WHAT IS HK KNOWN FOR?

Hong Kong is famous as a global centre of trade and business and is a key player in the world of finance. Hong Kong is also famous for its food, culture and shopping offering designer clothing and electrical goods at much lower prices than the West. Attractions include The Star Ferry, The Peak Tram, Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park and its famous skyline which attract most visitors.

Popularly known as a shopping haven, Hong Kong’s wide selection of malls and affordable night markets will rescue one from last-minute shopping woes, and help put special gifts underneath the Christmas tree.

Go to Mongkok in the Kowloon side and traverse the length of Tung Choi Street, also known as the Ladies’ Market. The Stanley Market on Stanley, a small fishing village in the southern district of Hong Kong, offers special items such as silk and Chinese artwork that make perfect pasalubong. For a ritzier shopping experience, the Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre in Southern Kowloon are favorites when it comes to cosmetics, accessories and fashion items.

When traveling with foodies, checking out Hong Kong’s delicious cuisine is the perfect way to have a holiday feast. Have a bite of Hong Kong’s culture at Tasting Hong Kong, an unassuming food shop and gallery in the Kowloon Peninsula. It not only offers world-renowned Chinese pastries, but also over 100 local delicacies to choose from. Check out their entertaining workshops and cooking demonstrations as well.

Drop by Lei Yue Mun, a well-known seafood district (also in Kowloon) with sumptuous dining choices. Come night time, unwind in the Central District’s urbanite hotels and various nightspots for some hot, delicious food and exquisite wine to keep warm amidst the chill.

For music aficionados, a ticket to the Gorillaz Escape to Plastic Beach Tour in Hong Kong can be the perfect early Christmas gift.

The kids (and kids-at-heart) will surely enjoy Walking with the Dinosaurs from December 22 to 27, also at the World Expo Arena. This £10 million show features 15 life-size dinosaurs, and has included Hong Kong in its around-the-world production.

Bursting with colorful spectacles featuring favorite characters, Hong Kong Disneyland in Lantau Island is yet another must-visit for the holidays. The young-at-heart will have a memorable time catching the Disney yuletide extravaganzas one after the other, from the big stage to the streets.

Another must-see holiday spectacle is the annual WinterFest, which transforms the skyscrapers and malls in Statue Square in the Central District into a winder wonderland.

Witnessing Hong Kong’s New Year countdown is another much-awaited highlight. Gather around the Hong Kong Cultural Center in Tsim Sha Tsui or along Victoria Harbour to get the best view of the pyrotechnic spectacle. Watch as fireworks and special light shows shoot off from Hong Kong’s major buildings in synchrony and welcome 2011 with a bang.

Fortunately for travelers raring to experience the holidays in Hong Kong, Cebu Pacific flies direct from Manila, Cebu and Clark. Touted as one of Asia’s fastest-growing airlines, Cebu Pacific offers year-round Go Lite fares as low as P2,299 making it possible for groups of friends and families to experience Hong Kong.
Ref: http://wikitravel.org/en/Hong_Kong