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Hong Kong, the Oriental Pearl, is simply amazing!
It would be hard to find a more exciting city than Hong Kong. Set among beautiful natural surroundings it has all the benefits of a thriving and vibrant commercial center. Here you can find the delights of modern living alongside an abundance of reminders of its historic past. Whether you visit the better known highlights like the stunning Ocean Park, the fantastic viewpoint of Victoria Peak or the beautiful Repulse Bay, Hong Kong is certain to exceed your expectations.
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of PRC, has grown from what was a simple fishing village into the world's fourth largest banking and financial center and eighth largest trading economy. Situated in the southeast corner of China, Hong Kong occupies an area of 1,104 square kilometers (about 426 square miles) and is home to more than 6,970,000 people. Most people (about 97% of the population) are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English, although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now. Most tourism personnel and taxi drivers can communicate with tourists in English. The most common religions are Buddhism and Christianity.
Hong Kong is made up of four parts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Hong Kong Island is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area; the residential area is located in Eastern Hong Kong Island; and Southern Hong Kong Island known for its sea shores and bays. Kowloon is another flourishing part of Hong Kong. Above all, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai , Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are the most popular areas. These areas are busy day and night, and tourists can feel secure enjoying the lively nightlife, because Hong Kong is one of the most secure cities in the world. The New Territories and Outlying Islands are ideal places to experience a peaceful and natural Hong Kong.
An open city with a wonderful natural harbor, Hong Kong is the meeting place of various cultures that blend harmoniously with Chinese traditions and exotic influences. On one hand traces of British culture can be found everywhere as a result of former colonial rule. On the other hand, Hong Kong preserves traditional customs and the core values of Confucianism that have faded in Mainland China. This is reflected in its colorful festivals ranging from Spring Festival to Christmas. Nowhere else on earth do luxury restaurants, street side food-stalls known locally as dai pai dong, grand mansions and penthouses, tenements, office blocks, wooden boats and huge liners coupled with English in a variety of accents and multifarious Chinese dialects coexist peacefully.
It is the dynamic Hong Kong that provides the environment in which the richest Chinese listed in Forbes directory do business. The city also is the backdrop for modern movies and pop music that together enjoy worldwide recognition. Home of Kongfu heroes like the late Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, Hong Kong continues to attract more and more ambitious would-be stars and entrepreneurs.
From Yum Cha (tea and dim sum) in the morning to a moon lit view from the top of Victoria Peak or stunning night time harbor cruise, mingling with shoppers in the numerous malls and markets around Tsim Sha Tsui , tasting delicacies at dai pai dong, taking a trip in a sampan or high speed ferry, Hong Kong will guarantee its visitors an unforgettable experience. There will always be something to enchant you and quite probably make you fall in love with this unique place, be it sightseeing, shopping, dining or simply exploring its many delights by day and night.
If there is no other reason why people from the world over are so interested in this island, the answer is likely to be 'because it is there!' Don't wait any longer. Join us and explore this wonderland for yourself!
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Travelers' Voices on Hong Kong
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Nov. 19,2009 06:13 Reply
Mrs.Marivic(Philippines8422) said:
Good Day! thank very much Mr. Jason 5 for your response.
can i have some question again.
1. during our free time DEC. 29 from 9am to 4pm (because the boarding time to the superstar aquarius is 5pm) Can we have a DAY TOUR IN MACAU? HOW MUCH IS THE COST AND WHERE CAN WE ASK FOR HELP?
2. And also we have a long free time from 8am to 11pm of dec.30, WHERE CAN WE GO except for (DISNEYLAND, OCEAN PARK and SHEN ZEN) because we have been there already?
3. Can we go the the night market? what time it is open and where is the place? we have to be in the airport at around 11pm because our flight is 1:40 am of dec. 31.
thank you again and again......GOD BLESS US ALL
2.
Nov. 20,2009 02:49
Ms.Sisley replied:
I think you should go to Macau on Dec 30, and do city tour in Hong Kong on Dec 29. By this way, you could arrange the tour leisurely.
1. Dec 29, visit Tism Sha Tsui and then Central before boarding on the cruise
2. Dec 30, you could go to Hong Kong Airport for check-in in the morning, and then take the first ferry from HK Airport to Macau at 11:00. After one day tour, please go to the same terminal take the last ferry from Macau to HK Airport 20:15.
Fare: HK Airport->Macau: HKD215/adult HKD160/child
Macau->HK Airport: HKD235/adult HKD180/child
See the details and book tickets at http://www.turbojet.com.hk/eng/home/index.asp
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Nov. 19,2009 01:46 Reply
Ms.fayds(Philippines) said:
hi,
somebody pls help me, nxt week nov 23-28 we will be in hongkong together with my family. until now i am undecided whether get the land arrangement from a travel agent or we go by ourselves to see the beauty of Hongkong. we want to visit also shenzhen the lowu shopping mall and windows of the world and stay overnyt at macau. pls help me to decide also hotel from HK and Macau... plsss tnx...
Nov. 19,2009 04:34
Mr.Leostar replied:
If there are elders in your family, please take part in a tour group so that the travel will be much comfortable with the travel agency's help. Of course, your cost will be a little higher.
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Nov. 18,2009 09:10 Reply
Mr.Fong(Malaysia) said:
Hi, we're a family of 2 adults and 2 children. It'll be our first trip to Hong Kong.
i) How do we go to Disneyland from Panda Hotel?
ii) Is it possible to squeeze in Disneyland, Big Buddha and Wong Tai Sin Temple in one day?
iii)We would like to taste Hong Kong dim sum, 'siu ngor' and other delicacies.
Any recommendations? (preferably near Panda Hotel)
Thanks in advance.
Nov. 19,2009 02:42
Ms.SISLEY(China) replied:
1. the Panda Hotel is just located at the Tsuen Wan station of HK metro, by which you could go to Disneyland directly. Please refer to the HK metro map: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/images/map/hongkong/metro.jpg
2. Please trust me than you will spend a whole day in Disneyland. So, another day is needed to visit Big Buddha and the temple.
3. around your hotel, you will find some local restaurants easily. It is suggested that you ask for help from the hotel staffs who know the best one.
4.
Nov. 18,2009 22:08 Reply
Mrs.Yee(Malaysia) said:
My flight back to Malaysia from Hong Kong is at night 8:30pm. I stay at Tsim Sha Tsui.May I know where can I spend my day on the last day of trip? Any visiting place close to airport? Is there a place that I can place my luggage.By the way, we have 2 adults and 3 children.
Nov. 19,2009 02:08
Ms.SISLEY(China) replied:
Try this one! Go to the airport around 10:00 and finish check-in firstly. Then, departing from the airport, please take the bus S1 to Tung Chung railway station. From here, you could take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car to visit the Giant Buddha. Finally, take the same way back to the airport around 18:00.
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Nov. 17,2009 10:33 Reply
Ms.SOOTHIMLEE(Malaysia) said:
may i know the fare of cab from hollywood hotel to royal plaza hotel and also from royal plaza hotel to airport. Thanks.
Nov. 19,2009 01:31
Mr.JASON5(China) replied:
Well, forgot to tell the way from Hotel to airport. You can get to take bus A21 to the airport directly. This is the cheapest way. Or use the the airport coach service offered by the hotel, which costs 150HKD per person. Another way, take free shuttle bus from the hotel to Kowloon MTR Station and then take Airport express train, which cost 90HKD per person (half the price for kid 3-9 years old). By cab, it costs about 300KHD from the hotel to the airport, about 200HKD or so from hollywood hotel to Royal Plaza.
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Nov. 17,2009 10:27 Reply
Ms.SOOTHIMLEE(Malaysia) said:
hi,i am going to hongkong with family of 4 ( 2 adults & 2 kids). What is the best way from (1) hollywood hotel to hotel royal plaza from hotel to airport. Thanks. lee
Nov. 19,2009 01:20
Mr.JASON5(China) replied:
Take free shuttle bus from the hotel to Disney Bus Terminus and change to Bus R8 to Lantau Link Toll Plaza (7HKD). Then change another bus A21 to Mong Kok Police Station (about 33HKD). Walk westward for 5 minutes along Edward Prince Rd to the hotel.
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Nov. 17,2009 03:29 Reply
Ms.Suzi(Philippines) said:
Hi, I'm going to Hong Kong tomorrow. What is the cheapest way to get to get to my hotel from the airport? Hotel is actually situated at Yau Ma Tei. Thanks
Nov. 19,2009 00:39
Mr.JASON5(China) replied:
Take Airport bus A21 to Yau Ma Tei. About 50 minutes to one hour. Ticket fare: 33HKD.
8.
Nov. 17,2009 02:00 Reply
Mr.Rozita(Singapore) said:
Where can we find Halal Dim Sum? We are a Muslim family visiting HK on Nov 30th 2009 for 5 days and will be staying in Kowloon area.
Nov. 19,2009 00:32
Mr.JASON5(China) replied:
Get to Wanchai and caseway Bay area, there are many Halal restaurants there.
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Nov. 16,2009 01:27 Reply
Ms.Rina(Brunei) said:
Hi! I am planning to go Hong Kong - Schenzhen - Guangzhou from 8/1/2010 to 14/1/2010.
As this is my first visit to this country, I have few questions to arise:-
1) What will be the weather like during that period?
2) Will there be any Grand Sale during my visit?
3) Where can I find cheap fabrics / fake branded handbags (schenzhen or guangzhou?) pls name the shop?
4) Could you suggest me the hotel (with average price) which is neaerer to the market?
Thanks
Nov. 18,2009 22:58
Mr.Jerry replied:
Temperature is not stable at that time. If the weather is fine, it may be 20C or above, if not, it may be only a bit more than 10C. These region has similar climate. May suggestion, you take a sweater, long-sleeve Tshirt and jacket. Wear according to the weather. It is just after the Christmas and before Chinese New Year, you can find sales, especially in Hong Kong. That is a sale period of Hong Kong. For fake handbags, you can get to the wholesale market in Guangzhou. Many of the wholesale market is nearby Guangzhou Railway Station. You can see the hotel list:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/guangzhou-hotels.htm
Select one nearby the railway station, Beijing Road or Haizhu Plaza.
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Nov. 16,2009 04:36 Reply
Mrs.marivic(philippines) said:
hi, please help me with our itenerary: me and my husband we're having our superstar-cruise at hongkong for 2 nights. (de. 28 and 29) our itinerary:
= we will arrive at hongkong airport at 5:40 am pf dec.28, 2009 (very early)
= we have free time from 6am to 4pm (dec. 28)
= the boarding time for ship at ocean terminal is 5pm (dec. 28) to 8am (dec. 29) 1st night.
= we have free time from 8am to 5pm (dec. 29).
= the boarding time for ship is again 5pm (dec. 29) to 8am (dec. 30) 2nd night.
= we have free time from 8am to 11pm. because our flight going back to the phils. is 01:40 of dec. 31.
my questions are:
1. cheapest way from hongkong airport to ocean terminal at tsim sha tsui?
2. how much it will cost and how long it will take?
3. we would like also to have a day tour at macau, where can we ask for the details or instruction?
4. we will be having a long time for dec. 30-from 8am until 11pm. please give us a suggestions? we've been
already to ocean park, disneyland, shen zen (correct me if im wrong with the spelling). can we have a night market on the 30th of dec?
5. how much it will cost going to macua? i've been to venetian hotel and waldo hotel only. i dont have any idea of some beautiful places in macau.
thank you very much for reading my letter. waiting for your reply and have a nice day!!!!!! GOD BLESS US ALL
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Nov. 18,2009 22:18
Mr.JASON5(China) replied:
Answer to you questions, Ms marivic:
1. The cheapest way should be bus. Take airport bus A21 to Tsim Sha Tsui East. The Ocean Terminal is just 5 minute's walk from L4 Exit of Tsim Sha Tsui East MTR station. You can find the sign after get off the bus and walk to the terminal.
2. It takes about one hour and ticket fare is 33HKD
3. Sorry. If you do not know where to go, you can ask the hotel if they can help you and introduce you some.
4It is very tight or impossibla, I should say, to finish Ocean Park and Disnelyland within one day. They are open at 10am and Disneyland will close at 9pm that day and Ocean Park is close at 6pm. Are you going to visit Shenzhen the same day? Generally, you can finish visiting disneyland from 10am to 3pm. Similat time spend in Ocean Park. You need to rearrange your plan for that day.
5. Take ferry to Macau and the ticket is about 142HKD for economical class
Hope it helps.