were built in a unique Tang Dynasty architectural style, without using a single nail.
Certainly one of the city's most prominent attractions.
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
This beautiful monastery is located on a lush hillside in the New Territories town of Sha Tin, slightly off the beaten track for the average visitor, but it is surely worth the extra ride (especially when it is not far from the KCR station). As its name suggests, the monastery houses an immense collection of more than 10,000 statues of the Buddha, in any form, size and shape.
The south coast of Lantau
The southern coast of Lantau Island, between Mui Wo and Tai O, provides stunning natural scenes... From secluded coves with sandy beaches to sky soaring peaks with lush forests and small mountain-streams. Other than great nature trails, you should also visit Tai O, a traditional fishermen village, built on stilts over the canals. Knows as "the Venice of Hong Kong", Tai O is a good place to enjoy a nice seafood dinner.
Lamma Island
Although it lies only a spit away from Hong Kong Island's skyscrapers and shopping malls, Lamma Island features a relaxed and easygoing atmosphere that is as far as you can go from the hustle and bustle of Central, Causeway Bay and Tsim sha Tsui.
Very popular among Hong Kong's expatriates community, the island has some lovely beaches, great walking trails and fantastic seaside restaurants and alfresco cafes.
The markets of Mongkok and Yau ma Tei
Although they are already fairly touristy, the back lane markets of Mongkok and Yau ma Tei still feature the spirit of "real Hong Kong", with old building, loud hawkers and bustling authentic eateries... Mongkok's Ladies Market and Temple Street's Night Market are the best known, but you should make a point to visit the more "local" ones like Yuen Po Street Bird Garden...
Disneyland
Disneyland does not need to be introduced, and although Hong Kong's Disneyland is the smallest of the world's Disney parks, it is really cute and well worth the visit.
Roni Shwartz is a certified travel consultant and an expert to the cities of Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. He writes for http://www.metropolasia.com/ - The ultimate online-guide for travel, dining and lifestyle in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore.
To know more about Hong Kong, including recommended restaurants and nightspots, shopping tips, hotel recommendations and some great suggestions for do-it-yourself trips, visit the Hong Kong Travel Guide at Metropolasia.com
Feel the Serenity at the Giant Buddha's Feet
The Tian Tan Buddha located at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, Honk Kong, is the largest outdoor bronze seated Buddha statue in the world. It is 34 meters and weighs 250 tonnes. It is one of the five large Buddha statues in China and is a major tourist attraction and an important center for Buddhism. The statue is called Tian Tan because of its base which is a model of the Earthly Mount Tian Tan in Beijing, also called as the Temple or Altar of Heaven. Due to its sheer size, it is called as the Giant Buddha and can be seen from as far as Macau, on a clear day.
The statue was completed in 1993. In order to reach the Giant Buddha, visitors have to climb 268 steps, although there is a road made to accommodate vehicles in case of handicapped persons. The Giant Buddha sits on a throne shaped like a lotus flower, atop a three-platform altar. Around the statue are 8 smaller statues of gods. Beneath the statue are three floors, with one hall on each: The Hall of Universe, The Hall of Benevolent Merit, and The Hall of Remembrance. A relic of Sakyamuni is contained inside, along with some of his cremated remains. Another attraction is a huge bell inscribed with the images of the Buddha, initially designed to ring every 7 minutes, 108 times a day, meant to signify the release of 108 kinds of human vexes.
The Giant Buddha symbolizes harmony between man and nature, people and religion. This is evident on the serene and dignified expression on the statue's face. Like all other Buddha statues, this is also highly symbolic of Buddha’s teachings. The raised right hand shows removal of affliction and the left hand, resting on the lap, shows a gesture of giving dhana. However, unlike other statues of the Buddha, which face south, this one faces north. The statue is also an image of Buddha Amitabha, like the Daibutsu in Kamakura, Japan.
The Giant Buddha is located away from the main Hong Kong Island, so you can choose to stay at a Hong Kong hotel nearby and take the skyrail in the early morning hours to visit and spend the day at the feet of the Giant Buddha. The Cosmopolitan Hotel is among the recommended Hong Kong Island hotels for you to check out.
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were could i find thailand iteams?
i am looking for a small standing bronze buddha statue from thailand.
They are everywhere almost. Go into any department store and ask for it. Many Thais are helpful to foreigners, you can ask them.
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