DK Travel : Hong Kong : Places of interest

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Snoopy World

Good grief! Hang out with the famous beagle and his hapless master Charlie Brown in this colourful tribute to the late Charles Schulz’s much-loved comic strip. Two-metre (6-ft) high mechanical characters and 60 other Peanuts figures inhabit the playground.
SoHo

In the last few years SoHo (so-called for being the area south of Hollywood Road) has been transformed from a sleepy district of traditional Chinese shops into a thriving area for hip bars, cafés and restaurants. Elgin, Shelley and Staunton streets are excellent places to find a drink or bite to eat.
Space Museum

When you’ve had enough of history, come and peek into the future. This odd-looking dome in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui includes an omnimax theatre and interactive exhibits such as the jetpack ride.
Splendid China

The architectural wonders of China, including recreations of Beijing’s Imperial Palace, the Terracotta Warriors of Xian and the Great Wall.

Splendid China
St Joseph’s Seminary

The Jesuits constructed this ornate lemon-yellow chapel between 1746 and 1758, modelled on the Bon Gesu Basilica in Rome. Its original dedication plaque, recently unearthed, namechecks Portuguese King João V, Macau Bishop Hilario de St Rosa and Chinese Qing-dynasty Emperor Kien Lum. The 200-year-old bells still ring out each day, and all sorts of fascinating Catholic artifacts can be found within.
Stanley

A former fishing village, Stanley was one of the largest towns on the island before the British arrived and placed a fort on its strategic peninsula. Relics from both eras remain, but Stanley’s many excellent seafront restaurants and its extensive market are justifiably the main draws for visitors (see Stanley).
Taipa Casino

On Taipa Island so less intense than its Macau counterparts.
Tap Mun

To the north of the Sai Kung Peninsula, tiny Tap Mun, which means “grass island”, is another remote destination with only a couple of daily connections with the mainland. The rewards are striking rock formations, pounding seas, a herd of cattle and relative seclusion. The island’s Tin Hau Temple is surprisingly large and beautiful. Take a picnic, as there are few eating opportunities. Nor is there any accommodation on the island, so be sure to catch that last ferry
Temple Street Night Market

Visit the chaotic, crowded night market on Temple Street as much for the spectacle as for the shopping (see Temple Street Night Market).
Temples of Filial Piety and Six Banyan Trees

The Temple of Filial Piety (Guangxiao Si) was a royal temple as far back as the 2nd century BC, and is thought to have served as a Buddhist shrine since the 4th century AD. However, the buildings that stand today were built in the 17th century. It’s a lovely place to come and sit beneath venerable, ancient fig trees in quiet courtyards. The nearby Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Liurong Si) has the oldest and largest pagoda in Guangzhou, standing at 55 m (180 ft), though the banyan trees have sadly died.

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees