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1. Ocean Park
Ocean Park’s more than 20 rides and roller coasters, plus numerous exhibitions of rare animal species, attracts millions of visitors each year. The park also includes various observatories and laboratories and a dolphin breeding center, making it a place where entertainment and education meet.
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2. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The unveiling of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre expansion was a much-anticipated highlight of the 1997 Handover, with global rulers and celebrities attending grandiose parties within the monstrous structure. In 1898, China agreed to a 99-year lease by the Brits of Hong Kong Island, surrounding islands and the New Territories of southern China. On July 1, 1997, the lease ended, the British governor and British Royal Navy left their posts and Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China in a giant celebration, with the Convention Centre at its heart.
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3. Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal
The Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal is among the main ports in the territory. Come here for a boat trip to the picturesque territory of Macau, a former Portuguese colony on China’s southern coast.
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4. Ngong Ping 360
The Ngong Ping 360 is a great way to explore Lantau Island. This cable car travels between Tung Chung, on the north coast of Lantau, and Ngong Ping, a hilly, once-remote area. Ngong Ping is home to the famous Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan or “Big Buddha,” which were both popular tourist attractions even before the cable car was constructed.
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5. Po Lin Monastery
Located in rural Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, Po Lin Monastery is a temple complex originally founded by three monks in 1906. Back then it was a small, remote monastery tucked away in the lush greenery. Today it’s a very important Buddhist center and one of Hong Kong’s best-known and most popular tourist destinations, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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What to do in Ngong Ping
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Ngong Ping 360
4.5/5(220 reviews)
On a clear day, this cable car offers spectacular views and is a great way to reach Lantau’s Big Buddha statue.
Tian Tan Buddha
4.5/5(4 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Ngong Ping with a visit to Tian Tan Buddha. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Po Lin Monastery
4.5/5(26 reviews)
This once-secluded Buddhist monastery was placed on the world map when the Tian Tan “Big Buddha” statue was built nearby and is now a major tourist attraction.
Lantau Trail - Section 4
You can take time to visit Lantau Trail - Section 4 during your travels to Ngong Ping. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its temples.
Wisdom Path
You can take time to visit Wisdom Path during your travels to Ngong Ping. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
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- Tian Tan Buddha
- Po Lin Monastery
- Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort
- Ocean Park
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Kowloon Bay
- Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Lan Kwai Fong
- AsiaWorld-Expo
- Nathan Road Shopping District
- Harbour City
- Soho
- University of Hong Kong
- Temple Street Night Market
- Times Square Shopping Mall
- Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier
- Repulse Bay
- The Peak Tram
- Pacific Place
- K11 Art Mall
- Ladies' Market
- Central Plaza
- Wan Chai Road
- 1881 Heritage
- Langham Place Mall
- Tuen Mun Town Plaza
- Happy Valley Race Course
- Hong Kong Space Museum
- Citygate Outlets
- Kowloon Park
- Victoria Park
- Chungking Mansions
- Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
- Avenue of Stars
- Discovery Bay Golf Club
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