#Diverse

#DIVERSE

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#Diverse

Social harmony

Hong Kong society is characterised by cultural diversity. Ethnic minorities live in harmony in Hong Kong. Government policies facilitate their integration into the community while helping preserve their cultures.

Culinary paradise

An exotic fusion of Eastern and Western flavours, Hong Kong's cuisine features a variety of creative culinary delights with local flavours.

79 Hong Kong restaurants with Michelin stars comprise high-end restaurants and inexpensive street food stalls (2024 edition of Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macao).

* Photos courtesy of Ocean Park

Theme parks

  • Ocean Park Hong Kong (Ocean Park), situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, is a tourist attraction encompassing recreation, education and conservation. Ocean Park is home to 6 giant pandas as well as other precious terrestrial and marine animals, and its offerings also include thrill rides, shows and an indoor and outdoor Water World, etc. Together with the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel and the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Ocean Park is an iconic resort and leisure destination in Hong Kong.

  • Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located at the north-eastern part of the enchanting island of Lantau, comprises Disneyland and 3 distinctive resort hotels. Billed as one of the finest Disney theme parks in Asia since its opening in 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland unveiled the world's first and largest World of Frozen in November 2023.

"Ding-Ding"

Founded in 1904, the electric double deck trams, affectionately called "ding-ding", run on 13km of double track along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, and about 3km of single track around Happy Valley. Passengers take in all the views along the way, which reflect how new and old urban developments co-exist, in a much slower pace.

Peak Tram

In service since 1888, it is one of the most famous funicular railways in the world. Running from Central up to Victoria Peak, the highest spot on Hong Kong Island, from where you can enjoy a beautiful vista of the city on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

Ngong Ping 360

As Asia's longest bi-cable aerial ride - a 5.7km journey, it takes passengers from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Village on the highlands of Lantau where the Big Buddha sits serenely, taking in stunning views of Hong Kong's largest island (Lantau Island) and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Star Ferry

In service since 1880, the fleet ranks first in a poll of the world's "most exciting and scenic" ferry rides by the Society of American Travel Writers.

There are 136 declared monuments in Hong Kong (October 2024). Many heritage trails offer a glimpse into Hong Kong's unique past. The city has received 22 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Monuments in Central District

  • The Exterior of the Old Supreme Court (built in 1912) – now Court of Final Appeal Building

  • St John's Cathedral (built in 1847-1849)

  • Flagstaff House (built in 1844-1846) – now Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

  • The Cenotaph (built in 1923) – a memorial for those who served and died in the two World Wars

  • Jamia Mosque (built in 1915-1916) (pictured)

Tai Kwun in Central

  • The revitalised Central Police Station compound, Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts, has become a cultural hub on Hong Kong Island.

  • The 13,600m2 complex, built in the mid-19th century, has 16 heritage buildings, including the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

  • Won the top Award of Excellence in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation (2019).

Hong Kong is packed with astonishing diversity of nature – mountains, wetlands, beaches, spectacular rock formations, scenic country parks, rural villages, farming areas, and marshlands rich in flora and fauna.

Country and marine parks

  • About 40% of the land area of Hong Kong is designated as country parks and special areas.

  • 25 country parks and 22 special areas dedicated to conservation, education and recreation.

  • 8 marine parks and 1 marine reserve.

  • The 25th country park, Robin's Nest Country Park was established on March 1, 2024.

  • The 8th marine park, North Lantau Marine Park, was established on November 1, 2024.

Amazing geopark

  • Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark features world-class hexagonal rock columns and diverse spectacular landforms.

  • Visitors can explore the fascinating story of our planet, from the Devonian Period 400 million years ago, traversing the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods when dinosaurs roamed the earth, to the Ice Age and the era when the climate turned warm.

* Photos courtesy of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

Rich biodiversity and rare species

  • Hong Kong provides important habitats for rare species, such as Spoon-billed Sandpiper and the endemic Bogadek's Burrowing Lizard.

  • Species first discovered here and named after the city include the Hong Kong Camellia, Hong Kong Balsam and Hong Kong Newt.

  • Globally threatened species found here include Romer's Tree Frog, Three-banded Box Turtle, Chinese Pangolin, Chinese White Dolphin and Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoise.

The great outdoors

  • The MacLehose Trail – 100km trail running east-west across mountains, valleys and beaches in the New Territories (Listed on National Geographic's "World's Best Hikes: 20 Dream Trails").

  • Dragon's Back on Hong Kong Island – voted Asia's "Best Urban Hike" by Time (Asia) magazine.