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The 1937-built King Yin Lei is a rare surviving example of Chinese Renaissance style that reflected the design and construction excellence in both Chinese and Western architecture of Hong Kong. The "East-meets-West" construction methods have made the building a rarity in Hong Kong and an o... |
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This is the mansion that had the extensive walled tennis courts for the tournament scenes in Enter the Dragon. In 1973 it was the location of a mansion - Palm Villa - and its expansive private grounds owned by M.W Lo. who was a famous Eurasian HK lawyer, in-law to Ho Tung and family friend of Bruce ... |
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Kau Yi Chau, also known as Tai Kau Yi Chau, is an uninhabited island located west of Victoria Harbour, between Peng Chau and Green Island in Hong Kong. The island is no higher than 120 m (394 ft). A permanent Global Positioning System (GPS) reference station, located on the top of the island, Kau Yi... |
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Happy Valley is a populous area in Hong Kong close to the race course. The name “Happy Valley” comes from the area’s use as a burial ground during the early days of the colony. Even today, the cemeteries of Happy Valley are its most prominent and unique feature. There is the St. Micheal's... |
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The Tsing Shan Monastery, established 1500 years ago, is the oldest Buddhist Monastery in Hong Kong. Built in 1918, it is a Grade I building. The archway of "Xiang Hai Ming Shan" (prestigous mountain and fragrant sea)was built in 1929, confirmed as Grade I historical building on 31 Aug 201... |
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Offering scenic views of the Victoria Harbor, the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade is a real treat for tired urban eyes. It is a place at the tip of Kowloon that allows you a EXCELLENT view of Central and Sheung Wan. The West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade offers a view of Victoria Harbour only compa... |
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The Avenue of Stars is a 400-metre long stretch of waterside promenade along the northern side of Victoria Harbour, in front of the New World Centre at Tsim Sha Tsui. The avenue, which was built along an existing promenade, opened in April 2004. Modeled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Avenue of Stars... |
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The Hong Kong Park is a public park next to Cotton Tree Drive in Central Hong Kong. It covers an area of 80,000 m² and is an example of modern design and facilities, blending with natural landscape. Its main feature is Edward Youde Aviary which is the Hong Kong's largest aviary while the Vanta... |
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Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre or Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre is one of the four principal mosques in Hong Kong. Located at the corner of Nathan Road and Haiphong Road next to Kowloon Park, the mosque is currently the largest Islamic house of worship in the city. Although the current buildi... |
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Victoria Harbour is one of the world's busiest and most impressive natural harbours. Hong Kong's striking coastline and the countless container vessels, junks, sampans and pleasure craft gliding around the harbour create an exciting view. Cruises set sail from piers on either side of Victo... |
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Centuries ago, the boat city of Aberdeen Harbor was a haven for pirates, and the floating city itself hasn’t changed much since then despite the ultra-modern skyscrapers that have sprung up around it. Aberdeen’s “boat people” live here to escape the constraints of modern society, although ma... |
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Jumbo Kingdom consists of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant and the Tai Pak Floating Restaurant, renowned tourist attractions in Hong Kong's Aberdeen Harbour. The Jumbo Kingdom was established in October 1976 by Dr. Stanley Ho. It was originally decorated in the style of an ancient Chinese imperial... |
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Ho Sheung Heung is a long established village. Being very close to the ‘closed border area’ (this is a restricted rural buffer zone between the New Territories and border with China). It was founded as far back as the 11th century, and is still inhabited, by the Hau Clan – one of the five orig... |
