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Being autonomous special area China, on the economic map of the world, Hong Kong occupies a leading role. It is one of the main financial centers throughout Asia. In fact, it is a separate state with its own administration, legislation and political system. China provides only military security and controls foreign policy issues with the world.

Geographical position

Hong Kong is located in the south of China, occupying the Kowloon Peninsula and nearby islands washed by the South China Sea. In the north, the border of the region runs along the Pearl River. On the opposite bank is the city of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. To the west, across the strait, there is another special administrative region - Macau.

Transport in Hong Kong

Maps of roads, tunnels and bridges connect everything major islands. In Hong Kong, you can find almost all types of logistics communications. The public transport system is highly developed:

• MTR, which includes the subway, suburban and domestic electric trains;
• many bus routes;
• ferry crossings between the islands;
• tram routes with branded double-decker trains;
• a system of escalators and travelators, facilitating the movement of pedestrians on hilly terrain;
• funicular from the center to the top of Mount Victoria.

Metro system

One of the most comfortable views passenger transport in Hong Kong is the subway. The Airport Express line connects international Airport with mainland and insular parts. Almost completely the express line duplicates the Tung Chung line, but it is impossible to get to the airport on it. But at the Sunny Bay station there is a train transfer to the local Disneyland, which is very popular among tourists. Metro map in Russian or English language a tourist will definitely need to track his movement.

For communication from Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, 2 more branches were transferred through Victoria Bay:

• Tsuen Wan then leaves to the northwest;
• the Tseun Kwan O line connects the island with eastern part and Junk Bay.

It is planned to complete the construction of the tunnel of the third branch of East Rail soon. Now it connects the northernmost settlements located on the border with the center of the continental part. From the Lo Wu terminus, you can transfer to a train leaving for Shenzhen and further to the Guangzhou region.

To move around the island part, the Island line operates along the northern coast. The South Island Line connects Admiralty Station with Ocean Park and Southern Horizons. With the New Territories to the northeast, the city center is connected by the West line, which at the end is duplicated by an extensive light rail network.

The metro is laid to all the significant sights of the country.

Ground public transport

It is beneficial to go underground for traveling long distances or when the issue of time is very acute. The fare for buses and trams is lower, and interesting places, which can be seen on the road, much more.

Whole ground transport runs according to a certain schedule, which can be found at bus stops. The information boards will show an approximate map of routes, the arrival time of the next bus and the final station. Deviations in time are insignificant and occur only during peak hours. The buses are mostly modern and comfortable, but on the flights of the KMB company, which transports in the New Territories, there are models without air conditioning.

The Hong Kong tram fleet consists of historical double deck cars 30s. On some routes, their modern counterparts are launched, completely repeating the appearance and decoration of the old ones. This type of transportation is the cheapest - the fare costs about 2 Hong Kong dollars.

You can pay for the fare either in cash at the entrance or with an Octopus card. This is a single travel card for all modes of transport in the capital. In the metro, you must validate the card both at the entrance and at the exit. The fare depends on the mode of transportation, the company of the operator and the route.

Region map

The most convenient way to orientate in the country for Russian tourists is satellite map Hong Kong in Russian. If you have a smartphone, you can easily find all the objects of interest and build the best route to them.

Search for attractions

To reduce the time spent searching for interesting places, it is recommended to map routes in advance and cultural objects. An online navigator will be able to show the best path.

Administrative division

Hong Kong is divided into 18 districts, in each of which you can find something interesting. The island area is divided into 4 parts:

• Central and Western, in which the Admiralty is located, and entertainment areas;
• Eastern, with many parks and a promenade;
• Southern;
• Wan Chai, which is a tourist center.

Another important county for tourists is the Islands. It has an international airport and major shopping centers. This is the most sparsely populated part of Hong Kong. It also houses Disneyland and several historical monuments such as the Big Buddha statue on Lantau Island. In total, the Islands consists of more than 20 islands.

The remaining 13 districts are located on the continental part.

Resort holidays in the region

Despite the high building density and constant noise, tourists can find a wide variety of beaches.

The main resort area of ​​the island is the South region. There are the beaches of Repulse Bay, Turtle Bay, Shek Beach, Big Wave Bay Beach. Coastline all beaches are maintained in perfect order, and a large number of coastal cafes and restaurants with good cuisine add pleasant emotions.

Hong Kong is not just a metropolis. The regional government does not want to turn the territory into a stone jungle and pays a lot of attention to planting greenery in the city. Any person who finds himself here will find a pastime to his liking: whether it is an inspection cultural monuments with a map, forays into the mountains, walks in a vibrant city or relaxing by the sea.

Tourism in Hong Kong is designed for people with a high level of income and living in the city is quite expensive, even compared to European capitals. But a small amount of time is enough to feel the spirit of the city and plunge into its life.

Hong Kong on China map

Hong Kong detailed map

Hong Kong map

Hong Kong on the world map is known as a special administrative region of China, washed by the waters South China Sea. The area includes the Hong Kong Island of the same name, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, the Lantau Islands and small nearby islets.

On the map of Hong Kong, you can see that the region has a vast territory, much of which is still undeveloped. That is why there are so many nature reserves and recreation areas here.

The busiest part of the city is concentrated on the Kowloon Peninsula. An extensive metro network connects Hong Kong with Lantau Island and Kowloon. (see map of Hong Kong)

The map of Hong Kong shows in detail that the region is also rich in bays, beaches and rivers.

The map of Hong Kong with attractions is extensive and varied. Hong Kong is not only a global financial and business center, but also an important cultural and historical region. Here are concentrated such famous tourist sites as Victoria Peak, Avenue of Stars, giant Buddha, local Disneyland and the ocean park. We recommend looking at Hong Kong from a bird's eye view - a beautiful panorama opens from observation deck and during a trip to cable car Ngong Ping 360.

If you are passing through Hong Kong or staying in this city for a day or a couple of days, then the issue of optimizing your route around the city in order to visit more attractions during your stay in Hong Kong will be relevant for you.

In order not to spend a lot of time moving from place to place, it will be useful to know in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwhich station of the Airport Express high-speed line which attractions are located. From Lantau Island, near which the airport is located, it is most convenient and fastest to get to the city using this type of transport.

Hong Kong Landmarks - Lantau Island

1. Disneyland in Hong Kong (Disneyland). The park is divided into several thematic areas. The smallest Disneyland in the world (1100 sq.m.). Metro station - Disneyland Resort Station.
2. Restaurant street D Deck. The street is located on the coast, consists of 13 restaurants. If your bill at any of the D Deck restaurants exceeds HK$120, you get a free ferry ride to Hong Kong city centre. Ferries run daily until 00:00.
3. Ngong Ping Village. Here you will find yourself leaving the funicular (point 4).
4. Funicular (Ngong Ping 360). The funicular cabins have a transparent floor. You can take a funicular ride from a place called Tung Chung. The walk will take approximately 25 minutes. The metro station is Tung Chung Station.
5. Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha (Po Lin Monastery). Five minutes walk from Ngong Ping village.
6. The beaches of Lantau Island. The island has good beaches. Here are the names of some of them: Silver Mine bay beach, Chi Ma Wan Beach, Tong Fuk Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Pui O Beach.
7. The fishing village of Tai O.
8. Pink dolphins. From Tai O village you can take a boat trip to the habitat of pink dolphins.

Hong Kong Attractions - Tsin Yi Island

The island occupies a small area. Therefore, there are few places worth visiting here. The island will appeal to shopping lovers, as there are many shopping centers.

1. Tsing Ma Bridge. Connects Tsin Yi Island and Mawan Island. The bridge is the sixth longest in the world (2 km). At night, the bridge is beautifully illuminated. From a special observation deck located on the island, you can take excellent photos of the bridge and the city at night.
2. Swimming pool and water park Tsin I (Tsing Yi Swimming Pool).
3. Maritime Square mall.

Hong Kong Attractions - Kulun District

There are many temples, museums, exhibition centers, markets and other attractions, as well as shopping centers.

1. Avenue of Stars.
2. Star Ferry.
3. Observation deck Sky 100 (Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck).
4. Night Market or Men's Market (Temple Street Night Market).
5. Women's Market (Ladies Market)
6. Wong Tai Sin Temple.
7. Nunnery Chi Lin (Chi Lin Nunnery).
8. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. About 16 km north of Kulun Station (Airport Express).
9. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. About 20 km north of Kulun Station (Airport Express).

In addition, Kulun is home to many interesting museums: Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Center cultural heritage(Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre), Hong Kong historical Museum(Hong Kong Museum of History), Hong Kong Space Museum and others.

Hong Kong Attractions - Hong Kong Island

1. Hollywood Road (Hollywood Road). The Man Mo Temple and Hollywood Road Park are also here.
2. Victoria Peak. You can climb the peak on the Victoria Peak Tram.
3. Hong Kong Oceanarium (Ocean Park).
4. Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
5. Hong Kong Park. The park has a museum of tea utensils, an aviary, Olympic Square.
6. St. John's Cathedral. Located opposite Hong Kong Park, northwest of the park, behind the Simply Life Foodplace building.
7. Happy Valley Racecourse.
8. Golden Bauhinia Square. Here is the exhibition center and the embankment.
9. Museum wax figures Madame Tussauds (Wax Museum Madame Tussaud).
10. The longest street escalator in the world Mid-levels Escalators. Its length is 850 meters.

We wish you a pleasant and interesting trip across Hong Kong!

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We bring to your attention a guide to interesting and remarkable places in Hong Kong. Here we will tell you how to get to certain local beaches, museums, observation platforms, amusement parks, attractions, to the hippodrome, and how it all looks. We will also give information about where local cuisine is served at no extra charge, where you can drink good alcohol. And that's not all we're talking about here...

Hong Kong Landmarks: Kowloon District

Arriving in Hong Kong, people usually rent rooms in hotels in the Kowloon area. Almost all the cheapest Hong Kong accommodation is located here, and there are also many places where it is quite interesting to visit.

Chilin Nunnery (Shilin)

This building stands apart from other local tourist sites, but, despite this, it deserves some attention. Moreover, it is literally a matter of minutes to walk from the metro to it. And next to the monastery there is a picturesque garden, where it’s good to just take a walk.

• Take the green line metro to Diamond Hill Station, Exit C1/C2.

• The monastery can be visited on any day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, however, it is recommended to come here before 3:30 pm, since not everyone will work later. The inner garden of the monastery can be visited until six o'clock in the evening. Outdoor, Nan Nin Garden - from nine in the morning to seven in the evening.

city ​​behind the wall

This place may be of interest for the most part to lovers and connoisseurs of history. In short, a couple of decades ago there was a real crush here: more than 40 thousand people lived on an area of ​​​​150 × 250 m. The mafia performed the functions of the government here. There were hospitals, factories - in a word, everything that was needed for complete self-sufficiency, except that this place was forbidden for the police. Later, the Hong Kong government decided to destroy it, and over time, little by little, but did it. In fact, 40,000 people per patch of 150×250 m is a very large crowd of people!

Well, today this place is nothing more than a kind of “museum” park, where photographs and expositions of the time of the existence of that now famous “city within a city” are exhibited here.

You can get there by metro to Lok Fu station (green line), then walk for about 20 minutes.

Working hours: around the clock and seven days a week.

Admission prices: Free entry.

Area with local food

Once in Kowloon walled city, it makes sense to try the real national dishes of Hong Kong. There is no special point here. Catering, but there is a whole area where there are dozens of places that serve the everyday food of the Hong Kong inhabitants. Here you can find dumplings with shrimp, a wide variety of amazing noodles, any sugar-laden treats - and this is only a small part. This place is not included in the list of popular tourists, so the food is sold without crazy markups, everything is honest.

How to get there: walk from Kowloon walled city, which will take 10-20 minutes.

Markets

All the Hong Kong markets described here are located next to each other, and two of them are so dense that it is impossible to make out where one ends and the other begins.

Flower market

This place includes very few streets, but there are simply unimaginably many different varieties of flowers and seeds for sale here. Works during the day.

You can get there on the green metro line - Prince Edward station, and then walk for about ten minutes just on foot.

Women's Market and Goldfish Market

It is difficult to notice a clear boundary between these two markets, but clothes, shoes, household goods, jewelry, goldfish and small animals are sold here. Open all daylight hours.

To get here, you need to walk from the Prince Edward metro station (green line), which will take about 5-10 minutes.

Temple Street Night Market

Having got to the Flower or, alternatively, the “female-fish” market in the evening, it is not pointless to visit the night one at the same time. The route there passes through the “street with performances“, on which there are countless eateries where they can eat at a reasonable price, and street musicians earn their art, which is why there are always a large number of people there. As for the market, it would be worth calling it “evening” and not “night”, since it closes at midnight. Well, various souvenirs and other small things that warm the soul are sold there.

Working hours: 4:00 pm to midnight.

To get here, you need to go from the Yau Ma Tei station (red line) through the "street with performances".

Sky 100 Observation Deck (Hong Kong International Trade Centre)

Those who like to look at the city from above will definitely like the Sky 100 site. The ticket price is overpriced, while there are free tickets in Hong Kong, but it is here that it is most convenient to admire the panorama of the city in the glow of lights, which is already a considerable plus in the evening.

You can get there by taking the yellow or blue metro line to the station. Kowloon, Exit C1/D1.

Open daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Ticket prices: 160 HKD.

A park Kowloon Park

Deeper in the area is Kowloon Park. It doesn’t stand out too much for its size, but it’s clean and tidy here, and besides, there are a lot of flamingos. Anyone who feels tired from the bustle of the city and busy schedule should visit here.

You can get on the red metro line to the station. Jordan or Tsim Sha Tsui, get off at A1.

Working hours: from five in the morning to midnight.

Price per visit: admission is free.

Avenue of Stars

This tourist attraction, which is located on the waterfront, is the most popular among Hong Kong guests. Here, among other things, you can take your photo with the statue of Bruce Lee.

Museums in Kowloon

Anyone traveling to Hong Kong imagines Asia's huge ultra-modern metropolis, where modern architecture and the exotic of the nation are combined. And only on a walk you can figure out how true these ideas were, and how much they were not. However, visits to local museums will help much more in this matter, where you can learn about the changes in the city in a given decade, how and what he lived and breathed. And you can also just have a good rest there, if you prefer intellectual rest.

There are a lot of museums in Hong Kong, more than a dozen, and not even two. It is hard to imagine that such a huge number of museums can be in the same city, but the fact, as they say, is clear - they are here and many are popular with both tourists and local residents. It does not make sense to paint all of them in this article, but some are worth it.

The four most visited of the local museums are good, including in terms of location: they are all located on about. Kowloon, and they are not separated by such a great distance. And two - so in general they are in the same building.

Hong Kong History Museum

This is perhaps the most curious museum in all of Hong Kong. Here you can learn a lot about the times of the opium wars, the years of the Japanese occupation, even about the features of the industrial boom of recent decades. All this is told by objects on display, as well as videos.

You can get there by the purple metro line - st. East Tsim Sha Tsui, Exit P2.

You can visit on weekdays 10:00-18:00, on weekends - an hour longer, closed on Tuesday.

Entrance costs 10 HKD on all days except Wednesday, when there is no entry fee.

Science Museum

Close to the historical, there is a local science museum. It may be interesting here except for children. Some interesting things like invisible rooms there are, but the rest is empty. Of the pluses - perhaps, the fact that it actually stands in the same building as the historical one, so you can look there for a minute if such a thing stands out.

You can get there using the metro services, along the purple line - st. East Tsim Sha Tsui, Exit P2.

Visitors are accepted on weekdays at 10:00-19:00, on weekends - from ten in the morning to five in the afternoon. The museum is closed on Thursday.

It will cost 20 HKD to enter, except for Wednesday - then you don’t have to pay, as well as for a visit to the historical museum located in the same building.

Space Museum

This is also a place worth visiting. Like the history and science museum, the space museum is located in the Kowloon area. Here, visitors are shown videos on arctic and space topics. Moreover, viewing is conducted not on a regular screen, but on a very large domed one, and this is the advantage of the museum. There is only one drawback: all the voice acting of these videos is in English.

You can get there by the red metro line - st. Tsim Sha Tsui.

Opening hours: closed on Tuesdays, on other weekdays open from 1 pm to 9 pm, Sat-Sun. from ten in the morning to nine in the evening.

You can watch one video by paying 32 HKD.

Museum of Art

More than 15 thousand art objects are exhibited here, including calligraphy, antiques, famous works of art, creations of skilled artisans and the like. This museum houses a complete collection of thematic art exhibits, which have been taken from the sources of the most different countries including China.

Closed for restoration until the beginning of 2019, and then the exposition will be updated, which will also take a lot of time.

You can get on the red metro line to the station. Tsim Sha Tsui.

Disneyland

This place does not belong to the Kowloon area, but it is still worth placing his review here. Disneyland will be the most interesting for children. The cost of tickets here bites, but this is the case with any Disneyland. It is also recommended to visit it on weekdays, and not in Chinese New Year- on weekends and during this holiday there are huge crowds of local residents.

You can get on the pink metro line to the station. Disneyland Resort, fare from Kowloon by subway is 20 HKD.

Available for visiting seven days a week 10:00-20:00.

Prices:
for a day - entrance ticket for an adult you can buy a ticket by paying 589 HKD, for a child a ticket will cost 419 HKD, for a pension you will have to pay 100 HKD
for two days - a ticket for an adult will cost 759 HKD, for a child a ticket can be purchased for 539 HKD, a pension will cost 170 HKD

Lantau Island (Big Buddha)

This attraction is also not right to include in the list of Kowloon objects, but it is most appropriate to mention it here. Lantau Island can be reached by cable car, you can take a bus, or you can walk on foot.

Landmarks of Hong Kong Island

On Hong Kong Island, the number of objects of interest to tourists is larger than in the Kowloon area. Below is about them.

Ferris wheel

Ferris wheels in most cases seem massive, impressive ... but not against the backdrop of Hong Kong buildings. It is not that popular, especially if you take into account the free points from where you can admire the view of the city.

You can get on the red metro line to Central, exit A.

Ferris wheel working hours: daily from ten in the morning to eleven in the evening.

You can ride by paying 100 HKD.

Museums of Hong Kong Island

The museums located on this island will undoubtedly appeal to visitors, especially amateurs and connoisseurs.

tea museum

It may not be interesting for everyone here, but the building is located in a good place in the park, and close to the tram stop on Victoria Peak. If you have twenty minutes free, you can visit this museum. At least just for the sake of seeing what tea accessories were used locals at one time or another, and also to buy some exotic kind of tea for yourself.

You can get there by the red metro line - st. Admiralty, exit C1.

Available for visiting seven days a week 10:00-18:00.

You don't need to pay to visit.

Money Museum in Hong Kong

Exhibition for amateurs to consider paper money. It takes up little space, literally the only room, but here, at the height of the fifty-fifth floor, there are panoramic windows. To visit you need a passport or his photo. To get here, they issue a special pass.

You can get there by the red metro line - Central station, as an option - Central pier, IFC Mall skyscraper.

Business Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:50 pm, Saturday only until 12:40 pm, last day of the week is closed.

Ticket price: admission is free.

Madame Tussauds museum

One of the exhibition pavilions of the famous Madame Tussauds brand is located on Victoria Peak, and at the same time it is one of the most visited Hong Kong museums. Here you can take photos with sculptures of famous people, and then go to panoramic places to look at the city from a great height.

How to get there: trams run to Victoria Peak, where the museum stands.

Available for visiting seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00.

Pay per visit: 245 HKD. You can buy tickets different types- even with a tram ticket to return back, even with the opportunity to visit the observation deck.

Museum of Optical Illusions

This institution, located on the third floor of the gallery, located on Victoria Peak, is also notable for its high attendance. The younger generation will definitely like its exposition, and some adults will also like it.

You can get there on the red metro line - st. Admiralty, exit C1.

Visitors are accepted daily 10:00-22:00, the cash desk is open until 21:00.

For an adult you need to pay 150 HKD, and for a child or a senior citizen it will cost 100 HKD.

Central Mid-Levels Covered Escalator - the longest escalator in the world

The city is located in a rough, mountainous area, and therefore it is quite appropriate to take an escalator here, especially one as long as this one, which is considered, although not quite correctly, to be the longest on Earth. And for the guests of Hong Kong, a ride here is quite an interesting experience. This escalator goes through several streets, so it's not that hard to spot. You can enter (and exit too) on any of these streets. Considering that there are many cafes, shops and simply interesting places for a walk on these streets, it certainly makes sense to do this. From 6:00 to 10:00, this escalator works exclusively for descent, delivering people living in the area where they need to (mainly to their places of work), and from 10:30 to 24:00 it lifts passengers.
As for whether it is in fact the longest in the world, one can definitely answer in the negative: the longest escalators in the world are located in Russia, in the metro of St. Petersburg and Moscow. BUT Central Mid-Levels The Covered Escalator entered the Guinness book as the longest escalator system, despite the fact that none of the 30 escalators included in it is particularly long. Such are " legal-linguistic subtleties!

You can get there by the red metro line - st. Central, exit D2.

antique street

This small street contains at most a dozen small shops selling antiques. AT tourist places you can only buy boring stuff at a biting price, but here - on the contrary, you can find something really incredible, and much cheaper than you might expect. Usually these outlets are open until 6 pm.

Man Mo temple and Hollywood road

Both of these objects (temple Manmou and Hollywood road) are on the "must see" list in Hong Kong. That is why the temple is usually packed with visitors, so it makes little sense for another (or even a whole family) to squeeze into this crowd, and Hollywood road is nothing more than another place where stupid tourists are sold all sorts of uninteresting rubbish under the guise of souvenirs. In our opinion, visiting any of these places is just a senseless waste of time, which in Hong Kong is easy to spend with much more benefit or much more interesting. However, it's up to you, of course.

You can get there by the red metro line - st. Central, exit D2.

Open 8:00-18:00

You don't have to pay to visit.

Bar area on Staunton Street

Next to the escalator and the Manmou temple is a place intended for have a nice rest for a beer mug. It gets very busy here in the evenings. Local bars are often packed with people from all over the globe, so you can rest until nightfall. Everything is quite expensive here, but this is Hong Kong, there is generally little that is cheap.

How to find: take the red subway line to Central, another option is Sheung Wan.

Zoo and Botanical Garden

In the depths of Hong Kong Island there is a zoo "in one bottle" with a local botanical garden. The zoo itself, as they say, does not shine - there are few animals in it, but you can also look at them. You can also look at a variety of plants here. or you can just sit on one or another bench.

How to find: Metro Central.

Working hours: open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.

No payment required.

Victoria Peak

Here you can get in a tram booth to, in fact, the observation platform. It offers a view of the city not only from a height, but also from a different angle, not only during the day, but also in the evening, if you want. And yet - although it is believed that there is only one observation deck, in fact there are several. And there you can first admire the sunset, and later return to admire the city views at night.

Hong Kong Park

This, in fact, is not one, but two whole parks that make up one, between which the road passes. Not the most the best place, but far from the worst - suitable for relaxation. The best thing to visit with children: there is something to do. Open all day.

How to find: Take the red/blue metro line to Admiralty, exit C1.

Observation deck (Central plaza)

Here, as in some other places, you can enjoy the Hong Kong view from a great height for free. A considerable advantage is the local panoramic windows, which provide a 360-degree view. To visit Hong Kong, and at the same time not to come here, is not very reasonable.

You can get on the dark blue subway line to Wan Chai Station, Exit A1, go up to the 46th floor.

You can visit on weekdays 9:00-18:00, on Saturdays 9:00-13:00, closed on the last day of the week.

Ticket Prices: No fee required.

Hippodrome (Happy Valley)

Here, in this city, you can visit a real hippodrome. Alas, you can get here only on Wednesdays, on other days there are no races. Well, if you are lucky and you ended up in Hong Kong on Wednesday, you may find it interesting to visit the hippodrome. Here you can either drink beer in a pleasant company, while watching the races, or add spice to the spectacle by betting on some horse.

You can get on the subway to Causeway station, exit A.

Working hours: once a week, on Wednesdays.

Ticket prices: 10 HKD.

Montane Mansion

It will be nice to be here for those amateur photographers who like to take pictures of artsy piles.

How to find: Take the dark blue subway line to Tai Koo Station or take the tram.

District of Aberdeen (Aberdeen)

This area may be of interest to tourists. The most important thing here is to cross the river in a small boat: the fee is symbolic, and the process is rather curious. You can also start a private guide here for a half-hour or hour tour on the Hong Kong canals on a similar transport, but you will have to pay more for this. You can also just walk along the embankment here - it is very beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by red-colored lanterns.

How to find: From the metro station (Ocean Park station) take the number 73 bus to Aberdeen.

Ticket prices: half hour tour 60 HKD, per hour 100 HKD.

ocean park

Ocean Park is one of the most popular local tourist sites. Usually it is visited in the company of relatives - family or friends. It is recommended to visit this place all day, from morning until late in the evening, because there are many different attractions and a lot of people in queues.

How to get there: It is recommended to get here by metro. There are maps where there is no guide line to the park itself, but one can be seen while on the Hong Kong subway - it is called Ocean Park. The light green line intersects with the blue one running along about. Hong Kong. Directly to Ocean Park you can drive from Kowloon, using the subway services, paying 12 HKD.

Available for recreation daily 10:00-18:00.

How much to pay: for an adult - 438 HKD, for a child - 219 HKD.

The beaches of Hong Kong

On about. Hong Kong is located very noteworthy beaches.

Repulse Bay Beach

This is the most visited of them, while the most glamorous. It is located on about. Hong Kong and adjacent to luxury hotels. It is large, and there are many bars and cafes nearby. There is also an equipped area where you can barbecue. In the evenings, various parties are held here, so this beach is suitable for lovers of this kind of entertainment.

How to get there: You can get here from Central's Exchange (Hong Kong subway station or Central, Exit A) on the following buses: 73, 260 and 973, paying a fare of 10 HKD.

Middle Bay Beach

Near the previous one there is a tiny Middle Bay - it is much smaller than its neighbor, but there is noticeably more tranquility here, and there is also a barbecue area here.

How to get there: you can just walk here in about half an hour from Repulse Beach.

South Bay Beach (Nam Wan Beach)

This one, like the previous one, is not held in high regard by the townspeople. Basically, for the reason that it takes a long time to get there. But this beach is perhaps the best in Hong Kong. The reason for this is not only the fine sand on the shore and have a good day reservoir, but also in its low popularity: there are no large crowds of tourists.

How to get there: it takes about 60 minutes to walk from Repulse Beach, and about half an hour from Middle Bay.

Shek O Beach

On this beautiful beach there are few people, and all conditions are created here to relax in the company of family or friends. Here you can find places where you can have a barbecue, showers, and also - here you can admire the wonderful panorama of the bay. The only drawback of the beach is the long travel time, but thanks to the excellent local transport system, this very disadvantage is almost eliminated.

You can get there by metro, having reached the dark blue line to the station. Shau ​​Kei Wan, exit A3, then take the bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave transport at Shek O.

Big Wave Beach

Near the previous one there is another beach, and more specifically, Big Wave. This place is popular with both surfers and those who just like to swim, swinging on high waves. There are few people here, there are enough cafes with seafood on the menu, and in general you can enjoy the rest.

You can get there by dark blue lines. metro - st. Shau ​​Kei Wan, Exit A3. Then take bus number 9, paying 7 HKD. Leave transport on Big Wave.

Stanley area

This place seems to be specially created for those who like to push in crowds of tourists. The Stanley area is full of restaurants and cafes, there is an embankment here. It is also famous for the prison where the Japanese held the British during the occupation of Hong Kong.

You can get there by taking bus number 260 at Central metro station. In total, the journey will take 7 HKD and approximately sixty minutes.

Dragonback Hiking

A wonderful way to pass the time. With good weather, it even becomes possible to admire good views at the same time on several local bays. And on the way you can look at the beaches of Shek O and Big Wave. If you set aside a few hours for such a walk, it is quite easy to get around the entire “Dragon's Back”.

You can get there by subway - Shau Kei Wan station on the blue line. At a stop located near the station, take bus 9, paying a fare of 7 HKD. And there - tell the driver where he should stop the transport. And it is likely that not only you will come out.

There will be only one road, so it will be difficult to go astray. Well, along the route there are signposts everywhere. As for the return, you can be calm about this: the buses on which you can go back run often and until late.

Hong Kong is a British possession in China. During the opium wars with China, it was the main transshipment base from which opium came to consumers in the Middle Kingdom. Nevertheless, Hong Kong prospered. After the end of the opium wars, Hong Kong nevertheless continued to develop rapidly.

Satellite map of Hong Kong
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In 1941, Japan attacked. A few days later, Canadian and British troops capitulated. In 1945, the Japanese were driven out of Hong Kong and it again became English. During the occupation, the population decreased from 1.6 million to 600 thousand. However, soon people began to enter en masse from China and soon the streets, and most importantly the enterprises, were filled again.

Today, about 7 million people live in Hong Kong. Here the highest population density on the planet is 6,400 people per square kilometer. Not surprisingly, the whole of Hong Kong is built up with high-rise buildings. Hotels are also skyscrapers, but surprisingly, none of them has a fourth floor. The fact is that the number four is consonant with the word death, so superstition defeated mathematics.

Despite the highest density - here is one of the highest incomes per person in everything the globe- 38,000 dollars. Hong Kong has its own currency, the Hong Kong dollar. It has a well-developed banking sector and is famous for its high-precision electronics industry.
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Hong Kong attaches great importance to ecology. The city covers only a quarter of the area. The rest of the territory is not exploited, leaving it pristine. However, the air here is one of the worst on the planet. Well at least they appeared