Culture
Revitalised Historic Buildings — In recent years, Hong Kong conducted several major revitalisation projects to promote heritage conservation, giving historic buildings around the city a new lease of life through transforming them into arts, cultural and shopping hotspots. Central Market, PMQ, Tai Kwun (Former Central Police Station Compound) and The Mills are some great examples, allowing visitors to explore Hong Kong’s local artisan culture as well as the neighbourhood’s history alongside the heritages.
Colonial Attractions — Beginning in 1841, Hong Kong lived under British governance. The colonial colour is reflected in Hong Kong’s culture as well as her many historical sites of interest. Tourists can learn more about Hong Kong’s past at places like 1881 Heritage, Clock Tower, Duddell Street Steps & Gas Lamps, Fringe Club, Government House, Lui Seng Chun, Murray House, Court of Final Appeal, Tai O Heritage Hotel (Old Tai O Police Station), Western Market and Yau Ma Tei Theatre.
Heritage Sites — Hundreds of years of history have left vestiges of Hong Kong’s colourful Chinese heritage everywhere in the city. Many popular sites welcome visitors to experience historic Hong Kong, such as Cheung Po Tsai Cave, Kat Hing Wai Walled Village, Kowloon Walled City Park, Lai Chi Wo, Lung Yuek Tau Heritage Trail, Ping Shan Heritage Trail, Tai Fu Tai Mansion and the Wishing Trees at Lam Tsuen.
Places of Worship — Hong Kong is a melting destination of different cultures and religions, and there are many places for worshiping across town for her many faiths. Attractions include Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple, Happy Valley Hindu Temple, Jamia Mosque, St Andrew’s Church, St John’s Cathedral and Ohel Leah Synagogue. Of particular religious and historical importance to Hong Kong are Che Kung Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery, Man Mo Temple, Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple and Tin Hau Temples.
Museums — Hong Kong has a diverse selection of museums covering art, living culture and local heritage, history, science, and more. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) runs 17 museums and four other cultural venues, such as the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Science Museum, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Hong Kong Space Museum. Tourists can buy a Museum Pass for unlimited admission to LCSD member museums’ permanent and special exhibitions (unless otherwise specified).
Great Outdoors
Beaches — There are plenty of beautiful beaches offering locals and tourists the chance to swim, sunbathe and windsurf, such as Big Wave Bay Beach, Mui Wo, Pui O Beach, Repulse Bay Beach and Shek O.
Hikes — Hong Kong has an abundance of natural resources and is surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. Nature lovers can enjoy the scenic countryside along different hiking trails covering long and short distances across several areas in Hong Kong, such as Dragon’s Back and MacLehose Trail.
Outlying Islands — A short ferry ride takes tourists to one of Hong Kong’s laid-back outlying islands, such as Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, Lantau and Peng Chau. These islands embody the same contrasts that make this city such an appealing destination: tradition and innovation, and influences of East and West.
Parks — Travellers who enjoy wildlife and ecology can discover Hong Kong’s natural beauty at different parks and reserves in Hong Kong. At Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, tourists will be amazed by the timeless beauty of the weird and wonderful landforms created by the earth’s movements.