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The 9 Best Sights & Landmarks in Eastern District, China
Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Sai Wan War Memorial and Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
The island of Hong Kong fell to the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941 following a brief but intense period of fighting. Most of those buried in this cemetery were killed at this time, or died later as internees or prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation. The remains of those who died as prisoners in Formosa (now Taiwan) were brought to Hong Kong for burial at Sai Wan in 1946. There are now 1,505 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War buried or commemorated at Sai Wan War Cemetery. 444 of the burials are unidentified. There are special memorials to 16 Second World War casualties buried in Kowloon (Ho Man Tin) No 3 Muslim Cemetery, whose graves were lost. There are also 77 war graves of other nationalities from this period, the majority of them Dutch and 7 non-world war graves that the Commission maintains on behalf of the MoD. The cemetery contains special memorials to 12 First World War casualties buried in Kowloon (Ta Sek Ku) Mohammedan Cemetery, whose graves have since been lost. At the entrance to the cemetery stands the SAI WAN MEMORIAL bearing the names of more than 2,000 Commonwealth servicemen who died in the Battle of Hong Kong or subsequently in captivity and who have no known grave. Additional panels to the memorial form the SAI WAN CREMATION MEMORIAL, bearing the names of 144 Second World War casualties whose remains were cremated in accordance with their faith, and the SAI WAN (CHINA) MEMORIAL, commemorating 72 casualties of both wars whose graves in mainland China could not be maintained. Both the cemetery and memorial were designed by Colin St Clair Oakes.
Reviewed By Annieadams1958
A beautiful, well maintained cemetery with plenty of information about the history of why & how the personnel who are buried there died. Also memorials to those who died but are not buried there. There was a register there which gave the names of all the fallen. Very thought provoking and very emotive. Easy to get to. MTR to Chai Wan then the 16x bus which drops you right ourside. If you carry on up the hill you can get a bus back down to where you can get on the MTR again. We also saw the Bhuddist and Muslim cemeteries which take up a very large area of the hillside and valley below. Glad we went.
2. One Island East, 37th floor Sky Lobby
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By noelw313
I went there to have happy hour with friends! Very nice environments with open area and see the beautiful night scene in the east side of Hong Kong island. Price is reasonable and drink is standard. Good place to go if you worked near quarry bay.
3. Tam Kung Temple
4. Sam Kah Village
5. Tai On Building
6. Montane Mansion
7. Monster Building
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By divertliving - Rochester, United States
This is one of the icons of Hong Kong. This massive house complex is a beautiful and colorful building that truly shows how living in Hong Kong is. Tight and tall. This is a very photogenic building and always has locals playing cards so you can see tons of life here.
8. North Point
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China
...on the island, as it’s far enough away from Central to be mainly locals, including the twin star attractions of Chun ageing Street Market and the waterfront. Overall this is a great part of the island to visit.
9. Tin Hau Temple(Shau Kei Wan)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 23 reviews
There are several Tin Hau Temples in the Hong Kong area; it appears that everyone that visits this temple is rating the similarly named Temple in Kowloon on Public Square and Nathan (I have also been to that temple). This is on the path from the Shau Kei Wan MTR to the Museum of Coastal Defences in Hong Kong. Photos available to be posted.
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