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Fantastic Summer Activities You Must Try When Visiting Hong Kong
Posted on August 15, 2011 04:30 pm by CJ de los Santos, Cosmo.ph Staff Writer
Photo: Trixie Reyna and CJ de los Santos; courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board (main photo and additional gallery photos)
Hungry for a holiday away from our rainy metro? With the four-day weekend from August 27 to 30 fast approaching, it's the perfect time to plan a trip to a place where it's still summer! (Not to mention, the Cosmo team will be there to accompany our promo winners to the Hong Kong Super Shopper promo--read on for details!)
Prepare your bags and plan your itinerary for Hong Kong to get some much-deserved R&R. The Hong Kong Summer Spectacular events are in full swing, with loads of enticing events and attractions you can explore. Here's a list of a few more activities to include in your HK must-do list:
1. Frolic in the sun and sand.
What's summer without going to the beach? There are actually many quaint beach areas in Hong Kong that are perfect for waterskiing, hiking, and surfing. Get a tan at Shek O, which boasts of fine seaside restaurants and BBQ stores. For those who want a relaxing, white sand beach, go to Tai Long Wan. For the adventurous ones, there are Cheung Chau, Sai Kung, Pui O, and Lido, which boast of various water sports and activities. And for the romantics, check out South Bay or Wu Kai.
2. Watch a concert!
After a day at the beach, why not catch a show at the Hong Kong Coliseum? Experience the adrenaline-pumping performances of famous Hong Kong pop stars and bands at "Summer Pop–Live in Hong Kong," a concert series that runs from August 25-28. For schedules and ticket reservations, check out their website.
3. Fall in love with the city from new heights.
Whether you're single, out with the girls, or on a romantic trip abroad, there are lots of things to do and love at The Peak, located at the top of the mountain Victoria Peak. They are currently celebrating "Summer Love," a program that lets visitors create their own "Love Photos" or take a romantic stroll along the mountain trails. Plus, guests can grab exclusive privilege offers from over 30 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in the area.
4. Explore the great outdoors.
Go nature-trippin' at Hong Kong Wetland Park, which turns five this year. They're celebrating with special nature events you can join if you're feeling adventurous. Check out their interactive programs about bats and mud crabs, or marvel at the dragonflies fluttering around the Indian lotus and water lily flower exhibits. It's a relaxing place where you can stop and appreciate life's simple pleasures.
5. Mingle with the A-list.
...or replicas of them, at least! Fancy meeting Brangelina or Nicole Kidman, maybe even Obama? Visit Madame Tussauds for a unique celebrity-inspired attraction, where guests can meet wax figures of their idols in six themed areas. Over 100 local and international celebrities are part of the collection, with exciting audio-visual effects that make for an interactive experience.
Plan on visiting Hong Kong with a group of friends or relatives (including kiddies)? Click on the next page to read about a great family-friendly attraction that's ideal for kids and kids-at-heart!
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1. I am going to Hong Kong on the first week of September. I will definitely use these info. Thank you.
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