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Public Parks And Garden, Hong Kong

Added: 04/18/2007

Hong Kong is a city which seamlessly blends beautiful natural landscapes with modern, hi-tech steel and glass structures and massive buildings. A tourist's delight, Hong Kong is the place to go, irrespective of whether you are a lover of nature or an out-and-out technology freak! The urban parks and gardens of Hong Kong take your breath away, while its tall steel structures amaze you with their sheer presence!

Though Hong Kong is more known for its very contemporary, modern look with buildings of steel and glass rising on its skyline, this city is also full of pretty parks and gardens. Urban parks and gardens have been built here not only to make it beautiful, but also to protect the natural environment, while also improving the general living conditions of the residents. Having many a park and garden, Hong Kong successfully manages a clever balance of technology and natural beauty.

Though Hong Kong also includes Kowloon and New Territories including New Kowloon, we shall talk about urban parks and gardens mainly in Hong Kong Island. Here’s an exhaustive list of major parks and garden, Hong Kong:

•The Aberdeen Promenade is a charming park facing the waterfront. It is situated in Aberdeen, which is just across Ap Lei Chau, one of the southern districts of Hong Kong Island.

•Blake Garden, Hong Kong, is actually only a tiny parkette, situated in Sheung Wan. This park derives its name from Sir Henry Arthur Blake, a former British Governor who ruled in Hong Kong.

•Chai Wan Park, located in the Chai Wan area, is very huge, spanning 6.55 hectares of land.

•Chater Garden, Hong Kong, is close to the Legislative Council. It is also used for political rallies and meets and is named after Sir Paul Chater.

•Cheung Kong Park is very small, but built very tastefully with many appealing ponds and cascades. This is open to the general public.

•Choi Sai Woo Park is right on top of the Braemar Hill and is a community meeting place of sorts for the local residents.

•The Hong Kong Park is adjacent to Cotton Tree Drive. This Park has been landscaped wonderfully to enhance its natural beauty.

•The Zoological and Botanical Garden, Hong Kong, is very ancient and well-maintained. This is far bigger than the Hong Kong Park and houses many exotic animal, birds and plants. It also offers all amenities for their protection and conservation.

•King George V Memorial Park is one of the urban parks in Hong Kong that shows a link to Hong Kong’s Colonial rule in the past. It is easily accessible from the rest of the city and comprises a basket ball court, football ground, benches for visitors and a child care center.

•Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, a waterfront park, faces the famous Victoria Harbour.

•The Victoria Park is situated in Causeway Bay and is a public park, named after Queen Victoria.

•Victoria Peak Garden is built in Chinese fashion. This is situated at a height and hence gives a fantastic view of the Victoria Harbour and a stunning nocturnal scene of Hong Kong city.

The Royal Garden Hotel, Hong Kong

The Royal Garden Hotel, Hong Kong, is a fabulous hotel in Hong Kong, that also connects very well to all the above-mentioned tourist spots in Hong Kong. This hotel is truly magnificent, with a stunning atrium exterior and spacious interiors, offering state-of-the-art amenities to its guests.

Located bang in the center of Tsim Sha Tsui East - the business and shopping area, this hotel is accessible from any part of Hong Kong city. This hotel has 422 rooms, including 48 impressive-looking suites, all with terraced balconies, overlooking the stunning hotel landscape.

Offering a multi-cuisine restaurant, elaborate meeting rooms for their executive guests and above all, a beautiful recreation center, The Royal Garden Hotel, Hong Kong is a must-visit spot for those who want to enjoy the best things in life!


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