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Behind-the-scenes: Hitting the Hong Kong hot-spots

Ilkay Gundogan, Aymeric Laporte and Rodri go sight-seeing!

The boys are currently in Hong Kong, preparing for the game against Kitchee on Wednesday evening.

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But with Etihad, they took time out from their busy schedule to do a tour of the top tourist destinations the city has to offer.

They visited the beautiful Nan Lian Garden, the trendy Choi Hung Estate and the picturesque Avenue of Stars located on Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The glorious locations provided some truly stunning backdrops for our tourists!

See the best images courtesy of Club photographer Victoria Haydn below...

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STAR GAZING : Rodri soaks up the sensational setting

STAR GAZING : Rodri soaks up the sensational setting
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SCENIC : The Nan Lian Garden is meticulously landscaped over an area of 3.5 hectares!

SCENIC : The Nan Lian Garden is meticulously landscaped over an area of 3.5 hectares!
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MOVING ON UP : Climbing the steps to success

MOVING ON UP : Climbing the steps to success
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THE 'RAINBOW ESTATE' : The Choi Hung Estate is one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong

THE 'RAINBOW ESTATE' : The Choi Hung Estate is one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong
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HISTORY : The Chi Lin Nunnery is a large temple complex of wooden architecture, Buddhist relics and lotus ponds.

HISTORY : The Chi Lin Nunnery is a large temple complex of wooden architecture, Buddhist relics and lotus ponds.
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TOURIST TRIO : Ilkay, Aymeric and Rodri familiarise themselves with their new surroundings

TOURIST TRIO : Ilkay, Aymeric and Rodri familiarise themselves with their new surroundings
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COURT SIDE : Blue is the colour!

COURT SIDE : Blue is the colour!
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ON THE BALL : There's always time for a kick-about!

ON THE BALL : There's always time for a kick-about!
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HOLLYWOOD BLUES : The Avenue of Stars is modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

HOLLYWOOD BLUES : The Avenue of Stars is modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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ILKAY IN FOCUS : Savouring the splendid surroundings

ILKAY IN FOCUS : Savouring the splendid surroundings
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AVENUE OF STARS : Another scintillating skyline!

AVENUE OF STARS : Another scintillating skyline!
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IN GOOD COMPANY : The Avenue of Stars honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry

IN GOOD COMPANY : The Avenue of Stars honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry
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MES-MERIC : Soaking up the local culture

MES-MERIC : Soaking up the local culture