A fresh perspective: rediscovering Hong Kong

Victoria Harbour is one of Hong Kong’s oldest features, famed for offering panoramic views of the city’s iconic and beautiful skyline. Many visit this world-famous harbour for the Star Ferry, the Central Pier, the Observation Wheel, and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. However, Hong Kong’s spectacular ‘Avenue of Stars’ is another attraction to discover here.

It reopened in January 2019 and is modelled on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame – you’ll find statues and handprints representing the city’s famous entertainment figures. Stroll along and discover the likes of Bruce Lee, Anita Mui, and even the popular pig cartoon character McDull!

Situated in Wong Chuk Hang, a trip to the iconic Ocean Park is a must - especially if you’re travelling with children. There’s a cable car ride, an oceanarium, an animal theme park, and an amusement park. The little ones will love it here, and they can see an array of animals, from capybaras and pandas to alligators and dolphins. Ocean Park recently introduced the action-packed ‘Water World’, with themed zones and 27 attractions, including a surf rider, plenty of water slides, and Hong Kong’s first wave pool. Ocean Park has it all. 

Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island - reaching 552 metres. At the summit sits the Peak Tower, where you’ll be rewarded with spectacular city views. If you hop aboard the Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest funiculars, you may notice its new 6^th-generation carriages. Introduced in 2022, the new carriages have larger windows for an improved view of Hong Kong’s natural beauty and epic skyline. 

Heaps of fun-seeking tourists flock to Disneyland every year. Located at Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island, this family attraction boasts seven action-packed theme parks, over 100 amusement facilities, numerous entertainment experiences, and plenty of opportunities to meet your favourite characters from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. Feeling hungry? Don’t worry - there’s an impressive variety of food outlets and shops. 

The ‘Castle of Magical Dreams’ replaced the previous centrepiece, The Sleeping Beauty Castle, on the park’s 15th anniversary. This majestic structure stands as a ‘shining beacon of courage, hope, and possibility’.

Let’s not forget the incredible ‘World of Frozen’, which is set to open on Monday, 20^th November. This highly-anticipated addition will be the world’s first and largest Frozen-themed land, allowing visitors to explore Arendelle - Elsa’s and Anna’s hometown. With these new attractions and plenty of original favourites to discover, Disneyland is among the top places to visit in Hong Kong – making your holiday extra special.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum opened in 2022 and is dedicated to promoting Chinese history and culture. It is home to an extraordinary collection of 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing and has nine galleries to explore - you’ll be in awe of the work displayed here. If you’re wondering what to see in Hong Kong, this should be on your list.

This incredible arts centre is Hong Kong’s global museum of visual culture, showcasing contemporary art, design, architecture, and moving image from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, you may wonder why it’s called ‘M+’. This name simply means ‘museum and more’ because M+ offers much more than a typical art museum.

On Victoria Harbour, right next to the Observation Wheel, is AIA Vitality Park, and within it is ‘The Grounds’ – an outdoor cinema with the city’s iconic skyline as a backdrop. There’s a giant LED screen and state-of-the-art light and sound systems – all of which can be experienced from a private pod. Visitors can relax in their own picket-fenced garden, watch the big screen, and order popcorn, ice cream, cookies, refreshments, and more with contactless ordering. This uber-modern venue has thought of everything and is becoming one of Hong Kong’s most popular attractions.

Opened in 2019, this modern performing arts centre is a two-theatre venue that promotes the rich heritage of Xiqu - traditional Chinese opera. It’s not all theatre shows, though. Visitors can also participate in workshops like paper lantern crafting and puppet making - a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Hong Kong’s arts, crafts, and culture. One of the main events is ‘Music in the Atrium’, offering free performances of authentic Chinese music, including opera, classical, and folk.

Completed in 1993, this is one of the most significant Hong Kong landmarks. If you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering Hong Kong, this iconic structure should always be on your agenda. Located at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, this gigantic bronze figure is the largest seated Buddha statue in the world! This impressive structure sits on a three-story platform on Mount Muk Yue Shan and comprises an incredible 202 pieces. Unsurprisingly, it attracts crowds of tourists yearly, with many climbing the 268 steps to reach its base. 

Whether you want to experience traditional treasures with their fresh features or fancy trying something new and immersive – there are plenty of tourist attractions to discover in Hong Kong.