FAR OUT FUN IN
HONG KONG
Think you know everything there is to know about Hong
Kong and what to do there? Here's some inspiration on how to make sure you have
a unique holiday there
Hong
Kong Waterfront: The breezy Central
Waterfront Promenade offers splendid views of the vibrant Victoria Harbour and
the celebrated Hong Kong skyline. A cruise around the harbour aboard the Aqua
Luna, topped with the Symphony of Lights, a unique light and sound show, is a great
way to spend an evening.
Observatory
Deck at Harbour City: The deck offers a 270
degree breathtaking panoramic view and is one of the best venues to catch a
glimpse of a spectacular sunset in Hong Kong.
Nan
Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery: The
Nunnery is a Buddhist temple of elegant wooden architecture, treasured relics
and tranquil lotus ponds. Nan Lian Garden is a meticulously landscaped Japanese
Garden in which every element is placed adhering to Feng Shui.
Temple
Street Night Market: The area surrounding the
Tin Hua Temple comes to life after sunset. Vendors sell everything from
electronics and clothes to jade jewellery and traditional Chinese crockery. You
can even get your fortune told or hear traditional Cantonese opera sung outside
the Temple.
Lantau
Island: Ride the glass bottom
crystal cabin cable car to Ngong Ping for a bird’s eye view of the picturesque
landscape. Explore the charming Ngong Ping Village with its souvenir shops and
cafes. Take a short walk to the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery or visit Tai O
fishing village, an old authentic village with stilt houses. Else, head to
Lower Cheung Sha Beach for some beach fun and water sports or take a 7 km hike
form Pak Kung Au to Sunset Peak for a panoramic view of the island.
Soak up the Sun
A winter hike in Austria can be
easy with a certified guide, well-set trails and a beautiful day in the
outdoors
What
could possibly motivate a reasonable human being to tramp up a mountain on two
snow shoes resembling tennis rackets? The answer is easy: Anticipating an
unforgettable experience in the wild that is only possible by moving beyond the
flurry on the ski slopes. As with snow shoe, nature’s beauty can be truly
appreciated while on an exciting ski tour, or on a contemplative
winter hike, or a ride on a dog sled or in a horse-drawn sleigh.
There
is an especially impressive snow shoe trail at the head of
the Rauris Valley in Salzburger Land. History has it that the Inuit
(inhabitants of the Arctic) are truly familiar with snow. That is why they have
always appreciated the advantages of snow shoes and have known
how to optimally use them.
The large soles keep you on the
surface of even the deepest snow, making snow shoes just as ideal for getting
around. What is particularly valuable is that snow shoes are quite easy to put
on and to use, especially thanks to technological advances that have made them
much smaller and lighter. And the spikes on the underside insure safe footing
while climbing on icy surfaces. Those on ski tours fasten fur pelts to their skies
to achieve the same result. The amateur quickly learns that gaining the
necessary skills is easy and will add even more satisfaction to the activity.
Here,
there is a special appeal to snow shoe hiking or ski tours.
Far away from the prepared tracks and runs you can reach regions that others
will never have the privilege of experiencing – and you can enjoy spectacular
views such as fresh virgin snow clinging to a mountain cliff,
glistening in the sun.
Pallavi Gaitonde
ET15OV18
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