Hong Kong – As a Travel Destination

The most cosmopolitan of all the cities Hong Kong, is home to over 7 million people. It is a major trading and banking center of Asia and has the most liberal economy in the world. Hong Kong is also a great tourist destination for there are a lot of things for you to do and see in it.
If you would have visited Hong Kong a decade ago, the thing that you would really feel missing in this great city was the Art. Unlike other great cities like New York, London and Paris, Hong Kong did not give great importance to this aspect, but the things have changed now. To observe the new trend head to trendy Sheung Wan and its independent galleries to see the latest in contemporary international art. For photography, try the Upper Station which showcases the changing identity of Hong Kong. You will also find some high profile art galleries like Ben Brown Fine Arts and the Gagosian Gallery that contains some marvelous pieces of art from around the world.

If you want to relax, you can go to Hong Kong Park in the Central district, take a walk in this beautiful park or enjoy a delicious meal from an open air restaurant. Make a visit to Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens then take a taxi to the tram which goes up to Victoria Peak. Victoria Peak is the home of the elite in Hong Kong which are nestled into the steep mountain. You may not be able to afford 10 Million dollar homes there but you can enjoy the same view that these elite see through the balconies of their homes. The view from here is beautiful which encompasses Hong Kong and the harbor below.

Another fun thing you can do in Hong Kong is take the famous Star Ferry boat ride over to Hong Kong Island and see the ancient Chinese art at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. It holds more than 2000 antique pieces of arts.

Cathay Pacific, a five star airline has its headquarters in Hong Kong and flies direct flights from most of the important destinations from around the world. Many of the European airlines offer cheap flights to Hong Kong as well. Find out a cheap flight for you with Travelhouseuk and enjoy a great vacation in Hong Kong.