If Hong Kong’s downtown areas become too claustrophobic, there are plenty of day-trips possible, out to where mountains, rugged coastlines and beaches predominate: you might even come across a few rare animals and birds. Hong Kong also boasts two theme parks, easily reached on public transport.
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The local mouse franchise, populated by a familiar cast of cartoon characters; the host of attractions includes a gripping rollercoaster ride in the pitch dark.
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Both SARs sport excellent beaches – including Silvermine at Mui Wo on Hong Kong’s Lantau, and Macau’s Hac Sa – though polluted water means that these are better for sunbathing than swimming.
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Take a boat out to look for these rare creatures, of which only 180 survive in the waters around Hong Kong.
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This spread of marshland in the New Territories, facing the Chinese mainland, is a stopover for many species of migratory wildfowl.
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Hong Kong’s first theme park, complete with pandas, marine aquarium and terrifying rollercoaster.
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Taking a boat – whether across Hong Kong harbour, on a tour out from Aberdeen, or ferries to the outer islands or Macau – gives an insight into the maritime trade that built Hong Kong’s wealth. Boat trips Taking a boat – whether across Hong Kong harbour, on a tour out from Aberdeen, or ferries to the outer islands or Macau – gives an insight into the maritime trade that built Hong Kong’s wealth.
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