travel guides hong kong
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Written by Vernon
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009 |
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Your Friendly Travel Guide to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is an autonomous territory in Asia that is slowly making itself known to the world as a prosperous and business-savvy region. It is the embodiment of the fast-paced city life with its Mongkok markets, high-rise building, heavy traffic jams, noisy bars, and busy people.
However, it is apparent that the people of Hong Kong are still deeply rooted to their religious traditions. This is manifested in how their biggest buildings were designed according to the recommendations of a feng shui master and how its citizens keep on visiting temples in the middle of the day.
Not many people know and some travel guides fail to mention that Hong Kong is also a place where you could find secluded beaches and hectares upon hectares of nature reserve parks. If you are a tourist seeking to escape the hustle and the bustle of the city life, skip the clogged Causeway Bay and the crowded Mongkok markets and take time to explore Hong Kong's more serene side.
Over two-thirds of the territory covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and other outlying islands are country parkland. Seek out the large bronze statue of Buddha by crossing the waters of Lantau, where pink dolphins are sometimes seen frolicking. Other interesting sites to see include the Lantau Peak trek, the last of Hong Kong's fishing villages, the walled villages in the New Territories, and the hills and reservoirs of Saikung.
Accommodations cater to any budget range. Nathan Road, which is between Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok, offer low-cost rooms. Hotel rooms with harbor views are found at the Central. Look for online travel guides that may offer special discount packages in Hong Kong.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 March 2009 )
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