On the self-guided Heritage and Architecture Walk through Central
on Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, discover the
19th century residence of the former Commander of the British
Forces. Built in 1846, the charming structure is now the Museum
of Tea Ware. Linger a while in the vaulted coolness of St John's
Cathedral, consecrated soon after. Then marvel at I.M. Pei's
Bank of China Building one minute away, and move on to new
discoveries of today and yesterday.
Wong Tai Sin Temple gives you a fascinating introduction to how
worship in Hong Kong is not so much reverential quietude, but a
noisy, brash family occasion. In a complex of temples and
pavilions, Hong Kong people congregate to pay their respects to
the gods and ask for luck and good health in the years to come.
Fortune-tellers are ever willing to make predictions, and guide
you through the mysterious rituals that provide a view of the
future.
