Travel To Hong Kong: Getting To Know The Pearl Of The Orient

Hong Kong is one of the world’s most exciting cities, a beautiful mix of the modern and the classic. Fast-paced, efficient, dazzling, energetic and colorful are just a few words to describe the city and when you travel to Hong Kong, you will find that it is all these and more.

Getting there
It is possible to travel to Hong Kong from virtually anywhere in the world. It can, in fact, be accomplished using different routes – by sea, by air and by land. Hong Kong’s international airport is served by many major and small airlines. It is also accessible through several different ports from China and neighboring Macau. Travelers can also enter the country via MTR train from China via the Lok Ma Chau and the Lo Wu checkpoints or from Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing via the train that runs to Kowloon.

Where to stay
Aside from five-star hotels, there are also apartments and guesthouses that offer rooms at excellent rates. Travel to Hong Kong can also be budget-friendly. It is home to hundreds of low-cost hotels and hostels, many of which can be found in Kowloon. Its most famous (and infamous) ones are located in Tsim Sha Tsui, specifically those operating from Mirador Mansions and Chungking Mansions.

What to see
Hong Kong offers plenty of sightseeing, shopping and dining experiences for its visitors. It is actually just a matter of how many things and activities you can squeeze into your itinerary in one day. It has numerous parks, museums, temples, markets, shops and restaurants that you can explore. Take a steep ride on the tram and visit the Peak, light some incense at Man Mo temple, haggle for a good bargain at Stanley Market or walk along the Promenade facing Victoria Harbour towards the Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights at night. You could also explore Lantau Island and climb over 200 steps to see the Giant Buddha up close, go to Disneyland and Ocean Park or get some rest and relaxation at the beaches of Cheung Chau or Lamma islands. Wherever you go in Hong Kong, you will have plenty of memories to make and take with you.