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Enormous number of restaurants can be found in this area and also the popular shopping area for the locals. |
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Time Square  |
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From MTR follow the exit into Times Square where there is a multitude of hotels, shops (including a branch of the famous Lane Crawford), plazas, restaurants and other places of interest. This is one of the busier areas of Hong Kong, so be prepared for large crowds on the pavements. |
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This is situated by the waterfront in front of World Trade Center, where junks, sampans and yachts will moor during the typhoon season. |
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Victoria Park  |
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This is the biggest park in Hong Kong, offers numbers of sporting facilities, open space for relaxation, children's playground..etc. One could also join the early morning Tai-chi class with the locals in order to witness a different life-style. |
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This is a world-class horse-racing-course, with the world's largest 35x8 meters Diamond Vision Screen. Races operated twice a week from September to June. |
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Countless numbers of boats, sampans and junks in the harbor are the big attraction in this area. Getting into one of the sampans for a trip to a famous floating restaurant or touring around the harbor is a must in order to experience the unusual rowing method of propulsion favored by the "boat people". |
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Ocean Park |
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Close by to Aberdeen is the Oceanaria theme park which is worth to stay for a full day visit, also experiencing the connected cable car and escalator. |
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Stanley  |
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This is popular market town for locals and tourists located on the southern side of Hong Kong, full of market stalls, small shops, restaurants etc. Of special interest is the large building known as Murray House, which used to be the headquarters of the Public Works Department located in Central; it was taken down and rebuilt in its present location. |
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Beaches |
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Several beautiful beaches are located on the Southern side of the Island, such as Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay and Shek O. |
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