Madame Tussaud 杜莎夫人蜡像馆 – Hong Kong, China

       Who is your favorite celebrity? One of my favorite singers is Jay Zhou, a Chinese multi-talented musician who not only sings but also creates his own songs. In fact, a common person like me would hardly meet with him face to face. I myself totally have no problem with this, but there are many people out there who are crazy about their idols that they would do whatever it takes to meet with their stars. Have you ever imagined yourself meeting with many celebrities and famous people in one place? Hong Kong Madame Tussaud can help make your dream come true by connecting you with your favorite celebrities even though they are their wax counterparts. At least you could have some pictures with the image of your favorite star and boast it to your friends that you have met with your real idol instead… haha… that would be deceiving.

        After enjoying the view of Hong Kong skyline at the Sky Terrace, Michelle and I climbed down the elevator to go to the next attraction, which is Madame Tussaud. The place is so famous for its collection of wax replicas of famous celebrities and influential people. Inspired by the original Madame Tussaud in London, the Hong Kong’s branch gives celebrity enthusiasts to hang out with their favorite celebrities (well, actually their wax counterparts). This is the place where you can see the candle sculptures of famous people. You could then have a personal experience with your favorite stars. It is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. If you visit Hong Kong, a visit to this wax museum must be on your top priority list.

  

     

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Victoria Peak 太平山顶 - Hong Kong，China

        If there is ever a competition of city that has the most best-lit skyscrapers in the world, the city of Hong Kong will surely fetch the crown. This Asia city even beats the cosmopolitan New York city. There are 45 buildings over than 200 meters tall in Hong Kong and a number of residential apartments with 60 stories, making the city owns four of the 17 tallest buildings in the world. The combination of all these buildings has created an arguably the world’s most outstanding sample of architectural matrix. What an achievement! Hong Kong is undoubtedly the most vertical city in the world, boasting of having one third of the tallest residential buildings in the world. In Hong Kong, everyday people have to go to at least 14th floor building to do their daily business. 

        Due to the scarcity of the land and the limitation of real estate area, many skyscrapers in Hong Kong are packed into a tiny area. The city indeed boasts two skylines, with the one in Hong Kong island and another on Kowloon across Victoria harbor. However, Hong Kong island’s skyline is still the most impressive one. Its fame has reached international ears and every day visitors from all over the world visit this site. The number is even much higher during holiday. Hong Kong skyline is made up of a series of distinctive sky-reaching towers rather than block-style apartments. The mountainous backdrop even adds to the beauty of the skyline, making the skyline the greatest one on the planet. To get the most amazing view of the skyline, the best time to visit it is in the evening when all the skyscrapers are lit.

       

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Hongkong Park 香港公园 – Hong Kong, China

        On the first day of my visit to Hong Kong, Michelle and I strolled around Tsim Sha Tsui area to continue to the Victoria Peak. While trying to find our way to the Peak, we by chance crossed Hong Park. Located in the middle of the big city, Hong Kong park is one of the most charming and surprising areas in the city. It is a public park featuring a combination of nature and modern architecture. To access the site, take MTR, get off at Admiralty station and take C1 Exit.        

 

A stone stele of Hong Kong park warmly welcomes visitors. When I reached this site, I was curious to have a look what’s inside.

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