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Free Things to Do in Hong Kong

1. Watch the Symphony of Lights: This open-air light and sound is the biggest in the world that happens everyday at 8.00 PM for about 10 minutes. During these 10 minutes, powerful beams of light are shot on the sky from 40 flagship buildings of Hong Kong creating amazing designs of different colours and shapes on the dark sky.

2. Shop local at the Stanley Market: Stanley Market bustles with rows of shops selling traditional Chinese silk clothes, modern apparels like hats, scarves, and jewelry. You can bargain for half the price here and there are also several street side eateries serving piping hot noodles and dimsums.

3. Walk along the Bowen Road: The 4-km walking track of the Bowen Road is void of the honking bikes and racing cars and alternatively, looks so serene with a dense canopy of trees. Taking a stroll here is one of the best Free Things to Do in Hong Kong.

4. Visit the Hong Kong Museum of History: This museum has about 4000 interactive exhibits that give the tourists an insight into the culture and heritage of Hong Kong. Do not miss checking out the "The Hong Kong Story" exhibit on display.

5. Marvel at the beauty of Nan Lian Garden: This garden is a visual treat with lush greenery of flowering trees, water bodies, canopied walkways, and Bonsai plants. The Blue Pond and the Pavilion Bridge are the key attractions at this garden.

1. Avenue of Stars: One of the interesting Places to Visit in Hong Kong for Free, this place has a huge statue of the veteran actor, Bruce Lee located by the seaside. There is also a QR code available here which on scanning details the biography of Bruce Lee.

2. Man Mo Temple: One of the oldest temples in Hong Kong, Man Mo Temple stands majestic today as an example of Chinese architectural designs with intricate figurines, murals, and paintings.

3. Edward Youde Aviary: This aviary is the home to more than 500 birds from 70 species including some exotic ones like Yellow Pheasant, Bali Mynas, and Java Sparrows. The natural scenery of this aviary with thick and tall trees with lush greenery everywhere makes it one of the most amusing Places to Visit in Hong Kong for Free.

4. Tai Kwun Centre: This is one of the heritage Places to Visit in Hong Kong for Free and hosts workshops, performances, and exhibitions to portray the heritage and history of Hong Kong.

5. Kowloon Walled City Park: Featuring houses and buildings portraying traditional Chinese architecture and still has remnants from the walled city. The manicured lawns and ponds around the park make it one of the alluring Places to Visit in Hong Kong for Free.

1. Witness spellbinding light shows: Everyday at 8.00 PM, almost 40 iconic buildings in HongKong display splash powerful beams of light in a myriad of colors creating the world's biggest light and sound show. Watching this light show, "The Symphony of Lights" which lasts for just about 10 minutes is one of the best Free Things to Do in Hong Kong.

2. Visit the Temple Street Night Market: Check out this vibrant Honk Kong market after sunset and shop for souvenirs or embark on a gastronomic tour relishing scrumptious seafood, noodles, Chinese tea, and flavorful rice dishes.

3. Check out the art galleries at Hollywood Road: The road is full of art galleries that feature paintings, photographs, ink works, and print works done by international and budding artists and these galleries are open until 10.30 PM on all days to visit.

4. Catch up a live concert at Blue House, Wan Chai: On every second Thursday, between 7.30 PM and 9.30 PM, budding music enthusiasts play soulful music here on the streets and if you are a music lover, this is one of the enthralling Free Things to Do in Hong Kong.