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Shopping in Nathan Road
Along the main thoroughfare in Kowloon stretches Hong Kong's must-see shopping lane - Nathan Road. Bounded by Boundary Street in the north and Salisbury Road to the south, this hundred fifty year-old section is framed above by neon lights in true Hong Kong style.
Overview
Visitors could start by getting a good workout followed by a spectacular sight. No, walking up Victoria Peak isn't a good idea. But climbing the 431 steps to reach the Temple of 10,000 Buddhas is. It actually delivers more than it offers - a Hong Kong habit - by containing 12,800 statues of the Buddha. And don't miss the holy man mummy covered with gold leaf....Mai Po Marsh
It will surprise many that Hong Kong is not all buildings and streets. Not far from the center of this bustling metropolis is one of the preeminent nature preserves on the planet....Victoria Peak
Many large cities have skyscrapers that offer a view from the top. Hong Kong, as it so often does, takes a slightly different route and gives visitors Victoria Peak....Hong Kong Museum of History
Hong Kong is a bustling, ultra-modern city with an ancient past. This contrast is captured and displayed to perfection in the Hong Kong Museum of History. By means of dozens of interactive videos and computers, alongside hand-sculpted or carefully selected artifacts, Hong Kong's long history is shown....The Star Ferry and Victoria Harbor
Founded as the Kowloon Ferry, the Star Ferry has been transporting passengers from the mainland to Hong Kong Island and back for over a hundred years. Over that time the view has changed, but the romance has not....Po Lin Monastery
Sited atop Lantau Island on the Ngong Ping plateau, lies one of the most frequently visited sights in Hong Kong - the Po Lin Monastery....A Stroll Through Kowloon Park
Hong Kong, like New York is a concrete island. Also like Manhattan, Hong Kong has built a 'Central Park' as an oasis in the middle of the bustling metropolis - Kowloon Park....Lantau Island and Nearby
Just as Hong Kong is itself an island, just off the mainland from Kowloon, so there are others less well known but equally worth a visit. Lantau Island, which houses the now famous Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha, is the central starting point for visits to these historical treasures....Hong Kong Disneyland
Opened in September, 2005, the Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth theme park offered by the entertainment company. Located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay on Lantau Island, the park is already enjoying huge crowds. ...
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paula burn-lawrence
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04 August, 2008 09:53:23
well done the police. i agree how did they leave the british isles undetected they have commited their evil deeds here let,s not let them ...
paula burn - lawrence
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04 August, 2008 09:50:08
my thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time. have duplex there and this all seems personal but sad to read on ...
ann stewart
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31 July, 2008 12:39:00
Hi
really enjoyed the show...........part of the noisy ..young??? happy clappy ones!
tho noticed that the sea of grey/beige did not respond so raucously on ...
Julie
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28 July, 2008 04:14:20
¡Que vuelva la corrida!
Yo soy una irlandesa que vive en España hace 3 años, y TODA la cultura de españa me encanta. Yo y mi ...
Mick
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28 July, 2008 11:52:47
two comments:
1. at recent bullfights in Madrid, there were substantial protests by Spanish people against the events and one fight was completely disrupted and cancelled. ...