Hong Kong Holidays

Feel it! Enjoy it! Hong Kong is simply dazzling. Experience the distinctive blend of East and West in this dynamic city. Feel the rush as you indulge in shopping. Savour culinary delicacies. Open your senses to Hong Kong's amazing skyline, bustling harbour and peaceful countryside. Come discover the diversity and sophistication that is Hong Kong. You'll love it! Culture and heritage is what sets Hong Kong apart from the rest of Asia – indeed the world. Hong Kong is a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures where the old and the new live side by side. Its incense-filled temples, glass-and-steel skyscrapers and noisy festivals have made Hong Kong the premier tourist destination in Asia. Hong Kong's museums showcase fascinating displays of Chinese art and antiquities as well as featuring Hong Kong's history, coastal defences, film industry, space, science, medicine, the police, correctional services and much more. Experiencing a major Chinese festival in Hong Kong is an enchanting and mesmerising adventure. Hong Kong's major traditional festivals are colourful and noisy affairs, at which thousands upon thousands of people turn out to join the celebrations. Fireworks, festive feasting, lion and dragon dancers, incense smoke, Chinese opera, mah jong, fortune-telling, carnivals and parades come together in a variety of combinations to create a uniquely festive atmosphere seen nowhere else in the world. The festivals are among the best ways to experience the unique culture of this modern East-meets-West destination. There are festivals throughout the year that you are sure to enjoy Many fascinating Chinese and colonial heritage sites still exist in Hong Kong, reflecting more than 5,000 years of Chinese and more than 150 years of British colonial heritage. The following is a list of important heritage sites that are easily accessible. An * denotes they are not open to the public. Government House is open on special occasions. Sit back, relax and soak up the sights and sounds of Hong Kong with a little help from the experts. Take in a Tour and enjoy diversity and excitement at every turn in Hong Kong. Whether by cruise, by day or by night, every tour will captivate you and dispel the belief that Hong Kong is all skyscrapers and shopping malls. Or put on your walking shoes and explore the streets of Hong Kong with our handy Hong Kong Walks section. Keen on heritage and culture or green tourism? Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find your own island getaway? Try the tours to Hong Kong's outlying islands. If you're only in Hong Kong for a short time, make the most of it with a transit tour. Every interest is catered for and you can even take the opportunity to tour around Hong Kong's neighbouring cities. Set off on your own sightseeing adventures, and take in all the drama and colour that Hong Kong has to offer Victoria Peak High above Hong Kong Island on the 'back of the Dragon', Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's premier visitor attraction, providing magnificent harbour and city views. Arriving late afternoon enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon and the hills beyond. Later, you can thrill to the neon-dotted skyline by night. What's more, The Peak offers visitors a multitude of fantastic entertainment, dining and shopping options. Peak Tram The best way to get to the top is via the Peak Tram, a funicular railway that carves a steep 396-metre swathe up the lush mountainside. The tram has been in operation since 1888, and once competed with sedan chairs as the most popular way up. Try to get seats at the front of the tram on the right-hand side for the journey skyward. The only way to describe the views from this vantage point is "simply awesome".