Things to see and do Hong Kong And Macau

Near the monastery, this Buddha statue, all bronze and recent invoices (1993), reaches a height of 34 m and weights 202 tons. There is a staircase of 268 steps. Once at the top, and if it is fine, we have a breathtaking view of the islands south of Tong Fuk's village.

Here is undoubtedly one of the most interesting museums in the city. Built in 1975, it traces Hong Kong's history in several aspects: geological, economic, fauna and flora, people, customs… We will also note the screenings of small films for certain themes (in mini-cinema) which makes it a perfect place for children. Finally, some beautiful archeological and ethnographic pieces as well as old photos complement the collection. There are also reconstituted daily life scenes. An informative and playful visit for all ages.

This fishing village occupies the west coast of the island. Once surrounded by salt marshes transformed into fish parks, this village does not lack charm. It is one of the last villages on Hong Kong stilts. It was built and is populated by the Premiers, the first inhabitants of Hong Kong. This community of nomadic fishing for centuries in the waters of the territory. The site is a very pleasant step for lunch. We follow the main street in the heart of the stalls of dried fish and shrimp blocks before access to Kwan Tai temple, right in Kut Hing Hou Jie. It dates back to the th century and is dedicated to the god of War and Droiture. Small altars erected along the street are dedicated to the god of the soil. This practice has been going on for 1 500 years. We turn right on this street (No. 47) to see the temple Hau Wong, dated 1699, dedicated to a hero who mortgaged the last emperor Song of the Mongols. Take right after the bridge and continue up to the roundabout of small houses. Everyone knows everyone here. Houses, which are aluminium-covered to maintain freshness, are transmitted from generation to generation.

In the heart of the skylines, close to the harbour, this large 17 hectare park offers pleasant walks along the banks, an Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts and jogging trails. This is one of the appointments of Tai-chi enthusiasts. It also attracts many of Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year (Flower Market) or the Mid-autumn festival.

This gigantic tower dating back to 2001 and dominating the entire bay of its 338 m, encompasses the whole perspective around Macau. The site hosts a leisure and exhibition centre, a shopping centre, several restaurants and a cinema. We cannot miss this new monument, at the intersection of Avenida do Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Avenida Stanley Ho. A lift allows access to the 58 ^th floor, covered, and 61st floor open to all winds. The view of the Pearl River Delta, Macao and China, is exceptional. At the top of the tower you can walk, equipped with a harness, on the outer platform, climb the point of the tower, or make a saut leap (!).

This church is the most famous site of Macau. Its monumental facade and staircase are everything that remains of the'largest Christian monument in Asia '. Between 1602 and 1637, Jesuits assisted by Japanese Christians, fleeing from Nagasaki persecutions, built the building on one of the seven hills of Macao. This collegial church was used as an oratory at Collège Saint-Paul in 1594. They were missionaries. Consecrated in 1603, the building was very famous for its beauty, and received lavish donations from the largest kings of Europe. Matteo Ricci and many missionaries studied Chinese before leaving China offering their services to the Ming court as astrologers and mathematicians. In 1835, a fire killed the church only the monumental facade and staircase. The site was re-launched in 1991. The facade is surmounted by the Jerusalem cross. The lower niches houses bronze statues (flows to Macao in a barrel foundry). The Virgin Mary is framed of angels and flowers, the représentant representing China, and chrysanthème him in Japan. Behind the facade, you can go to the empty space that was previously the church (the location of the pillars is marked on the ground). At the bottom of the crypt, in a magnificent and clean place, the relics of the martyrs of Japan and Vietnam are preserved.

This monastery is, especially for the Chinese, the first tourist attraction of Sha Tin. Built on a hill, this complex of the 1950 s consists of four buildings dedicated to various Buddhist deities. The main hall brings together 13,000 Buddhas, located in niches. The top is reached by a staircase of 431 steps.

Built by the Hakka at the beginning of the th century on a granite promontory dominated by the bay, this temple dedicated to the goddess of the Sea Tin Hau now overlooks the tram line. Up to 24 temples are devoted to Tin Hau across the territory.

A particularly atmospheric market, with stands occupying the pavement and full of ready-to-wear men, gadgets, watches, sunglasses, luggage… The whole thing is cheap and negotiable: the opportunity to buy souvenirs, between the «I love Hong Kong» T-shirts and other local admirers.

Built in 1921, this large religious center on the hill is still active, as evidenced by the crowd of pilgrims - and tourists - at weekends. The site, composed of several chapels at the walls of the decor, flower classes, is simply sublime. You can do it for a vegetarian lunch.

Only genuine Disneyland Park competitors, Ocean Park and its cable car enjoy a splendid view on the south coast of Hong Kong Island. You can spend an entire day visiting the various attractions of the park. Advice to the marine world: Aqua City is the organ of the place. Recreating a whole aquatic microcosm, it is worth a detour. In the Grand Aquarium, there are more than 5 000 fish of 400 different species! We start on the surface before getting into the abyss. Wonder and chills guaranteed!

A aviary and pandas are also hosted on site. The 72 m high Park Tower offers a sumptuous view. Games, entertainment and attractions are especially designed for younger people, while some thrills with thrills will even leave the adults stunned. Once dark, Symbio, a show and light on the theme of the oceans, is beauty subjugating. You will have understood it: Ocean Park promises a family-friendly and friendly visit to the hotel.

Built in 1622 on the highest point in Macau, the fort is dominated by a lighthouse dated 1864 (closed to the public). It is the oldest lighthouse on the entire Chinese coast. The chapel, Notre-Dame-de-Guia, built in 1637, gives an even more austere atmosphere to the fort.

This "mountain temple" (as indicated by the characters above the door) built in 2000 reflects religious architecture under the Tang Dynasty (th-century). Buddhism was at its peak in China. The building is entirely wooden. The épis of its fin-shaped roof symbolize the dragon in the water and protect the potential fire site. The first Buddha statue is accompanied by one of its protectors, Vanda, which controls wind, rain, storm and light. In the second court, the statue on the right represents the head of medicine, the one on the left represents the god of Compassion, one of the most révérées deities by the Chinese. Note the absence of incense sticks in the main chapel housing Buddha and his disciples. The faithful, when entering the temple, must not be decentralized by material objects. This temple, as its name indicates, houses Buddhist bonzesses.

Undoubtedly one of Hong Kong's most beautiful views, the sky 100 rises to 484 metres above sea level and is part of the very closed circle of the 10 tallest buildings in the world. You can't miss this building built in 2012 on the outskirts of Victoria Harbour, whose flamboyant silhouette at sunset doesn't go unnoticed. It has 118 floors and also houses the highest 5-star hotel in the world. Enjoy a unique 360-degree experience in the panoramic space on the 100th floor, where the panorama is breathtaking, whatever the angle of view! Located 393 metres above the sea, the observatory will offer you sunset on Hong Kong Bay or the enchantment of Hong Kong's sparkling skyscrapers at nightfall. Reaching the 100th floor is already an experience in itself since the elevator travels this distance in 1 minute. There is an interactive sky100 mobile application and a multimedia space that showcases visitors and the skyscraper. The area also has a café and a souvenir shop.

Faced with the cultural center, marked by Hong Kong's movie stars (see the statues of Bruce Lee, Anita Mui or mcdull) in the image of Los Angeles, it runs along the seafront. It offers a spectacular panorama of Hong Kong Bay, more at night, and leads to the Hung Hom area east. Every night, at 8 p. m., a show of sound and light is organized along the seafront. The tourist office named it The Symphony of Lights. Laser rays emerge from skyscrapers on both sides of the harbor. This magnificent spectacle is all the more remarkable since it was very difficult to grant all participants and owners of competing buildings each other.

By leaving Prince Edward Station, the flower market brings flowers from all over the world. It is the pleasure of orchids and bonsai lovers. As for the photogenic garden of birds, residents of a certain age expose their beautiful strains. The amateurs also come to get supplies of giant grasshoppers or buy finely kk cages.

Built in 1921, this 45 m high clock tower is the last remaining vestige of the old Kowloon-Canton colonial station moved to Hung Hom's quarter in 1975. It faces the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, near the Star Ferry pier.

A time specializing in women's clothing, unlike Temple Street that sold only for men's clothes, this market now resembles its Homologue Ma Tei counterpart. It focuses on cheap clothing, fantasy jewellery and accessories, and plays elbows early in the afternoon.

Here are 10 hectares of green in the middle of the center. Inaugurated in 1991, the facilities include a small plastic centre (the HK Visual Arts Centre), a greenhouse with a wet tropical forest and a net aviary (the Edward Youde Went, open daily from 9 h to 17 h, free of charge, to see absolutely). At the heart of this tropical vegetation, admire beautiful birds from Southeast Asia and Indonesia. This exciting walk allows you to discover parrots with bright red lights, yellow originating in the Moluccas, and other varieties originating in Borneo. Not far away, we walk in the midst of huge cages that keep gibbons and other monkeys. There are also lovely lemurs who came straight from Madagascar.

With a sports complex, the park occupies 14 ha in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. In the past, it was the seat of the Whitfields Barracks, the residences of the English and Indian soldiers of the Raj army. A mosque opens the entrance to the park on Nathan Road. This large white marble building for green domes houses the Islamic Centre in Kowloon. The mosque is open to individual visitors only on special leave. It was rebuilt in 1984 and was rebuilt in 1896 by the Muslim troops of the British Army of India. The Hongkong Muslim community is 50 000 persons, about half of whom are made up of Chinese Muslims. Inside the park, the Sculpture Walk, an outdoor route, is littered with sculptures from local artists. There is also a aviary, a water plan, a labyrinth, a planté paddock and Chinese gardens. In winter, as part of "Sound in the Park", amateur musicians play for free.