Hong Kong Travel Guide – Favorite Tourist Spots in Hong Kong (Part 2)
Bonham Strand West Street, Aberdeen and Cheung Chau Island are interesting places that tourists should not miss.
Hong Kong has its city planning and the dried seafood centre located in Sheung Wan, Bonham Strand West Street. They sell a large variety of dried seafood and they are mainly identified as specialty shops that sell only one kind of variety. And of course, they are the expert in this trade-from the choice of getting the dried seafood to its preparation and its usage.
Some of them are medicinal herbs and hence Bonham Strand West Street also earned itself a nickname as the Ginseng Alley. You can find almost all the dried seafood there such as dried sea cucumbers, abalones, sharks fin, fish maw and of course, ginseng.
The main objective is to find a trustworthy and good service vendor whom can provide you with good recommendations, and suggestions on the preparation and storage methods of the dried seafood or herbs. Especially for medicinal herbs like ginseng, the experts there are able to tell you the right ginseng and as well as the preparation methods for the curing various illnesses.
Most vendors focus on wholesale business, however they do welcome individuals whom they will sell at retail prices. You do not need to worry even you are getting at retail prices as the prices are very competitive, hence the prices from the various stores will not differ too much.
Aberdeen is a small harbor that provides a docking station for the local fishermen and their families. It is situated at the southern region of the Hong Kong Island, and it is famous for its floating seafood restaurants.
By taking a half hour boat ride around Aberdeen, you will get to see how these fishermen make a living and as well as their living condition on their boats. You will be amazed on how they worked and lived on the boat, and they have stayed on through generations till now.
Of course, you can see one of the most famous and iconic restaurants in Hong Kong, the Jumbo Seafood restaurant. Other than it is popular among the tourists, it is also often shot in Hong Kong and even Hollywood films. Apart from the iconic floating restaurant, you can find small sampan operators trying to get a share in the seafood business by providing fresh seafood and they are more than willing to cook for you on the boat. You can enjoy the breeze and novelty of dining experience among the fishing boats.
Cheung Chau Island is famous for its water sports and seafood among the locals, backpackers and tourists. It takes about 45 minutes of ferry ride from the Hong Kong Island.
It has affordable chalet houses which attracts local teenagers to organize their school outings or with friends. It is also popular with those who want to spend their weekends with their family members, away from the bustling city life.
There is one important festival in Cheung Chau Island, known as the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. It has a long history and even till now, it is still held almost yearly and attracts many strong and young men to compete for the crowning bun. They have to climb a 60-foot bun tower at the stroke of midnight after they heard the gong. Then by snatching the crowning bun, it is believed to bring good fortune for the winner throughout the year.
There are also other tourism spots there, and Cheung Chau is also famous for its seafood and chill-out places. It has a peaceful beach that is best for relaxation and an escape from the busy day to day life.
Dr Gordon Tam is a native hongkonger. He provides factual travel guide about Hong Kong. Visit his Hong Kong Travel Guide website for more Hong Kong travel tips.
Author: Gordon Tam
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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