For a European person, the East is a great mystery, which, of course, cannot be solved during one trip. It remains only to slightly prepare for the trip, armed with knowledge, and upon arrival to plunge into a completely unfamiliar atmosphere. Excursions in Hong Kong, China or Thailand will allow you to get to know this or that country from the inside, get acquainted with the ancient culture, rich in history and traditions.
Hong Kong, on the one hand, is part of China, on the other, a completely unique world. This city-state can send a person many centuries back in a second and just as quickly transfer him to the future, the guest can only decide which direction of excursions is closer to him.
Sightseeing tours in Hong Kong
Sightseeing tours are the most popular in this region, but they also have variations. The classic walk lasts about 5 hours, is estimated at $ 50 per person, and is designed for those guests of Hong Kong who cross its borders for the first time. The program includes visits to the main monuments and interesting city landscapes: the symbol of the city, located on the Golden Bauhinia Square; Victoria Peak, which can be reached by funicular; Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars, similar to Hollywood; the most beautiful bay of Otpora.
Victoria Peak is one of the main attractions of Hong Kong, at its top there are shops, cafes, a small beautiful park and a museum where you can see wax figures depicting famous political and cultural figures. The Avenue of Stars appeared in Hong Kong in 2004, although earlier on this place was located no less interesting object - the port of spices. In addition to handprints from famous Hong Kong actors, the alley is decorated with statues of celebrities that tourists love to take pictures with.
Other sightseeing excursion routes include their own objects, for example, Stanley Market with its unique atmosphere, Aberdeen Bay, where old boats sit side by side with the most sophisticated yachts. Such a trip lasts from 4 to 6 hours and costs $ 90 per tourist. Even more expensive will be excursions on helicopters, a kind of flying machines.
From a bird's eye view, Hong Kong looks amazing, and pictures taken from above will be a real decoration of any interior and a wonderful reminder of an amazing journey.
One of the most original excursions can take place along the street of "lazy pedestrians", although in fact it is not a street, but a funicular that runs from the World Trade Center to residential areas. It is the longest escalator in the world, with a length of 3 kilometers. On the way, you can get off more than once at special sites, walk around a particular area of the city, sit in a cafe or restaurant.
Travel to the past
Choosing between the future and the past in Hong Kong, many tourists still prefer to get acquainted with the historical monuments and sights of the city. A car-walking tour will last about 6 hours, and its cost varies from $ 120 to $ 300, the number of people in a group is from 1 to 10.
The excursion begins with a journey along a cable car, tourists will find very sharp impressions, vivid emotions and stunning beauty - sonorous waterfalls, picturesque hillsides and valleys. Further along the route, tourists will find several beautiful ancient temples, acquaintance with Buddhist culture, a visit to the village of Ngong Ping and the village of Tai O, located right on the water and nicknamed the Chinese Venice.
Special memories remain with guests after visiting Tian Tan Buddha, a huge statue of a deity. It is considered the largest bronze statue in the world, it is located on a hill, so it looks even more impressive. There are two ways to get to the top: the first is to walk 268 steps on your own, the second is to climb very quickly using a suspended booth with a glass floor. Not far from the Big Buddha there is a monastery with its own attractions, two halls with beautiful names - the Great Hero and the Heavenly King.
Temples of Hong Kong
The highly popular Hong Kong sightseeing route introduces visitors to the city's magnificent temples and spiritual centers. One of the most beautiful places on such an excursion is the temple of 10,000 Buddhas. It is not known exactly how many statues of the deity are in the temple, but the collection looks impressive. Shown are large, medium-sized and tiny figurines made from different materials, but with love and reverence.
The second important point of the route is the Wong-Tai-Sin temple, it was built in honor of the Taoist healer and hermit, and is striking in its enormous size. Further, the excursion continues to the Chi-Lin monastery, where Buddhism fans live.
