Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Non-Fiction 2020 | Page 26

Non-Fiction – Group 3
Lantau Island – you will find the Big Buddha, the Po Lin Monastery and Tai O Fishing
Village where you can get a real sense of the old Hong Kong village life from over 100
years ago. The famous Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car from Tung Chung Town will provide a
gorgeous view of the China South Sea and the scenic views nearby. You will no doubt be
intrigued by this experience!
If you’re a foodie and a shopper…
Yum Cha – it is almost a mandatory ritual for every tourist to try the famous dim-sums
when they visit southern China, and in the Greater Bay Area you will have the chance to
taste the well-known dim sums such as pork buns, steamed shrimp dumplings and siu mais
from the hundreds of Chinese “tea-houses” on offer. You can be assured that the taste will be
second to none!
Michelin star restaurants – there are hundreds of Michelin-rated restaurants in the
Greater Bay Area. You will never run out of options to savour delicacies of a variety of
cuisines in the Greater Bay Area, from French Cuisine to all types of Chinese Cuisine such as
Shanghainese, Cantonese and Sichuan Cuisine. The hardest part will be to decide how to fit
them all into your itinerary!
Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui – Hong Kong – as one of the famous duty free
shopping centres in the world, Hong Kong is renowned for its shopping. In shopping
districts like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, you will find anything and everything for
you, ranging from local brands to the famous luxury brands. If you are a keen shopper, you
definitely shop till you drop!
Temple street night market, Hong Kong – this is one of the most famous tourist
sites because it offers a lot of items for tourists to see and buy, and aside from the food and
drinks, shoppers can look for local special souvenirs such as jewelery and chopsticks. It is also
proximate to other famous streets such as the Ladies Street and the Birds’ Street in Mongkok.
With most shops open till well after midnight, you will be entertained long into the night!
If you’re looking for adventures…
Chimelong Theme Parks – Of a dozen of prominent PRC theme parks in the Greater
Bay Area, Chimelong Paradise in the Panyu District in Guangzhou and the Chimelong
Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai should be on every adventurer’s bucket list. With a plethora of
activities such as amusement rides, animal shows, aquariums and water parks, you will find
some of the most exciting rides in the world in these theme parks.
Hong Kong theme parks – the world-renowned theme parks including Ocean Park
and Disneyland are two of the favourite tourist spots in Hong Kong. These spots are not just
for kids either - from toddlers to adults, everyone will find these places interesting!
Macau casinos – since the Macanese government opened up the casino industry around
20 years ago, it has developed into one of the leading casino resorts in the world. And it is not
just for the gamblers - in fact you don’t have to gamble at all - with new and world-class hotel
facilities and convention centres, all members of the families will have a fulfilling experience
without doubt!
If you’re looking for cultures…
Ruins of the St. Cathedral in Macau – This is perhaps the most iconic site in Macau
and you will find a picture of it on most of the Macanese postcards. This beautiful church was
severely burned down in a fire in 1835 and the only remnant was the artistic granite facade
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