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Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak

太平山 (Tai Ping Shan)

The highest point on Hong Kong Island, providing the world-famous view of the skyscraper skyline and Victoria Harbour.

Local Name
太平山 (Tai Ping Shan)
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Star Ferry

Star Ferry

天星小輪

A legendary green-and-white ferry service that has been shuttling passengers across Victoria Harbour for over 130 years.

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天星小輪
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Symphony of Lights

Symphony of Lights

幻彩詠香江

A synchronized laser and light show involving over 40 skyscrapers on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

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幻彩詠香江
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Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha

天壇大佛

A massive 34-meter high bronze statue of Buddha sitting serenely atop a mountain on Lantau Island.

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天壇大佛
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Temple Street Night Market

Temple Street Night Market

廟街夜市

A lively nocturnal bazaar in Kowloon filled with street food, trinkets, fortune tellers, and opera singers.

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廟街夜市
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Ladies Market

Ladies Market

女人街

A kilometer-long stretch of street stalls in Mong Kok selling everything from clothing and bags to quirky souvenirs.

Local Name
女人街
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PMQ

PMQ

元創方

A creative landmark housed in a revitalized historic building, now filled with local designer boutiques and art galleries.

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元創方
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Man Mo Temple

Man Mo Temple

文武廟

A stunning, incense-filled temple dedicated to the gods of Literature (Man) and War (Mo).

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文武廟
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Wong Tai Sin Temple

Wong Tai Sin Temple

黃大仙祠

A sprawling Taoist temple complex famous for 'Kau Cim'—a form of fortune telling using bamboo sticks.

Local Name
黃大仙祠
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Tai O Fishing Village

Tai O Fishing Village

大澳漁村

A traditional Tanka fishing community famous for its stilt houses built over the tidal flats of Lantau Island.

Local Name
大澳漁村
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Dragon's Back Trail

Dragon's Back Trail

龍脊

A stunning ridge-line hike that offers panoramic views of Hong Kong Island’s coastline and the South China Sea.

Local Name
龍脊
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Sai Kung

Sai Kung

西貢

A coastal district known as the 'Back Garden of Hong Kong,' famous for its pristine beaches, volcanic rock formations, and seafood.

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西貢
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Mid-Levels Escalator

Mid-Levels Escalator

中環至半山自動扶梯

The world's longest covered outdoor escalator system, spanning 800 meters and climbing over 135 meters in elevation.

Local Name
中環至半山自動扶梯
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Ozone Bar

Ozone Bar

One of the world's highest bars, located on the 118th floor of the ICC tower in West Kowloon.

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