Kowloon Attractions
If you are visiting Kowloon for the first time, you will find it is located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the New Territories. It is the most populated part of Hong Kong, and is also one of the key tourist areas. There are many places to visit in Kowloon and therefore you need to plan ahead. Here you will find the famous Avenue of Stars, which was created in 2004 as a tribute to the country's film industry; a few themed museums, which are very popular with tourists, especially Museum of History; Sky 100, the highest indoor observation deck; popular street markets and much more.
The waterfront area is a good place to start exploring Kowloon.
The waterfront area is a good place to start exploring Kowloon.
Situated on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade right on the waterfront of Victoria Harbour, Avenue of Stars is a walking road dedicated to the stars Hong Kong's film industry. It is a very popular place among tourists. Read More ...
One of the most impressive attractions that are a must-see in Hong Kong is the famous Chi Lin Nunnery, located in Diamond Hill. Housed in a monastery complex, the nunnery is reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty in its architecture, and was built in the 1930s. When the building was renovated in 1998, it was designed so that no nails were used in the reconstruction. Read More ...
Located on the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade, the DHL Balloon is a relatively new attraction in Hong Kong and offers spectacular view of Victoria Harbour. The balloon rises up to 100 meters and takes up to 30 visitors per ride. From above, visitors have excellent photo opportunities, which are not spoiled by windows reflection. There are two types: Day Flights from 10:00am till 5:45pm, and Night Flights from 6:00pm - 9:45pm. Read More ...
The Dialogue in the Dark exhibit in Hong Kong opened in 2010. The exhibition takes approximately 75 minutes to navigate. Visitors explore different types of environments using smell, temperature and texture, and various sounds. The exhibition is constructed in total darkness. When you enter the exhibit, you'll find there are five different environments to explore. Read More ...
The Hong Kong Coliseum was built by the urban council and was opened in 1983. It is a multipurpose indoor stadium which has been hosting a lot of international sports and other events. It is the second of a kind facility in Hong Kong and it can occupy around 12,500 spectators or more. It falls at the same class with AsiaWorld-Arena which was established in 2005. Read More ...
The Hong Kong Cultural Center is located on the Southwestern tip of Tsim Sha Tsui, where the Kowloon station was formerly located. The Center borders Tsim Sha Ferry Pier to the West and both the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Hong Kong Space Museum to the East. Also standing at the entrance of these three historical sites is another historical feature, the Clock Tower. Read More ...
Located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, Hong Kong Museum of Arts presents one of the best collections of Chinese Art in the world. The museum offers over 15,000 art objects, where you’ll find Chinese paintings and calligraphy, antique treasures, artworks and so on. The admission fee is HK$10 and free on Wednesdays. Read More ...
Hong Kong Museum of History is one of the most interesting museums in China. It comprises a huge collection of historical objects, which has over 90,000 items. The museum is divided into three main areas: natural history, ethnography and local history. It's a great place where you can learn historical and cultural aspects of Hong Kong and neighboring areas. Prepare to spend a few hours in it. Read More ...
Hong Kong is home to some great historical features. However, the city also boasts by a modern Science Museum. The permanent exhibition area features a total of 16 galleries located on 4 floors with a wide range of Science and Technology topics and themes. There are about 500 science-related exhibits in the permanent exhibition area. The admission fee is HK$25 and free on Wednesdays. Read More ...