Children Play Room is amazing for kids 6 and under. Our 1 and 4 year old had a blast and were so…read moretired after their play sessions. Great place to play on a rainy day! Booking ahead is recommended as they can be busy. Across from the play room is their computer media room which can also be fun for kids exploring with computer games and screen learning

What a great public library! Countless floors (OK...they are countable and there are like 12 or…read moresomething), organized, clean, full of light, great open spaces, contemplative corners to hide out, giant kid & teen sections, public art space with exhibitions from time to time, peacefully quiet. Maybe a little dated decor wise, but a great library nonetheless that indeed more resembles a giant mall than a public library....escalators, elevators, loads of people all walking around the 10 floors of the open center space designed architectural styled building. My personal interest was peeked for they have a resource space dedicated specifically to art up on their top floor. It is easily organized by architecture or comics or contemporary art or whatever in the art world. Libraries are about learning and are free! I love a good library. Now I did not navigate getting a library card/account and/or check anything out, but I would absolutely return

Well organised library! Very easy to navigate and locate what you need. I was in and out within 5…read moreminutes. In the children's books section, there's a computer lab with desks their size. This library has several floors. Adult books are on floor 3 (Chinese ) and floor 4 (English ). Floor 2 is kids books. Soooo many kids books! Plenty of seating for children and parents to spend some reading quality time. But it can get crowded. That's about it.

Smaller then it's counterpart in CWB, and with a small stock of books, CDs, and DVDs, City Hall…read moreLibrary is a wonderful place to get some peace and quiet, especially if you need to get some work done. What I like best about this library in particular, is the copious amounts of workspace. My recommendation would be to go to the 10th floor and to use the creative resources annex. In there, you'll find three large bench tables, where you can spread out all of your books, laptop, and other paraphernalia before getting on with a bit of work. There are also plenty of power points, and as with all Hong Kong libraries, there is the free government Wi-Fi. Again, as with all Hong Kong libraries, you do not need to be a member of the library, or a Hong Kong residence, to use the facilities here. This makes ideal for tourists and other travellers. Also, there is no booking system here for the workspace use. In other Hong Kong libraries, you are required to sign in and take a laminated card to reserve spot. In City Hall Library just make yourself comfortable. As well as this very conducive work environment, and of course the books, the library also lends CDs. These are free of charge from the library they are located in, or chargeable (HKD25) if you need them delivered from another location, which you can do online. You can also just listen to these CDs in the library if you have your headphones. If you do manage to get the creative resources annex, look out to the old chap in the corner who is always there, without fail. I still think he's actually on the same page that I saw him reading six months ago.

I went to Hong Kong for the first time last month. I know nothing about Hong Kong comics or comic…read morecharacters. I didn't even know this magical place existed. I was just wandering around Kowloon, trying to figure out what to do for breakfast, then I got distracted by the entrance for the Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars in Kowloon Park. There are statues of comic characters from Hong Kong comics and Hong Kong comic artists. It's fun, and cheesy, and cool. If you're like me and have no knowledge of any of these characters there are little plaques (in English and Cantonese) that tell you some information about these characters and the artists who created them. The attraction is free to check out, and it's fun to pose for selfies with statues of penguins and super spies. Kowloon Park itself is really nice and is definitely worth checking out. Kowloon Park is a short walk from the Jordan MTR Station. The Tsim Sha Shui Station is close by as well. I went here 3 times in 5 days. That's how much I loved it. Maybe I'm just a nerd, but this is a fun place to visit and worth seeing if you're in Hong Kong.

Stumbled upon the Avenue of Comic Stars walking around Kowloon Park…read more I love the huge cartoon characters. Very fun and colorful. I had no idea who any of the characters were but it was still cool. The stairwell exiting was pretty awesome. The super hero pig was my favorite! My pose when I pig out! If you are at Kowloon Park, stop by here and check it out!

School buses. The school bus system at CUHK has got to be the worst. Students have around 15…read moreminutes between classes and they still need to go line up and wait for the school bus to take them to the designated lecture rooms. In fact, running with our books while catching our breath is no stranger to lots of CUHK students. And I have to say that one staircase on the side of the library is famous for students to fall off during those times, and it is commonly known as the "PK stairway". There are over 7 libraries at CUHK and the Main Library has got to be the most packed one in all times. Before the expansion, though the library itself was fairly big, comprised of 5 floors, still during exam seasons, you could never find an empty table or chair. Now with the new wing, the surprisingly stylish design definitely makes it more spacious to cater for students' need; but it does not really go with the old wing in my opinion. Anyway, if you have been there, you will know what I mean. One fun fact: have you ever passed through "The Arch"? I mean the sculpture in front of the Chinese University Main Library. There have been rumors saying that one cannot graduate if he or she has walked under it before. Therefore, it is now called "Gate of Wisdom"; but I still doubt if anyone is going to walk through it. But if you did, it is believed that you can just fall off at the PK Stairway and you will be fine, well, maybe not physically.

The Big Buddha was at the top of our list of must-see attractions while visiting Hong Kong. Located…read moreon Lantau Island, this iconic landmark is truly impressive and something you have to experience in person to fully appreciate. Although my husband and I chose not to climb the 268 steps to the statue, we were still in awe of its sheer size and presence. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, peaceful, and makes for some great photo opportunities. Whether you're interested in the cultural significance, the architecture, or simply taking in the views, it's well worth the visit.

This is a must-see place when you visit Hong Kong. We are so glad we changed our schedule to visit…read moreLantau Island on a sunny day. The morning weather was not hot at all. It was much better than the next week, which was rainy and cloudy. The Big Buddha is a giant bronze statue built in 1993. It is located at Ngong Ping, near the Po Lin Monastery. Even though this was not our first time visiting (our daughters' first time), it was still an unforgettable trip. After we rode the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, we arrived at the beautiful village. Then, we saw the Big Buddha right in front of us. The area felt very peaceful. We climbed up more than 250 steps to reach the bottom of the statue. From the top, we saw amazing views of the green mountains, the blue sea, and other smaller statues. If you want to avoid big crowds, I highly recommend going early in the morning!

I love the ancient temples, it speaks with volumn without saying anything since it's right there in…read morethe walls, the structures, the gates, the set up, the statues, the burning incense, the folks that comes over the years, decades...it's such a peaceful, tranquility and calmest being there.

A must visit treasure in HK. Pretty easy to get to if you take the MTR. Walk from Sheung Wan stop…read morefor about 15 minutes. Lots of local markets to visit. Plenty of coffee shops around.

I took the MTR to travel from North Point to Wanchai . We sat in the park class by to rest and…read moreenjoyed the beautiful sky and sunshine . Outside temperate was 55 F . Proven cold for HK people but perfect for me . This WanChai tower is a government building . One of the main office is to fill in the application for a new Hong Kong ID . Beside local HK citizens, there were Indians , Caucasian, Asians from other parts of the world . It is recommended to make an appointment to avoid long wait . All the staffs were well trained , efficient , good manner and patient. It could be good example for other government staffs in other cities . They are so efficient and polite even it was very busy . I am so impressed and this was a totally wonderful experience.

I am a nerd for the lack of a better term. Things like monetary instruments fascinate me and…read moreusually catch my intrigue. So it was quite surprising when friends suggested we visit the Hong Kong Monetary Authority...wait why? Because we can and because we can catch an amazing view of Hong Kong and Kowloon. So..yes, you can see a spectacular view of Hong Kong and Kowloon from its location in IFC #2. It is incredibly high-up and it is a quick elevator ride once you register with a photo id at the lobby level reception. Yes, you will be looking down on the glimmering buildings of central and have a panorama of the waterfront across the harbor. Did I mention I was a nerd? Well, for those that want to learn...you can get a great insight about the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and how it carries out its mission. They feature a great historical look in how money and banking developed in Hong Kong. Another shows how they use monetary policy to manage its currency and an area showing what is going on currently. It's really quite different and interesting for any business school nerd. If anything, it has an amazing view of Hong Kong.

Located in the IFC2 building, it is very accessible from the IFC mall…read more You can see decent views for free (via registration by showing a photo ID) on the 55th floor while learning about the financial markets and how Hong Kong is involved. Very educational for finance nerds and yet very cool to see HK from a tall building in a nice setting. We came to escape the gloating amount of tourists in HK during the Chinese New Year and came here to see views. Sadly it was a cloudy day so there was nothing to see, but good that we didn't waste time and money to trek over to the Victoria Harbour which we were supposed to do until we saw the crazy long lines due to massive amounts of tourist buses from China! Overall a short side trip worth stopping over if you happen to be in the IFC anyway. IFC#2 is the second tallest building in HK. The ICC in Kowloon MTR station houses the tallest building in HK and it is not to miss. Take a drink at the Ozone bar in the Ritz (118th) or take it easy at the Ritz lounge on 108th floor, or go have a drink/tea on 100th floor at sky100.