Hong Kong Must-See Sights Part #1
by Local Host
Did you know that Hong Kong has urbanized only 17% of its land area and over 40% of the territory is protected as country parks, special area and Ramsar site?
When traveling to China here are some of the must-see sights of Hong Kong:
Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
The name isn’t entirely accurate—there are closer to 13,000 Buddha statues in the temple, as well as countless, larger ones lining the steps to the temple. They come in all shapes, sizes, and sorts, with one even riding a giant blue dog. There’s also a lovely nine-story pagoda beside the temple.
Luk Yu Tea House
A dim sum restaurant serves a wide variety—often dozens—of small dishes, and Luk Yu Tea House is perhaps the best place to dive in. Dumplings of all sorts are a typical dim sum offering, as are rice rolls, steamed meatballs and vegetables, spring rolls, and sweets. Try as many types as your appetite will allow, including something unusual.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
The largest museum in the city, this is a wonderful place to learn about the cultural history of China. Visitor favorites include the colorful costumes of the Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall and the sculptures and early art of the T. T. Tsui Gallery.
Top Deck, at the Jumbo
You can make a quick escape from the city to this open-air restaurant, which floats in Jumbo Harbor. The menu is international, though mainly Eastern in focus. The ferry to get there is free, and atmosphere refreshing.
Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
The gathering place for all things bird, you don’t have to be an ornithologist to enjoy a look around. There are dozens of markets selling birds, cages of mahogany and teak, and bird feed. You can watch purveyors feed their birds crickets and nectar with chopsticks, or sit back and listen to the songs from the birds brought by the proud owners who are there just to hang out.
Check back on Monday for Part #2 of our Hong Kong not-to-be-missed sights. Start planning your China vacation today!
