Central, on Hong Kong Island, is where colonial Hong Kong started its life from, back in the 1840s, and where some of the city’s most glitzy skyscrapers and swish shopping malls currently stand. As a matter of fact, the area sometimes looks like a showcase of the world’s leading architects…

Naturally, unless you are staying at one of the hotels nearby, you will start your visit to “Central” from either MTR-Central or the Star Ferry Pier.

* Two IFC Tower – Just between the ferry pier and the Airport Express Station, is currently the city’s tallest skyscraper, although it is soon going to lose its supremacy to the upcoming International Commerce Centre in Kowloon. Soaring to a height of 415 m, this contemporary obelisk-shaped megatower is possibly Hong Kong skyline’s most striking feature. It was architected by Cesar Pelli, the famous Argentinian born architect who is behind the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, and attracted some controversy at the time, as it breached the Metro-plan guidelines not allowing new buildings to cut Mount Victoria’s ridge-line, when seen from different key points along the harbour, including Tsim Sha Tsui’s waterfront esplanade.
* Rising to 346 m, The Center is Hong Kong’s fourth tallest skyscraper, and one of the only highrises in the city that is entirely steel-structured, with no reinforced concrete core. Other than its unique polygonal circumference, “The Centre” is particularly distinguished for its neon-lights-arrangement, comprising almost 10,000 neon tubes in different colors, which turns the building into one of the most prominent features of the “Symphony of lights” show. There is a skylobby on the 42nd floor, which serves as an observation deck.
* HSBC Hong Kong headquarters building (or simply HSBC Building) stands across the road from Statue Square and features a classic example of Hong Kong’s modern architecture, combining contemporary design with traditional Feng Shui philosophy… Designed by famous British architect, Norman Foster, this 180 metres tall building has a module design, consisting of five steel modules with no internal support structure. It was the most expensive building in the world by the time it was completed, in 1985, worth roughly HK$ 5.2 billion. Tip: Take the escalator to the 1st floor and see the building’s colossal atrium…
* Bank of China (BOC) Tower, just a stone’s throw from HSBC Building, is one of the metropolis’ most familiar towers and can be seen from almost every point around Victoria Harbour and the city. Rising to a height of 315 meters, this architecturally mesmerizing skyscraper was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia until 1992, as well as the first building outside the USA to break the 1,000 ft. mark. Designed by the famous sino-american architect I.M.Pei, Bank of China Tower is supported by five steel columns at its corners, and triangular frameworks that zigzag between these columns and transfer the weight of the structure, creating many unique angles that make the tower looks different, when seen from different positions… When its construction was completed, back in the late 1980s, the tower’s sword-like shape was pointing directly at HSBS Main Building and the management of Bank of China was criticized for “cutting” HSBC’s good Feng Shui… Fortunately enough, the Cheung Kong Center was erected in between the two towers and the “Feng Shui conflict” was brought to an end… There is a small observation point on the 43rd floor, that is open to the public, but visits to the main observation deck on the 70th floor are by appointment only.
* The Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, in Murray Road Multi-storey Car Park Building, opposite Bank of china Tower, showcases the planning and infrastructure projects of the Government of Hong Kong, using interactive displays, touch screens and other hi-tech devices and fun methods… One of the gallery’s main highlights is the “Infrastructure Walk”: An 18.5 meters long 3D-model of Hong Kong with video screens, highlighting different development projects across the territory.

Hong Kong is a wonderful travel destination. Visitors will certainly never get bored as there are so many excellent Hong Kong tourist attractions for them to enjoy and visit. The most popular attraction in Hong Kong is definitely the Hong Kong Disneyland which opened several years ago and which attracts visitors from around the globe. In the world there are many wonderful places to enjoy as a holiday. Among of them is Hong Kong. In fact, the territory has been attracting a number of foreign travellers for many years. Undoutedly, Hong Kong is very beautiful.

Hong Kong Disneyland – No visit to Hong Kong can possibly be complete without a visit to the Hong Kong Disneyland. If you are visiting Hong Kong with your children then they will never forgive you if you don’t take them to this amazing Hong Kong tourist attraction. Hong Kong Disneyland is located on Lantau Island and there are a number of Hong Kong hotels and resorts located nearby to this popular tourist attraction.

Ocean Park – Ocean Park has been one of the most popular Hong Kong tourist attractions for some time now. This excellent theme park is popular with both local residents as well as tourists. There are all sorts of attractions and activities at the Hong Kong Ocean Park including a shark aquarium and various rides and roller coasters. If you are interested in visit the Ocean Park during your visit to Hong Kong then please note that Ocean Park is located on the south section of Hong Kong Island. Opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 until 18:00.

Victoria Peak – One of the most beautiful places in Hong Kong is Victoria Peak. It is located at a height of just over 550 meters and many tourists visit Victoria Peak so as to enjoy the Hong Kong from above. Be sure to take your camera when visiting this popular Hong Kong tourist destination. If you are interested in visiting the Victoria Peak then please note that you should take the Peak tram which will take you all the way to the top and takes only eight minutes.

Wong Tai Sin Temple – Hong Kong is home to some rather stunning temples and one of the most popular of these Hong Kong temples is the Wong Tai Sin Temple. This popular Hong Kong tourist attraction is especially very popular with Chinese people visiting from abroad. The Wong Tai Sin Temple is a Taoist temple and was build in 1921. Beauty of Hong Kong is always associated with Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, Victoria Peak, Wong Tai Sin Temple. If you have a plan for next travel, Hong Kong should be considered as a primarity so that you can feel more attractions here than what is presented above.