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as Hong Kong's "back garden", the district
of Sai Kung is located on the eastern side of Hong Kong.
Warm inviting beaches, clear waters and tantalising
sea breezes beckon. On weekends, locals and visitors
like to rent boats and cruise around the many nearby
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You will also notice the fact that you are in the tropics.
The climate is hot and humid, even at night. But air-conditioning is abundant,
in fact on some streets you will probably be dripped on by water from
the air-conditioning condensers attached to most every window of the buildings
towering above the streets.
As a gweilo ('ghost people', the Cantonese term for pale-faced
Westerners) you will be targeted on busy Nathan Road by the many street
salesmen : "Copy watch, sir?", "Custom suit?", "Free
drink?", "Jade rings?". Unless you are happy to part with
your money for fakes, or buy clothing with a higher price tag than its
quality merits, learn to ignore these people. Even saying 'No' is seen
as a sales opening.
Hong Kong has much to offer everyone from sightseeing
to shopping to eating to simply absorbing the atmosphere and mix of cultures
this world-class city has to offer. Here are some must see places on your
visit :
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| The
Peak, is the first place on most people's "must-do"
list of sights and attractions to visit in Hong Kong.
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The Peak Tram
is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction and definitely a must on
any visit to Hong Kong. A furnicular railway takes you up The Peak for
some breathtaking views of the Kowloon Penisular, Victoria Harbour and
surrounding islands.
You can reach the Peak Tram station using the No 15C Shuttle
Bus from the Star Ferry Terminal in Central or the No 12S bus from Admiralty
MTR station. The Peak Tram runs every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight
- views at night are equally breathtaking to see Hong Kong's sparkling
panorama.
At the summit there are shops, restaurants and other attractions
besides the 360 degree panoramic view.
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