A Symphony of Lights

At 20:00 every night, you can admire a dazzling multimedia show outdoors with laser lights in a multitude of colours; the show involves more than 40 buildings by the harbour. This is a beautiful and unforgettable experience that should not be missed when vising Hong Kong. The best views are along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

• Address:

  Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong & Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Big Buddha / Tian Tan Buddha

You will find the Big Buddha on Lantau Island which is the largest island in Hong Kong. Big Buddha is the world's largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue, which is more than 34 metres high. After the visit, head to the monastery nearby where you can eat a vegetarian lunch with the monks.

• Web:

  www.plm.org.hk

• E-mail:

  info@plm.org.hk

• Address:

  Lantau Island, Hong Kong

• Phone:

  +852 2985 5248

Dragon's Back Trail

Hong Kong's Dragon's Back Trail is a 2-3 hour hiking trail that cuts through stunning landscapes and offers views over the southern part of Hong Kong, with opportunities for a swim or surf at Big Wave Bay. This hike is the last section of what comprises a total of 8 legs of the entire Hong Kong Trail, so if you feel up to a more extensive adventure, simply enter at an earlier point.

• Web:

  www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/great-outdoor/dragon-s-back-a-scenic-hike-from-shek-o-to-big-wave-bay.html

• Address:

  Shek O Park, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Disneyland Park

Hong Kong Disneyland is the perfect place to enjoy a full day with family and friends. Here, dreams are brought to life for both the young and the ones young at heart. Meet your favourite Disney character, spice up your day with parades and fireworks, and try out all the thrilling rides. The park is divided into seven main areas: Adventureland - into the heart of uncharted jungles Fantasyland - the "happiest kingdom of them all" Grizzly Gulch - look for gold and glitters in an abandoned mining town Main Street, USA - the picturesque boulevard of dreams Mystic Point - a mysterious rainforest Tomorrowland - like our dreams - is timeless Toy Story Land - a chance for you to become a toy

• Web:

  www.hongkongdisneyland.com

• Address:

  Lantau Island, Hong Kong

• Phone:

  +852 3550 3388

• More info:

  Bus routes R11, R22, R33, R42 (operate only during morning and evening peak hours)

• Subway:

  Travel on the railway network of MTR and interchange for the Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay Station.

Hong Kong Museum of Art

If you're interested in classical Chinese art and calligraphy, the Hong Kong Museum of Art is the perfect destination. Recently reopened after several years of refurbishment, it now boasts expanded exhibition spaces and collections. While it has a solid collection of classical works, the highlight is its display of old photographs and prints from the Colonial era.

• Web:

  hk.art.museum/en/web/ma/home.html

• E-mail:

  hkmoa_enquiries@lcsd.gov.hk

• Address:

  10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

• Phone:

  +852 2721 0116

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Wed & Fri 10am–6pm; Sat & Sun 10am–9pm; Thu closed

Hong Kong Museum of History

This museum narrates the history of Hong Kong. Go through the eight rooms that range from prehistoric times to the hand-over to China in 1997. Here you can see everything from traditional Chinese clothes and an old reconstructed street from 1881 to toys from the 1970s.

• Web:

  hk.history.museum/en/web/mh/index.html

• E-mail:

  hkmh@lcsd.gov.hk

• Address:

  100 Chatham Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

• Phone:

  +852 2724 9042