Where are the places to visit in Hong Kong?

We Are In Hong Kong City This Week:

This week, I will try to introduce you to the city of Hong Kong, which I believe will return to its old environment in a short time, although it is closed for tourists these days due to Corona.

Due to the tropical monsoon climate feature, the feature of living together with the rain is the most important detail that makes this place different. It is possible that you will be exposed to the sun many times during the day, and then suddenly, you will encounter rapid and heavy rain. For this reason, most of the people living here do not go out without an umbrella. Umbrellas are not only used to protect from rain, but also to protect from the sun when necessary.

Hong Kong: Once a British Colony:

The city, which was a British Colony until the last years; Currently, it has a special administrative status attached to China, and it is the center of trade due to its geographical location. It has a key position in bilateral trade, goods and product supply chain with all parts of the world, both by air and by sea. Due to this feature, it has a cosmopolitan feature where all kinds of cultures live together and people from all kinds of nationalities are included in this mosaic.

A Part of Daily Life in English:

In this city, which has a world-famous airport and terminal, English is widely used in daily life. Even the older locals are proficient in English as well as Chinese. Therefore, as long as you stay here, it is unlikely that you will have a language problem anywhere. Your transactions are completed very quickly and without any problems, by means of the existing markings and attendants in the terminal.

You can easily reach your accommodation by taxi or public transportation. In addition, it is possible to reach the city center in about 20 minutes by high-speed train. Due to the considerable traffic congestion especially in the morning and evening hours, the use of the rail system (tram) is recommended between these hours. Apart from this, the use of taxis is extremely common and economical due to the use of taximeters. As another option, the bus is heavily preferred by tourists due to its economical and widespread network.

How long the trip should be:

When you come here, if you want to evaluate activities such as Ocean Park or Disneyland Hong Kong, you need to plan a holiday period of 4-5 days. If you want not to be affected by the rain in outdoor activities, it would be more appropriate to choose between September and May as a period. The fact that there are many storms in the summer and the effect of monsoon rains in May-August can seriously affect daily life.

Man Mo Temple:

Man Mo Temple, which is one of the places to visit, is flooded with visitors due to its architecture and authenticity. The rituals, including incense burning, are presented to the audience with extremely different moments. Buddha statues of all sizes, which you can see almost everywhere, will immediately attract your attention. Another feature of such temples is to make the worship more meaningful with many and steep stairs. The officials here explain to the visitors that the acts of worship in the places reached at the end of the grueling journey are more meaningful.

Victoria Hill:

Victoria Hill, which is another important attraction, is a very beautiful place for a panoramic view of the city. You can get rid of the tiredness of the day in the restaurants and cafes located here, which can be reached via the cable car, and you can enjoy the life with the beautiful scenery, especially with the colorful lights. The ritual of tying the red thread to make your wishes come true will also sound familiar to you.

Hong Kong Park:

In the middle of the city, the huge expanse of Hong Kong Park is like an open zoo. With its lush environment, it gives a nice sense of peace to those who come, but the arrival of various birds in your hands and the presence of many other species of animals right next to you can arouse different feelings for you. In order to visit this place comfortably and enjoying it, it is of great benefit to pay special attention to having an umbrella with you in case of rain.

Shopping in Hong Kong:

In many shopping centers in the city, there are products with all kinds of brands and features, and their prices are reasonable. But if you are after local and authentic products while you are here, you should definitely visit the world-famous Ladies Market and Night Markets. A wide variety of stalls await you, from tropical fruits to all kinds of touristic products, from clothes to local materials. Prices are very affordable and you can see tourists here because of bargaining. At the beginning of the affordable prices, there is no tax here.

Nightlife in Hong Kong:

All kinds of opportunities for the night life of the city are at the service of those who come here. In the city, where life continues until the early hours of the morning, there are options for all kinds of requests of the visitors. However, the most important thing to note is that although the price of all kinds of products is reasonable due to the absence of tax, nightlife activities are not at the same rate and a high wage policy is applied. Some of the bars organize “happy hour” events for certain hours in order to be attractive. All kinds of entertainment (darts, billiards, etc.) in the bars is a standard practice.

Don't Come Without Eating Dim Sum and Noodles:

Restaurant options, including international cuisine, are extremely wide. In Hong Kong restaurants, chopsticks are generally used for eating, and forks, spoons and knives are brought immediately upon request. Dim Sum (consisting of meat, fish and crustaceans) and Noddle (a kind of long pasta with different options) are among the flavors that should be tried in such places.

Hong Kong, where many festivals are held throughout the year, is one of the places where citizens of our country can go without a visa. I wish you pleasant travels.