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China » Hong Kong
 City Guide
 
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 Hong Kong is the most happening city of China. Its surrounded by superb modern architecture and incredible cityscapes of towering buildings. Hong Kong is the budget accommodation centre and the most cosmopolitan district. It boasts up shops offering a greater variety of goods. Once your done shopping for those esquisite Chinese goods, get set to hit the streets of Hong Kong for some night time adventure. Hong Kong is a city that is bustling by day and lighted up like fireworks by night! |
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By Air
Direct flight: Cathay Pacific
Connecting Flights: Air India, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines And Thai International.
Arrival/departure tax
There is a departure tax of HK$80
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Hong Kong Cultural Centre
This pavilion is on the southern tip of Tsim Sha Tsui. Mainly used for concerts, plays and cultural events it is situated on the waterfront with a good view of Hong Kong Island.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is one of Southeast Asia s largest oceanariums and theme parks. There are funfair rides and dolphin shows, scenic cable cars and sea lions, magnificent shopping, great dining and so much more.
The Lowland Gardens are a must-see, featuring the park s most adored attractions - the giant pandas An An and Jia Jia. The undersea world is explored at Marine Land.
Repulse Bay
Repulse Bay has a relaxed resort-like atmosphere. The wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with locals and visitors alike and great for sandy strolls. It also houses the temple to Kuan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and is adorned with garish plaster statues of figures from Chinese Buddhist mythology.
Times Square
Times Square is a vast temple complex to Hong Kong s number one deity: consumerism. The vast Times Square building houses nine floors of shops, and has a spectacular exterior with a huge electronic clock:Openinghours: Daily 1000-2200.
Hong Kong Dolphin Watch offers dolphin watching an activity for the whole family and perhaps the most unique boat trip. The sight of wild pink dolphins playing in the waters north of Lantau Island is something that will stay with you long after you return to shore.
Victoria Peak
High above Hong Kong Island on the back of the Dragon , Victoria Peak is the City of Life s premier visitor attraction, providing magnificent harbour and city views.
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The shops lining Nathan Road sell just about everything or you can wander down the street markets which are great places to get cheap jewellery, cassettes, watches and clothing.
Harbour City
Comprises of 700 shops that include 50 restaurants & pubs. The two million square foot the complex links harbour city to Ocean Centre (shopping mall), Ocean Terminal & Marco Polo Hotel.
Ladies Market
Kowloon s most popular daylong street market is devoted to anyone with an eye for bargain-priced clothing, toys, cosmetics and household knick-knacks.
Stanley Market
Stanley Market is the place to find silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery, other souvenirs and a host of fantastic bargains.
Temple Street Night Market
Hong Kong s most famous open-air market opens at 2:00pm has an array of stalls selling everything from watches and leather ware to clothing and souvenirs.
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 Public Transport
consists of five underground metro lines including two cross-harbour lines, as well as the Airport Express link. Bus routes run throughout the territory, with cross-harbour routes via the tunnel.
Minibuses operate on fixed routes. Trams are only available on Hong Kong Island. Ferry services also connect with the outlying islands of the territory and other destinations.
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Ned Kelly s Last Stand
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Jazz Club
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