FOUR out of common tourist track sea view of Hong Kong

Four hidden sea view of Hong Kong

Apart from Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour view on the best-selling postcards, travelers can enjoy four other out of common tourist track sea view.

Western side of the Victoria Harbour from Lugard Road

You can enjoy the stunning sea view of the Western side of Victoria Harbour on Lugard Road near the Peak Tower at the Victoria Peak. 

Apart from taking photos for the famous skyscrapers from another angle, you can see the long Stonecutter's Bridge, busy Kwai Ching Container Terminal, shuttling high speed boats and dense residential buildings in the Western district.

If you want to have walk on the beautiful Lugard Road, you may consider our half day Hong Kong Island private tour. 

Eastern side of the Victoria Harbour from Quarry Bay Park and ferry

When you are having a romantic walk on the water front promenade of Quarry Bay Park, you can see the spectacular Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. 

During the ferry ride from Sai Wan Ho to Kwun Tong, you can see the large private and public housing estates, colorful gambling ships and vital Kowloon East Commercial Area.  

If you want to enjoy the above-mentioned amazing sea view, you can consider our full day private city tour. 

Tolo Harbour from the Pak Shek Kok Promenade

You can ride bicycle to go to the Pak Shek Kok Promenade near the Hong Kong Science Park from Sha Tin or Tai Po to enjoy the Tolo Harbour view. 

You can overlook the amazing Goddess of Mercy Statue, huge Plover Clove Reservoir, towering Pat Sin Leng mountain range and densely populated Ma On Shan New Town.

If you want to enjoy the spectacular Tolo Harbour view, you can consider our New Territories private tour.

Sai Kung's Port Shelter from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has the most beautiful campus as it is at the 'Backyard Garden of Hong Kong', Sai Kung Peninsula and near the Port Shelter. 

Apart from the water sports activities and yachts on the Port Shelter, you can see the Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui) and Jin Island (Tiu Chung Chau), which form the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, and Kau Sai Chau, which has a public golf course.

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If you want to enjoy the good sea view and good seafood brunch at Sai Kung, you can consider our Sai Kung private tour.

You may also contact Frank the tour guide for private tour planning.

 

4 better alternatives for the Hong Kong must-go points

Hong Kong must-go points and the alternatives

Travel guide books and websites always recommend some must-go points to the individual travelers.  In this post, you can find the better alternatives.

Must-go: Man Mo Temple at Sheung WanBetter alternative: Lin Fa Kung Temple at Tai Hang

Man Mo Temple's incense coils for making wishes cause the temple to be too smoky. The smoke makes you 'cry' and cough.  

The half-octagonal shape Lin Fa Kung Temple is cleaner as it uses the electric lotus flower lamp.  You can also learn the history of Fire Dragon Parade at this temple for the Goddess of Mercy.

Must-go: Sky-100 Observation Deck at ICC buildingBetter alternative: The Peak, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade and the highest bar in the ICC Building

The 175HKD ticket price for Sky-100 may be not reasonable.  The fixed windows cause reflection, which makes photo taking difficult.  

The traditional Victoria Peak or new West Kowloon Waterfront promenade are free of charge.  You can make 'one payment to get two enjoyments' (drink and view) at the highest bar in the World in the same ICC building. 

Must-go: Harbour cruise in the Victoria HarbourBetter alternative: Different public ferry rides

Harbour cruises sail around the Victoria harbour for about 2 hours.  After 15 minutes, you may feel boring.  

You can actually be a local to take public ferry rides to see more and learn more.  Like the North Point to Hung Hom Ferry ride, apart from the sea view, you can visit the seafood market at the North Point Pier and try the shopping and culinary options near Hung Hom Pier.

Must-go: Tai O Fishing Village on Lantau IslandBetter alternative: Sai Kung Fishing Village

Tai O's traffic is inconvenient.  The stream may have stench during low tide.  Some of you may not like the strong smell of the dried seafood.  The 'Venice in the East' may fall short of the reality.

Sai Kung Fishing Village is easily accessible from the city.  The reasonably priced fresh seafood at the 'Seafood Street' and beaches on the nearby Sharp Island with good water quality are waiting for you.

For private tour planning in Hong Kong, please contact Frank the tour guide.

You may consider the Sai Kung half day private tour, which brings you to the Sai Kung Fishing Village.

Sha Tin’s Lion Pavilion

Different Lion Pavilion in Hong Kong

There are several Lion Pavilions in Hong Kong.  The most famous one should be the one at the Victoria Peak, where tourists can enjoy the stunning view of the Victoria Harbour and skyscrapers.

Lion Pavilion in Sha Tin

In Sha Tin new town, people can also find another Lion Pavilion, which is unknown to the public.  It is at the quiet Fo Tan Peak, at the end of Shui Wo Road.  It was built in 1981 and witnessed the development of the most successful new town, Sha Tin.

Good view at Sha Tin Lion Pavilion

At the lookout point, you can see the view of the huge public housing estates the tall private apartment buildings.  You can also see the natural landscape, Lion Rock, Amah Rock, Saddle Hill etc. near the straight Shing Mun River.

If YOU want to visit the Lion Pavilion in Sha Tin, please contact Frank the tour guide for private tour planning.

Sha Tin is close to Sai Kung, the backyard garden of Hong Kong.  YOU can have the easy and enjoyable private tour to see the view of the amazing Geo-park very easily.

YOU may browse the full day tour link for details.