Hong Kong is a vibrant, international city, the Events and Culinary Capital of Asia, and a leading global business, transportation and communications hub. Let's have a glance of some of her numerous tourist attractions. Come to our APCSC CRE & CSQS Summit 2006 and experience Hong Kong's fascination in July!
Highlights in July

Apart from Hong Kong's well-known attractions, there are numerous special events in Hong Kong. Let's look at some of them.

2006 Hong Kong Shopping Festival - a fantastic celebration of shopping in which you can enjoy themed activities, numerous food promotions, and the nightly multimedia light and water show Aqua Fantasia: http://discoverhongkong.com/hksf/eng/index.html

Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer - display of designer collections, labels, general apparel and accessories from over 900 exhibitors coming from 16 countries and regionsa and exciting line-up of catwalk shows including the "International Fashion Designers' Showcase" presenting latest designer collections: http://hkfashionweekss.com/

International Childrenˇ¦s Film Festival 2006 - presentations of some carefully selected children's film of the time and several classic children's film: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/filmprog/english/2006children/2006children_index.html

The Sword and the Sabre: A Jin Yong Novel on Film - presentation of the two classic image versions of the representative work of Jin Yong, one of the most significant writers in contemporary Chinese literature: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/filmprog/english/2006sword/2006sword_index.html

Ancient Chinese Weapons - a special exhibition showing visitors the drama and beauty of China's ancient bronze age from a fresh point of view: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Coastal/b5/section3-3-03.php

Archery Traditions of Asia -  a special exhibition introducing the history of traditional Chinese archery, folklore and rituals of bows and arrows and many more:  http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Coastal/en/section3-3-02.php


Shopping, Culture and Fun

Hong Kong is undoubtedly a paradise for consumers. In Hong Kong, you can conveniently find most of the world's largest brands, street fashion, home accessories, antiques and a lot more.

Shopping malls

Festival Walk - the largest mall in Kowloon Tong: http://www.festivalwalk.com.hk/Eng/index.htm

Times Square - the largest mall in Causeway Bay : http://www.timessquare.com.hk/e/index.html

Langham Place - the largest mall in Mong Kok: http://www.langhamplace.com.hk/main/index.html

Shopping Areas

Lan Kwai Fong & Soho - Hong Kong's trendiest nightlife area: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/district/ta_dist_hong3.jhtml

Hollywood Road - Quaint locales crammed with antique shops and an open-air curio market: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/hkiidistricts/ta_dist_cent2.jhtml

Open-air Market

Stanley Market - historic fishing lanes jam-packed with vendors selling Chinese artwork, silk collectibles and curios:http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/market/index.jhtml

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden - the favorite gathering place for Hong Kong's songbird owners: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/market/index.jhtml

Ladies' Market - an amazing array of bargain women's clothing and accessories: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/market/index2.jhtml

Temple Street Night Market - a place where you can find an astonishing variety of clothing, pens, watches, CDs, cassettes, electronic gadgets, eat hot-pot dishes, consult fortune-tellers and meet Chinese opera enthusiasts: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/market/index2.jhtml

Jade Market - a mecca for collectors from all over the world: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/market/index2.jhtml


Sightseeing

Urbanity and serenity, shadows of both Chinese heritage and Western civilization, signs of commercial fervour and cultural scent are the visual uniqueness for this unclassifiable world city.

A Symphony of Light - a spectacular multimedia show, already named the ˇ§Worldˇ¦s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records: http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/ ; photo gallery: http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/gallery/gallery.html

Harbour Cruises - step aboard the Star Ferry and experience the beauty of the Victoria Habour at morning, afternoon, evening and night:http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/harbour/index.jhtml

The Peak - get on the modern funicular railway and view the famous and stunning view from the Victoria Peak: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/hkiidistricts/ta_dist_cent1.jhtml

Clock Tower - a reminder of the Age of Stream; an ideal starting place for a Heritage Walk in Tsim Sha Tsui which is near to the beautifully designed Cultural Center, YMCA, Peninsular Hotel, Nathan Road, Golden Mile, Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre etc.: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/hkiidistricts/ta_dist_ytmk1.jhtml  

Kowloon Walled City Park - a park which was once the perimeter of a notorious village, part of China throughout British rule, which was known for it's sordid proclivities and which is now replaced with pavilions, ponds, turtles, goldfish and exquisite flora: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/hkiidistricts/ta_dist_kowl1.jhtml


Theme Park

Looking for a world class excitement and entertainment? Wish to spend a fabulous weekend with your family? Fancy of aquarium and Walt Disney? Hong Kong's two theme parks can give you all these!

Ocean Park -  a popular theme park which has just opens Southeast Asia's first see jelly aquarium:  http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/chi/main/index.html

Hong Kong Disney Land -  the legendary fairytale kingdom for you to celebrate the spirit of fantasy, the world of tomorrow and a forever-young sense of adventure with the famous characters: http://www.hongkongdisneyland.com   


Food

Named as the paradise for gourmets, Hong Kong has a wide variety of delicious cuisines, all you need is a good appetite!

Sea Food on Lamma Island, Sai Kung and Lee Yue Mun - taste fresh seafood at seaside restaurants: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/gourmet/fdistrict/gp_food_sai.jhtml

Asian Cuisine in Kowloon City - taste a wide variety of delicious and inexpensive Southeast Asian delights, Cantonese and Chiu Chow dishes, as well as scrumptious local desserts: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/gourmet/fdistrict/gp_food_kowl.jhtml


Green

Despite being a commercial city, Hong Kong has reserved many beautiful natural sceneries for local people and visitors to experience her natural beauty. Come to discover this hidden side of Hong Kong!

Deep Water Bay - a scenic bay lying beyond Aberdeen and located next to the annex of the Hong Kong Golf Club: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/beaches/ta_beac_inde.jhtml

Repulse Bay - Hong Kong's most popular sandy beach with many facilities for beachgoers and day-trippers, such as shops, restaurants and bars: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/beaches/ta_beac_inde.jhtml

Shek O - a popular seaside destination which looks like a picture-postcard image of an ancient Chinese community:  http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/beaches/ta_beac_inde.jhtml