Kowloon
Kowloon (九龍, "nine dragons" in Cantonese) is the peninsula to the north of Hong Kong Island. It lacks some of the glamour of the Island, but makes up for it with unmatched and distinctly Chinese vibrancy: Kowloon is by some measures the most densely populated place on the planet, and has a matching array of places to shop, eat and sleep. Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀), the tip of the peninsula, is Hong Kong's main tourist drag and backpacker ghetto, while Mong Kok (旺角) packs in a huge array of shops and markets in an area of less than a square kilometer.
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Hotels in Kowloon
 | Las Vegas Guest House (Hong Kong)  |
Score 5.075 from 7 reviews | | Flat C4, Floor 15, Block C, 36-44 Nathan Road, Chungking Mansion |  |
| Highlighted by TIME magazine in 2007, Chungking Mansion is well-known for his globalisation. You can see different countries, cultures, and people represented here.
The name of Las Vegas Hostel was thought up by the owner, in respect to his birthplace.
Because of our hospitable service and care for what the customers need, this gives our hostel a high reputation. Furthermore, many tourism awards from different organisations have proven our success.
We are looking forward to making friends with you and we invite you to stay in our hostel. ... more | | |
 | Wifi Boutique Hotel  |
Score 7.575 from 6 reviews | | 366 Lock Hart Road | |
| Conveniently located in the heart of Wan Chai, Hong Kong's entertainment and business hub is Wifi Boutique Hotel, which provides quick access to ferry terminals and the MTR (railway).
Expect stylish accommodation with chic furnishings at the Wifi hotel. Each room is uniquely designed with vibrant colours and textures. All feature modern amenities including Wi-Fi, 32-inch (81 cm) LCD TV, iPod dock with radio and an air purifying system.
The hotel’s concierge is available to provide visitors with sightseeing recommendations and airport transfers.
Within walking distance from the Wifi Hotel are Hong Kong's major shopping centres, tourist attractions and the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. ... more | | |
 | Langham Place, Mongkok  |
Score 8.75 from 228 reviews | | 555 Shanghai Street | |
| Heralded as the “Best New City Hotel” by TTG Asia, the five-star Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok, Hong Kong comprises 665 elegantly furnished guest rooms equipped with Cisco’s colour Internet Protocol Phones, in-room mobile phones, 42-inch plasma TVs, DVD players, hotel-wide broadband connection, individual bath and shower units with a separate soothing overhead rain shower and the Langham Blissful beds.
Also featured are Chuan Spa - Health and Wellbeing encompassing a fitness studio, a rooftop heated swimming pool and a spa offering 60 holistic treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles to heal your body, mind and soul.
An array of dining options are available in the hotel, with The Place featuring international buffet, The Backyard offering BBQ buffets, Ming Court serving Cantonese cuisine and Portal-Work & Play bringing to you fine wines and music.
Rising 42 storeys above Mongkok, the Langham Place Hotel is located in the vibrant heart of Kowloon peninsula offering the authentic sights, sounds and market shopping right at its doorstep. The hotel is also directly connected to the 300-shop Langham Place Mall and the Mongkok subway station with easy access to any destination within the city. ... more | | |
 | Li's Hostel |
Score 3.875 from 8 reviews | | Flat A8, Block A, 3rd Floor, Chung King Mansions, 36-44 Nathan Road, | |
| This hostel is located in the most convenient and prosperous district in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, which is the central part of Hong Kong.
Tsim Sha Tsui is just beside Victoria Harbour. You can enjoy the great sea view and the famous night scene of Hong Kong Island at the sea side. Also, Li's Hostel is just beside Nathan Road, known as the 'Golden Mile', famous for its shops, arcades, boutiques, restaurants and fantastic nightlife. The Star Ferry, the Avenue of Stars on the waterfront, the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong cultural centre are also all within walking distance. Ideal for travellers, the rooms have plenty of space and all rooms come fully-equipped with all standard amenities. Right at our doorstep is the airport shuttle bus station, the A21 airport bus station and the R21 bus for Disneyland. ... more | | |
 | Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen |
Score 7.975 from 29 reviews | | Shennan Boulevard West Futian District | |
| Located in Shenzhen's central business district, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen offers easy access to entertainment options, free internet access and an indoor heated swimming pool.
The Grand Mercure is just a 20-minute drive from Shenzhen International Airport and next to Zhuzilin Metro Station.
It is also close to attractions such as Italian Fashion Street and the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Rooms are elegantly decorated and offer views of the bay, city or mountains. They are fitted with a desk and selected rooms feature a kitchenette.
Facilities at Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen include a large fitness room, business centre and Kids Club. It also offers a fantastic choice of restaurants offering regional and international cuisine and a number of bars. ... more | | |
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Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin takes its name, in fact, from a legendary shepherd who learned the art of healing. In short, a visit to this temple, surrounded by vast, government housing estates, provides insight into Chinese religious practices and is well worth a stop despite its out-of-the-way location. Wong Tai Sin is Hong Kong's most popular Taoist temple, visited by more than 3 million worshipers. Although the temple itself dates only from 1973, it adheres to traditional Chinese architectural principles with its red pillars, two-tiered golden roof, blue friezes, yellow latticework, and multicolored carvings. What makes the temple so popular, however, is that everyone who comes here is seeking information about their fortune--from advice about business or horse racing to determining which day is most auspicious for a wedding. Most worshipers make use of a bamboo container holding numbered sticks. After lighting a joss stick and kneeling before the main altar, the worshiper gently shakes the container until one of the sticks falls out. The number corresponds to a certain fortune, which is then interpreted by a soothsayer at the temple. You can wander around the temple grounds, on which can be found halls dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy and Confucius; the Nine Dragon Garden, a Chinese garden with a pond, waterfall, and a replica of the famous Nine Dragons mural (the original is in Beijing's Imperial Palace); the Good Wish Garden, a replica of the Yi He Garden in Beijing with circular, square, octagonal, and fan-shaped pavilions, ponds, an artificial waterfall, and rocks and concrete fashioned to resemble animals; and a clinic with both Western medical services and traditional Chinese herbal treatments.
| type: | Temples |
| address: | Wong Tai Sin Estate |
| openinghours: | daily 7am-5:30pm |
Hong Kong Space Museum
The Space Museum is easy to spot with its white-domed planetarium. It's divided into two parts: the Exhibition Halls with its Hall of Space Science and the Hall of Astronomy; and the Space Theatre. The Hall of Space Science explores the human journey to space, with exhibits on ancient astronomical history, science fiction, early rockets, manned spaceflights, and future space programs. There are also several interactive rides and exhibits, including a ride on a virtual paraglider, a harness that holds occupants aloft with the same approximate gravity they'd experience walking on the moon, and a multi-axis chair developed for astronaut training that gives the sensation of tumbling through space. The Hall of Astronomy presents information on the solar system, solar science, the stars, and the universe.
| type: | Museums |
| address: | Hong Kong Cultural Centre Complex, Salisbury Road 10, Tsim Sha Tsui |
| Western Shoreline of Hong Kong and Tsing Ma Bridge Cruise |
2.5 hours |
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This is a popular cruise for those who love the vibrancy and the ambitious town planning of Hong Kong. High-rises showcasing Hong Kong?s architectural phenomenon, include Bank of China, Exchange Square, Hong Kong Bank, Lippo Tower and Central Plaza along the waterfront.
There are other new and remarkable infrastructure landmarks, like Kowloon Wharf and its developments, Kowloon Expressway and the nearby Stonecutters Island which for many decades served as a British Naval Base until June 1997. Having been rebuilt it is now a Chinese People?s Liberation Army Navy Base.
Further on, you will see the spectacular Tsing Ma Bridge linking the new Hong Kong Airport. It is presently the longest suspension bridge carrying both train and vehicular traffic in the world. Other interesting scenery along the Western shoreline of Hong Kong include the skyscrapers built on the hillside, traditional Chinese shipyards, and the World?s largest container terminal.
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| The Land Between Tour - A New Territories Tour |
6 hours |
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This is a tour which will change your impression of Hong Kong from its concrete city to rural beauty. 'The Land Between' stands both as a gentle reminder of Hong Kong's past as well as a symbol of its hope and plan for the future.
The tour will stop at Yuem Yuen Institute which demonstrates the significance of contributions from Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist to the society. Then it's out into the countryside, past banana plantations and up Tai Mo Shan, the tallest mountain in Hong Kong, for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and Tsuen Wan industrial town to the south. 'The Land Between' continues heading to the north through the rural countryside passing Shek Kong and Lam Chuen Valley to the traditional rural market at Luen Wo. Browse among colorful stalls piled high with dried fish, herbs and vegetables, fresh fruit and flowers - a pungent combination.
Then it's time to head for the boundary with China, stopping at Luk Keng. Nearby are a Hakka Village and a bird sanctuary where Chinese pond herons and night herons nest. Next, it's a trip through the Plover Cove Country park, and on to Sam Mun Tsai fishing village to see how local fisherfolk breed fish in submerged cages.
Finally, 'The land between' will return to city via the new industrial town of Tai Po, and drive past the Chinese University and on to Sha Tin, once a sleepy village and now the site of an impressive new town. In Sha Tin, visit the state-of-the-art Sha Tin Racecourse (This stop will be omitted on race days). The tour concludes with a Chinese lunch at a popular restaurant in New Territories.
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