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

Museum of Arts in Hong KongHong 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

333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60601

361 Post St., Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94108

10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1220
Los Angeles, CA 90024

SHOPPING
Shopping in Hong KongShopping 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.

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.,
488 Hennessy Rd.,

Wing On
Large department store with Western goods.
173 Des Voeux Rd. Central


Sincere
Western department store with fixed prices.
83 Argyle St. Kowloon

Lane Crawford
Prestigious yet expensive department store.
70 Queen's Rd. Central

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 ClubRoyal Hong Kong Golf Club, nine-hole golf course at Deep Water Bay .

Squash can be played at several locations including:
Hong Kong Squash Centre
Public courts are available here, a passport is needed for booking.

Harbor Road Indoor Games Hall

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 .
Bowen Road .


Sailing is available only to members of yacht clubs, with reciprocal rights to the one in Hong Kong.
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

For scuba diving information, contact:
Bunn's Divers Institute
188 Wanchai Rd.
Hong Kong Island


Horse Racing
Races are run from September through May by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club at the Happy Valley race course.