Hongkong, you got to admire the buildings, the people and the food. There are so much to see, but so metropolitan. You got to see what a big city is, and guess, big cities are alike. Nevertheless, who won’t love Hongkong.
The tall rising towers, the lights and the hustle and bustle of constant flow of people. Spend your time in the main island, but don’t forget to visit the more secluded area. When in the main Island, don’t miss the International Finance Center (IFC 2) building, the tallest building in Hongkong. You must have noticed it from Tomb Raider: The cradle of life. You must notice the Bank of China Tower as well. If you look closely, you might think that the building next to is the box that the Bank of China Tower came with.
To travel in Hongkong, take buses and trains. Ferry is good to cross to Kowloon, to admire the city panorama. It’s best at night. Don’t forget to get your Octopus card, a smart RFID card to pay your trips. Note that you can pay your lunch in some places with the same card. Talk about cash-less society.
Take the bus to The Peak Tower; alternatively, you can take the Peak tram. You are heading to the Victoria Peak to reward yourself with the magnificent view of Hongkong skyscrapers. Taking the bus to the top can be a thrilling experience. If you do, do please take the double decker. Sit on the top level and at front seat. You sure appreciate the thrill.
For religious experience, go to Lantau and visit Tian Tan Buddha, it’s the tallest bronze Buddha in the world. Climb the stairs. At the end of your visit, don’t forget to visit the cafetaria, offering many vegetarian meals that are common to the Buddhist monks. They are delicious – being vegetables. They sure beat those raw leaves some call salads!
For remaining days/hours in Hongkong, you have choices to visit the shopping area and enjoy elbowing thousand of shoppers, or you can go rural. Do the latter. Enjoy Hongkong without the hustle. See the villages, admire the neighbors playing Mah-Jong, and be sure that you can say that you have seen the both sides of Hongkong.
