Districts of Hong Kong offer tourists a variety of attractions. Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula – an abundance of skyscrapers, shops, noisy streets; “New territories” and islands – picturesque landscapes and old villages.
SHOPPING
Hong Kong is one of the world’s shopping centers. A large number of outlets are located on the Kowloon Peninsula on Nathan Road. It is also worth visiting the markets, some of which are open all night. Prices in Hong Kong vary greatly from store to store. Cash can usually buy at a better price than using a credit card. Bargaining is possible in all stores, except for large department stores and supermarkets. Check top-medical-schools.org for travel information in Hong Kong.
In order to guide a few tourists during their Hong Kong holiday on prices, the Hong Kong Tourism Association specifically publishes several free brochures with recommended retail prices. Stores with labels of this association are considered more ethical and reliable than those that do not protect their goods with such symbols.
BEACH HOLIDAYS
There are more than 40 beaches in Hong Kong, the best of which are considered to be Lo Sho Shin on Lamma Island, as well as Pui O and Cheong Sha Upper Beach on Lantau (the longest beach in Hong Kong). The beaches provide excellent opportunities for a variety of water sports, and local facilities for golf, squash, ice skating, cricket, horse racing and yachting are considered among the best in the region. There are also several beaches in the southern part of Hong Kong Island – in Deep Water and Repulse bays.
TREKKING
Not all areas of Hong Kong are paved and built up with skyscrapers. The mountainous island of Lamma is an ideal place for high-altitude walks and outdoor recreation, besides, there are practically no cars here. The small island of Cheung Cho is not inferior to him.
ECOTOURISM
For many years, Hong Kong government has been implementing a clear program aimed at preserving the main natural complexes of the country. Of course, in this small Asian region, initially there could not be huge protected areas. For this reason, the sizes of Hong Kong parks have their own gradation, unlike in other countries. The area of small parks is tens to hundreds of hectares, medium – 1000-3000 hectares, large (there are only four) – up to 4000 hectares. On the territories of parks and near their borders, places for recreation are being equipped, special widely accessible shelters are being created, numerous visitor centers have been opened, in which electronic equipment has been installed, which makes it possible to visually, quickly and efficiently conduct environmental education.
In the “New Territories” is the Mai Po Nature Reserve (Mai Po), which provides amateur ornithologists with a rare opportunity to observe the 250 species of rare birds that annually arrive in these hard-to-reach swamps. 270 hectares of the reserve are shallow ponds and Dean Bay, overgrown with dwarf mangrove trees.
In addition to birds, you can also see some rare reptiles in the reserve: swamp snakes and Chinese cobras, up to 1.5 m long .. On an area of 4594 hectares, various landscapes are presented: in the central part there are mountain peaks, and on three sides the sea approaches them. The most picturesque place in the park is the Bride’s Pool: a pond with a diameter of 25 m, into which a waterfall flows. There is a reservoir in the park. Its length is 2 km, and its area is 24 hectares. There are several hiking trails in the park. Here you can see almost all types of animals living in Hong Kong, as well as a large number of butterflies. In addition to these parks in the “New Territories” are parks Pat Sin (Pat Sin), Tai Lam (Tai Lam), Tai Mo Shan (Tai Mo Shan), Lam Tsuen (Lam Tsuen), Ma On Shan (Ma On Shan). Shing Mun Park is located in the northeast of the Kowloon Peninsula.. Its area is 1400 hectares. In the west, it borders on the Taimoshan mountains, at the foot of which a reservoir has been created. Shing Mun is organized to protect forest ecosystems. Here you can find up to 70 species of trees, many of which are of great age. To view the park, it is best to choose a route that passes through the eastern part of the reservoir. Kam Shan Park in North Kowloon is Hong Kong ‘s first park. This protected area is home to macaques. Many species of native plants also grow here (pink myrtle, Hong Kong gardenia, ivy and others). Despite the small size of the park, 337 hectares, it contains 4 reservoirs.
Kam Shan Park is bordered by Lion Rock Park. It got its name from the mountain range that runs from west to east. Its southern slopes are poor in vegetation, while the northern slopes are indented by river channels, which give life to a large number of plants. There are three sightseeing routes in the park. Here you can meet the black-eared kite and the long-tailed macaque.
Aberdeen Park is located on Hong Kong Island. Its territory is covered with hills and valleys. The local forests are an ideal place for hiking and walking. As in many other parks, there are reservoirs here, Upper and Lower, the banks of which are also densely overgrown with forests. You can ride horseback in the Aberdeen Valley. Tai Tam Park is located in the
east of Hong Kong Island. (Tai Tam). On the territory of 1315 hectares there are 4 reservoirs, which in the past supplied the metropolis with water. The pearl of the park is the green valley of Tai Tam, surrounded by 400-meter peaks. The variety of flora and fauna in the valley is unparalleled in Hong Kong. Its slopes are covered with shrubs and flowers, which in spring turn into a carpet blooming in various shades. It is not easy to stumble upon large animals here. If you’re lucky, you’ll see a muntjac or a leopard. But small animals, birds, amphibians and insects are found in abundance throughout the park.
Two parks have been created on Lantau Island – South and North. Slightly affected by the rapid development of civilization, this island has preserved a wealth of wildlife.
4 marine parks located on the islands of Tung Ping Chau, Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau, Yan Chau Tong, Hoi Ha Wan.
