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Tam Kung Birthday Festival

Hong Kong, also called as the Fragrance Harbor, traditionally celebrates the birthday of Tam Kung, a renowned fisherman during the Yaun dynasty. This festival is annually observed on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. Legends say that Tam Kung possessed the power of forecasting weather and healing illness of people, from a very young age. Ceremonies including a lion dance and street parade are held in the Tam Kung temple of Sahu Kei, In memory of Tam Kung. Read More

Located at Harcourt Road, Tamar Park is a public park covered with a green carpet in Hong Kong. Positioned by the side of Legislative Council Complex and the recently constructed Central Government Offices, the park provides its visitors with solace in its green and serene environment complemented with splendid views of Victoria Harbour. Spread over an area of 1.76 hectares, the Tamar Park is a division of the Tamar Development Project and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong government is responsible for its management. The park also connects with the Star Ferry Pier and the Central Piers through its link up with the Central and Western District Promenade. Opened in October 2011 for public use, many concerts, group yoga classes, art events and music festivals can also be witnessed here occasionally. Read More

Also known as Grass Island, Tap Mun is located towards the northeastern section of Hong Kong. Home to around 100 residents, Tap Mun also houses a handful of attractions and temples apart from the numerous tea stalls and a seafood dine-out. Some of the top tourist magnets on this island are the Tap Mun Cave, the King Lam School, Ngan See Dong, to name a few. Hilltop camping is one of the most frequented outdoor activities on Tap Mun.

Located in the heart of Kowloon East and being a massive mall, Telford Plaza has over 250 stores that can be explored by shoppers as they browse around in this lesser-known shopping trove. The brands housed here are all well-known international labels like Zara, Calvin Klein, Uniqlo, Bossini, etc. as well as companies offering the latest electronic gadgets, household items and more.

Surrounding the Tin Hau temple, the Temple Street Night Market is one of the busiest flea markets in Hong Kong. Also popularly known as "Men's Market" (because of the cheap variety of men's fashion on sale), it sells Chinese paraphernalia and souvenirs along with delicious street food. Temple Street Night Market is most famous for the shopping of tea ware and antiques. Apart from the shopping shenanigans, this night market houses some old clinics of Chinese culture selling traditional medicines and herbs, along with being the hub of fortune tellers. Another major attraction of Temple Street Night Market is the Cantonese Opera, which takes place here each day. Read More

The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, located in Sha Tin, is a 20th-century Buddhist temple housing around 13,000 Buddha statues. Though named as a monastery, there are no monks residing in the complex. The 400 steps to reach the monastery is lined with exquisite golden statues of Buddha, all in different poses. The Ten Thousand Buddha Complex spreads across 20 acres and is divided into two architectural levels - the lower and the upper. The lower level contains the main temple hall, the pagoda, three pavilions and two more galleries. It is the main temple hall in which you find around 12,800 mini statues of the Buddha, covered in gold, each in a different pose and expression. Read More

An exclusive luxury mall in the Central, The Landmark is divided into four buildings, with the shopping complex comprising five floors of premium brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Harvey Nicholas, Prada to name a few, with their lust-worthy displays making all visitors drool. The elite vibe extends to not only stores but also to prestigious, Michelin-Star restaurants too such as 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana. This shopping haven dabbles in everything-luxury from high fashion to urban-lifestyle stores, gourmet food, and so much more! Read More

Hong Kong’s tallest retail complex, The One sits on a floor area of 400,000 square feet with a whopping number of 29 floors! It is called the one-stop destination to everything that shoppers desire as it has over 200 stores for a variety of fashion, jewellery, lifestyle goods and accessories among more. Some famous brands it houses are Harvey Nicholas, BEAMS and Journal-Standard. It is a good mix of everything hip with several diners, a cinema theatre, and even a concept lost and found store, making it a must-visit for everyone alike! Read More

Located near Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Peak, the Peak Galleria is a leisure and shopping arcade. Managed by Hang Lung Properties, the Art Deco architectural style landmark stands erected in one of the prime locations in Hong Kong. The Peak Galleria features numerous dining and entertainment options that highlight the quintessential theme of Hong Kong. The prominent attraction is the open-air observation deck on the top floor that offers spectacular views of the Victoria Harbour. The Peak Galleria officially opened its gates on 5th February 1993. The building was designed in such a manner that it can withstand wind speed up to 270 km/hr. There is an art gallery located here that showcases the art and culture of the region. The exhibits feature work of local designers and provide information from dim sum to Cantonese opera. Read More

The undisputable ruler of hearts and king of sightseeing in Hong Kong, the Peak tram ride is an unforgettable experience for everyone who sets foot in it or even before that sometimes. It is the fastest mode of reaching the highest peak of Hong Kong called the Victoria Peak with the ride lasting only 7 minutes from the Central to the Peak. It is not only the journey which is spellbinding but once you reach the peak, the view from up there of the entire vista of Hong Kong is simply astonishing and unparalleled. The most remarkable and distinguishing feature of the Peak Tram is that it is so steep scaling an ascent of 396 meters, that the buildings which are passed through actually seem to be tilted at a gradient of 4-27 degrees, almost making it feel like an unbelievable illusion! Besides being an infamous spectacle, the Peak Tram affair also offers a multitude of entertainment activities within the tower as well as shopping and food hubs at the Peak Galleria. This incredible tram that has been in operation since 1888 and comes at intervals of 10-15 minutes, is bound to woo you beyond expectations. Read More