Local Tourism Notes for Hong Kong

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Local Tourism Notes for Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is the city's official tourism authority. The HKTB has offices worldwide promoting tourism and advertising the "four product pillars" it associates with Hong Kong in its marketing campaigns: shopping, dining, culture and heritage.

The HKTB provides information on key attractions and sites in the city, dining and shopping suggestions and tips on the best time to visit along with other activities.

Staff of HKTB are located in Visitor Information & Services Centres throughout Hong Kong to answer questions and provide information.

• HKTB Head Office
  At: 9-11/F Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Road, North Point, Hong Kong
  Tel: 2807 6543
  Fax: 2806 0303
  e-mail
  Website
• For locations of visitor centres: Click here

Hong Kong International Airport

For flight information, access or lost luggage and transportation to and from the airport:

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation page on Hong Kong Airport Contacts

To find out about airlines flying to the region:

• See The AngloFILE for Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

Where to Stay

From five-star hotels in Central to low budget accommodation and hostels in the New Territories, there is a variety of accommodation available.

• Find out more from the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Holiday Accommodation in Hong Kong
• See The AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation

Days out in Hong Kong

• For information on places to visit, things to do, dining and relaxation, see The AngloFILE Day Trips & Tours

Hong Kong for Children

There is a variety of activities for children in Hong Kong, from amusement and theme parks to zoos.

• For more information see The AngloFILE Children: Days Out for Kids

Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and a great number of smaller outlying islands. However, Hong Kong Island is the heart of the city and the centre of commercial, political and cultural activities.

• For a map of the region see AngloINFO's Hong Kong Maps

Hong Kong Island

The Peak: At the summit of Hong Kong Island, the Peak is a popular destination for panoramic views of the city's skyline and Victoria Harbour. The top can be reached via the Peak Tram, a mountain climbing cable car.

• The Peak website

Man Mo Temple: One of the oldest temples in Hong Kong, Man Mo Temple was built during the beginning of British rule in 1848. The temple was constructed for the worship of two gods, the God of Literature, Man Tai, and the God of War, Mo Tai.

• At: Hollywood Road and Ladder Street, Sheungwan, Hong Kong
  Tel: 2803 2916
• Information from the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department: Click here

Aberdeen: Traditional boat-dwellers and sampans are still visible in the Aberdeen harbour on Hong Kong Island. Tin Hau Temple where fishermen and their families go to worship the goddess of the sea is located near the bay. In the harbour, the famous floating restaurants are also accessible by a sampan ride.

• e-mail
  Website

Stanley Market: Located in a former fishing port, Stanley Market is an open shopping district filled with merchants selling everything from T-shirts, silk, purses, shoes, artwork, linen, Chinese stamps and collectibles. Restaurants and bars are abundant along the Stanley Market waterfront.

• At: Stanley, Hong Kong
  e-mail
  Website

Kowloon

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden: Public park where bird owners congregate with their birds. The Mong Kok market sells bird-related accessories including bird food, grasshoppers and custom-made bird cages.

• At: Yuen Po Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
  e-mail
  Website

Temple Street: Open bazaar selling clothing, pens, CDs, electronic goods, luggage and watches. Traditional Chinese opera can be heard in the evenings and fortune-tellers are available after sunset.

• At: Temple Street, Yaumatei, Kowloon
  e-mail
  Website

New Territories & Outlying Islands

Sha Tin Racecourse: During racing season from September to July, the venue has the capacity to seat over 83,000 people. Horseracing is one of Hong Kong's most popular activities.

• At: Sha Tin Racecourse, Shatin, New Territories
  Tel: 1818
  Website

Ching Chung Koon: Translated from Chinese, Ching Chung Koon means evergreen pine tree Taoist temple. The grounds house a Taoist Temple for worshipping, pavilions, lotus ponds and gardens. During spring time, a bonsai show is open to the public.

• e-mail
  More from HKTB website: Click here

Po Lin Monastery & the Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha): The monastery is on the plateau of Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. The world's tallest (34m high), outdoor, seated bronze Buddha is at the top of 268 steps on the hillside. Weighing approximately 250 tonnes, the Big Buddha is the biggest tourist attraction on the island.

• Po Lin Monastery website

The Pink Dolphins (Chinese White Dolphin): Unique to Hong Kong, this extremely endangered species (one of the Indo-Pacific Hump-backed Dolphin species) can be seen from the western end of Lantau. There are companies that organise boat tours, however, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) argues that these are dangerous to the animals. The WWF estimates that there are only about 120 of these pink dolphins left in the world.

• Find out more from the WWF in Hong Kong