DECLARED MONUMENTS
Many fascinating Chinese and colonial heritage sites still exist in Hong Kong, reflecting more than 5,000 years of Chinese and more than 150 years of British colonial heritage. The following is a list of important heritage sites that are easily accessible. An * denotes they are not open to the public. Government House is open on special occasions. Easily Accessible Declared Monument:
HERITAGE TOURS
Enjoy Hong Kong's history, heritage and culture the easy way - on a guided tour. Enjoy the Heritage Tour and visit some of Hong Kong's oldest and most fascinating sights, including a walled village, a century-old temple, the ancestral hall of an original Chinese clan and an opulent stately home. Or you can join a complimentary Guided Architecture Tour hosted by a local architect to appreciate Hong Kong's buildings, old and new. Experience a healthy lifestyle the Chinese way with this six-hour tour which features traditional systems of exercise and tonic restorers. For more Hong Kong based tours, browse Touring Around in Hong Kong.
MOST POPULAR
Please make a selectionMOST POPULAR- Victoria Peak- Repulse Bay- Ocean Park- Open-Air Markets- Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple- Aberdeen- Stanley Market Victoria Peak High above Hong Kong Island on the 'back of the Dragon', Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's premier visitor attraction, providing magnificent harbour and city views. Arriving late afternoon enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon and the hills beyond. Later, you can thrill to the neon-dotted skyline by night. What's more, The Peak offers visitors a multitude of fantastic entertainment, dining and shopping options. Peak Tram The best way to get to the top is via the Peak Tram, a funicular railway that carves a steep 373-metre swathe up the lush mountainside. The tram has been in operation since 1888, and once competed with sedan chairs as the most popular way up. Try to get seats at the front of the tram on the right-hand side for the journey skyward. The only way to describe the views from this vantage point is "simply awesome". Peak Tower & Peak Galleria Thrilling indoor entertainment is housed in the Peak Tower and Peak Galleria. Attractions include a hi-tech virtual-reality ride, the Peak Explorer, as well as a showcase of weird and wonderful artefacts at the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium. Then, rub shoulders with the famous at world-renowned Madame Tussaud's wax portraits museum. With around 100 astoundingly life-like wax figures means getting up close and personal with Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger has never been easier. And let's not forget dining. There are several mouth-watering options on the Peak, including Cafe Deco and Movenpick Marche Restaurant. All impress hungry visitors with their international menus and outstanding views. Peak Walks The Peak is the perfect location to embark on several trails. For a spectacular circular walk that takes about one hour, turn right out of the Peak Tower and head for Lugard Road. To climb to even greater heights, stroll up Mount Austin Road to Victoria Peak Garden, then venture down to Aberdeen or return to Central via Old Peak Road. How to get there: 1. Take bus no. 15C at Central Star Ferry Pier to Garden Road (Tram Terminal) (HK$3.2; runs daily : 10am - 11:45pm). 2. Take bus no. 12S at Admiralty MTR Station (West) to Garden Road (Peak Tram Station) (HK$2.5; runs daily : 10am - 12mn). 3. Take maxicab No.1 (HK$7.4) from Central (Lung Wui Road near Hong Kong City Hall) runs daily (6:30am - 12mn). 4. Take bus no.15 (HK$9.2) from Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus runs daily (6:15am - 12:15am).
