 Overview |
 Hong
Kong is simply one of the most exciting cities in Asia. A fast paced
city with a population of 6.8 million. Where east meets west and
nothing ever stands still.
The modern skyline of gleaming hi-rise buildings is testament to
the frantic buisness activity which never stops.. Indulge in shopping,
enjoy superb culinary delicacies and let yourself be swept with
the energy that pervades the city.
Why Visit?
There's just an incredible buzz to Hong Kong. It's a place where
everyone always seems busy, eating, drinking, talking or conducting
some kind of business. Shop til you drop, enjoy afternoon tea in
a luxury hotel, take in trip around the harbour or stroll along
the waterfront and open your eyes to Hong Kong's amazing skyline
There's no other city like it.
| Food. |
 From
fine dining in deluxe five star hotels to superb local food in the
floating restaurants around the Aberdeen area, Hong Kong food has
a unique flavour.
A national pastime. Hong Kong has shopping plazas (as they are
known in Hong Kong), markets and pedestrian streets crammed full
of shops - with hundreds of signs
| Attractions:
Top 5 Things To Do |
1. Visit the Peak
Visit the Peak. Take the Tram for a magnificent view of the Kowloon
Peninsula and the magnificent Hong Kong skyline. Best time - the
later at night, the clearer the view.
2 Stroll along Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront
The perfect place for an evening stroll in this incredible city.
Best time - any time after dusk.
3. Go shopping in Temple Street
Local street markets that have grown from local haunts to tourist
venues but still remain fascinating. Best time - any time in the
afternoon
4. Take afternoon tea in a deluxe hotel.
Simply scrumptious!
5. Stroll Around old Hong Kong
Walk around the side streets around Des Voeux Rd where the shops
and buildings have retained a trace of old Hong Kong.
| Attractions:
Shopping |
Lovely fabrics, Chinese handicrafts, antiques and bric a brac -
just about everything you can think of and more. Go shopping in
modern gleaming shopping centres or browse around quaint old traditional
markets. Almost all of Hong Kong Island is a shopper's paradise.
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| Superb
Value Accommodation. |
 From
the finest Deluxe hotels in the world to local hotels. Hong Kong
has a huge range of accommodation.
An efficient transport service means it doesn't matter where you
stay - everything is within easy reach.
| Getting
Around |
Hong Kong has a superb public transport system. All areas are connected
by an efficient network of buses, underground trains and rapid ferries.
The famous Star Ferry is worth taking just for the fabulous views
of Hong Kong harbour. Taxis are also plentiful.
| Endless
Activities |
Sightseeing, culture, museums, art galleries
| Events
and Festivals |
February - Chinese New Year - which changes every
year according to the phases of the moon, but normally occurs around
February and ends with a bang - a massive fireworks display over
Victoria Harbour.
April - The Tin Hau Festival falls around late April
when Junks are decorated and sailed in long rows to Tin Hau temples
to pray for clear skies and good fishing. June - The Dragon Boat
Festival takes place in Hong Kong and the outlying Islands.
September / October - The Lantern Festival. Lanterns
are lit in homes, restaurants and temples.
October or November - The Festival of Asian Arts -
a major international event.
| Currency |
Currency : 1 Hong Kong dollar = 100 cents. The Hong Kong dollar
is pegged to the US dollar at 1US $ = HK$ 7.7 (approx)
| Languages |
Cantonese and English
| When
to Go |
Hong Kong has a tropical monsoon, cool and humid in winter, hot
and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in autumn.
October, November and December are the best months to visit Hong
Kong with blue skies and sunshine.
June to August tends to be hot with frequent showers but it doesn't
stop too many activities. Check our special hotel deals during these
months. Hotels tends to offer substantial discounts outside the
high seasons of March-April and October-November. Travel can be
difficult during Chinese New Year in late January/early February.
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- Photos courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board -
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