Hong Kong
Hong Kong, the Oriental Pearl of Asia, is situated on the southeast coast of China. It's comprised of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the Outlying islands. A perfect blend of modern living and the ancient past, you can be certain that Hong Kong will exceed your expectations.
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Hong Kong Travel Guide: Three Hidden Gems Of The Country
Referred to by some as the Oriental Pearl of Asia, Hong Kong perfectly mixes ancient Chinese cultures with a modern and westernized attitude to business. It can be a little overwhelming for the inexperienced traveler, but once you've scratched below the surface you will find a number of stunning hidden gems that will live long in the memory.
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Hong Kong Cityscape and Photo Essay
It's been a while since I've done a cityscape collection. I've got Hong Kong on my mind again. It's one of my favorite cities in Asia, not only because of the shopping and food. I find the streets in Hong Kong really walkable.
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The Tallest Buildings in Hong Kong Island (Photo Essay)
The Tallest Buildings in Hong Kong Island (Photo Essay) - Hong Kong's skyline is probably one of the most recognized skylines in the world. I've created a photo essay to showcase the tallest buildings in Hong Kong Island. What's your favorite part of the skyline in Hong Kong?
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Hong Kong’s Tai O Fishing Village
Guest post by Stephanie Long This guest post was written by Stephanie A Long. Just outside of the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong Island, the Outlying Islands make for a great day trip, and the perfect way to escape the chaos of the city. Tai O fishing village is one of the more unique places to visit on Hong Kong’s islands. The village is located on Lantau Island (also the home of Hong Kong Disneyland, and the famous giant Buddha statue). For a place so isolated from the city, Tai O is remarkably easy to get to. The MTR, Hong Kong’s subway, goes straight to Lantau Island – just…
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Photo Essay: Shadow Play at Hong Kong’s Space Museum
An impromptu evening photo shoot between father and son at Hong Kong's Space Museum.
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Hong Kong’s Top 5 Tourist Attractions
MSW guest blogger Ava Apollo reveals her top 5 favorite attractions in Hong Kong.
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Shopping in Kowloon’s Mongkok District
Day Signs, originally uploaded by globetrotterI. A quiet back street in Kowloon is virtually unheard of. Kowloon hosts several famous day and night markets that draw people in, but we decided to spend our time in the Mongkok District, which is frentic at any time of day. It’s one of the busiest shopping districts in Kowloon. It has everything from clothes and shoes to kitchen supplies and jewelry boxes. We thought it was great. This is where you want to come if you’re looking for fake designer watches and handbags. Vendors attract customers by posting currect magazines featuring the latest accessories. No dealing occurs on the street. If buyers are interested, they’re asked to…
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HK and Kowloon: Pulsating Blends of East meets West
Promenade, originally uploaded by globetrotterI. We stayed at the Kowloon Hotel Harbor Plaza in Tsim Sha Tsui in the hub of Kowloon. Our accomodations were pricey for such small quarters, but we weren’t too disappointed. We had a great view of the city. Our room was clean and well-stocked. The staff were most helpful in loading us with maps and pointing us to the nearest and most reputable visa office and we couldn’t have been more centrally located. We were a ten minute walk away from the Promenade and we found the MRT right outside our door. Nathan Road is an entrancing and exotic mix of Western and Eastern cultures.…
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Scintillating Hong Kong Island
Scintillating Hong Kong Island, originally uploaded by globetrotterI. Hong Kong is in a class all on its own. We traveled there this summer and honestly, I’ve never been to another city like it. After spending three years in China and having recently moved to Taiwan, I knew I would be ready for the constant bombardment of all things Chinese – the lights, the noise and pollution, the crowds of people and unfamiliar food. What I wasn’t prepared for was the duality of both worlds co-existing in this big, beautiful city. It really is a pulsating blend of East meets West. Victoria Harbour, by day or night, is simply marvelous. I…
