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Cable Car		Like a 'sky-cruiser', the 8 minutes cable car ride allows you a 360-degree view and unobstructed picture-taking of the entire south coast and the surrounding landscape.

Victoria Peak		Nothing can beat a trip up the Peak, the highest mountain on the island and outlying islands where the views of the city, harbour and outlying islands are surely breath-taking. (The highest point in Hong Kong Island with panoramic views of Hong Kong , Kowloon and the New Territories).

Ocean Park		When you've had enough of the hustle and bustle of busy streets and shopping arcades, treat yourself to a relaxing day at Ocean Park. As Asia's largest oceanarium, it's a showplace of performing sea lions, dolphins, killer whales and high divers. It's also thrill rides and marine life exhibits. And it's beautifully set high on the south side of Hong Kong Island overlooking the South China Sea.

Zoological and Botanical Gardens		Chinese shadow boxing is practised here every morning in these peaceful gardens opposite Government House.

Big Buddha		Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, one of Hong Kong's nearby outlying islands, is home to the largest, seated, outdoor bronze Buddha in the world. Hong Kong's most prominent religious symbol, the statue sits on a platformed altar and altogether measures 34 metres high and weighs 250 tonnes. On a clear day it can be seen from as far as Macau.

Aw Boon Haw Gardens		A bizarre mixture of grotesque legendary statues, peaceful pagodas, temples and gardens.

Tao Fung Shan		This is a Lutheran missionary centre for the study of Christianity, founded in 1930 as a resting place for Buddhists coming out of China. The Building features a fascinating chapel incorporating the Tao's motifs.

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery		The monastery gets its name from the many small gilded wooden buddhas arranged on shelves around the walls of the main shrine. There are actually about 12,800 of them in all. Including a magnificent gold Buddha.

Lei Cheng Uk Tomb		Discovered in the 50's during excavation work,this is a genuine tomb of the Han Dynasty period. The Hong Kong Tourist Association's Heritage Tour includes stop at Lei Cheng Uk as well as visits to a walled village, a stately home and an ancestral hall in the New Territories.

Bird Street		The Chinese walk and talk together with their caged birds on Bird Street (Hong Lok Street). Songbirds and bird accessories galore are sold here.

Space Museum and Cultural Centre		With its distinctive half-moon shape, the Hong Kong's Space Museum is on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, beside the Cultural Centre, Hong Kong's newest performing arts venue. The Hong Kong Museum of Art is adjacent. The Clock Tower is all that remains of the original railway terminal for an overland journey that began at Victoria Station in London many years ago.

Sung Dynasty Village		A trip to China, one thousand years ago. Re-creation of a typical Chinese village.

Sam Tung Uk Museum		This 200-year-old-Hakka village is restored and renovated into a folk museum.

Kam Tin Walled Village		15th century walled village, with a moat, still in its original rural setting.

Che Kung Temple		A world famous temple, located near the Tai Wai Station. Crowded especially on holidays when people come there for good wishes.

Tsang Tai Uk		Literally translates as "Tsang Big House" and was built in the 1840s for members of the Tsang family clan. Its builder was a local quarry-master and the architecture of the fortress-like structure is typical Hakka style.

Chinese University (Art Gallery)		The University Art Gallery boasts a fine collection of paintings, calligraphy, bronze seals and jade carvings.

Fung Ying Sin Temple		Located to the South West of Fanling Station offering views of Fanling. Typical Chinese vegetarian food is available.

City Hall		Exciting cultural performances, art exhibitions, concerts - it happens at the City Hall Complex.

Ladder Street and Hollywood Road		Ladder Street is a series of steps and landings rising steeply from Queen's Road Central. It crosses Hollywood Road where you'll find antiques and curious from all over the East.

Lover's Rock (Maiden Rock)		This 9-metre tall, pointed rock, up the hill behind Wanchai, is believed to have magical properties that ensure love and marriage. Special days for worshippers are the 6th, 16th and 26th days of the Lunar months.

Happy Valley Racecourse		Horse racing is the most popular form of gambling in Hong Kong, and the Happy Valley course is always well attended on race days.

Amah Rock		The Chinese name for it is Mong Fu Shek, meaning "Waiting for Husband Rock". A natural rock formation in the shape of a woman carrying a baby, high over the new town of Sha Tin.

Sha Tin Racecourse		One of the most modern racecourses in the world, and certainly the most spectacular.