Hong Kong is known to every tourist. This city is both one of the most impressive settlements in China and a huge port. It is here that the fusion of two ancient cultures - European and Asian - takes place. In any case, this opinion is shared by many scientists and historians. We propose to go together towards the amazing land and visit the unique sights of Hong Kong, which is often called the Pearl of the East or Asian New York.
Avenue of stars
The first thing worth paying attention to is the Avenue of Stars. Finding yourself in a society of dizzying landscapes and real handprints that belong to the most famous directors and film actors, including Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, you can involuntarily feel like a real celebrity. It is not difficult to guess that a similar Alley in Hollywood served as the impetus for the discovery of such an unusual place.
The street, opened in 2004, immediately became one of the most popular places for spending time. It is always crowded here: numerous tourists enthusiastically follow the "star" route, photographing everything in their path, and the townspeople arrange trainings and competitions right next to the pedestals with the prints of their idols.
China has given the world many brilliant actors, so it rightfully deserves the title of "East Hollywood". And the numerous statues of actors and directors who have become famous far beyond the borders of their homeland are the most colorful reminder of this.
Houses of History and Arts
No less famous are two grandiose collections - history and arts - located in Hong Kong. Initially, the city had one museum, but in 1975 the authorities decided to divide it into two wings. Just imagine, the exhibits of the historical department are located in a room with a total area of 17.5 thousand square meters. m! But this seemed a little and gradually impressive branches of the institution appeared, where exhibits of different trends and historical eras are stored.
It is hard to imagine that the history of such a huge city as Hong Kong can have hundreds of thousands of unique exhibits. Each visitor will be able to travel back to any historical era and see with his own eyes the world of that time.
The Museum of Art will also be interesting for visitors. It contains brilliant paintings by famous Chinese artists, rare antiques, tasteful jewels and much more. To get a glimpse of all the exhibits (and there are more than 15 thousand of them here!) At least from the corner of your eye, you will need a whole day. There are five exhibition halls in total, which occupy the space of three floors of a large building. They correspond to the following themes: antiquity (there is an impressive collection of bronzes, ceramics and even jade), Chinese painting, calligraphy, modern art and the collections of the Xubaizha gallery. You can personally look at the amazing fabric that the Chinese have learned to mine, as well as evaluate the quality of products made from bamboo shoots.
Wax figures
In general, the people of Hong Kong have always had a special attitude towards various exhibitions. Therefore, it is not surprising that the town has its own collection of wax figures. Among the numerous characters, each visitor will find a sincere, but silent "companion". Someone will want to discuss US plans with Barack Obama, someone will prefer the company of the favorite of children and adults, Jackie Chan, and someone will like the time spent in the company of the beauty Marilyn Monroe.
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Wax Museum is one of the most impressive landmarks. But, for the sake of fairness, it should be noted that the exhibits have long been made of high-quality and more durable silicone. But in terms of the number of celebrities gathered in one place, the collection has long been able to claim a leading position in the rating. From actors to Queen Elizabeth, from modern rulers to founders of the Chinese people, everything is gathered under one roof.
The world of optical illusions
There is another bright place here, which has no analogues in the whole world. We are talking about a museum of optical illusions, which is able to transfer every visitor to an amazing fantasy world. I bet this is where you will take the most photographs and experience new, previously unfamiliar sensations. Once in these halls, everyone can try on the image of their favorite movie hero, imagine themselves as a real director and take part in a unique photo session.
Tell me, where else can you spend a few minutes in complete silence, enjoying the beauty of the night metropolis, and riding in a paper boat in the middle of the huge and picturesque Victoria Harbor?
The total number of exhibits presented in the museum is 70. Their main feature is that they are all created using modern 3D technologies.
Bank or Tower?
When you see the unusual shape towering above the skyscrapers, you will no doubt be breathtaking. According to the idea of the chief architect, the building of the Chinese Bank was supposed to resemble a bamboo stalk. But the adjustments that had to be made to the building project along the way slightly changed the appearance of the building. Nevertheless, the 70-story building, which meets all the requirements for feng shui, looks mesmerizing.
By the way, there is a special observation deck on the 43rd floor, visiting which you can appreciate the scale of the grandiose Chinese city.
Statue of buddha
We all know what a huge impact on the development of culture and religion in Asian countries had a religious movement called Buddhism. So in China, there was a place for a statue of the main deity. It is located on Lantau Island and is considered the largest bronze monument dedicated to Buddha. By the way, there is an opportunity to get to the very top of the monument - for this you will have to overcome 268 steps and an unusual view from a 34-meter height will open in front of you.
The path to the statue is also not quite ordinary. After all, you can get to the bronze masterpiece in a special cabin with a glass floor that moves along the ropes at an impressive height.
The Hong Kong Buddha, according to local belief, symbolizes harmony in the relationship between man, nature and religion.
French Mission building
Unusual, but true. One of the most popular tourist destinations is the building that once housed the mission of the French Republic. It is located in the very center of the city and amazes with its unusual architecture and rich decoration. According to history, the building was bought by the French, and before that there was a Russian consul.
Sha Ting Racecourse
Since you have decided to fully immerse yourself in the world of Chinese culture, you should definitely visit the local racetrack - Sha Ting. It is a favorite destination for the Chinese, who are known for their passion for horse racing. The impressive structure can simultaneously accommodate up to 85 thousand spectators. There are also 23 stables with an impressive number of horses - there are about 1260 of them! By the way, it is the races that are the only opportunity to try your luck by making bets.
Tea ceremonies
Well, how can you bypass the exhibition of Chinese utensils for tea ceremonies? After all, it is in China that this drink has a special attitude. The museum contains the rarest and most valuable examples of tableware, here you can appreciate the amazing aroma of local teas of different varieties, as well as imbued with one of the most amazing traditions of this oriental culture.
