Visiting Kunming - China

iGolden Temple (Jin Dian) Kunming
A Kunming city tours is not complete without a visit to the Golden Temple (Jin Dian). The Golden Temple (Jin Dian) is located 11 km north of Kunming in a lovely pine forest at the top of Phoenix Song Mountain. The original shrine was dedicated to Zhen Wu and was made from gold. (Hence the name: Golden Temple). In 1604 the original shrine was brought to Jizu Shan where it was lost during the Cultural Revolution. The present Zhen Wu shrine is made of bronze. Apart from the lovely Zhen Wu Taoist Shrine, there is the 14 ton bell from 1423 and the colossal, original bronze sword said to be used in battle by Zhen Wu.
 

Jin Dai Golden Temple - Kun Ming

  

Western Mountains & Dian Chi Lake Kunming
Located a 30 Minutes drive outside Kunming, the Western Mountains (Xi Shan) offer spectacular views over the “Spring City” of Kunming and Dian Chi Lake. For those who like it comfortable, there is a chair lift going to the top. There are some nice walking trails leading to the top. Along the path are several Temples and Pavilions like the Huating Temple, Taihua Temple and the Sanqing Pavilion, which all are worth visiting. On the way back to from the Western Mountains to Kunming stop at the hidden Bamboo Temple (Qiong Zhu Si) dating back to the Tang Dynasty. The lovely Bamboo Temple (Qiong Zhu Si) is famous for its 500 almost life sized clay statues of former “arhats” or sages. The Western Mountains, Bamboo Temple and Dian Chi Lake can easily be reached within a half day trip from Kunming.

Dai Chi Lake - Kun Ming - Yunnan.

 
Green Lake Park (Cui Hu Gong Yuan)
Green Lake Park (Cui Hu Gong Yuan) is a popular gathering point for the locals. It is worth a visit early in the morning to see the locals engaged in their morning workouts, practice Tai Chi, show off their birds and enjoy social dancing. From November to March, the Green Lake serves as winter refuge for large flocks of black-headed gulls flying in from the cold north. During this time bird-feeding is a popular pastime for the Kunming people. Opposite the western entrance to the park is the colossal building of the old French Legation, one of the few reminders of the French presence in Yunnan during the late 19 and early 20 century.

Green Park Lake - Kun ming

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Visiting Hong Kong - Places of Interest

Hong Kong Places of Interest

World of Choice and selection - Hong Kong at Hollywood  Street

Victoria Peak is the highest peak in Hong Kong Island with an altitude of 554 meters and has been considered as a landmark of the island.It is the best spot to have a bird's eye view of the Victoria Harbor and the whole thriving island. Viewed from the peak, the scenes are different between day time and night. At day time, you can see high and crowded buildings and the busy Victoria Harbor. At night, lit up by colorful lights, the whole scene is dazzling as a fairly-tale world. The best spot to enjoy the scene is the Peak Tower and the Lion Kiosk beside the peak tram terminal.To reach the Victoria Peak, you can take the peak tram which was put into service in 1888. Its steepest point has an angle of 27 degree which definitely can give you an unforgettable experience. Visiting Hong Kong is not complete without going up the peak.

Hill Tramp near Victoria Peak - Hong Kong

Hollywood Road is an antique lover's paradise. The street is filled with curio and antique shops of all kinds: from Chinese furniture to porcelain ware, from Buddha sculptures to oriental rugs, from Japanese netsukes to Coromandel screens. Aside from all the antique shops, it has numerous small specialty shops that sell unique home accessories and handmade products. Many of them are inside buildings on upper floors, so always remember to look above street level so as not to miss them.

Must see: Man Mo Temple
Situated on Hollywood Road, the temple is one of the oldest and the largest of its kind in the territory. It is dedicated to Kwan Kung, the god of war, and Man Cheong, the god of literature.

Temple Mount in Hong Kong.

Hollywood Road - Hong Kong, Kowloon City

The inauguration of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre marked a new era in the development of the performing arts in Hong Kong. The foundation stone was laid in 1979, construction work started in 1984 and the building completed in 1989.  Since its grand opening on 8 November 1989, the Cultural Centre has remained the premier cultural venue offering a stimulating environment for the arts and quality programmes to the public.
The centre is located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, the Cultural Centre is designed to cater for all the performing arts.   There are three major performing halls in the centre, namely the Concert Hall, the Grand Theatre and the Studio Theatre. There is also an Exhibition Gallery which has four foyer exhibition areas. Other ancillary facilities include eleven rehearsal and practice rooms and two conference rooms

Visiting Hong Kong - Overview

Visiting Hongkong, is an extraordinary experience,where all the  complexes of a territory blends with the traditional China and western culture. So, it means different things to different people. For some of us  it is simple dazzling, with the view of sky-scrappered harbor the most stunning urban landscape with flush neon rainbows at night. To others it is a paradise lined with busy streets and myriad malls  where one can indulge in shopping like crazy. But these are not all when visiting Hong Kong have to offers. There are still a surprising number of inviting beaches, rewarding hiking trails and some beautiful countryside scenery.
Taste the bite-sized dim sum or dine a multi-dished banquet with the help of China Tour Hub. Visiting Hong Kong  you may choose from many offers by travel operators for Hong Kong holiday detsination, including ready-made vacations, customized Hong Kong tours, short or day trip in Hong Kong, transfer & tickets booking service and extension tours to Macau, Xiamen and Guangdong.
In your itinenary of visiting Hong Kong do not miss the neon-lit skyscrapers and mirrored towers line Hong Kong's waterfront, but there's plenty of variety in this never-say-sleep city.  Visiting Hong Kong you must not forget to visit the traditional Chinese pharmacies in Sheung Wan where they sell dried seahorses and ginseng, and a short Star Ferry ride away you can dine on sunny afternoon tea at the hotel lobby cafe. You can find your own pace in this speedy city, from the well lit  Big Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery, to haggling for handicrafts at vibrant Temple Street Night Market.
Things to Do
Visiting Hong Kong you may able to observe the famous Star Ferry glides across tanker-filled Victoria Harbour, then take a tram a steep 1,200 feet up to Victoria Peak for panoramic views. The double-decker tram rumbles across Hong Kong island to neon-lit Causeway Bay's department stores. Office-goers crowd the sidewalks en route to work in gleaming Admiralty district, but find the city's spiritual side in Wong Tai Sin Temple, where locals light smoky incense coils and learn their fortune. After a busy day, a traditional foot massage or reflexology session around Central district will refresh you for an evening out.
Shopping
Visiting Hong Kong will amaze you with consumerist culture where it is revered in Hong Kong, from jade chopsticks in Mong Kok's traditional street markets, to Chinese designer jackets in boutiques in Mid Levels. Gallery-hop along Hollywood Road for Balinese carving or traditional Indian art, and in nearby Cat Street market, haggle for old movie posters and kitschy Mao memorabilia. Techno gadget crazy will love the gadget-crammed malls in Wan Chai and Sham Shui Po where shopping around is key. Every well-dressed man will want a custom-made suit from Sam's Tailor in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Nightlife and Entertainment

The Stunning Waterfront of Hong Kong!!

Suprisingly in your rendevous of visiting Hong Kong, the Hong Kees  know how to let off steam. At Central's bustling nightlife street Lan Kwai Fong, party-going locals teeter down the cobbles to catch happy hour at tucked-away cocktail bars. You might get lucky at Happy Valley Racecourse's Wednesday evening races, along with the other well-worn local punters; ascend to the grandstand's top floor for the best views of the spot-lit track. You can try to follow traditional Chinese opera's convoluted plots at Hong Kong Cultural Centre's dazzling performances.
Restaurants and Dining
Don't ever miss when visiting Hong Kong to enjoy lunch of traditional dim sum (dumplings and steamed buns) from City Hall Maxim's Palace -- it's worth the wait. World cuisines come together in Central, where you can sample local favorite barbecued pork in noisy diners, or whisper sweet nothings over fresh oysters in romantic French bistros. Choose live lobster from tanks, served with garlicky pak choi at a waterfront table on Cheung Chau island.