Hong Kong Shopping & Sightseeing from Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is superbly placed for shopping and sightseeing in Hong Kong. Within easy access of Disneyland, Ocean Park and Time Square shopping mall, it is also close to a number of stadiums that hold major sporting events throughout the year including Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong Jockey Club and Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
Shopping & Theme Parks
Sightseeing & Tours
Cultural Hong Kong
Heritage Hong Kong
Shopping & Theme Parks
Ladies Market
Hong Kong’s most popular street market is the Ladies' Market in Mong Kok, and the ideal Hong Kong market for anyone with an eye for a bargain. It is the perfect place to find souvenirs such as low-priced clothing, toys, cosmetics and household knick-knacks. The stalls open from 12:00 noon until 11:30 pm.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 20 min at HK$70.00 / US$9.00 including tunnel fee)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Admiralty and then take the MTR subway to Jordan station (Exit C2), followed by a two-minute walk (30 min from the hotel)
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Times Square Mega Shopping Mall
One of Hong Kong's most popular shopping destinations, Times Square Mega Shopping Mall lies amidst the hustle and bustle of Causeway Bay. This ultra-modern site is a massive 900,000-square feet and has over 230 shops and a multi-cinema complex. Spread across 16 floors, the mall is conveniently divided into retail, entertainment, recreational and dining areas. The mall opens from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 5 min at HK$15.00 / US$2.00)
- By complimentary hotel shuttle bus to Times Square (5 min)
- Go through the subway outside Cosmopolitan Hotel to Morrison Hill Road. Cross the road to Leighton Road and turn left into Matheson Street, on the left (8-min walk from the hotel)
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Ocean Park
Situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, the theme park is divided into two sections, connected by a scenic cable car with spectacular views across Hong Kong and the South China Sea. With one of the largest aquariums in the world, thrilling roller coaster rides, giant pandas and fascinating aviaries, Ocean Park provides a fun-filled day for visitors of all ages. Opening hours: Daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Price: Adult HK$208.00 / US$26.67; Child (age 3 - 11) HK$103.00 / US$13.20
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 15 min at HK$40 / US$5 including tunnel fee)
- By bus no. 6A/6X (HK$8.40 / US$1.10 each) located at No.280 Queen's Road East opposite Cosmo Hotel (next to Cosmopolitan Hotel). Get off the bus after going through the Aberdeen Tunnel and it is just across the road. (15 min by bus)
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Disneyland
Set in Sunny Bay on Lantau Island, The Hong Kong Disneyland comprises four exciting and enchanting themed areas: Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. It is a magical destination for both young and old, with an exhilarating roller coaster ride, a wealth of amusements, the Disney characters parade and a superb nightly firework display.
Transportation:
Disneyland Express
- Hotel > Disneyland - 9:30 am / 10:00 am / 10:30 am
- Disneyland > Hotel - 6:00 pm / 30 mins after firework display
Fare:| | One-way | Round Trip |
| Adult | HK$80.00 / US$10.00 | HK$160.00 / US$20.00 |
| Child (aged 3 - 11) | HK$50.00 / US$6.50 | HK$100.00 / US$12.50 |
(60 min from the hotel, please contact the hotel tour desk to arrange, one day advance transfer reservation is required)
- Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Bus > MTR subway
The Hotel Shuttle Bus departs from the Hotel for the Airport Express Line - Hong Kong Station. From there guests can travel on the MTR subway - Tung Chung Line to Sunny Bay Station, then on to the Disneyland Resort Station.
(Total travelling time is approximately 60 - 90 min)
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Sightseeing & Tours
Ngong Ping 360 Skyrail
Ngong Ping Skyrail is a visually spectacular 5.7 km cable car journey travelling from Tung Chung Town Centre to Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. Ngong Ping is a culturally-themed village close to the Tian Tan Buddha Statue - the largest, seated, outdoor, bronze statue in the world! The ride offers spectacular views over Hong Kong airport, the South China Sea and the North Lantau Country Park as you travel on this amazing 25-minute journey. A number of attractions at Ngong Ping include Walking with Buddha, Monkey’s Tale Theatre and the Ngong Ping Tea House.
Transportation:
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line - Hong Kong Station, and change for the MTR subway to Tung Chung Station to Ngong Ping 360 Skyrail Tung Chung Terminal.
(Total travelling time is approximately 1 hr 15 min)
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Happy Valley
Happy Valley Racecourse was built on reclaimed marshland, and the first races were held here in 1846. They have been extremely popular ever since. Today, the track is ultra-sophisticated with computerized betting and races broadcast live on gigantic screens. Night racing was introduced at Happy Valley in 1973 and was an immediate success. The extra revenue raised was used to build Hong Kong's second racecourse at Sha Tin in the New Territories, which opened in 1978.
Also visit the Hong Kong Racing Museum onsite.
Transportation:
- Go through the subway outside Cosmopolitan Hotel to Wong Nai Chung Road, on the left. (3-min walk from the hotel)
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The Peak and Peak Tram Ride
Hong Kong is famous across the world for its stunning views from Victoria Peak. The seven-storey Peak Tower, an all-in-one viewing, dining and entertainment centre, provides the very best view of Hong Kong! The jogging trail is a perfect place to get some exercise whilst taking in superb views.
The Peak Tram, Hong Kong's only funicular railway ride, ascends steeply up the mountainside to Victoria Peak. In operation since 1888, it takes just seven minutes up the steep incline to spectacular views at the top. The Peak Tram runs daily (7:00 am to midnight) at 10 - 15 minute intervals.
Transportation:
- To the Peak: By bus no. 15 (HK$9.20 / US$1.20 each) located in Queen's Road East outside St. Joseph's College Primary School, opposite Cosmo Hotel (next to Cosmopolitan Hotel). Get off the bus at the Peak Tram Upper Terminus. (30 min by bus from the hotel)
- For Peak Tram Ride: By bus no. 6A/6X (HK$3.40 / US$0.50 each) located in Queen's Road East outside Cosmo Hotel (next to Cosmopolitan Hotel). Get off at Cheung Kong Centre, Queen's Road Central and walk up to Garden Road for two minutes to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. (20 min by bus from the hotel)
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Lantau Island
The largest island in Hong Kong, Lantau Island provides visitors with a delightful array of experiences! Witness the world's tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha statue at the Po Lin Monastery. Also, explore Tai O Village with its traditional lifestyle for a glimpse of Hong Kong's past. Cheung Sha Beach, the longest beach in Hong Kong, is an ideal sunbathing spot and the perfect place for a cool swim.
Transportation:
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line - Hong Kong Station, and change for the MTR subway to Tung Chung station, where you take Bus No. 23 to Ngong Ping or Bus No. 11 to Tai O. (1.5 hrs from the hotel)
*Please contact hotel tour desk for tour package details.
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Seafood Dinner Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise in Victoria Harbour set against the backdrop of the glittering lights of Hong Kong’s skyline as the sun sets over the distant horizon. After this magical cruise, visitors can choose between a Chinese-style seafood dinner on the famous floating restaurant in Aberdeen, or take a leisurely walk from the harbour waterfront to the old village of Lei Yue Mun for an equally superb seafood dinner.
*Please contact hotel tour desk for tour package details.
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Macau
An administrative region of China, Macau is only 60 kilometres from Hong Kong and a former Portuguese colony that reflects both Eastern and Western cultures. A tour to Macau would not be complete without a visit to the symbolic Ruins of St. Paul's which was built in the 17th century, next to the Jesuit College of St. Paul's. It is famous for its grand appearance and delicate stone carvings and statues that represent both Chinese and Western imagery. Also built in the 17th century, Our Lady of Guia chapel stands within the walls of the Guia Fortress. Religious and mythological frescoes incorporating Chinese and Western symbols were uncovered in the chapel in 1998 and include images of the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist.
Continue on to San Ma Lo (New Street), a main thoroughfare that stretches down to the inner harbour. Then, head on to the theme park, Macau Fisherman's Wharf for some fun and excitement. With numerous shops, rides, gaming and Portuguese restaurants housed in buildings replicating seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, it is a great family destination.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 20 min at HK$50.00 / US$6.25) to Shun Tak Centre in Sheung Wan and take the turbo jet at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal to Macau (1 hr ride)
- By hotel shuttle bus to Times Square Causeway Bay Station, travel the MTR subway to Sheung Wan Station (20 min from the hotel). Take the turbo jet at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal in Shun Tak Centre to Macau (1 hr ride)
*Passports are needed for entry to Macau
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Cultural
Flagstaff Museum of Tea Wares in Hong Kong Park
Nestled in Admiralty's scenic Hong Kong Park, the Flagstaff Museum of Tea Wares offers an intriguing blend of colonial heritage and Chinese tradition. The museum provides a unique insight into the ancient culture of tea drinking. Housed in the oldest remaining colonial building in Hong Kong (built in 1846), the museum has a huge collection of Chinese tea vessels from all over China. Chinese tea drinking lessons are also available.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 15 min at HK$30.00 / US$4.00)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Admiralty Centre, go to the Admiralty MTR station and follow signs to "Hong Kong Park / Island Shangri-la Hotel". The park is opposite the upper mall entrance, on the right-hand side. The museum is just one minute walk from the entrance of the park. (30 min from the hotel)
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Man Mo Temple
One of the first traditional-style temples built during the colonial era, Man Mo temple's magnificent external architecture reflects its historical roots. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist gods of Man (literature) and Mo (martial arts). There is also a statue of Pau Kung, the god of justice, and another of Shing Wong, the god of the city. The plaques near the entrance provide an interesting perspective on the history of the temple and its gods. Inside, the air is thick with aromatic smoke from the coils and incense sticks that are said to carry prayers to the spirit world.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 10 min at HK$30.00 / US$4.00)
- Facing Causeway Bay, walk via Morrison Hill Road and Tin Lok Lane, at the end turn right to take bus no.26 (HK$3.90 / US$0.60 each) located at No.402 Hennessy Road outside the e-TECH Centre, and get off on Hollywood Road. (20 min by bus)
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Antique Shopping on Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row
Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row, also known as "Cat Street", are must-see stop-offs. Crammed with antique shops and an open-air curios market, these quaint streets are ideal spots for picking up eclectic souvenirs and gifts. Here you will find everything on sale, from Ming Dynasty furniture and lotus lamps to Mao badges and ancient snuff bottles.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 10 min at HK$30.00 / US$4.00)
- Facing Causeway Bay, walk down Morrison Hill Road and Tin Lok Lane, turning right at the end to take bus no. 26 (HK$3.90 / US$0.60 each) located at No.402 Hennessy Road outside e-TECH Centre, and get off in Hollywood Road. (20 min by bus)
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Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Since its grand opening in 1989, the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui is a superb venue offering a wide diversity of performing arts including concerts, operas ballet and musicals for both Hong Kong residents and tourists.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 20 min at HK$70.00 / US$9.00 including tunnel fee)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Admiralty and change for MTR subway to Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit E). (30 min)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line Station - Hong Kong Station, and change for the Star Ferry from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. (50 min)
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Temple Street
Hong Kong's most famous open-air market opens at 2:00 pm but really comes to life at dusk, with a bustling array of stalls selling everything from watches and leather ware to clothing and souvenirs. Other attractions include fortune-tellers and occasionally, Cantonese opera singers. Temple Street is in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 20 min at HK$70.00 / US$9.00 including tunnel fee)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Admiralty and change for the MTR subway to Jordan Station (Exit C2), then walk about 2 min. (30 min)
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Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
Situated in Lantau Island, the majestic figure of the seated Buddha (or Tian Tan) is 34-metres high. Cast in China, it took ten years to complete and weighs 220 tons. It was unveiled in 1993 accompanied by an elaborate religious ceremony.
Besides attracting Buddhists from all over Asia, the magnificent figure, with its compelling presence, almost instantly included the remote Po Lin Monastery, with its devout monks, into a must-see destination on tourist itineraries.
Transportation:
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line - Hong Kong Station, and then take the MTR subway to Tung Chung station, followed by Bus No. 23 to Ngong Ping. (1.5 hrs from the hotel)
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Heritage
Tram and Ferry Ride
The Hong Kong tram was founded in 1904 and remains an efficient and the most economical mode of public transport in Hong Kong. It is a relaxing means by which to see the city. Only running on Hong Kong Island, it has the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars still in service.
Transportation:
- Walk across the pedestrian cross road outside Cosmopolitan Hotel, where there is a tram stop in Wong Nai Chung Road. Fare: HK$2.00 / US$0.25 each.
- Another fascinating way to see Hong Kong is aboard the Star Ferry which has over 100 years of history and was founded in 1898. Operating between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central, and also between Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai, a Star Ferry ride will definitely provide you with a comfortable means of seeing Victoria Harbour both during the day and at night. Fare: HK$2.20 / US$0.25 each (upper deck); HK$1.70 / US$0.20 each (lower deck)
- By taxi (approximately 10 min at HK$30.00 / US$4.00) or take the hotel shuttle bus to HKCEC to Wan Chai Ferry Pier
- By taxi (approximately 15 min at HK$40.00 / US$5.00) or take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line - Hong Kong Station to Central Star Ferry Pier.
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Man Mo Temple
One of the first traditional-style temples built during the colonial era, Man Mo Temple's magnificent external architecture reflects its historical roots. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist gods of Man (literature) and Mo (martial arts). There is also a statue of Pau Kung, the god of justice, and another of Shing Wong, the god of the city. The plaques near the entrance provide an interesting perspective on the history of the temple and its gods. Inside, the air is thick with aromatic smoke from the coils and incense sticks that are said to carry prayers to the spirit world.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 10 min at HK$30.00 / US$4.00)
- Facing Causeway Bay, walk via Morrison Hill Road and Tin Lok Lane, at the end turn right to take bus no.26 (HK$3.90 / US$0.60 each) located at No.402 Hennessy Road outside the e-TECH Centre, and disembark on Hollywood Road. (20 min by bus)
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Antique Shopping on Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row
Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row, also known as "Cat Street", are must-see stop-offs. Crammed with antique shops and an open-air curios market, these quaint streets are ideal spots for picking up eclectic souvenirs and gifts. Everything from Ming Dynasty furniture and lotus lamps to Mao badges and ancient snuff bottles is on sale.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 10 min at HK$30.00 / US$4.00)
- Facing Causeway Bay, walk down Morrison Hill Road and Tin Lok Lane, turning right at the end to take bus no. 26 (HK$3.90 / US$0.60 each) located at No.402 Hennessy Road outside e-TECH Centre, and get off in Hollywood Road. (20 min by bus)
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The Stanley Military Cemetery and Murray House
The Stanley Military Cemetery is a uniquely peaceful place to visit. Originally the final resting ground for the UK Garrison, the cemetery had been closed for 70 years until 1941 when it was re-opened after Hong Kong was attacked during World War II.
Transportation:
- Take Bus No. 6, 6A, 6X or 260 (HK$8.40 / US$1.10 each) located in 280 Queen's Road East opposite to Cosmo Hotel (next to Cosmopolitan Hotel) to Stanley, walk pass St. Steven's Beach to the Cemetery. (35 min from the hotel)
- Murray House is a former British army officers' quarters and the oldest example of Western architecture. It was dismantled in 1982 and reassembled brick by brick.
- Take Bus No. 6, 6A, 6X or 260 (HK$8.40 / US$1.10 each) located at 280 Queen's Road East opposite to Cosmo Hotel (next to Cosmopolitan Hotel) to Stanley. (30 min from the hotel)
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Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui
The old Clock Tower, near the Star Ferry concourse in Tsim Sha Tsui, was part of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) Terminus built in 1921 and today is a landmark representing the romantic era of the Age of Steam. With its distinctive design in red brick and granite, the tower is a reminder of Colonial times. But over many years it had far greater significance for the Chinese as the former terminus was the final stop on their rail journeys from villages in their homeland to new lives, either in Hong Kong or to distant destinations overseas.
Transportation:
- By taxi (approximately 20 min at HK$70.00 / US$9.00 including tunnel fee)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Admiralty and change to the MTR subway to Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit E). (30 min)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line Station - Hong Kong Station, and change for the Star Ferry from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. (50 min)
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Star Cruises
Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, operates 5 vessels offering various cruise itineraries in the Asia Pacific region. With its corporate headquarters in Hong Kong, there are an extensive variety of activities and world-class entertainment aboard its fleet. Recreational options include spas, kids playroom, mini-golfing, swimming pools, gyms, photo-house and more.
Transportation to Star Ferry for embarkation:
- By taxi (approximately 20 min at HK$70.00 / US$9.00 including tunnel fee)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Admiralty and change to the MTR subway to Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit E). (30 min)
- Take the hotel shuttle bus to Airport Express Line Station - Hong Kong Station, and change for the Star Ferry from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. (50 min)
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