Breathtaking... If…read moreyou're ever in Hong Kong take the chance to explore Hong Kong Island that's right below Hong Kong as this island offers so much in a stunning way. Just steps outside of The Peak Galleria which is a great place to take a break from viewing the island is "Lions Pavilion". Walk out of The Peak Galleria to the back and find Findlay Road and walk down this path and you know when you're there are it's the place for one of the greatest view point of Hong Kong. I was very blessed to have viewed this spot along with a friend of one of the tour group members as getting here isn't very easy but worth the effort if you ever have the chance. The archway is like the eye that bridges you to the world of Hong Kong and how stunning it really is. There is a plaque that explains the various parts of Hong Kong and on a very clear day is a great way to see it all. Thank you!

If ever visiting Hong Kong, taking the Peak Tram to the top of Victoria Peak is a must. This is one…read moreof Hong Kong busiest tourist destination ! Late afternoon and early evenings are the most popular time, But it is highly recconmented to come early to beat the crowds. Once reaching the top of Victoria Peak, one find restaurants, shops, entertainment venues in the Peak Gallery Shopping Center. A few minutes walk from the Gallery Mall is the" Lion Pavillion" located on Findlay Road . This is a multi-story platform surrounded by lion heads that overlooks Hong Kong Island. Here you can take spectacular panorama photos of Hong Kong and Victoria Bay. These platforms are fairly small so expect large crowds ! Depending on the time of day and weather, jackets or warmer cloths may be necessary, so be prepared. Live/Love/Travel !

Hong Kong Park / Admiralty (Hong Kong) -- For the swarms of tourists that trundle down from…read moreVictoria Peak, I am amazed how just a few actually entered this bucolic park when they get off the tram. Jamie W and I were pretty much the only ones who walked into the park, which was totally fine by us. I was surprised to find out it was only built in 1991 because it felt well established as an urban oasis. Because it's on a hillside, the landscape is scrupulously terraced connected by leisurely paths festooned with flowers. The central pond was quite a draw for serious photographers with huge lotus plants, turtles sunning themselves on the rocks, and colorful schools of koi converging on the shoreline. Do yourself a favor and take twenty minutes to step away from the dim sum table and enjoy the nature. RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

This is an awesome park with very cool attractions, nice water exhibits/gardens, and a tea ware…read moremuseum. Also HK has the most adorable trash cans ever, which are on full display in this park. Was t able to check out the areas near the mountain or higher up but will do so next time. Highly recommended!

The Hong Kong Museum of History is a fantastic public institution in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon,…read moreright next to the Hong Kong Science Museum. They currently have a captivating special exhibition called The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence (Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province). Alongside it, they are showcasing their newly revamped permanent exhibition, the "Hong Kong Story". We honestly couldn't believe that admission is completely free! It is absolutely worth a visit! The experience was incredibly educational for my daughters, helping them gain a deep understanding of Hong Kong's history and its various periods of development. At the same time, walking through the exhibits provided a wonderful trip down memory lane for me, bringing back old memories of growing up in Hong Kong. I was actually surprised to learn that many of my local friends had never visited this place. After I highly recommended it to them, they all went and thoroughly enjoyed it. We spent about two hours exploring the galleries, and it's clear the curators put an immense amount of effort into the displays. I highly recommend this museum to both locals and tourists alike!

What a great experience, I hey have done this well! The exhibitions are modern and engaging. The…read morestaff are courteous and friendly. You can spend hours here learning about all the history.

Hidden af place but I love it. Away from all the tourists, here you find locals and other…read moreadventurous travelers bringing their dogs to play and run around. This place is NICE and so much hidden paths to walk on I didn't see how far one of them went. I hope it stays lightly walked because I can't describe the full beauty in pictures. I can definitely see wedding photos taken here, and given how little damage this place has after 1 week of a Typhoon, it's a real gem to come here. To get there from the peak, you get off on the rightmost path from the Peak Tram then walk until you find a zig zag walkway up on the left. Go up and you'll hit some giant houses and a road. Follow the road up until you hit the spot. Really cool, and I love the calming atmosphere.

You know what's better than taking romantic wedding photos with your significant other at a…read morebeautiful garden? Creeping on couples taking romantic wedding photos because you want to explore the beautiful garden, but can't do it without getting in the way. Sorry to those 5 or 6 couples, but you might have some sweaty people sneaking around with a selfie stick in the background of your pictures. Victoria Peak Gardens is NOT the Peak. I'm seeing a lot of reviews/pictures of the Peak on this page. NO! The Peak is a cool observation point of the city crammed with tourists and surrounded by super overpriced food. Victoria Peak Garden is about a 10 minute walk up the mountain, where tourists usually forget to venture. You pass by excessive rich-people condos and lush green pastures, where people are lying on picnic blankets and taking pretty photos. Near the top of the mountain is a lovely garden (which is supposedly filled with flowers, but it was just green and brown when I went) with a fancy gazebo smack dab in the middle. No wonder dozens of people were taking wedding photos here when I went. It was absolutely gorgeous! It made me think of some sort of Asian drama fairytale ending scene, where the main characters finally confess their love and kiss each other after 30 episodes. I can practically hear the ballad playing in the background. So yeah. Come here to get away from the smog and the gaggle of tourists from the Peak to breathe in some nature. Or to sneak up on some unsuspecting couples who really don't want you there. Or to dance around/make out with your SO like you're a star in a soap opera. Don't worry, I won't judge (though the other people there might). (88/100) - 2016

An underrated and local spot to soak in the city views. Why pay to go up to the peak tower when you…read morecan go on this shaded looped to see the skyline from nearly all angles?! I took a taxi up here during the mid-autumn holiday weekend. Took my partner and I about an hour to do the loop and took some incredible photos while we were at it. There were not a lot of people, it was not overly crowded and people were able to get lots of photo ops. I highly recommend doing this vs. the peak tower because its what the local does and it feels much less touristy and more quiet.

If you need a quick beautiful 2 mile hike with spectacular scenery and views of Hong Kong, this is…read morefor you. The trail loops around Victoria Peak, and you can turn in and up the mountain and go see the Victoria Peak garden's as well. There are trees everywhere and even after a week after a typhoon, the walk was pleasant and there wasn't much damage. There are figs and all sorts of different trees in good condition, too many to list. The path is well maintained and there's almost always a good view. Lots of runners in the morning, and depending on the time of day the breeze is super good up there. Not much else to say except to see it yourself. It's pretty nice for a hike.

This was a fun outing for us today. We live in Sheung Wan and decided to take the subway to the…read moreother side of Hong Kong island, putz around in Shau Kei Wan and go to Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence and then take the Tram/Ding Ding all the way back to get a great sight seeing tour of the city. The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is a short walk from the subway or the ding ding and easily posted on the pink directional signs on the street. Maybe 10-15 minute walk from either one. This area was once a stronghold fort and battery built by the British over a hundred years ago. It was a battlefield of a Japanese invasion in 1941 where many soldiers lost their lives. It is nice that it was preserved as a historical location to Hong Kong. When you arrive, you check in to an administrative building, pay the $10HKD entrance fee and take an elevator up eight floors where you are dumped then outside into the hill where the fort is actually located. Hang a right and explore all that and then when you leave, in lue of taking the elevator down, you can walk the entire length of the hill and see a whole lot more of the history of the fort. The museum and complex is a great place to roam and stroll outside and walk around and explore. The fort itself is preserved and is the actual museum building where historical installations and information is displayed. There is a lot of historical informaion to read If you have kids who need to run around, this is a great outside space for some running around. They also have like a kids corner/activity area inside up on the top floor that was packed with kids and families doing an activity of some sort. We enjoyed the wandering element to all that is outside and in the open. Trees, green, beautiful views, quiet, historical relics, fresh air. There a small cafe if you wanted to grab a snack or drink. Lots of outdoor benches and photo ops. Lots of military equipment, tanks, cannons on display. We enjoyed our day here. We enjoyed the grounds. The museum quality is OK, but the experience was great. They do have a gift shop, but it is really sub par.

This place is real far! After getting off the Shau Kei Wan stop on the Island line, it is about a…read more10-15 walk to the museum. The best exhibit here is the torpedo room but the other exhibits are informative. It is cool to see the original rooms/areas where all the history took place.

A lovely nook in the Jockey Club…read more.. A spectacular spot in Hong Kong is the Jockey Club and a spot that was chosen for lunch is a luxurious bougie opportunity given to us thanks to a friend of a tour group member who is a member of the club and we were lucky enough to view this spot that we could never imagine. While we were waiting for our table I noticed that they have this little area which is a museum a very small spot yet boast all the qualities that this club has to offer including the past memorabilia items, trophies and all about the horses and visitors to this area. With books and an area to sit and enjoy the surroundings isn't what I'd expect though I did enjoy the pride it takes in it all and appreciate this lovely spot to understand that it's more than just a race track. Thank you!

Although small, the Hong Kong Racing Museum provides an informative journey through the long…read morehistory of horse racing in Hong Kong. They have life size horse skeletons/models so you get a feel for the scale and also some artifacts from prior racers. From the window, it overlooks the race track and the facilities of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

The HK Maritime Museum is surprisingly large with great models and a few genuine artifacts that…read moreexplain the changing history of China navigation. It covers three large floors and is beautifully organized. There are only a handful of interactive exhibits. The interactive ship bridge simulator appears to be a stand out. Make sure it is open when you go and make a reservation early.

Although contemporary art is more my cup of tea when it comes to a museum, I enjoyed my time today…read moreat the Maritime Museum. If the maritime history of region, Victoria Harbor and boats are your thing, you will then love this museum. Focused on every aspect of the maritime theme in Hong Kong and the region, this museum extensively tells its story via several floors of fine art, cermics, ship models (there are a lot of ship models!), interactive displays and 21st century technologies. They did a good job with this musuem, from the narrative to the installation. It is very well laid out and the material is extensive. There was also an additional installation that appeared to be free to the public if you only went to this section and did not go to the Maritime Museum called something like 150 Years of Hong Kong History...or something like that. It was sponsored by HSBC and was a worthy bonus to our visit to the museum. It is specific to Hong Kong and how it has evolved on my fronts over many years. If you go to the Maritime Museum, half the interesting part is walking out to Pier 8, seeing the water, seeing the Hong Kong skyline (there are some phenomenal views out on that pier and also from inside the museum!), seeing the ferris wheel, seeing the small shops along the way to the museum that are on the pier. So if you are looking for something to do, this is kind of a good walk and lots to see even before you get to the museum.