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Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a modern town tucked away on the southern reaches of Hong Kong Island. Almost two centuries ago it was a refuge for pirates, Later it became a centre for incense production. Today it streets are full of high-rise buildings, and its vibrant waterfront home to the yachts of Hong Kong's rich and famous. The most exciting activity to indulge in is the harbor’s hundreds of junks and sampans, old-fashioned boats which provide floating homes for thousands of people. Taking a ride on one of the boats is a popular activity.
Hong Kong Science Museum
Hong Kong Science Museum is one of the most popular sights of the city. It is situated in a futuristic-looking building on the eastern border of the Tsim Sha Tsui district. The museum is divided into three floors and there are over 500 major exhibits on display.
The museum also exhibits some of the many interactive and audio-visual displays, a miniature submarine, several early computers and the DC3 aeroplane that launched the now famous Cathay Pacific airline.
Hong Kong Park
The Hong Kong Park is spread over 10ha, and was opened in 1991 on the site of the old Victoria Barracks. The park is skillfully design work and has artfully folded the park into the contours of the surrounding hillside, dramatically putting side by side the ranks of skyscrapers on one side with almost open hilly slopes on the other.
Hong Kong Space Museum
Hong Kong Space Museum was opened in 1980. It includes a lot of fascinating exhibits. It has three principal sections: the Hall of Astronomy, the Hall of Space Science and the combined Planetarium and Omnimax Theatre (the Space Theatre). Other exhibits concentrate on solar science, providing background to phenomena such as sun spots and solar eclipses. There's also the chance to look through a telescope specially adapted for looking at the sun.
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