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We went on a New Lantau Island Tour
where sights include Tai O Fishing Village,
Po Lin Monastery, Giant Buddha and the
Ngong Ping cable car ride. The whole trip
lasts about eight hours and costs about £48.
The Giant Buddha is a must, and the views
from the cable car are amazing.
The Hong Kong Island Tour is also a
worthwhile day out. It includes a ride on the
Peak Tram to Victoria Peak. On a clear day
(luckily the weather was excellent while we
were there) the views are spectacular over
Hong Kong. We were then treated to a
tour of Aberdeen Fishing Village, with a
20-minute sampan (small boat) ride around
the harbour. Then we enjoyed a scenic drive
to Stanley via Repulse Bay where we enjoyed
lunch before visiting Stanley Market for
some well-deserved shopping.
For an insight into Hong Kong everyday
life I would recommend the Kowloon Behind
the Scenes tour. This included a dim sum
lunch, followed by a dim sum cookery class.
As well as escorted sightseeing trips, there
is plenty to see on your own when you are
walking around Hong Kong.
Shopping is a definite must when visiting
Hong Kong; there are plenty of markets,
including Stanley Market, Jade Market and
Ladies Market.
The Symphony of Lights happens at 8pm
every evening. This is when the Hong Kong
skyline is lit up with a multimedia laser show.
It is best viewed along the Avenue of Stars Hong Kong sights and sounds: Cable car, Po Lin Monastery,
on the waterfront. It’s a wonderful sight. Aberdeen Harbour and a local market
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