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Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Hong Kong Museum of Art is the main art museum of Hong Kong. The museum was originally established as the City Hall Museum and Art Gallery in 1962. In 1991, the museum was relocated to its present premises at 10 Salisbury Road. This new location is near the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Space Museum, which area also noteworthy places to visit in Tsim Sha Tsui. The museum is currently managed by the Leisure and the Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Museum of Art boasts more than 15,000 artifacts of calligraphy, antique Chinese treasures, paintings of historical significance and works by both local and world-class artists. The museum also presents many thematic exhibitions from local and overseas sources.
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Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel: +852 2721 0116
Website: hk.art.museum
How to get there:
East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit L6 or J; Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit E. You can also take the Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui and walk to the museum. It's about 10 mins.
Dim Sum (Zao Cha)
In Hong Kong, friends often greet one another by asking “Nei sihk mh sihk faahn ar?” Roughly translated, this means “Have you eaten yet?” a common greeting that eschews the more traditional, “How are you?” This simple phrase reveals a great deal about Hong Kong’s character and the significance food holds in its society. It is no surprise that greetings between two friends are oftentimes followed by shared meals.
Cantonese food is diverse and are presented in various ways. From the exquisite seafood restaurants to quick street shops, foods can be found on any level of traditional to modern. Yet among all, dim sum is definitely considered the quintessential Cantonese food. Dim sum consist of small steamed foods in baskets that can be consumed in the morning. Though it is traditionally considered a daytime food, dim sum is now available to eat at any part of the day. Dim sum is also popular in large family gatherings; it is common for families to gather over weekends to grab dim sum together.
All in all, Dim Sum in Hong Kong is not just a meal or tea. It is a major element of a lifestyle in which family and friends gather to enjoy life together.
Horse Racing (Sai Ma)
Horse racing has been very popular in Hong Kong since the city became a British colony in 1842. Hong Kong is one of the best places for gambling on horses in all of Asia. Visitors may experience these famous spectacles at Sha Tin by day or in plush comfort in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Members' Enclosure by night. Video streaming of the event is also available on giant TV screens across the horse racing arena, so you’ll never lose track of the horses or the heart-stopping action. Picking your favorite horse could not be easier either – simply place your bets at the Jockey Club for the horse that you think will win the contest. The tour also includes an international buffet, unlimited drinks and a $30 betting voucher to get you started!
Tour Details
Come Horseracing Tour (September 2013 - July 2014)
Come Horseracing Tour (September 2013 - July 2014)
Duration: Approximately 7 hours during day races and 5.5 hours during night races
Price
Adult: $930 (except special meetings. Please contact the tour operator to confirm)
