HONGKONG ISLAND

Golden Bauhinia Square & Special Flag Raising Ceremony

The Expo Promenade (also known as Golden Bauhinia Square) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history - the return of the former British colony to the People's Republic of China (PRC), and the establishment of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong

How to get there:

MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5. Walk across the footbridge, head right and through the lobby of Central Plaza, continue on across the connecting overhead walkway, then descend to ground level. Head towards the waterfront ahead, and the statue and monument is on the left.

Happy Valley Racecourse

Home to the Sport of Kings since 1846, this course can seat over 53,880 spectators for what is the most popular sport in Hongkong. Visitors who wish to experience the excitement can join a horseracing tour.

How to get there:

1. MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit A, walk along Wong Nai Chung Road towards Happy Valley Racecourse for about 20 mins.
2. Take tram to Happy Valley Tram Terminus.

Hollywood Road, Cat Street/Man Mo Temple

Man Mo Temple

A 19th-century temple dedicated to the Taoist gods of Man (Literature) & Mo (Martial Arts), packed with richly coloured religious paraphernalia, and giant coals of burning incense.

How to get there:

1. Bus 26 outside Pacific Place at Admiralty to Hollywood Road and get off near Man Mo Temple.
2. MTR Central Station Exit D2 and turn right to Theatre Lane. Walk along Queen's Road Central towards The Center. Then take the Central - Mid-Levels Escalator to Hollywood Road.

Jumbo Kingdom

Situated in Aberdeen harbour, the Jumbo is one of the world's largest floating restaurants and a tourist icon

Lan Kwai Fong & SoHo

A cheerful warren of Western-style restaurants, clubs, delicatessens and bars, Lan Kwai Fong is an L-shaped, cobblestone lane just a short walk from Central's cluster of skyscrapers. Nearby lanes in SoHo, are also buzzing with bistros and pubs.

How to get there:

Central MTR Exit D2. Walk along Theatre Lane and uphill to D'Aguilar Street. About 5 minutes walk to Lan Kwai Fong.

Madame Tussauds

Offers hands-on multimedia experience at its celebrity waxworks museum. The world-famous attraction now features more than 100 incredible wax likenesses of stars, world leaders and sports heroes displayed in five totally interactive themed settings that are spread over three floors within the completely refurbished Peak Tower complex.

How to get there:

1. Bus 15C from the lay-by outside Central Pier 6 to the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road and take Peak Tram to the Peak.
2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square.
3. Green minibus 1 from Hong Kong Airport Express Public Transport Interchange.

Ocean Park

One of the world's acclaimed educational theme parks, covering more than 870,000 sqm. Many visitors prefer to ride up to the headland attractions via cable car; and take in the stunning panorama of its surroundings and the South China Sea. Attractions include Marine Land, Headland Rides, Adventure Land and Kid's World. It features aquariums, dolphin shows, thrilling rides, the giant pandas An An and Jia Jia, and much more

How to get there:

Bus 629 from MTR Admiralty Station Exit B.

Repulse Bay

Hongkon Island's most popular beach is easily accessible by bus or taxi from Central. There are many facilities for beachgoers and daytrippers, including shops, restaurants and bars. The Life Guard Club's terraces are noteworthy for a pair of large statues of two goddesses, Kwun Yum and Tin Hau. Above the beach is a picturesque example of early 20th-Century colonial architecture, reconstructed from the former Repulse Bay Hotel

How to get there:

Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, 260 from Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus and alight at Repulse Bay

Stanley Market & Murray House

A favorite stopping point for Hongkong island tours, this peninsula's old fishing village and bays are well worth of a leisurely separate side trip. The village's market is one of Hongkong's best loved attractions. Many boutiques sell a wide range of relatively inexpensive clothing, including factory overruns of locally made designer items. Stanley Plaza is a new landmark in Stanley, along with a restored colonial building, Murray House, home of the Hongkong Maritime Museum

How to get there:

1. Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus.
2. MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit B, walk to Tang Lung Street then take green minibus 40.
3. Bus 973 from Tsim Sha Tsui East Bus Terminus or Canton Road outside Silvercord Centre.

The Peak

The Peak is one of Hongkong's most visited tourist attractions, offering a stunning bidr's-eye view of the surrounding city skyline, the world's famous Victoria Harbour & Kowloon. Best views can be enjoyed from the Lions Pavilion, adjacent to the Peak Tram, or the Lugard Road Lookout-offering a 270-degree views of the surroundings.

How to get there:

1. Bus 15C from the lay-by outside Central Pier 6 to the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road and take Peak Tram to the Peak.
2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square.
3. Green minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station Public Transport Interchange.

Western Market

This handsome Edwardian  brick building was built in 1906 and declared as a historical monument in 1990. Today, it houses shops and dance hall.

How to get there:

MTR Sheung Wan Exit B or C