Hong Kong Museum of History
The Hong Kong Museum of History
showcases Hong Kong's archaeological, cultural and natural history through a
display of cultural objects,
artefacts, photographs, traditional costumes and models that span 6,000 years.
Glorious
period sets tell the story of Chinese
life in replicas of village houses, streets and stores. These memorials to the
past are contained within an
incredible building opened in the year 2000.
Address:
100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kawloon (next to the Hong Kong Science
Museum);
Telephone:
+852 2724 9042; Website:
www.lcsd.gov.hk/hkmh; Transport: MTR
Tsim Sha Tsiu, then walk via
Granville Road; maxicab no 1 from
Kowloon Star Ferry in Tsim Sha Tsiu to Science Museum Road; Opening time :
Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 10am
to 6pm; Sunday and public holidays 10am to 7pm. Closes at 5pm on
Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's
Eve. Closed on Tuesdays and first two days of Chinese New Year;
Admission:
HK$10; concessions available. Free admission on Wednesday
Wong Tai Sin Temple
This grand Taoist temple is one of
the most frequently visited temples in Hong Kong. It is dedicated to Wong Tai
Sin, a legendary hermit who reputedly
had healing powers and could foretell the future. A number of fortunetellers
ply their trade in the temple complex
and there is also a large pharmacy. The ornate temple with its red pillars,
gold ceilings and decorative
latticework is usually full of people burning incense and making floral
offerings. The
temple also has a lovely adjacent
park called the 'Good Wish Gardens', a peaceful green spot with waterfalls
tumbling over rocks.
Address:
2 Chuck Yuen Village, Kowloon; Telephone:
2327 8141; Transport: MTR to Wong
Tai Sin, exit B;
Opening
time : Daily 7am to 5.30pm, gardens closed on Mondays; Admission: Free (although donations are
welcome)
Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom
The Ocean Park and Middle Kingdom is
a theme park spread over two parts, connected to each other by a cable
car. A spectacular aquarium, reputed
to be the largest in world, is complemented by a funfair containing a roller
coaster, space wheel, octopus and
swinging ship amongst its rides. Entrance fee also includes a visit to the
ancient
Chinese Middle Kingdom.
Address:
Ocean Park Road, Aberdeen; Telephone:
2552 0291; Website:
www.oceanpark.com.hk ; Transport:
Take City Bus route 629 from either
Amiralty MTR Station or Central Pier No.7. Bus fares are HK$10.6 for adults
and HK$5.3 for children. Check out
the website for other frequent public bus services; Opening time : Daily 10am
to 6pm; Admission: HK$208 (adults); HK$103 (children 3 - 11); under 3 and
over 65 free
Aberdeen
Some 200 years ago, Hong Kong's
Aberdeen district was a haven for pirates. Located on the southern shore of
Hong Kong Island, it is home to the
Tanka boat people and has become a popular tourist destination where visitors
can experience on hand the
traditional lifestyle of boat dwellers and sample fresh seafood. Aberdeen is a
lively
marina crammed with junks, sampans,
water taxis (kai do), cruisers and yachts. The fishing harbour is a wonderful
way to experience the activity of
life on water. Tours along Aberdeen's watery stretches can be enjoyed onboard
one of the many sampans offering half
- hour trips around the harbour and the sensory delights of Hong Kong
cuisine can be experienced within the
unique environment of the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant.
Address:
South District, Hong Kong Island; Transport:
Bus No.7 or No.70 from Exchange Square in Central
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