Things to do in Gold Coast

Victoria Harbour is one of the world’s great harbors, providing a breathtaking setting between incredible skylines of the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. This waterway is one of the world’s great seaports and offers a shoreline filled with cultural, shopping, dining and recreational attractions.

The unveiling of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre expansion was a much-anticipated highlight of the 1997 Handover, with global rulers and celebrities attending grandiose parties within the monstrous structure. In 1898, China agreed to a 99-year lease by the Brits of Hong Kong Island, surrounding islands and the New Territories of southern China. On July 1, 1997, the lease ended, the British governor and British Royal Navy left their posts and Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China in a giant celebration, with the Convention Centre at its heart.

Ocean Park’s more than 20 rides and roller coasters, plus numerous exhibitions of rare animal species, attracts millions of visitors each year. The park also includes various observatories and laboratories and a dolphin breeding center, making it a place where entertainment and education meet.

Lan Kwai Fong is a Central district hot spot on Hong Kong Island famous for its raucous nightlife. Central is the city’s economic and financial center, home to the headquarters of multinational companies as well as legal offices and government departments. See the party district come to life on the weekend, as employees of the nearby offices shake off the stress of the working week and party along with tourists and celebrities.

Harbour City is a one-stop location for dining, entertainment and retail in the lively Tsim Sha Tsui district. Home to over 450 shops, alongside 60 places to eat and drink, Harbour City is Hong Kong’s largest mall. Visit Harbour City to discover the latest trends in children’s toys, clothing, electronics, footwear and more spread throughout the different zones of this vast shopping center.

Hong Kong consists of more than 300 islands that offer plenty of top quality beaches. One of these is Golden Beach, the largest beach in Tuen Mun, in the New Territories region of Hong Kong. This 596-yard (545-meter) strip covers an area of 190 acres (78.5 hectares) with sand that was imported from Hainan Island in China. From Golden Beach, you can enjoy views out across busy shipping lanes and over to Lantau Island.