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“A dream of Manhattan, arising from the South China Sea.” For succinctness, modern travel writer Pico Iyer’s description of Hong Kong has yet to be bettered. From opium port to Cold War enclave to frenetic financial capital, Hong Kong has never been boring. This is the hedonistic engine room of cultural fusion: East meets West in high style, and the results astonish and delight. Prepare to experience one of the most dramatic urban environments ever conceived.
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This ten-acre resort offers sea views from its well-equipped rooms. The accommodation complex is unlovely from outside, and you won’t be swimming in crystal waters, but recreation facilities include pool, pitch-and- putt golf course, tennis courts and running track.
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Fascinating insight into Hong Kong's history and cultural heritage. Opened in 2000, it even has a replica of a village within the New Territories
A definite must
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Sir Norman Foster strikes again. Landing isn’t quite the thrill ride it was at the old airport, but the new passenger terminal, which opened in July 1998, is impressive. The airport is constructed on a specially flattened island – Chek Lap Kok.
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The mission of the Hong Kong Museum of Art is to preserve the cultural heritage of China and promote art with a local focus. Once a neglected museum, several curators have recently breathed new life into the gallery with a series of exhibitions. The museum houses over 15,000 art objects: including Chinese paintings and calligraphy works, antique Chinese treasures and paintings of historical significance, as well as creations by local artists, making it the ideal place to explore Chinese culture and heritage.
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When you’re tired of Central’s relentless bustle, Hong Kong Park’s open spaces and mature trees make an excellent escape, particularly its strikingly elegant (and free) walk-through aviary. The flowing streams and lush plant life of this improbable mini-rainforest are a peaceful and shaded home to scores of exotic bird species. The park also has lakes, a large conservatory, a viewing tower and the free Museum of Teaware, which is located inside Flagstaff House.
Aviary, Hong Kong Park
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Tai Po’s museum is not really one of Hong Kong’s best, but trainspotters will like it. A variety of old coaches sit on tracks outside what used to be the Tai Po Market Station, built in 1913. Inside is a tolerably interesting account of the city.
Hong Kong Railway Museum
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An excellent wildlife reserve with visitors centre with interactive displays to help you appreciate our environment. There are walks around streams and beside lakes with bird hides overlooking the surrounding wetlands. A play area makes it fun for children and it is educational for all the family.
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Construction mogul Gordon Wu has built roads in China and half-built a railway in Bangkok, but this remains his best-known erection. The 66-storey cylinder rears up behind Wan Chai, making diners dizzy in its revolving restaurant. The food, frankly, is not up to much, but the view makes up for it. Nighttimes are most spectacular, or perhaps a cocktail as the sun dips behind the harbour.
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This shabby, high-rise building on the edge of Ap Lei Chau (see Ap Lei Chau)is home to a number of outlets for discount clothing, warehouse furniture, antiques and home furnishings. A taxi from Aberdeen is probably the simplest way to reach it.
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Popular with the rich and famous, the splendid, modern Intercontinental (formerly the Regent) is consistently voted among Asia’s best hotels. The huge, beautifully appointed rooms offer fantastic harbour views.
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