City: Kowloon
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Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
Restaurants in Hong Kong
1. Chi Lin Nunnery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,344 reviews
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The Chi Lin Nunnery is one of our special places in Hong Kong. Originally built in 1934, the monastery building and grounds you see today were opened to the public in 2000. This is a peaceful and tranquil place that is beautifully maintained. Chi Lin along with the adjacent Nan Lian Gardens are free to visit and open from 7am to 7pm daily. What you find here is a Buddhist monastic complex constructed of cedar wood and built in the style of the Tang Dynasty. There are a handful of halls, each fitted with beautiful shrines with gilded and colourful statue figures representing manifestations of Buddha. The main hall includes five large gilded figures (3 Buddha figures and 2 attending disciples) is particularly impressive. Note that they ask you to not take photos in this area of the monastery. There is information posted next to each hall with Chinese and English text, allowing you to read up and learn about the figures on display in each. You can take pictures in the open courtyard which are decorated with numerous manicured shrubs and flowering plants. This is a Lotus Pond Garden with four delightful pools, it is an attractive setting and easy place to relax and enjoy yourself. Overall, this is a place you can easily spend half an hour. Add an addition 30-45 minutes to browse the grounds and exhibition galleries of the Nan Lian Garden which is connected by bridge to the other side of the street running along side the Nunnery. Collectively, these two attractions represent one of the most beautiful locations to visit in Hong Kong, a place loved by residents and visitors alike.
2. International Commerce Centre
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5. Victoria Dockside
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Victoria Dockside, the 3 million-square-foot global art and design district along Hong Kong’s iconic Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, is poised to be a new global landmark, taking Hong Kong to a new cultural frontier.
Reviewed By Mairwen1
The Victoria Dockside was re-vamped in a US$2.6 billion make-over a couple years ago. It is now a beautiful, open promenade that runs alongside Victoria Harbour. It is best combined with a trip on the Star Ferry. As you step off the ferry, head to your right where the promenade starts and from here, it will take you right along the waterfront, past those million-dollar views of Hong Kong's iconic skyline. In terms of views, it doesn't get much better than this. The other main points of interest are the Avenue of Stars (a Hong Kong version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame) and K11 (a surprising mix of public art and high-end, luxury shopping). There are several places to eat and drink, ranging from Wildfire and Starbucks to upmarket spots inside K11 such as the Fortnum & Mason food hall and the Rosewood bar, Darkside. It is particularly pretty at sunset but it comes alive at night. From 8pm each night, a 10 minute choreographed laser-light show, ‘Symphony of Lights’, sets the harbour and the buildings of Hong Kong ablaze. This is the best place to watch it for a front row view.
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7. Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 47 reviews
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station is the cross-boundary gateway for High Speed Rail in Hong Kong. The giant curtain wall of the station comprises over 4,000 irregular glass panels, and the spectacular structure is supported by 9 sets of massive columns of different heights. The curved ceiling of the station was built with over 8,000 tons of steel, which is almost the weight of the Eiffel Tower!
Reviewed By G5206CLpetert - Hawaii, United States
Direct high speed train from here to most major cities in China, the station is connected to MTR rail line, with covered bus and taxi stations just outside. Restaurants and fast food services are conveniently located on most levels. The China/Hongkong ferry terminal is about 10 minutes walk towards Tsim Sha Tsui. This is a good place to visit even if you are not taking a train, the building are very photogenic inside out.
8. Lui Seng Chun
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