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Travel abraod – HONG KONG A TRAVEL’S GUIDE

Welcome to Hong Kong! This is guide to the dynamic experience that is Asia’s world city – the living culture of unrivalled shopping’ superb dining and unique blend of Eastern heritage, matched by spectacular harbor vistas and the rural splendor of mountains , beaches and outlying island.

Here you can immerse yourself in ageless traditions and festivals, or enjoy themed attractions like the magic of Hong Kong Disneyland, extraordinary nature at Hong Kong Wetland Park, and enlightenment at Ngong Ping Village.

Above all, you will find diversity and memorable contrasts at every turn-all within a single compact destination where most points can be reached within an hour.

So turn the page and begin your Hong Kong experience. Once you live it, you’re sure to love it!


SIGHSEEING

Discover life, familiar, yet exotically new. Make your way through busy streets; stroll through lush greenery; each corner brings a surprise! Float across green waters as a setting sun washes skyscrapers with golden light. Witness the fusion of East and West. Immerse yourself in ancient culture and festivals. Learn firt-hand how locals live and love life.

Asia’s world city, so dynamic and yet so compact, beckons. Its fantastic sight will leave you spellbound with wonder. At any time, day or night, you can feel the pulse of this modern, cosmopolitan centre. You’ll be delightfully surprised with what you find. Rich in cultural content and fun things to do. Hong Kong offers a cornucopia of attractions and sights that will leave a memorable impression of a city you will always want to your very own.


HONG KONG ISLAND:

  • 1. The Peak Check out the best views of the city’s skyline and harbor from the Lugard Road Lookout, Lions View Point Pavilion, the viewing terrace at Peak Galleria, and the Peak Tower Sky Terrace. There’s also a wide range of shops. You can also enjoy spectacular dining experiences at various restaurants offering fabulous views over the harbor. And be sure to drop by Madame Tussaude Hong Kong, Open from 10am-10pm daily, for an engrossing interactive entertainment experience.
  • 2. Hollywood Road /Man Mo Temple (Central) Bag a bargain in Hollywood Rosd and Upper Lascar Row (also known as ‘’Cat Street’’) where shops and stalls sell antiques and handicrafts. There’s everything from dinosaur eggs to Han de’cor-at a fraction of auction house prices. Nearby Man Mo Temple is a photogenic tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). Opening hours: 8am-6pm.
  • 3. Dr Sun Yet-sen Museum (Mid-Levels) The Dr Sun Yet-sen Museum is located in a historic 2,560 square-metre fore-storey building. There are two permanent exhibition galleries covering the life history of Dr Sun, a world-renowned revolutionary,and his close relationship with Hong Kong. Apart from being a showcase of invaluable artefacts of Dr Sun Yet-sen and the 1911 Revolution, the building itself is part of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. The early 20th century building has been faithfully restored to its original majestic appearance while incorporating a modern museum facility. Open 10am-6pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday; 10am-7pm Sunday and public holidays. Closed Thursday (except public holidays)
  • 4. Western Market /Sheung Wan Fong (Sheung Wan) Western Market, a distinctive Edwardian-style building, is a great place to go for arts, crafts, collectables and cloth. There’s also a Chinese restaurant with a dance floor for Latin and Ballroom dancing. Next to is a compass-like piazza named Sheung Wan Fong where you can orientate yourself to the many traditional trades and shopping street in Shung Wan.
  • 5. SoHo (Mid-Levels) So Ho offers a wide range of upmarket international restaurants and bars along Staunton Street, Elgin Street and Shelly Street. Jump on what Guinness World Records calls the world’s longest covered escalator and experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this popular food district.
  • 6. Lan Kwai Fong (Central) When the lights go down, the “in crowd” heads for Lan Kwai Fong, a buzzing centre of clubs, bars and restaurants. A must for night owls and people-watchers.
  • 7. Golden Bauhinia Square (Wan Chai) The imposing Forever Blooming Bauhinia sculpture and the Reunification Monument are located on Golden Bauhinia Square (Expo Promenade) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on the waterfront in Wan Chai. They mark the most significant occasion in Hong Kong’s history-the return of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 1 July 1997. Flag-raising ceremony daily,7.50am-8.30am. Enhanced flag-raising ceremony on I st of every month, 7.45am-8.13am. Flags lowered at 6pm. It’s also a great vantage point to watch A Symphony of Lights from Hong Kong Island.
  • 8. Happy Valley Racecourse/Hong Kong Racing Museum (Happy Valley) Happy Valley Racecourse has been the home of Hong Kong horseracing since the first meeting was held in December 1846. Since then, the Hong Kong cityscape has grown up around the track, making Happy Valley one of the few in-city racecourses in the world. The racing season at this world-famous track runs from September to early July, mostly on Wednesday evenings. There’s a live broadcast on the trackside screen of races from the other racetrack at Sha Tin on Saturday or Sunday. Adjoining the stands is the Hong Kong Racing Museum, dedicated to the history of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong horseracing. Enjoy exhibits, a cinema, souvenir shop and stunning views of the track! Open 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Sunday or 10am-12.30pm on race-meetings. Closed Monday.
  • 9. Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence (Shau Kei Wan) Converted from the 19th-century Lei Yue Mun fort, the museum includes a permanent exhibition featuring the history of Hong Kong’s coastal defences since the Ming dynasty, as well as a historic trail. A great day out for children and adults. Open 10am-5pm, closed Thursday except public holidays and frist two days of the Lunar New Year.
  • 10. Jumbo Kingdom (Aberdeen) The famous giant floating Chinese restaurants complex now includes a café, conference and banquet facilities, cultural attraction, a Cooking Academy and exhibits.
  • 11. Ocean Park (Aberdeen) The park features thrill rides as well as amazing aquarium exhibits and performances by various sea creatures. A cable car system links the lowland and headland sections, offering spectacular views en route. It is now home to two cuddly new residents! Giant panda cubs Ying Ying and Le Le are gifts from the Central government to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR. They join long-time residents An An and Jia Jia that were presented to Hong Kong back in 1999. The whole family will enjoy Sky Fair, a thrilling balloon ride where you can soar more than 100 metres into the air for a breathtaking view of the majestic south side of Hong Kong. Other popular additions have been the Sea Jelly Spectacular, Abyss Turbo Drop, The Mine Train, Amazing Amazon and the Flying Swing.
  • 12. Repulse Bay (Repulse Bay) This crescent-shaped strand of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. Adjacent to the beach is an ornate Chinese deities Kwan Yum and Tin Hau. The nearby Repulse Bay complex, built in colonial style, offers upmarket shopping and dining.
  • 13. Stanly Market /Murray House /Hong Kong Maritime Museum (Stanly) Stanly is world famous for its relaxed ambience, sea environs and bargain buys in the Main Street market. Stanley Market is open daily, 10.30am-6.30pm. Visitors can stroll along the promenade beside the adjacent Waterfront Mart to enjoy the beautiful seaview. This leads to Murray House, an 1846 colonial building originally located in Central’ that was dismantled and restored in Stanly in 1998. More recently, Blake Pier, another colonial relic from Central, was rebuilt nearby to complement the architectural style. Murray House now contains the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and restaurants Maritime Museum opening hours are Tuesday-Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am-6pm, closed on Monday and first two days of the Lunar New Year.


KOWLOON:

  • 14. Apliu Street Flea Market (Sham Shui Po) Apliu Street is well known for selling bargain-priced new and second hand electrical devices and electronic products, A/V equipment and tele-communications products. Sharp-eyed shoppers can also find good deals in antique watches, old coins and other relics. Apliu Street Flea Market stalls trade daily between noon and night time.
  • 15. Temple Street Night Market (Yau Ma Tei) Temple Street Night Market open at 4pm, but really comes alive after sunset. It offers an amazing range of inexpensive items, especially for men. That’s why it is also called ‘’Men’s Street;” There are also fortune-tellers and impromptu Chinese opera performances. Open daily, 4pm –midnight
  • 16. Jade Market and Jade Street (Yau Ma Tei) The Jade Market, located in Yau Ma Tei at the junction of Kansu and Battery streets, features 400 stalls selling jade of all types, shapes, sizes and prices. Open Daily, 10am-5pm. Nearby is Jade Street and Jordan Road, with shops open 10.30am-2.30pm Jade and gemstone testing is available at Jade Plaza.
  • 17. Ladies’ Market (Mong Kok) Ladies’ Market in Tung Choi Street is the place for bags, accessories and inexpensive women’s clothing. Men’s and children’s clothing and toys are also on sales. Open daily, noon-11.30pm.
  • 18. Bird Garden / Flower Market / Goldfish Market (Mong Kok) The charming Chinese-style garden on Yuen Po Street includes some 70 songbird stalls as well as courtyards and moon gates. Look and listen, but it’s wise to avoid contact with the birds. The Bird Garden is open 7am-8pm, daily. The Colorful Flower Market sells everything from Dutch tulips to exotic orchids. it’s open daily, 7am-7pm. The Goldfish Market on nearby Tung Choi Street sells aquariums, corals and exotic fish. Open daily, 10.30am-10pm.
  • 19. Avenue of Stars (Tsim Sha Tsui) The Avenue of Star along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade pays tribute to the stars of the silver screen and the people who make the magic happen. There are plaques, handprints of stars, sculptures, including a two-metre-tall statue of the legendary kung-fu action star, Bruce Lee, a century of movie history milestones, souvenirs for sale, and panoramic views of the harbor and Hong Kong Island skyline. If’s also a great vantage point to watch A symphony of lights from Kowloon side.
  • 20. Clock Tower (Tsim Sha Tsui) The old Clock Tower is a landmark from the Age of Steam. Part of the original Kowloon Canton Railway Terminus, it was completed in 1915 and came into operation in 1921. Surviving demolition of the station in the mid-1970s, it became a declared monument in 1990.

    A Symphony Lights This spectacular multimedia event, named the world’s largest permanent light and sound show by Guinness World Records, covers more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour. They are decked out in lights, which at the flick of a switch, glow in a myriad of colors depicting Hong Kong’s vibrancy. The best views are along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai or from sightseeing boats in the harbor. Shows at 8pm nightly. Spectators can listen to the show’s music and narration on 103.4FM (English), or live along the above-mentioned waterfronts,(English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

  • 21. Hong Kong Cultural Centre / Hong Kong Space Museum / Hong Kong Museum of Art (Tsim Sha Tsui) The Hong Kong Cultural Centre is one of the city’s main performing arts venues. The Hong Kong Space Museum offers Omnimax and Sky shows and astronomy exhibits. Exhibition halls open 1pm-9pm Monday, Wednesday to Friday; 10am-9pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Closed Tuesday (except public holidays). The adjacent Hong Kong Museum of Art features Chinese antiquities, fine art, calligraphy and special exhibitions. Open Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, closed Thursday except public holidays. Please see page 50 for Museum Weekly pass details.
  • 22. Hong Kong Museum of History / Hong Kong Science Museum (Tsim Sha Tsui) The Hong Kong Museum of History includes a fascinating 7,000-square-metre permanent exhibition “The Hong Kong Story” with cultural objects related to the archaeology, history, ethnography and natural history of Hong Kong and South China. Open Monday, Wednesday to Saturday 10am-7 pm. Closed Tuesday except public holidays.
  • 23. Kowloon Walled City Park (Kowloon City) The former Kowloon Walled City, once a semi-lawless, high-rise slum, was transformed into an award-winning park in 1995, featuring a Qing dynasty almshouse, the Old South Gate, pavilions, sculptures, flower gardens and playground. Open daily, 6.30am-11pm
  • 24. Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (Wong Tai Sin) This is one the most popular temples in Hong Kong. All three main religions of China-Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism – are practiced at this colorful temple. Fortune-tellers, some of whom speak English, often work outside the temple. Open daily 7am-5.30pm
  • 25. Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar (Kwun Tong) This fishing village is popular for its seafood and ideal for a night out with friends. You can choose your own fresh seafood (so fresh it’s still swimming in a tank!) and decide how you’d like it prepared.


NEW TERRITORIES:

  • 26. Hong Kong Heritage Museum (Sha Tin) Packed with fascinating hands-on exhibits, this museum is dedicated to preserving the material and visual culture of Hong Kong ‘s people. The complex features a variety of specially designed exhibits covering history, art and culture. Also on display are the gifts from China’s provincial authorities to mark Hong Kong’s return to the Motherland. Open 10am-6pm, Monday and Wednesday to Saturday; 10am-7pm, Sunday and public holidays; closed Tuesday except public holidays.
  • 27. Che Kung Temple / Tsang Tai Uk (Sha Tin) The century–old Che Kung Temple is dedicated to a Sung dynasty general deified for his devotion to the villagers of Tin Sam. Inscriptions on the temple door-pillars proclaim him as the defender of the Sha Tin community. Noteworthy are brass windmills in the courtyard, which you can turn for good luck. Open 7am -6 pm daily. Tsang Tai Uk ancestral home was built in 1884 by a prosperous stonemason. Constructed around five courtyards, it includes ancestral halls, iron – bound gates, wells and decorated roofs.
  • 28. Ching Chung Koon (Tuen Mun) Originally opened as a rural retreat in 1961, this peaceful oasis in the heart of Tuen Mun’s crowded residential estates features pavilions, lotus ponds and bonsai trees. The ground’s Taoist temple contains many treasures, including lanterns from Beijing’s Imperial Palace. Open daily, 7am- 6 am.
  • 29. Ping Shan Heritage Trail (Yuen Lomg) This trail reveals some of the most interesting historical buildings still standing in the Yuen Long District of the New Territories. It provides an insight into the very foundation of Hong Kong life hundreds of years ago when hard-working peasants tilled their smallholdings. This is also the home of the Tang clan-one of the five great clans that established themselves in the New Territories almost 1,000 years ago. Pick up a free copy of the Ping Shan Heritage Trail leaflet at any in-town HKTB Visitor Information & Services Centre.
  • 30. Hong Kong Wetland Park (Yuen Long) This 60+ hectare integrated, themed education and recreation venue and world-class ecotourism facility contains extensive wetland habitats, outdoor exhibits, boardwalks and bird hides. Look and listen, but it’s wise to avoid contact with the birds. A 10,000-square-metre Visitor’s Centre features exhibits and interactive facilities to demonstrate the biodiversity of wetlands, issues related to human culture and conservation, and the beauty of wetlands from global to local perspectives. Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily. Ticket service closes at 4pm. Closed Tuesday.
  • 31. Mai Po Wetlands (Yuen Long) More than 300 species of birds have been recorded at Mai Po, along with a number of Hong Kong’s reptile and mammal species. Look and listen, but it’s wise to avoid contact with the birds. This site was listed as a Wetland of International Importance in 1995. Access to wetlands is limited. Please call the World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong at +852 2526 4473
  • 32. Tai Fu Tai (Yuen Long) This residence was built in 1865 by a senior Man clan member, who reached the Tai Fu (high ranking officer) grade in the Imperial Chinese civil service exam. A cultural gem, this is one of the most beautifully decorated buildings in the New Territories. Open 9am-1pm; 2pm-5pm. Closed Tuesday.
  • 33. Sam Tung Uk Museum (Tsuen Wan) This restored, two centuries-old walled village was once a prosperous Hakka farmer’s family compound, comprising 12 houses set within defensive walls. It now houses a folk museum. Open 9am-5pm. Closed Tuesday except public holidays.
  • 34. Tsing Ma Bridge (Tsing Yi) The world’s longest road-and-rail suspension bridge, the graceful 2.2-kilometre Tsing Ma Bridge is one of the landmarks of Hong Kong. The Lantau Link View Point, north of the bridge on Tsing Yi provides excellent views of this and two adjoining bridges. The View Point is open 7:30am – midnight, daily. The Visitor’s Centre is open 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday; 10am-6:30pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; closed during Christmas holidays, New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year holidays.
  • 35. Fung Ying Seen Koon (Fanling) Dominating the skyline from its commanding site on a hillside overlooking the New Territories town of Fanling, the temple is a superb example of Taoist design and craftsmanship. Open daily, 8:30am-5pm.
  • 36. Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail (Fanling) Lung Yeuk Tau means “Mountain of the Leaping Dragon” in Chinese. The trail takes walkers through almost a dozen centuries-old villages, five of which are enclosed within stout walls for safety reasons. Most are connected with the Tang clan, one of the historic Five Great Clans of the New Territories. Pick up a free copy of the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail leaflet at any in-town HKTB Visitor Information & Services Centre.
  • 37. Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees / Tin Hau Temple (Tai Po) Visit the gigantic banyan trees at Lam Tsuen, a favourite place for villagers to burn joss sticks and incense papers to make their wishes come true. During Chinese New Year, many Hong Kong people make a pilgrimage to the wishing trees to make their New Year’s wishes. The nearby Tin Hau Temple was built during the Qing dynasty and is the largest temple of its kind in Tai Po. Open daily, 7am-6pm.
  • 38. Sai Kung Town / Sai Kung Promenade (Sai Kung) Sai Kung Town, once a gathering spot for local fishermen and villagers, is now a trendy rural retreat famous for its collection of seafood restaurants and European and Asian eateries. It’s great to walk along the town’s waterfront promenade (appropriately called “Seafood Street” because of many seafood restaurants along it) and soak up the small town ambiance. The promenade connects the town to beaches and has wonderful views out over the bay to offshore islands.


OUTLYING ISLANDS:

  • 39. Hong Kong Disneyland (Lantau Island) Visit the legendary fairy-tale kingdom! Celebrate the spirit of fantasy, the world of tomorrow and a youthful sense of adventure as you immerse yourself in classic Disney attractions and the magic of four themed lands: Main Street USA Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland. Mickey Mouse and his famous Disney friends are ready to welcome you to the theme park. The park also features two enchanting hotels and a wide range of shopping and dining options. Park tickets available at the park entrance, Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express at Hong Kong MTR Tung Chung Line Concourse or online at hongkongdisneyland.com. Park tickets can also be reserved when booking rooms in either of the two hotels through the Reservation Centre at 1-830-830
  • 40. Giant Buddha /Po Lin Monastery/ The wisdom Path/Ngong Ping Village (Lantau Island) The world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha sits serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau amid spectacular mountain scenery, and can be visited daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5:30pm). The nearby Po Lin Monastery, open 9am-6pm daily, is a sacred spot for devout Buddhists in Hong Kong. The nearby Ngong Ping Village is architecturally designed and landscaped to reflect the cultural and spiritual integrity of the Ngong Ping area. The Village features several themed attractions along with shops and restaurants. Not too far away is the Wisdom Path, an outdoor replica of the centuries-old Heart Sutra, one of the world’s best-know prayers that is revered by Confucians, Buddhists and Taoists alike. The sutra is displayed on wooden pillars placed in the form of a figure “oo” to symbolize the idea of immeasurable splendor and infinity.
  • 41. Tai O Fishing Village (Lantau Island) Sky Plaza (Lantau Island) Distinguished by the stilt houses in its main creek, Tai O on Lantau Island is also home to temples and monasteries. It is inhabited mainly by the Tanka people, descendants of Hong Kong’s first settlers.
  • 42. Sky Plaza (Lantau Island) Before departure or upon arrival, visit Sky Plaza located in Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport, where there are more than 100 retail and catering outlets and several entertainment zones, mostly in the non-restricted area. Leading the entertainment options is the 4D Extreme Screen, a special-effects cinema boasting the largest screen in Asia. Other options include Asia Hollywood featuring behind-the-scenes goodies, “i-Sports” interactive games centre, and the multimedia “Aviation Discovery Centre”
  • 43. Cheung Chau This tiny dumb-bell-shaped island is one of the most densely populated islands, where many villagers still cling to old traditions. Pak Tai Temple, the oldest temple on the island, has historic relics and is the focal point of the exotic Cheung Chau Bun Festival (usually in May) which is not to be missed. Open daily 8am – 5pm.
  • 44. Lamma Island Lamma features good hiking and beaches between two villages on either side of the island. Sok Kwu Wan village is famous for its open-air seafood restaurants. Yung Shue Wan has a mix of Chinese and western-style restaurants and bars to enjoy.


SHOPPING:

Delight in the rich shopping opportunities of Hong Kong. Get the latest luxurious brand-name styles in up scale shopping malls. Uncover hidden bargains in quaint street markets. Indulge in the latest gadgets. The variety of products is huge-and it’s all duty and tax free!

HOT SHOPPING ITEMS

Garments, leather good and international bands


Many Leading international brands have specialty shops in the city selling the very latest fashions and leather goods. Plus there are Hong Kong designers who have become internationally quality and competitive prices.
Where to shop:
  • Prince’s Building, Alexandra House, Chater House, and The Landmark (Central MTR exits K, H, E, G)
  • IFC Mall (Hong Kong MTR/Airport Express exits A2, E1,F)
  • Pacific Place (Admiralty MTR exit F)
  • Time Square, Lee Gardens and Lee Garden Two (Causeway Bay MTR EXITS A and F)
  • Canton Road, Harbour City and One Peking (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR exits A1 and C1)
  • Festival Walk (Kowloon Tong MTR exit C / Kowloon Tong KCR Station)


Outlet Shopping:


Hong Kong fashion outlets featuring goods originally intended for export are great spots to find trendy and low-priced samples or excess stock from big fashion names.
Where to shop:
  • Stanley Market (bus6, 6A,6X,66 or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminus Central)
  • Lee Garden Road (Causeway Bay MTR exit F)
  • Johnston Road and Spring Garden Lane (Wan Chai MTR exit A3)
  • Pedder Building (Central MTR exit D1)
  • Granville Road (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR exit B2)
  • Fa Yuen Street (Prince Edward MTR exit B2)
  • Cheung Sha Wan Road (Sham Shui Po MTR exit C1)
  • Citygate Outlets (Tung Chung MTR exit C)


Cosmetics:


Hong Kong‘s duty-free status, ensures cosmetics are competitively priced, popular purchases for visitors. You can find a wide selection of international brands at cosmetic counters inside department stores, as well as at specialty stores whose directly imported cosmetic products are sold at very attractive prices.
Where to shop:
  • Lockhart Rode (Causeway Bay MTR Exit D1)
  • Kai Chiu Rode (Causeway Bay MTR Exit F)
  • Granville Rode (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit B2)
  • Harbour City (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit A1)
  • Sai Yeung Choi Street South (Mong Kok MTR Exit E2)


Gold, Jewellery and Watches:


Hong Kong boasts a wide range of quality gold and gem jewellery and watches to suit all budgets and tastes-and it’s all duty and tax free! It’s the place to shop for “a girl’s best friend”, being one of the world’s four largest diamond-trading centres. If you want to design your own piece, most jewellery shops can make it for you. Gold shops do a thriving business since Hong Kong guarantees the purity of its gold. With watches, you’ll be spoilt for choice among the huge variety of brands.
Where to buy:
  • Yee Wo Street and Hennessy Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit D2 and B)
  • Nathan Road (Mong Kok MTR Exit E1)
  • Tsuen Wan Jewellery and Goldsmith Square (Tsuen Wan MTR Exit B1)


Children’s goods:


Hunting for clothes and toys for your kids is a real treat in Hong Kong. It is a true treasure trove of trendy toys and entrancing educational items for children of all ages. Hong Kong has a staggering selection of the very latest local and international toys and children’s products at major shopping malls, department stores and numerous open-air markets all over the city.
Where to buy:
  • The In Square, Windsor House (Causeway Bay MTR Exit E)
  • Times Square (Causeway Bay MTR Exit A)
  • Harbour City (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit A1)
  • Grand Century Place (Mong Kok MTR Exit B3)
  • Spring Garden Lane and Tai Yuen Street (Wan Chai MTR Exit A3)
  • Fa Yuen Street (Prince Edward MTR Exit B2)
  • New Town Plaza Phase III (Sha Tin KCR Station Exit A)


Computers, audio-visual and telecom products:


You’ll find a huge variety of these exciting products at sensational prices, thanks to Hong Kong’s duty-free status. Check out the very latest computers, software, peripherals, home theatre systems, DVD and MP3 players, digital video cams, cameras and mobile phones available throughout this shopping paradise.
Personal computers
Where to shop:
  • Windsor House Computer Plaza (Causeway Bay MTR Exit E)
  • Wan Chai Computer City (Wan Chai MTR Exit A4)
  • Mong Kok Computer Centre (Mong Kok MTR Exit E2)
  • Golden Computer Arcade and Golden Computer Centre (Sham Shui Po MTR Exit D2)
Audio-visual and telecom products
Where to shop:
  • Times Square (Causeway Bay MTR Exit E)
  • Harbour City (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit A1)
  • Sai Yeung Choi Streett South (Mong Kok MTR Exit D3)
  • Apliu Street (Sham Shui Po MTR Exit C2)


Dried seafood and tonic foods:


One of the world’s leading Chinese cuisine centres, Hong Kong has an abundance of dried seafood and tonic foods from all over the world. You’ll find a huge array of top quality, reasonably priced dried scallop, ginseng and bird’s nests at numerous dried seafood and traditional medicine stores in Sheung Wan district.
Where to shop:
  • Des Voeux Road West (Take a tram heading for Kennedy Town/ Whitty Street from Central. Whole ride takes about 7-8 minutes)
  • Bonham Strand West (Sheung Wan MTR Exit A2 then walk along Hillier Street towards Queen’s Road Central)


DINING

Live your desires in the Culinary Capital of Asia! Indulge yourself with opulent cooking artistry. Dine in ultimate style or with incredible views. Savour the joy of Hong Kong signature dishes and regional Chinese delicacies. Try the incredible flavours from throughout Asia and marvellous Western cuisine. You’ll love all that Hong Kong cooks up.



Chinese gourmet food:

Hong Kong’s army of innovative chefs pride themselves on their ability to create an almost overwhelming array of delicious dishes from the many provinces of China.

Most Hong Kong residents come from neighbouring Guangdong (Canton) province, where fresh ingredients and fast cooking at high temperatures to seal in flavours are the hallmarks of Cantonese cuisine.
Peking restaurants are best known for Peking duck and customers are entertained by chefs with their noodle-making demonstrations.

Late autumn is the ideal time to enjoy the Shanghainese specialty, hairy crabs. The province’s richly flavoured dishes and dumplings with various fillings are popular all-year round.

Szechuan food is often smoked and simmered with chilli peppers and aromatic seasonings, resulting in some of the spiciest foods in China. Hunan cuisine is equally spicy, with many peppery meat dishes.
Guangdong’s coastal region gave rise to the popular Chiu Chow cuisine, which focuses on seafood and uses sweet sauces to flavor signature dishes like sliced marinated goose.


Hong Kong Delicacies:

Teahouse
Hong Kong teahouses are a fun way to dine, with a wide range of affordable snack food such as noodles, cakes and desserts. Try yuen yeung, a 50/50 mixture of tea and coffee; bor law yau, a steaming hot sweet bun stuffed with melted butter, and daan tart, a tasty baked egg custard. Freshly cooked sliced fish or sliced beef congee, you char gwai, a deep-fried dough, and wonton noodles are equally affordable local favourites. Just remember, when paying the bill, go the front counter. Tipping is not required.

Dim Sum
No visit to Hong Kong would be complete without a yum cha or tea drinking session with assorted dim sum (meaning “touch the heart”) – light snack such as dumplings, buns and pastries that are often served in bamboo baskets. Try char siu bau, a steamed barbecued pork bun, har gau, a steamed shrimp dumpling, siu mai, a steamed diced meat dumpling flavoured with egg or saffron, and cheung fan, a steamed rice flour roll often flavoured with barbecued pork, beef or shrimp. Tasty treats, they are bound to become firm favourites.


Every type of Asian food:

Hong Kong’s superb location at the crossroads of Asia means that virtually every regional cuisine is represented abundantly. Whether you fancy a spicy Thai dish, a Vietnamese spring roll, tandoori chicken from India, a Singaporean Hainan chicken rice or Malaysian-style satay, you’ll never be at a loss for dining choices in Hong Kong.


Western cuisine covers the world:

There are an equal number of appetizing Western cuisines to choose from in Hong Kong. From traditional French, Italian and Spanish, to Mexican, Hungarian and Scandinavan, you can find it all in Hong Kong.


Major dining locations:

Virtually every block in Hong Kong boasts a restaurant, although the best tend to congregate in the following dining locations:


Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay’s myriad restaurants and cafes around Jardine’s Bazaar, Times Square, Lee Theatre Plaza, Percival Street and Paterson Street offer everything from Hong Kongstyle food to Asian and international gourmet cuisine.


Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo
Night owls and partygoers always head for Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo in Central district. Concentrated in a small warren of streets, Lan Kwai Fong includes bars and restaurants as well as alfresco dining. It’s a party atmosphere every night of the week. SoHo, another trendy area located around the Central- Mid-Levels Escalatar, offers a wide variety of international cuisine and a great night on the town.


Stanley
Stanley, located on Hong Kong Island’s south east shore, is home to numerous restaurants and pubs offering Chinese, French, Italian and Asian food, particularly along Stanley Main Street. For a real treat, try the restaurants in Murray House where panoramic views of this picturesque seaside village provide a glorious backdrop to quality alfresco dining


Kowloon City
Kowloon city is famous for Thai, Chinese hot pot and Chiu Chow food at reasonable prices along Kai Tak Road, Nam Kok Road, Ling Kong Road and Fuk Lo Tsun Road. It is a deservedly popular ding area for local families and visitors.


Lei Yue Mun, Sai Kung and Lamma Island
Lei Yue Mun, Sai Kung and Lamma Island are world famous for their alfresco seafood restaurants, where diners choose their live seafood from a tank and have it cooked to order in any style they desire Remember to ask for the price before ordering. These restaurants alsoserve a variety of meat dishes.


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