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Victoria Harbor is always bustling with activity whether day or night: the ferries that shuttle back and forth the Kowloon and the Hong Kong Island sides, the cruise ships entering and leaving port, the freighters and barges carrying their cargo and materials in and out one of the world's busiest ports, and then, there's the colorful sampans, junks and harbour cruisers that have been delighting sightseers for years. |
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Once at the top, make a visit to the Tian Tan Buddha - the tallest, outdoor statue of a seated Buddha |
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When the sun goes down, the traders have already laid out their wares and the opera singers and fortune tellers begin to emerge. Welcome to the Temple Street Night Market, a popular street bazaar, named after a Tin Hau temple located in the centre of its main drag, and a place so steeped in local atmosphere that it has served as the backdrop to many a memorable movie. |
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Stanley. The latter come for the popular Stanley Market; a warren of clothing, accessories and handicrafts; as well as the bright and airy Stanley Plaza. You can also mix sightseeing with shopping by visiting Old Stanley Police Station, a Declared Monument that also serves as a supermarket. |
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The bauhinia is the emblem of Hong Kong. The Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture that gives the Expo Promenade the commonly used name, Golden Bauhinia Square, was a gift from the Central Government to mark the 1997 Handover — an occasion that held tremendous significance for the world’s largest nation and that stands out as a landmark event in 20th century history. |