tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90714493799155241032024-02-18T22:53:20.151-08:00HONG KONG TIPSTHE UNIQUE BLEND OF EASTERN AND WESTERN, THE PEARL OF ASIA.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-14759519608505976842010-03-08T01:46:00.000-08:002010-03-08T01:51:21.211-08:00Museum of Coastal Defence & Lei Yue Mun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_WSB_qZjj2KrQn6acV66vWx2GRqb-GP53t5sNGdA8YnvCeL9pJFlby4bWoTVO2CgWY6ziDU23h1QRLZOSbJKtsqUAY79vjKwrImJoLLZjxttm9Ikc_W_goC0MGpXgY62KPUMR4HxTQs/s1600-h/Museum+of+Coastal+Defence1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446198220765062194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_WSB_qZjj2KrQn6acV66vWx2GRqb-GP53t5sNGdA8YnvCeL9pJFlby4bWoTVO2CgWY6ziDU23h1QRLZOSbJKtsqUAY79vjKwrImJoLLZjxttm9Ikc_W_goC0MGpXgY62KPUMR4HxTQs/s400/Museum+of+Coastal+Defence1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAw6QLPTlJH2EWYQdltEIgUpGP736jGVUWimjcqovxIJ0nJX73_uaQ2-wECRzaJAkG5TY8zOWoqkX1RE_whbDeItA6i8wST0TKNxy8Qzx8ZfqMND2_bXmZ4fg_Ib91I4rI9vpCcASHavE/s1600-h/Museum+of+Coastal+Defence1.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is located at No. 175 Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan. On July 25, 2000, the museum is opened to visitors.<br />The museum exhibits the history of military defence along the Hong Kong. It covers 34,200 square meters and is made up of three main sections.</div><br /><div>The Reception Area is the major entrance to the museum. Here, you will find the parking lot, the reception hall, passengers' lifts and the lecture hall.<br />The Redoubt is the central structure in the museum and is covered with a tent-like roof. The lower floor is used for thematic exhibitions and the upper floor is intended for long-term exhibitions. At the entrance to the Redoubt, there are gift shops selling souvenirs and books.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsvjsqeimMIiFicLvwAJcRDZuGqflVJRs48vXg_bejjpica14FNv-eK3xy8lutKTaCCLCMG_pphvRHxxNcL85X3sGMb12PnZ__JC-j2JIBmi2ldOtZFviloC6VHuh2NnoPZurYAjjQ4A/s1600-h/Museum+of+Coastal+Defence2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446198056183230546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsvjsqeimMIiFicLvwAJcRDZuGqflVJRs48vXg_bejjpica14FNv-eK3xy8lutKTaCCLCMG_pphvRHxxNcL85X3sGMb12PnZ__JC-j2JIBmi2ldOtZFviloC6VHuh2NnoPZurYAjjQ4A/s400/Museum+of+Coastal+Defence2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Rest Rooms and dining rooms are located toward the rear of the structure.<br />The Historical Trail traverses the Lei Yue Mun Headland and contains more than ten restored military relics. The trail features military installations including batteries, an ammunition depot and a torpedo station.</div><br /><div><strong>Lei Yue Mun</strong></div><div>Lei Yue Mun, in the southeast of Kwun Tong, was an old fishing village. Lei Yue Mun has a history of more than 150 years. Restaurants started to appear there and later, this fishing village was gradually developed to be a renowned gourmet area of seafood.<br />Take the minibus at the Kwun Tong MTR Station. You will see the fishermen's boats anchoring in the inlet. On the boats, you can see the clothes hung to dry and some daily use like pots and pans. There are many seafood shops and restaurants on the bank.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4MKk1KjrNpeTGYoa-LAN5sQ9qc__cE1sv03ucFLfliQCeIKIsJgnFbSBtz7VQPZMe4wbTMwEAsJsLceUpYE3EGvpIly_qo-oYbRLrOdmSKbA2cNnUXYvlk3i6s3gB6kAjmRk-Y9EU2Y/s1600-h/Lei+Yue+Mun+Hong+Kong.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446197783184700626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4MKk1KjrNpeTGYoa-LAN5sQ9qc__cE1sv03ucFLfliQCeIKIsJgnFbSBtz7VQPZMe4wbTMwEAsJsLceUpYE3EGvpIly_qo-oYbRLrOdmSKbA2cNnUXYvlk3i6s3gB6kAjmRk-Y9EU2Y/s400/Lei+Yue+Mun+Hong+Kong.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div> </div><div>Lei Yue Mun started to hold the Seafood Festival. T festival has become a very important celebration for this area. During the festival, you have a chance to watch various traditional Chinese performances, such as Chinese operas and Lion Dance.<br />Many restaurants introduce the latest creation of seafood dishes and also provide discounted food services for customers. When the Seafood Festival comes, a lot of people come to Lei Yue Mun to feel the occasion and enjoy the delicious seafood dishes. </div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-76581243126422932602010-03-08T01:13:00.000-08:002010-03-08T01:16:53.909-08:00Happy Valley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRB07TeK7niAI6m3ENOY-jA7RAgibGqxYcSA1tVn3Oowy42Jc01mjQ7mgp4F57u9c_I4_qlqnW8CYtrHp5iUFNSVt8UHvsfG1kqvdooM2BhXzW7nrLJVNhlVOqUaknccb2rlBBNwjpsY/s1600-h/Happy+Valley+Hong+Kong+1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446188969274351666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRB07TeK7niAI6m3ENOY-jA7RAgibGqxYcSA1tVn3Oowy42Jc01mjQ7mgp4F57u9c_I4_qlqnW8CYtrHp5iUFNSVt8UHvsfG1kqvdooM2BhXzW7nrLJVNhlVOqUaknccb2rlBBNwjpsY/s400/Happy+Valley+Hong+Kong+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Happy Valley is located between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. The people of Hong Kong gather to enjoy the excitement of horse racing.</div><div><br />Happy Valley Racecourse was founded in the mid 1840s. It was formerly a piece of marsh land but following extensive reclamation. The first horse-racing was held here in 1846.</div><div>Hong Kong's second racecourse was created in Sha Tin in the New Territories. Hong Kong is now recognized internationally as a racing venue and is a favorite spectator sport among Hong Kong residents. </div><div><br />Racing season runs from September - June, when two weekly meetings are held. One is on Wednesday evening, and the other on either Saturday or Sunday afternoon. For those who do not wish to make their own arrangements it is possible to join parties organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.</div><br /><div>Happy Valley venue which can accommodate up to 35,000 race-goers has advanced tracks, giant computer screens and other modern facilities. Spectators are reminded that it is forbidden to use flash photography as this has an adverse effect on the horses and their performance. Audiences can view the race card and betting information on the giant screens. Words cannot describe the spectacular and exciting scene at the races, something that most visitors to Hong Kong would be loath to miss.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtAGVSW_AYRutUPNwG-mHgEHQrbwxK4wnfQbsRK9K2rXOgE_o-UZAu8lKePl6Us-h6LsS5gvDLDnQ0ZXJpAz8D6lC9lkhwt4d6-DswZIZ1kSz1xtTEwoFmssQP6YGQMniBAX3ulvjBOM/s1600-h/Happy+Valley+Hong+Kong+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446189096485129058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtAGVSW_AYRutUPNwG-mHgEHQrbwxK4wnfQbsRK9K2rXOgE_o-UZAu8lKePl6Us-h6LsS5gvDLDnQ0ZXJpAz8D6lC9lkhwt4d6-DswZIZ1kSz1xtTEwoFmssQP6YGQMniBAX3ulvjBOM/s400/Happy+Valley+Hong+Kong+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtAGVSW_AYRutUPNwG-mHgEHQrbwxK4wnfQbsRK9K2rXOgE_o-UZAu8lKePl6Us-h6LsS5gvDLDnQ0ZXJpAz8D6lC9lkhwt4d6-DswZIZ1kSz1xtTEwoFmssQP6YGQMniBAX3ulvjBOM/s1600-h/Happy+Valley+Hong+Kong+2.jpg"></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtAGVSW_AYRutUPNwG-mHgEHQrbwxK4wnfQbsRK9K2rXOgE_o-UZAu8lKePl6Us-h6LsS5gvDLDnQ0ZXJpAz8D6lC9lkhwt4d6-DswZIZ1kSz1xtTEwoFmssQP6YGQMniBAX3ulvjBOM/s1600-h/Happy+Valley+Hong+Kong+2.jpg"></a> </div><div>Hong Kong Horse-Racing Museum is here; the interesting history and anecdotes of Hong Kong horse-racing, and exhibits of various harnesses. This racecourse is also an ideal venue for large-scale activities and it also offers a high quality service for visitors. So, don’t forget to visit here. </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-84845438803239943702010-03-08T00:51:00.000-08:002010-03-08T00:54:46.868-08:00Causeway Bay<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4V963Mafvu0aICpuaHTc2QhmHu2L7C8dFneg9ygozav_u2soBCaoGojR6qK9JIKh9EUmMs5wNy_jhZ_1fiR9zROcOLmfRS8n4CzIWBh2b98Yz3VaaIFApmPqgzZGCR3zk9-Jvv-kyga8/s1600-h/Causeway+bay+Hong+Kong+1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446183333610397234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4V963Mafvu0aICpuaHTc2QhmHu2L7C8dFneg9ygozav_u2soBCaoGojR6qK9JIKh9EUmMs5wNy_jhZ_1fiR9zROcOLmfRS8n4CzIWBh2b98Yz3VaaIFApmPqgzZGCR3zk9-Jvv-kyga8/s400/Causeway+bay+Hong+Kong+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>If you will shop in Hong Kong, do not miss Causeway Bay. Causeway Bay was a shoal more than a hundred years ago. It was earth-based and gradually became a commercial area with an interconnecting road system. It serves as a very popular center for shopping, dining and nightlife in Hong Kong.</div><div><br />For shopping, the ultra-modern Times Square, the Japanese department stores and the fashion boutiques should not be missed. Times Square is the biggest emporium in Causeway Bay and one of the top ten scenic sites in Hong Kong.<br />Many well-known brands of clothing are here. It is the perfect place to hold large-scale activities. Every year on New Year's Eve, the New Year Countdown Ceremony is held here, and hundreds of thousands of locals participate.</div><div><br />Lee Garden is a shop which is renowned for its luxury brand name clothing. It is also a place frequently visited by celebrities. The City Trade Centre is a favorite shopping venue for office workers.<br />Causeway Bay is famous for stocking luxury brands, reasonably priced items can also be found here. The stalls in Jar dine’s Bazaar where fashionable costumes and accessories are sold at normal prices are also very popular. </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJMumaT0lPqavFLUtAIhA1SXeHzn_76ZGRRfTdOnJ3CVnNd-lDAgwgt_xtDrc1xEJpFsqy8Gl5y9ltSZLSMQ0Ssr7do_qyvIJoIIKQF4ZOy2OhTvzptamMFipjHsvsbU0OLJ1Bjj0d60/s1600-h/Causeway+bay+Hong+Kong+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446183515039000658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJMumaT0lPqavFLUtAIhA1SXeHzn_76ZGRRfTdOnJ3CVnNd-lDAgwgt_xtDrc1xEJpFsqy8Gl5y9ltSZLSMQ0Ssr7do_qyvIJoIIKQF4ZOy2OhTvzptamMFipjHsvsbU0OLJ1Bjj0d60/s400/Causeway+bay+Hong+Kong+2.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>You can enjoy Hong Kong snacks and seafood in Causeway Bay. Most of the shops and restaurants open until late when the area becomes a colorful world flashing with neon and crowded with people. It is a favorite activity to take a boat and sail around the harbor, enjoying the beautiful evening and the delicious food.</div><div><br />Victoria Park is located in the eastern part of Causeway Bay. It is the biggest park in Hong Kong. It features a modern swimming pool, tennis courts, football field and other sports facilities. A statue of Queen Victoria is located near the entrance of the park.<br />The largest scale Lantern Festival is held here every year and this park is also a perfect site to enjoy the moon during the Mid-autumn Festival. </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-62632909617328128072010-02-28T19:56:00.000-08:002010-02-28T20:29:38.780-08:00Golden Bauhinia Square<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Golden Bauhinia Square, Hong Kong.</strong></span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoR3rpTHOE_feOMHiazjB_FXe2fGVYn66hitFnEjaXrBxRvEZh-VvpQ1bnTQWBu53Yv9ZW7eciyVs6UmT1FUdh38-HRqnKk31uUDNNQQE9RidYq8N3MkyW5a-gz4CEohIKV2qAYB7p-k/s1600-h/Golden+Bauhinia+Square1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443511277941224082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoR3rpTHOE_feOMHiazjB_FXe2fGVYn66hitFnEjaXrBxRvEZh-VvpQ1bnTQWBu53Yv9ZW7eciyVs6UmT1FUdh38-HRqnKk31uUDNNQQE9RidYq8N3MkyW5a-gz4CEohIKV2qAYB7p-k/s400/Golden+Bauhinia+Square1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>The Expo Promenade (Golden Bauhinia Square) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history. </div><br /><div>The handover took place in the convention centre with President Jiang Zemin and other dignitaries representing China, and Prince Charles present to witness the relinquishment of what had often been described as "the richest jewel in the British Crown".<br /></div><div>The "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture (Golden Bauhinia) is a gift from the Central Goverment to mark the widespread joy of the people at the return of the territory to the Motherland after more than 150 years. </div><br /><div></div><div>Other gifts to commemorate the historic occasion were sent by each of China's provinces, autonomous regions and other territories.<br /><br />Near the Golden Bauhinia stands the Reunification Monument bearing inscriptions of President Jiang Zemin's calligraphy.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"><strong>Flag-raising ceremony</strong></span><br />Catch all the pomp and ceremony of the official daily flag raising at the Golden Bauhinia Square located outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXeYPMTUBtLnZwL2w4oPHeIvabE_cAcNjH4Hb_Ang9XQtIKk61Vvi5gEi2Do0u7V1PoVBpu81tXaC6W2MLEI7lXAtqBZLoLWrIFvmk842PDEncKr0bjIJAyvlo5DB_2TDc9D_vKbPPu8/s1600-h/Golden+Bauhinia+Square.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443511187705829138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXeYPMTUBtLnZwL2w4oPHeIvabE_cAcNjH4Hb_Ang9XQtIKk61Vvi5gEi2Do0u7V1PoVBpu81tXaC6W2MLEI7lXAtqBZLoLWrIFvmk842PDEncKr0bjIJAyvlo5DB_2TDc9D_vKbPPu8/s400/Golden+Bauhinia+Square.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"><strong>How to get there?</strong></span><br /><strong>Golden Bauhinia Square.<br /></strong>MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5. Walk across the footbridge, head right and through the lobby of Central Plaza, continue on across the connecting overhead walkway, then descend to ground level. Head towards the waterfront ahead and the statue and monument is on the left. About a 15-minute walk.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-37947220111458447022010-02-28T19:15:00.000-08:002010-02-28T19:50:34.776-08:00Lan Kwai Fong & SoHo <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong.</strong><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4Jle7FnpYZLrh3EYpmaKpqVbANSVWqBu1-RN_K7fbkFgMp_LHmESXHusn4ja-5TyLLz-rOMFW7O3-D_A8ZkVwPqwAz74b08Tkt9CVJcYN0p24LQLdGjRAMbvtd5lsqmDTkCChcZiZak/s1600-h/Lan+Kwai+Fong.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443503906760324098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4Jle7FnpYZLrh3EYpmaKpqVbANSVWqBu1-RN_K7fbkFgMp_LHmESXHusn4ja-5TyLLz-rOMFW7O3-D_A8ZkVwPqwAz74b08Tkt9CVJcYN0p24LQLdGjRAMbvtd5lsqmDTkCChcZiZak/s400/Lan+Kwai+Fong.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div>When the lights go down, the heads for Lan Kwai Fong, a buzzing centre of clubs, bars and restaurants. This cheerful warren of Western-style restaurants, nightclubs, delicatessens and many bars is a must for night owls and people watchers. </div><div>Lan Kwai Fong is an L-shaped, cobble-stoned lane surrounded by Central's cluster of skyscrapers. Nearby lanes are also buzzing with bistros and pubs in Hong Kong's trendiest nightlife area.</div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"><strong>SoHo </strong></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv1FsRzMrB1O8ComnvgtJYVa-hw2DxyHid0pv0Q1ZHXfGnLWOXsHa5C9-kVREhH0md8PwrjrltquZ61IEFZkoNLkFH1h_c7-TxXvG8yoNaRF3K_n1LffPwgNDuKDAOkGfP-wHFjPB1XY/s1600-h/SOHO.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443504005151226466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv1FsRzMrB1O8ComnvgtJYVa-hw2DxyHid0pv0Q1ZHXfGnLWOXsHa5C9-kVREhH0md8PwrjrltquZ61IEFZkoNLkFH1h_c7-TxXvG8yoNaRF3K_n1LffPwgNDuKDAOkGfP-wHFjPB1XY/s400/SOHO.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4Jle7FnpYZLrh3EYpmaKpqVbANSVWqBu1-RN_K7fbkFgMp_LHmESXHusn4ja-5TyLLz-rOMFW7O3-D_A8ZkVwPqwAz74b08Tkt9CVJcYN0p24LQLdGjRAMbvtd5lsqmDTkCChcZiZak/s1600-h/Lan+Kwai+Fong.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv1FsRzMrB1O8ComnvgtJYVa-hw2DxyHid0pv0Q1ZHXfGnLWOXsHa5C9-kVREhH0md8PwrjrltquZ61IEFZkoNLkFH1h_c7-TxXvG8yoNaRF3K_n1LffPwgNDuKDAOkGfP-wHFjPB1XY/s1600-h/SOHO.jpg"></a></div><div>Hollywood Road, you'll soon discover Hong Kong's "SoHo", the area "South of Hollywood Road". It offers a wide range of upmarket international restaurants and many bars along Staunton Street, Elgin Street and Shelley Street. </div><div>Jump on what Guinness World Records calls the world's longest covered escalator and experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this popular food district. Here you'll enjoy international fare.</div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div><span style="color:#993300;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How to get there?</span></strong><br /></span><strong>Lan Kwai Fong<br /></strong>MTR Central Station Exit D2. Walk along Theatre Lane and uphill to D'Aguilar Street. About 5 minutes walk to Lan Kwai Fong.<br /><strong>SoHo</strong><br />MTR Central Station Exit D2, and turn right to Theatre Lane. Walk along Queen's Road Central towards The Center. Then take the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-25105938887223705782009-10-27T06:52:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:28:59.035-07:00Jumbo Kingdom<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397279282917200546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9osnowyifvx1PPPy_6IpXz6bG1pllrnTR6hsWiDYC7jpK0yK-JoA3waf7XznHQIOOdxUt7smlkCC8OxuamvjFbzCMXuSZsBF3n5z4sZQ6gq0wQu-PAcVdh616wEMHBElh4ylUqO4aGXY/s400/Jumbo.jpg" border="0" />Feel like dinner amidst the sumptuous surroundings of a Chinese palace? Welcome to the Jumbo Kingdom, one of Hong Kong's truly unique attractions. Since its opening in 1976 as the Jumbo Floating Restaurant, it has excelled in the preparation of seafood for discerning diners.<br /><div><div><div>The restaurant, designed like a classic Chinese palace, can accommodate up to 2,300 people. Situated in Aberdeen harbour, the Jumbo is one of the world's largest floating restaurants and a tourist icon. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397279437233816930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdaY3R0BulzG-SzS3b007xNEHiwfLWIwHzkcmv8zMZK29XUO150imj1BFMN8GRIDmSg6Yn_ceeoTPexlDT6bJbI8WdiaBf4yZhflv26v47wL56wKikI57BsAVvzRU4QfYdkKrL3M-xRw/s400/jumbo+kingdom2.jpg" border="0" />The Jumbo underwent renovation in early 2003 and transformed itself into what is now called Jumbo Kingdom - a modern complex of fine dining, shopping, sightseeing and cultural attractions.<br /><div>The multifaceted Jumbo Kingdom has a "six-star" gourmet restaurant, which provides excellent quality food featuring traditional Chinese and modern fusion dishes, an open-deck cafe and restaurant, a wine garden and a tea garden. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397279352307998002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDCaPO7v6JVBYY9YACu6qYIkt7eoPvA4_jrPTC3cGSh1Y0hJ2-yftQPaJB-d0prtgdSNMiwQCrn5ACIpaJPqYPlKMfkWAVRRC15LoepsLvi-m4D1EKBPPDWXk8QBIdRDsHy5gX6FuHGQ/s400/Jumbo+Kingdom1.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There: Jumbo Kingdom<br /></span></strong>Bus 70 from Exchange Square bus terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D) to Aberdeen terminus. Cross highway via subway (pedestrian tunnel), turn right, walk to dock for free boat ride to floating restaurant or take bus 75 from Exchange Square bus terminus to Shum Wan Shuttle Ferry Pier for the free boat ride. </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-72143384784201630302009-10-26T19:21:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:28:45.021-07:00Ocean Park Hong KongOcean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong's favourite attractions, featuring rides, exhibits and conservation facilities. Ocean Park is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, covering more than 870,000 square metres of land. <div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103693512069410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcAE4LqCAr7kNrTKyZQaT1Py6AdI_QLmCIqjEIce4Dfn8TZx7w9JG0Eko9wsvk-myAW-vOYXTDepRBdb3dBAuJP-IiAJP6-l3iPOJVefcBab-fkQxWsTRcyG-kjJXaZi5A4f_e3uA0_B4/s400/ocean+park.jpg" border="0" />There are three attraction areas, which are the Lowland, the Headland and Tai Shue Wan. The three areas are connected by a cable car, outdoor escalator which is the second longest in the world and Ocean Express.<br /><div>At the 'Amazing Asian Animals' exhibit you can visit some of Asia's rarest animals! Take the interactive journey of discovery at the 'Giant Panda Adventure' where you will get to know some of the Asia's most precious native animals like giant pandas, red pandas, Chinese giant salamanders and Chinese alligators. Admire the spectacular display of goldfish at the 'Goldfish Treasures' exhibit. Visit the colourful birds and playful Asian small-clawed otters at the 'Panda Village'. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103612895246226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzeei4Vscp_S7uMccRll-eTfK-5txM7Icq8AGbDiJx-YnOtqpqwFBtgVTQMuQgS3eK_hbjNNWcRSYSwDmGGY8CLgDtK80juvO4tr2jHEarYQvHcHMVr0-i5z-MbeNs5jJHhgBhT7j4GU/s400/ocean+park1.jpg" border="0" />There's also the 'Panda Kingdom Shop' for the perfect panda-inspired souvenirs and the 'Panda Café' for relaxation and refreshments. The whole family can also experience the joy and thrill of SkyFair, a huge helium-filled balloon measuring 22 metres in diameter which soars more than 100 metres into the sky.<br />Other popular attractions have included the Ocean Theatre, Abyss Turbo Drop, the Mine Train and new and fun-filled entertainment facilities are introduced from time to time and the Master Development Plan is now underway.The park is also home to a fascinating Sea Jelly Spectacular, featuring more than 1,000 sea jellies of all sizes from all over the world. The Sea Jelly Spectacular offers a sensational undersea voyage for you to experience this most amazing undersea creature.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103473267704786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzyoZCzEUY5H_yoTQWkeqGnkzqkHkmp9DHtpSUJMXmHXbcwpP-0OAmEuoZ0SUN2Egjsny2OhaWRh1sD3UQlURMJDd0hbjDQUznZXFhuudJjFFUP4Z772RVh4okNy7oHLUCAPz_bzCISQ/s400/ocean+park2.jpg" border="0" />Ocean Park Hong Kong is committed to promote and support animal conservation in Hong Kong and throughout the Asia region. It has, in cooperation with other conservation organisations, launched various conservation programmes for a number of endangered species, including whales and dolphins. In addition, it has successfully bred rare species of birds, sharks and butterflies.<br /><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">Visitors can purchase general admission tickets for the theme park from:</span> </div><div>- Ocean Park Main and Tai Shue Wan Entrances</div><div>- Citybus No. 629 Terminal near MTR Admiralty Station Exit B </div><div>- MTR Customer Services Centre in MTR Admiralty Station</div><div>- 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout Hong Kong</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103304718685010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlkuSIIWPOKK05NRXx-tfyQBum1YUyzi1yC5BztKGOXkLlq8qDXUOLLdKNRV3rR_AKIPRemGzyD107Wt8Yam6-w-nCI6Rqh2j85IeOEXQTSlsHSJWt958Nat9Gybv4sfjc2cmLq7ybit0/s400/ocean+park3.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff6600;">Ocean Express</span><br /><div>Enjoy a fantastic voyage on the Ocean Express, the latest quick, smooth, thrilling and fun way to travel from the Ocean Park Waterfront to the excitement at the Summit. Built to transport up to 5,000 people per hour in each direction, the Ocean Express funicular train can shuttle guests via a 1.3 kilometre tunnel between the Park’s two main sites in just 3 minutes. The train is designed to resemble a submersible vehicle, and offers a vivid experience that simulates a journey through the ocean’s depths. Be ready for some surprises with creatures of the deep.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103134046941426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_BrBLKXSiW737By5eGwRIZqv-VggULzY_6WUDVYIXN2AzVKcjr6zmYLkqLWKPEUyZYEoBMYW4QOTQb6gmOJvOvoDa6ZjcTwsFdD8q9ybguHaGYbvC0o8ruHcN3xgtAnBsut0MTqIQyk/s400/ocean+park4.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>How To Get There: Ocean Park Hong KongBus<br /></strong></span>629 from MTR Admiralty Station Exit B.</div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-65640189776961420712009-10-26T18:53:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:28:29.653-07:00Repulse BayPrimarily an upmarket residential area, sun-drenched 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 in the early morning when the sun is up and the sunbathers are out in force, or at sunset when all is at peace. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096193252720674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicENN2_MUVhgWMo3iD4dFjftltKpb5eVNUuvVZPYiucUCUmVDlOX552V5bwrJl-91sAySRJUKUidx_Xolnw2M0I3l1v4g36pcmYburC5ssvcodhOaBN1AESrFadMQJo9zKF6Xoq3rw308/s400/repulse+bay.jpg" border="0" />This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. The beach features a lifeguard clubhouse built in traditional Chinese style. Its ceiling is decorated with magnificent swirling dragons. Towering twin statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen dominate the picturesque gardens that lead down to the beach.<br /><div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096382332400034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1S7Q77Lk59HkB6fTKoA-J_UmAq5PIsWDmWzfpwwvV8Pzhx0oVZfZC2uWfShiPiXkvVYCM0dgI0oLGEEGmyvbg77S7LYRvxKGM2b4EvcYvdzMHNhyphenhyphen6O7Gzc1xFzOnqh28-tlOdjKjgEg/s400/repulse+bay1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The nearby colonial style, The Repulse Bay, houses designer shops and award-winning restaurants and resembles the luxury hotel built in 1920 that originally occupied the site. Most of the grounds were redeveloped into luxury apartments more than 20 years ago. Only the original arcade remains. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096452846691666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgmqHyOZrwCYk8Q0otrs3EUtO6fc-j5ld5w2SRlNklCEpJp33J_Vt8ELsxziGg0I7MLyAJK1n_tOkLOPg90Xb64N8G1CrDylW7tkc4hOKLXt_JIz05K5Af0dF0KVrbs2wIkt3lR3duqs/s400/repulse+bay2.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There: Repulse Bay</span></strong><br />Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D) and alight at Repulse Bay.<br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-54141759664911296832009-10-26T18:26:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:28:15.202-07:00Stanley Market & Murray HouseA popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island, Stanley's relaxed ambience, crisp sea environs and bargain buys have made it world famous. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397089658719015922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR806mM5me3zMlQGvmp9BenGiPUCv2DW2WE7aWQdhUmaoK2s1lnBtWL0figSzy35a-uuFA74ZY7G9FEiiVuCkisAUY3OZq9MWYrUnyQHRLbl7FVpLbWPr6KzWpHgVQDOTLGWTSocMbV3k/s400/StanleyMarket.jpg" border="0" />Seven days a week <span style="color:#000000;">the open market</span> around Stanley New Street and Stanley Market Road throbs with <span style="color:#ff6600;">the passing parade of life as bargain-hunters from all over the world</span> join in the fun of haggling with shopkeepers and stallholders. Choose from brand-name clothing and accessories, or simply irresistible souvenirs, ornaments and other Oriental knick-knacks. The market is open from 10:30am to 6:30pm. <div><div><div><div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">Stanley also has beautiful beaches</span><span style="color:#ff9900;"> </span><span style="color:#ff6600;">that are popular with windsurfers</span>. And when you're feeling peckish, you'll find <span style="color:#ff6600;">a wide variety of funky bars and great restaurants</span> to enjoy. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397089787333535858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShWh7Gt8MtZ2kVNkJ6VXXvxeuoNYrSSybaDYAHDDs8a0wGZNx7kAA3k73mplet2MwFIMc4QU9yp8PVWvF-Pgj-Yp3mJQk5Odj7qZ3Yw297L66RIZutKJi3ek53ZJ4-EU_tkmslju5Utg/s400/StanleyMarket1.jpg" border="0" />Among the more interesting restaurant sites on the waterfront is <span style="color:#ff6600;">Murray House</span>, a 160-year-old restored three-storey colonial building that was dismantled in 1982 from its original site in Central and then rebuilt in Stanley. It was restored in 1998 and now houses the Hong Kong Maritime Museum as well as restaurants.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397089898744630562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoD-8Zgb6r_CYKpR3ryAtbad637dYIQvHuIAey8-8kU8_5mjXDnwgwMDK14vJ7vzPZjBKjwYwJ7UjljhWSAKgHJwqr499E3021Mp78ZN5R8GWNhF-HundllIZjIgSXBlcxsNOTm7-b9uU/s400/Stanley+Murray+house.jpg" border="0" />Situated beside Murray House is <span style="color:#ff6600;">Blake Pier at Stanley</span>. Originally located in Central, Blake Pier was first dismantled in 1965 and later relocated to Morse Park to form the roof of the Morse Park pavilion. Now it has returned to its role as a public pier in Stanley, complementing the colonial architectural style of Murray House. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397089978591148050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3x5EtT94L9dfdYW90TbPoTxmk1RJBqWz5BVKqSA285EdhvJazWo98rXzTG7GjKMhtOzQo8xEU3P2w1xPtOQ6OxQzBt6ErlAYefGkH6Gi5jrTxiuahUXjZzE-I7TAMqSMtwKaLBU2PGno/s400/Blake+Pier.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397090044917096338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnuBNtm4rUiJ6mKB6O-DymZ-T4zDD_uxGoitMbDgxI0LWhqOlNOqp0yT9-wOkVP3CDSHgRsJLVNbVdqznPi4lxuQ9U2pU2IqeFDzyI4YofRAEjkio7Tp7_CvV6kFqn62C6Dn_a-jNZN0/s400/Blake+Pier1.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There: Stanley Market & Murray House</span></strong><br /><div>1. MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D and take bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 at Exchange Square Bus Terminus.</div><div>2. MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit B, walk to Tang Lung Street then take green minibus 40.</div><div>3. Bus 973 from Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui outside Silvercord Centre. </div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-3709155216779171292009-10-26T10:59:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:27:59.370-07:00Aberdeen Harbour<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396972411319543010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQG65PaXTSR0pKRi07uw-bsys3ToNWL3c79qBX12IMbifmnkxVEEUFHykdL7rfKZye344hKbUaw7jjBJayRwLsDjCVLAd-ub9wuzcgVciQGUnDjMo_EYr4F41HQWmkq8-gbgO8bVshwU/s400/AberdeenHarbour2.jpg" border="0" />Aberdeen harbour is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Their traditional lifestyle is dramatically juxtaposed against a modern high-rise community spread over the nearby hillsides. In the evenings, the thousands of twinkling lights reflected on the water are a magical sight. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396973349611614754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4IuP8HM7zKuzpis8kp1bXgHYXUm-kjIPAVHUZUYmlfPC1htlsEl_oXvxFXJxWBUms-XhYjrlhp-us6WybYwsUPCiYFwGK8lpxfjOwDMFIKvs9v7fq4RAo2z_1xj5OPvxUtQqOMvKWYw/s400/AberdeenHarbour3.jpg" border="0" />To get a close-up look at the Aberdeen way of life, many visitors take in the view from the magnificent floating restaurant anchored here. Three storeys high and elaborately decorated with swirling red and gold dragons and other traditional Chinese motifs, the experience is not to be missed. Neither, of course, is the delicious fresh seafood and the excellent Cantonese fare on offer.<br />Aberdeen is also the site of Ocean Park, one of Southeast Asia's largest oceanariums and theme parks. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396973448017314178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcBwYRp-08yXvyZURKgJ7nhXZpsU68vZ7aAJsi9l_GKSy3I7TF5amIy0fnwq5xN4xFMbw8_WwLVH_zNrjsvm7QR1vnbCJpEWbswOoJ8QKZa5rflDxyc_fzHRKCGdMjjFFavXbS6d0QSg/s400/AberdeenHarbour.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There: Aberdeen Harbour</span></strong><br />Fishing Village & Typhoon Shelter1. Bus 70 from Exchange Square bus terminus(MTR Hong Kong Station D), and get off near Aberdeen Promenade.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-68180395894311536142009-10-25T18:38:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:27:44.424-07:00Western Market Hong Kong<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0ZnxGjpLKiP61aztQVHzOJ6gWV5INGiUHemWkVbENn_32w-lTOgg-foqGACEYrXXLv455yOEXkrWsuMXhx6XO5fRd6Vyder86Z0kU_mol2ymZIQPkvRkSrADAprSjn3TspXJsaQxhXs/s1600-h/WesternMarket2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396720537947414370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0ZnxGjpLKiP61aztQVHzOJ6gWV5INGiUHemWkVbENn_32w-lTOgg-foqGACEYrXXLv455yOEXkrWsuMXhx6XO5fRd6Vyder86Z0kU_mol2ymZIQPkvRkSrADAprSjn3TspXJsaQxhXs/s400/WesternMarket2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Western Market</span></strong>, renovated in 1991 and converted into a shopping complex, is an Edwardian-style building featuring shops selling arts and crafts and fabric. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396720306085732050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cf7mnK1cpnv-qCeLR_QznV15JXX0dKX9VRGeVcJ-jSv-0eMBmDLfu8xnRpSBuS4958Fy3KpuyA652ogmwhS1RDBY17ocNDjP8ZmpRk3umK6533emXO4ooudcBHcOA9s3z5i5Jf1W6ng/s400/WesternMarket.jpg" border="0" />Completed in 1906, the impressive building has a red brick exterior with a handsome granite arch over its entrance. The market now houses shops formerly located in old alleys in the heart of Central, which sold all manner of cloth. <div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396720436454946066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4Mx3b_u_4Z0Nlea96SYi-2yvw9dOhtBYe0b5O4JDvZt9K7DDfYz-raflKKWFDHiJlTACNPK0WFP-7It3sMQw5bXKIOkjwKhjJnBSARNT1l1tiaCTsaRhUm_yhIzSD_T85mDCVO06iFs/s400/WesternMarket1.jpg" border="0" />The building is also home to traditional handicraft stalls and a number of cafes. The top floor is home to the Grand Stage where dance lovers can rendezvous and enjoy a romantic dinner.<br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There: Western Market</span></strong></div><div>1. MTR Sheung Wan Station Exit B or C </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-13923708359156187102009-10-25T18:17:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:27:30.020-07:00Hollywood Road, Cat Street, Man Mo Temple<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Hollywood Road</span></strong> and Upper Lascar Row or "Cat Street", are must-see stops on every visitor's itinerary. Crammed with antique shops and an open-air curio market, these quaint locales are ideal places for picking up eclectic souvenirs and gifts. <div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396714860578990578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWL0CoaXpwTn3l_AnAsLZPhupGj_5WRW5KhoyCRoYCujZXje9BsV5dTxtXJ3zqFmKJ18H1s5OmyuT-zZpDInppK48gbL8l5Yz6KGX9kZu20M-eTYbvV9SZbj3LRPqG03lcN25-b3M9gPA/s400/Hollywood+rd1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396714986932814498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl353e81L4qITFIHQ-yfCME6aVKg9vg8elRlobhjdBhUlQKdJBC1w9e7eTcCZJPa3G1eOZtuwAiiz0WucaqngQqlg7ayay11RRrnhqMZrIJb7aQLMANvy3R15S1Q-vzBBodo-OvlBjauQ/s400/Hollywood+rd2.jpg" border="0" /> Everything from Ming dynasty furniture and lotus lamps to Mao badges and ancient snuff bottles is on sale here. Bargain hunters will also enjoy the stalls on Ladder Street, just a few metres downhill and bargaining over price is all part of the game.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396714765048259586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeMI7Pq1D6wlY8C_5K53YKzYNkbEWEODJHkPdknfpuXJwbh4cIGggsqQYwbKljJtpGLmC6cIsWGLvbf05b6Chg6L-imd3csFCD1JwZ0cVUpWKD_UNPaHnhJTvpBap8XrKHGK_KVWViL8/s400/Hollywood+rd.jpg" border="0" /> Nearby Man Mo Temple is a picturesque tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). The temple is located about halfway along the road and a stop in its quiet, incense-shrouded interior makes a pleasant break.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396715540427327218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnDHSnvS83P1F4dMVVpg0kNa_QnGBzgIFRGgUv4ofZsFLDC4FkMPeASrhMyALxUTpo7UnHhfHVZGmwwXhEtlSjLbC6B9q2FpVWt_Z0Zc0Ecj0eeNV4x2DVrJLEuA8QEQsiyhghmoxLFo/s400/manmo1.jpg" border="0" /> You can see giant incense coils hanging overhead. At the western end of the road is Hollywood Road Park, where a photo display shows the original old settlement close to this area. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396715220461176994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDN-hlQoe9o8MdHCSpw13pi-YCtg5aZZF1JgDhF4X8K4zXBDkpKeEyF0BOYJRZ8vCNIvqtr3HuVwLl-7BvTLle3Its_4RsrFnn2PTgyNbJvZl40gvQBmtwzeLY-_j6D3fEnWal3JDLIE/s400/manmo.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396715669096111106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtY-9ek7EYdYRZTIvz446qF1GOjJC8GBT1RDxpD9mjazqsznS1OwAbxZXSPNLimJOREkr3hBczM3L_MysV3TQaWMXZHOhe-dJdtdfsXwKcZpDovIQZVUhyphenhyphen0SY69uscGNxWBpKU6duBX4/s400/manmo2.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There: Hollywood Road, Cat Street, Man Mo Temple</span></strong><br />1. Bus 26 outside Pacific Place at Admiralty to Hollywood Road and get off near Man Mo Temple.<br /><div>2. MTR Central Station Exit D2 and turn right to Theatre Lane. Walk along Queen's Road Central towards The Center. Then take the Central - Mid-Levels Escalator to Hollywood Road. </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-17079810300315813592009-10-25T17:56:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:26:29.326-07:00Madame Tussauds Hong Kong<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Madame Tussauds Hong Kong</strong></span> is offering visitors an unprecedented hands-on multimedia experience at its celebrity waxworks museum. The world-famous attraction now features more than 100 incredible wax likenesses of stars, world leaders and sports heroes displayed in five totally interactive themed settings that are spread over three floors within the completely refurbished Peak Tower complex. It's an amazing experience like no other! <div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396708145725827426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFKxiwn8rpP_xfWgSGhEbSPG9HpQLLofxcQDPVO1Jiq71bUMdl1hbnV1Ml210mME7KCBUTsuMBRzfot1zXSpTDls6ougqmsqN8QKbdIV513iUbd52EC729HuUgSk8HbTTwgs5EII8PFw/s400/madame+tussauds.jpg" border="0" /> Visitors to the new-look Madame Tussauds Hong Kong can not only meet their favourite idols but also join them in doing whatever has made them famous – all to the accompaniment of appropriate background sounds. You can putt with Tiger Woods, shoot hoops with Yao Ming, dance on stage with Aaron Kwok and even step into a Rembrandt painting!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396709905598372898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAq-JNsaisZjS9X3Uzw7Dk8PZkwl7rc_JxlaxY61TJziuXmEB8UWyZ9SnYwTrUdCyI46jfq43PX0U5dPfR5E-KJd7orZ3SQfpA9oZIo7TvBcgY3S3MZ-ZHDR21LYHBo_l-xGrg15oS5I/s400/MadameTussauds2.jpg" border="0" /> Guests can stroll through the attraction stopping to mingle with the stars and celebrities in the themed areas of Hong Kong Glamour, Music Icons, Historical and National Heroes, The Champions and World Premiere. You are allowed to pose with any of the wax models and even have your picture taken professionally.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396710038689252338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMkZRb5L_rApolx_1rmwrdfhZQj3w7RhEUD-0iXUto4_yBmna4MJ3UKKz61ki635ezECE6tCTSI90Bk_VeHWb4UoQYnD2wu0sEjMlQIHAFxxSYvQt4XOYvpyPGohggVE1MSfppyA7ZXk/s400/MadameTussauds4.jpg" border="0" />Those more inclined to the international stage can stand alongside President Hu Jintao as he steps from his plane to the rapturous applause of the welcoming committee, or obtain an official seal of approval from George W Bush as you address the nation from the presidential podium.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396709635217993314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAHD3PIbB5Y3u2HyTaS8Tgyr_VztkPUoBqK9V69UTFdtX_ScRqhq4s1fWpZNxqXjnVTubddNzvP2EXG9tlmdkQwm96IBU36lI9cY7aVw1hXNXPyGFUcRT_3KVeZZyP3_6nLUg59hnPa8/s400/MadameTussauds3.jpg" border="0" />If you ever wondered how these models are made, you can watch the fascinating wax figure-making process being demonstrated. There's also a souvenir shop featuring a full range of exciting souvenirs and gifts.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396709400568883618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 178px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5Sw0Eprx9U7JPlcmh1fpJTz5dy1ABydaxpS83gYnmDELaaLPCUS_VILsN_hVjHEH1In_PFXdvc52EberBAg56fkSEHuyz29YHveoOZZMoR6RibOnNkqLVaibDnl9UwJEA_YCm__eroA/s400/MadameTussauds1.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong</span></strong><br /><div><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="color:#000000;">1</span></span>. Bus 15C from the lay-by outside Central Pier 6 to the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road and take Peak Tram to the Peak.</div><div>2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D) to the Peak.</div><div>3. Green minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station Public Transport Interchange. </div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-26142998342728696642009-10-25T17:21:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:26:12.263-07:00The Peak Hong Kong<div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396703620596927394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWlI5SZx5xKJ7jmfup71oDgK5tafpg5Prnni6hj_FTORJMEK9aJSil2WcYbFBIQ8sI2c2T-dR2_yo626QrndRu-g5Wz8dxZx-Fqne_WItu-EmNAJVTUREOxorK3UJ-4-EYxb51i05uQY/s400/c_hong_kong_peak_9108.jpg" border="0" />The Peak is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. It is absolutely incredible! Looking down from The Peak you'll be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396703491668232834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRz_keljQuPSLE4G6YkGtvHEXOlP10ZbZK2E9XZaoGHnXwRaS9rAIGqnzUoxkmXqO-j6nuelnt6UZs0Gm62PZ0-ZpdZkx2T20HprX69GEtrG18cwO4jH7493vSWyJ6Xe9YtyDzld7MU8/s400/peak_tram_hong_kong_photo_gove.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Peak Tram</span></div><div align="center">Getting there is an unforgettable trip. There's nothing in the world like <span style="color:#ff6600;">the Peak Tram</span>. Pulled by steel cables, the tram climbs 373 metres (about 1,200 feet). It's so steep that the buildings you pass look like they're leaning at a 45°angle! Whether you're going up or coming down, you'll love this trip.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396703315165276706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyX9Ef3_DqDpy5Gxw0o9YXzdJMqdtdzR1EJfk_8BloNOLvuJuw1sN0iEd_oDWOqrYXZQXd8zpaIuJUk_bafGK9CrIAM50ayaE8io4dtQ6gTTc_XkuQeNBcKdps6TgfYRWwaTkRjrCWUc/s400/The+peak+tower.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Peak Tower</span></div><div align="left">And now this fabulous vista has been further enhanced by the 2006 revitalisation of one of Hong Kong's most striking landmarks, <span style="color:#ff6600;">The Peak Tower</span>. Even more than before, it's a destination in its own right<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396703089786519186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj1HIghbyCgRZoYOIJulDQtlCOJXYZuQUavYqkAMKG1hqBsUYchXFpcgiqo0sVG3Syr7vGLZg4bV14QQNfntmf5rFfj_pNHwEtAmSq8WbPNbpVnOrTLDiZtEGT08vORXCY7zA31OdoDF4/s400/The+peak+tower+sky+terrace.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff0000;">ThePeak Tower Sky Terrace</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396702938684136498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFU1IpUmONBJSK9bT-UQXa2xs13gXk9qjnVUXuZHoXBJONEHolxcnpCat4LuJUuk67XXvU8SiXAEAVSJj4eLUzmT0YwYJw8TCKU99zSOx1nKLKItGQJCom0T-P4uhCjylNGuMJHjsejM/s400/The+peak+galleria.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Peak Galleria</span></div><div align="left">Once on The Peak, there are a number of locations providing magnificent views of the city below. For great continuous unfolding vistas, take the Peak Circle Walk or go directly to <span style="color:#ff6600;">the Lugard Road </span>Lookout for fabulous views over the harbour. There are more great vistas from the Lions View Point Pavilion and the viewing terrace at <span style="color:#ff6600;">the Peak Galleria</span>, as well as<span style="color:#ff6600;"> the Peak Tower Sky Terrace. </span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396702731796445826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdACLwdvSGp7vfI2hJjL_thGHtTB3bnfzWn8mM6aavNlm1gBXdzlY6mjAOm6z9nudpMqE3d_UkJxXa41CzSKhUPIL26vRu4RU28wgdT5dbSewr6gRT-ROapu3S7F7Ra_HW-e7tfBt3ErE/s400/madame+tussauds.jpg" border="0" /> Be sure to visit <span style="color:#ff6600;">Madame Tussauds Hong Kong</span> , open from 10am to 10pm daily, for an engrossing interactive entertainment experience!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396702567597531154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZA2VaXevK2KLiBR1w71ldmyafylPUCJVZOvh61ePyUc_axK5DWBgvJa5LeMvF5vF7-hSnJ93twqJ0drmOBtx4OMqg5E1a1JEz9Ogp7vVrXp0FT6WH6oPIxmPAGzn7v-pfA7r3vjHwP3s/s400/MadameTussauds1.jpg" border="0" /></div><p><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">How To Get There:The Peak Hong Kong</span></strong></p><p>1. Take the Peak Tram from the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road (Bus 15C from the lay-by outside Central Pier 6 or walk from MTR Central Station Exit J2).</p><p>2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D)</p><p>3. Green minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station Public Transport Interchange. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-38692380833147134602009-10-11T20:17:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:25:53.876-07:00Hong Kong Disabled Travelers & Others<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeGiNYnlPksdAE9Yv2tX9jDMvt3-JvLSnVVhfmzYixG_IjDqI7Lojip4Nhsq40qDRthKHZdPZtiRvmlYAgbX1ELgZYdGP_HvhD8Q9dCqPDYlHtvoqgm0wPufI0QwxUcncP256-FhlPHw/s1600-h/disabled-traveller.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391551597675810130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeGiNYnlPksdAE9Yv2tX9jDMvt3-JvLSnVVhfmzYixG_IjDqI7Lojip4Nhsq40qDRthKHZdPZtiRvmlYAgbX1ELgZYdGP_HvhD8Q9dCqPDYlHtvoqgm0wPufI0QwxUcncP256-FhlPHw/s400/disabled-traveller.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Disabled Travelers</span></strong><br /><div><div><div><div>Barrier-free travel is now widely available in Hong Kong, helping to ensure wheelchair-bound visitors have an enjoyable and hassle-free stay. There are a variety of services available, so it is wise to plan ahead and to give advance notice so that the best possible service can be provided.</div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">The websites below can assist disabled travelers in planning their Hong Kong trip:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Social Welfare Department</span>:<br />Provides information on public transport, Rehabus Service and an accessibility guide for the disabled. </div><div><a href="http://cyberable.swd.gov.hk/eng/facility/traffic_index.html" target="_blank">http://cyberable.swd.gov.hk/eng/facility/traffic_index.html</a><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Transport Department</span>:<br />Provides a downloadable handy guide to public transport for people with disabilities. </div><div>Also the following information is available:</div><div>-Parking information</div><div>-Pedestrian Crossing Facility for Visually Impaired Person</div><div><a href="http://www.td.gov.hk/" target="_blank">http://www.td.gov.hk/</a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ208LHSx_ZY0Nzrpd-TQNd9oV8ALW-05KfPY27AI1D_6B2VoBjRA1Vm3NHBEngOmU3mwtX3hc4jkHaEvXfKXgSVYQr_tStDXwyJky23prcUqQGlkE8-IbTjcfBA1fNTiwsFq3o23oVIM/s1600-h/6_CEPAp1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391553306113996562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 303px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ208LHSx_ZY0Nzrpd-TQNd9oV8ALW-05KfPY27AI1D_6B2VoBjRA1Vm3NHBEngOmU3mwtX3hc4jkHaEvXfKXgSVYQr_tStDXwyJky23prcUqQGlkE8-IbTjcfBA1fNTiwsFq3o23oVIM/s400/6_CEPAp1.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Business Hours<br /></span></strong>Normal office hours in Hong Kong are 9am - 5pm on weekdays, and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays. Major Banks are open 9am - 4:30pm on weekdays, and 9am - 12:30pm on Saturdays. Closed Sundays and public holidays. In 2006, the HKSAR Government started to adopt a five-day workweek for Hong Kong civil servants. Operating standards are being maintained through extended hours for certain weekday counter services and use of alternative means of government dealings. Emergency and essential services are not affected.<br /><br /><div>The vast majority of shops are open every day throughout the year, some only closing during the Chinese New Year holiday. Generally, opening hours are 10am-7pm. However, many stores in busy retail areas like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui stay open until 9:30pm or even later, particularly on weekends. Shops in Central close as early as 7pm. Most restaurants stay open until 11pm or later, while some bars and clubs in areas such as Lan Kwai Fong, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui keep going through the night.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Religions</span></strong><br />Hong Kong is a multicultural and secular city with a multiracial population living in harmony. Tolerance for the customs and traditions of all religions and ethnic groups is part of the city's cosmopolitan philosophy. People are free to openly worship according to their own beliefs. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391553075270840082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlYiMS4NSrr0YTlF0VrRpQs0Rlhtsdt735v8c_YafNO1cvE9M_AA8WNO81-kY6gOo4X2SkSzNJM5K-pCeNRxyOOSAvbbn_le4BkG2vqmMwKXap9Nsn-ZJk_QssTLzwNCSQS4xj7tEfnY/s400/Religion.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Facts & Figures</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Geography</span><br />Hong Kong is situated on the southeastern coast of China and covers an area of 1,104 square kilometers (425 square miles). It comprises Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, which includes 262 outlying islands. The climate is sub-tropical.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Population</span><br />More than 7 million.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Electricity<br /></span>220V / 50Hz UK plug<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Time Zone</span><br />GMT +8<br /><span style="color:#990000;">International Calling Code</span><br />Dial +852 to call a Hong Kong number from overseas. There are no regional codes.<br /><div><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Useful Numbers</strong></span><br />Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 999<br />Police Hotline 2527 7177<br />Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline (multilingual) 2508 1234<br />Hong Kong International Airport 2181 8888<br />Hong Kong Immigration Department 2824 6111<br />Department of Health 2961 8989<br />Consumer Council 2929 2222<br />RTHK's service hotline (New line) for the latest news 2272 0000<br />Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong 2807 0707<br />Customs and Excise Department Enquiry Hotline 2815 7711<br />Hong Kong Post 2921 2222<br />Weather (Hong Kong Observatory) 1878 200<br />Hong Kong Hotels Association Hotel Reservation Hotline 2383 8380 / 2769 8822<br />Directory Enquiries 1081<br />International Services 10010<br />International Enquiries Service<br />(Country Codes & World Time Inquiries) 10013 </div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-3760513573106783522009-10-11T18:29:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:25:32.440-07:00Hong Kong Communications<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391524450643778786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziXDAgzJfpsEaOWnSdmZ1neal1dycG2oHRtw0HqS1e8I14F61Leq5y4g4uzS0RAWkztZyXS74Jr4Ryih3c6Xrir8YnUtfPKJb8ujzf1QGh0EsSvRR7JpObKfPRHKODEwoqpQCNSF_0NM/s400/hk1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Telephone<br /></strong></span>Telecommunications in Hong Kong are efficient and sophisticated. Local private landline calls are free and cost only HK$1 for five minutes from public telephones. Hotels usually make a charge. International Direct Dial (IDD) service to most countries and regions of the world is available at most of the hotels in Hong Kong.<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Mobile / Cell phone</strong></span><br />Using your mobile phone in Hong Kong is convenient as most of the wireless systems used around the world – like GSM 900, PCS 1800, CDMA and WCDMA – operate in Hong Kong. Mobile operators in Hong Kong also have roaming agreements with most overseas operators, enabling visitors to use their own mobile phone when they come to Hong Kong. Before leaving home check with your network provider to make sure they have a roaming service to the various destinations you will be visiting, and be sure to check pricing. You can also rent local SIM cards or mobile phones when you arrive in Hong Kong, at the airport or in town.<br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0beH9plPcaA7GScEazmtHYNvs02XDT7MR7_WN7JiUfl7oQB8abILqVhvEVJco32-M-9DUBJjOSYUMVgtPE2cIHoxIuXYXntUi_-m0l0YmVDogghWc_m2MIusTlvT85z-6vcG0EoIIaUs/s1600-h/PrinceDeliInternetCafe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391524939979661762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0beH9plPcaA7GScEazmtHYNvs02XDT7MR7_WN7JiUfl7oQB8abILqVhvEVJco32-M-9DUBJjOSYUMVgtPE2cIHoxIuXYXntUi_-m0l0YmVDogghWc_m2MIusTlvT85z-6vcG0EoIIaUs/s400/PrinceDeliInternetCafe.jpg" border="0" /></a>Internet Connection<br /></span></strong>Free Wi-Fi service Gov.WiFi is available in HK International Airport and government premises including some public libraries. Free terminalsYou can access the Internet for free at many coffee shops in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. The service is also available in some MTR stations and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Business Info Centre. Broadband Internet accessMost hotels have broadband Internet access.<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Postal Service</strong></span><br />Postage service in Hong Kong is efficient and reliable. Post offices are conveniently located around the city.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391528615620153794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiavL9G41hKYSZuAODnuTJKaiqI2InV9XqIr_Ef0lKLBXuMOL8-3lhvofGDG5uxWqzWjY3lDOlszoRz1p-KtjD7VQnUEm9hxaJnK3woqAxtz5Bl2gBTAo1NaLCqOJVhusWybZ82_vx1WrQ/s400/3038225408_2af73cf5e6.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#990000;">Aberdeen Post Office<br /></span>G/F, Kam Fung Building, 171 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Ap Lei Chau Post Office</span><br />G/F, Shop 13-16, Lei Ning House, Ap Lei Chau Estate 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Chai Wan Post Office</span><br />G/F, Administration Building, Yue Wan Estate, Chai Wan Road 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Cloud View Road Post Office</span><br />Shop 6 & 7, G/F, Dairy Farm Shopping Centre, 33 Cloud View Road 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5BEGcZ2P4qZFOjIJMXK2TP5PBoX6P2wQMj0UgkoGVRguCMWCao-dXH49J30kAt_rp5Q7x3O4oyE0_vx9g5uM-nXE8a0hnvlsyofHaeVO1K5shz6BwbetyI2aoQCP1ve9iUnwdeokOiRU/s1600-h/po.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391527496126461778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5BEGcZ2P4qZFOjIJMXK2TP5PBoX6P2wQMj0UgkoGVRguCMWCao-dXH49J30kAt_rp5Q7x3O4oyE0_vx9g5uM-nXE8a0hnvlsyofHaeVO1K5shz6BwbetyI2aoQCP1ve9iUnwdeokOiRU/s400/po.jpg" border="0" /></a>Cyberport Post Office</span><br />Shops 5-8, Level 1, Service Annex, Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">General Post Office</span><br />2 Connaught Place, Central 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Mon to Sat, (Philatelic Services : 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon to Sat), 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun & Public Holidays<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Gloucester Road Post Office</span><br />1/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Happy Valley Post Office</span><br />G/F, 14-16 Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Heng Fa Chuen Post Office</span> <div><div><div><div><div><div><div>G/F, West Car Park Block, Heng Fa Chuen 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Hennessy Road Post Office</span><br />G/F, Asian House, 1 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrpHjDcNYWu_PxwMjJe0bcObwDbihF9HTwkNHQOl_1ZnmvMOYUuTDFMlTNhMFGzxOQpaS1kZFCPckDdGKC0g6T8VVVR14-slKg1kGWzDGzI9rtL8nLmtG7DvlvONOdYL1oz-vZoXy7QE/s1600-h/post-office_img_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391525026946290162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrpHjDcNYWu_PxwMjJe0bcObwDbihF9HTwkNHQOl_1ZnmvMOYUuTDFMlTNhMFGzxOQpaS1kZFCPckDdGKC0g6T8VVVR14-slKg1kGWzDGzI9rtL8nLmtG7DvlvONOdYL1oz-vZoXy7QE/s400/post-office_img_1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hing Fat Street Post Office</span><br />G/F, Causeway Bay Kaifong Welfare Association Building, 30 Hing Fat Street 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Hing Man Street Post Office<br /></span>G/F, Shop 1, Wing Hing Court, 50-52 Hing Man Street, Sai Wan Ho 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri,9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Kennedy Town Post Office<br /></span>G/F, Kennedy Town Community Complex, 12 Rock Hill Street, Kennedy Town 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">King's Road Post Office</span><br />Shops 204-205A and 208-210, 2/F., Olympia Plaza, 255 King's Road, North Point 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Lei Tung Post Office<br /></span>Shop No. 103, G/F, Commercial Centre, Phase I, Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Morrison Hill Post Office</span><br />G/F, 28 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri,9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Peak Post Office<br /></span>Shop P116, P1, the Peak Tower, 128 Peak Road, the Peak 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon to Fri<br />, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Perkins Road Post Office<br /></span>G/F, 5 Perkins Road, Jardine's Lookout 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri,9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOiH8TMp74TApLtaKK2S5lfWqM9_FH7uYAhe4EAIvs2j8yaS_BdDbuw8J7V91ZiZ1jgXU0tYLun4Oq2lOkkjB582GaDjHS27KBWX05SXBMkHfjKOdlHQBMnNlPX2mIs947IF2CufY2jQ/s1600-h/800px-Hongkong_Post_Mobile_Post_Office.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391526185428255826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOiH8TMp74TApLtaKK2S5lfWqM9_FH7uYAhe4EAIvs2j8yaS_BdDbuw8J7V91ZiZ1jgXU0tYLun4Oq2lOkkjB582GaDjHS27KBWX05SXBMkHfjKOdlHQBMnNlPX2mIs947IF2CufY2jQ/s400/800px-Hongkong_Post_Mobile_Post_Office.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pok Fu Lam Post Office</span><br />G/F, Block H-19, Fu Wing Yuen, Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Pok Fu Lam 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri<br />, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Queen's Road Post Office</span><br />Shop Nos. 2A and 2B, Entrance Hall Floor, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Central 9.30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon to Fri,9.30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Repulse Bay Post Office</span><br />Unit C, G/F, 2H South Bay Road 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri<br />9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br />Sai Ying Pun Post Office 27 Pok Fu Lam Road 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Shau Kei Wan Post Office</span><br />G/F, Perfect Mount Gardens, 1 Po Man Street, Shau Kei Wan 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri<br />, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Sheung Wan Post Office</span><br />1/F, Hong Kong Telecom CSL Tower, 322-324 Des Voeux Road Central 9.30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9.30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Siu Sai Wan Post Office</span><br />Unit 1-2, G/F, Sui Yick House, Siu Sai Wan Estate, Chai Wan 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Stanley Post Office</span><br />2 Wong Ma Kok Road 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri,9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWM2A2xcw8sWqXQ6mIeO12EZo99RSt5KDZkof0IOZcaKDasckK1Nwn7lBPIYRD9S0gFlG1F2Cyhyphenhyphen0ooDPgBnC3zEbpCIqZ6cE3vusHxkbjrgpx049iqZaFgCCObojDKUhcJMuopmn0Oc/s1600-h/postbox.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391527577031980322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWM2A2xcw8sWqXQ6mIeO12EZo99RSt5KDZkof0IOZcaKDasckK1Nwn7lBPIYRD9S0gFlG1F2Cyhyphenhyphen0ooDPgBnC3zEbpCIqZ6cE3vusHxkbjrgpx049iqZaFgCCObojDKUhcJMuopmn0Oc/s400/postbox.jpg" border="0" /></a>Tai Koo Shing Post Office<br /></span>Shop G1020-1022, G/F, Kam Sing Mansion, 1-3 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Tsat Tsz Mui Post Office<br /></span>Shops 1, 6, 7 & 11, G/F, Block C, Model Housing Estate, 770 King's Road, North Point 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Wah Fu Post Office</span><br />423-424 Wah Chun House, Wah Fu Estate 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. </div><span style="color:#990000;">Sat Wan Chai Post Office<br /></span>2/F Wu Chung House, 197-213 Queen's Road East 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Wyndham Street Post Office<br /></span>G/F, Hoseinee House, 69 Wyndham Street 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon to Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat )</div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-53540083294355045602009-10-11T18:21:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:24:55.066-07:00Hong Kong Safety<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_Q6yaG03xdUatjlZebG3VuFSu_i9uzC0wTYgxYkBHK43SbJwaAAegs34aZI-ub9iBf-f2u0u_fOe-8E3Qd_YzveY2AggbpH5Ejf4n6_5F8hQsalTfizMpbfuN5FN-t4kjCsIMH6Mn5E/s1600-h/HK+Police.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391518887545142114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 348px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_Q6yaG03xdUatjlZebG3VuFSu_i9uzC0wTYgxYkBHK43SbJwaAAegs34aZI-ub9iBf-f2u0u_fOe-8E3Qd_YzveY2AggbpH5Ejf4n6_5F8hQsalTfizMpbfuN5FN-t4kjCsIMH6Mn5E/s400/HK+Police.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Safety</span></strong><br />Hong Kong is a remarkably safe city by day or night. Friendly police officers patrol frequently. To ensure that your stay is pleasant and hassle free, please pay attention to the following points:<br />-Keep your money, valuables and travel documents in a safe place, like the hotel room safe.<br />-Attend to your belongings especially when you are in a crowded place.<br />-Beware of people making dubious offers and those who may try to distract you and take away your belongings.<br />-Be wary of people offering gambling or investment opportunities.<br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Emergencies<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#990000;">Emergency numbers<br /></span>In emergency situations, you can contact the local police, ambulance service, fire department and other emergency services by calling 999.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Lost passport<br /></span>If you lose your passport, make a 'lost report' at the nearest police station (call Police Hotline 2527 7177 for locations). Then contact your <a href="http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/jsp/consulates/search-index.jsp">consulate</a> to have your passport replaced.<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Lost or stolen wallet<br /></span>If your wallet or valuables are lost or stolen, please notify your hotel immediately and report to police. Keep a separate record of your credit card number(s) and report the loss to your card issuer(s) as quickly as possible. Most issuers have toll-free numbers and 24-hour service to deal with such emergencies.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-37845119718017850512009-10-11T18:03:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:24:35.609-07:00Hong Kong Health<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyCSrGJaC37Tqzsvwxm0lKWMYjZJ7MVvH-CvYll4XicqNdWAY2GF7TIRKFNC7q1hQggSUbqJjj2DiK4ngSnKx_EfAVOsDDKrCALAgjGtk4gTEcYO8hNvzWHi4EuByboV8McGQoNshI3o/s1600-h/hongkong.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391515761110207986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyCSrGJaC37Tqzsvwxm0lKWMYjZJ7MVvH-CvYll4XicqNdWAY2GF7TIRKFNC7q1hQggSUbqJjj2DiK4ngSnKx_EfAVOsDDKrCALAgjGtk4gTEcYO8hNvzWHi4EuByboV8McGQoNshI3o/s400/hongkong.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Health</span></strong><br />Upon arrival in Hong Kong, automatic sensors will take your temperature and if it is high, you will be required to have a quick health check. Vaccination certificates are usually not required. Check with your local carriers because requirements may change. Tap water is soft in character and conforms to the guidelines for drinking-water quality recommended by the World Health Organization. However, most people prefer to drink bottled water. Mineral water including major imported brands is readily available from supermarkets and convenience stores. For more health advice, visit the Department of Health website.<br /><div><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Hospitals</span></strong><br />As an international city, Hong Kong has world-class hospitals providing outstanding care. Visitors using Accident and Emergency services in Hong Kong public hospitals are charged a set fee of HK$570 per attendance, but will always be treated even if they cannot pay immediately. For more details, please go to the Hospital Authority's website. </div><div><span style="color:#990000;">Queen Mary Hospital<br /></span>Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong Island<br />Tel: (852) 2855 4111<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Queen Elizabeth Hospital</span><br />30, Gascoigne Road, Kowloon<br />Tel: (852) 2710 2111<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Prince of Wales Hospital<br /></span>30-32, Ngan Shing Street, Sha Tin<br />New Territories<br />Tel: (852) 2632 2211<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Canossa Hospital (Caritas)<br /></span>1 Old Peak Road, Hong Kong.<br />T : (852) 2522 2181<br />F : (852) 2840 1986<br />W : www.canossahospital.org.hk<br />E : enquiry@canossahospital.org.hk<br /><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_9Rknb1lm0xIO-n3wcX03bPaMXcJuGM5iMfqBKf9Wlkw7tiUFdcBpoUpuWFxR8hg0sCZCNKV13mrwZkrU6LZIGR84umcIWuojgMhyb2hswaM_h02lRMyZ9vQxmFgTxB21jveTDE-qqY/s1600-h/Copy+of+100_1227.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391514683739641362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_9Rknb1lm0xIO-n3wcX03bPaMXcJuGM5iMfqBKf9Wlkw7tiUFdcBpoUpuWFxR8hg0sCZCNKV13mrwZkrU6LZIGR84umcIWuojgMhyb2hswaM_h02lRMyZ9vQxmFgTxB21jveTDE-qqY/s400/Copy+of+100_1227.jpg" border="0" /></a>Evangel Hospital</span><br />222 Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong<br />T : (852)2711 5221<br />F : (852)2761 1469<br />W : www.evanhosp.org.hk<br />E : info@evanhosp.org.hk<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Hong Kong Adventist Hospital</span><br />Address: 40 Stubbs Road, Hong Kong<br />Telephone: 3651-8888<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Queen Mary Hospital</span><br />Address: #102 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam (northwest side of Hong Kong Island)<br />Telephone: 2855-3111<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Canossa Hospital<br /></span>Address: #1 Old Peak Road (mid-levels just above U.S. Consulate)<br />Telephone: 2522-2181<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Matilda International Hospital<br /></span>Address: 41 Mt. Kellet Road (located on the Peak)<br />Telephone: 2849-0111<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital<br /></span>Address: # 2 Village Road (located in Happy Valley)<br />Telephone: 2572-0211<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Queen Elizabeth Hospital</span><br />Address: Gascoigne Road (Located on Kowloon Side)<br />Telephone: 2958-8888<br /><span style="color:#990000;">Prince of Wales Hospital<br /></span>Address: Shatin (located in the New Territories)<br />Telephone: 2632-2211 </div><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Smoking Restrictions</span></strong><br />Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places, including restaurants, karaoke’s, malls and bars. The smoking ban also covers both indoor and outdoor areas of some premises such as public beaches and swimming pools, escalators and the Hong Kong Wetland Park. It also applies to public transport carriers and facilities. Furthermore, no person shall smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in designated no smoking areas, or they shall be liable to a fixed penalty of HK$1,500. </div><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Hygiene<br /></span></strong>Cleanliness: Hong Kong has strict laws to maintain environmental hygiene, including fixed penalty fines of HK$1,500 for littering or spitting. Please help to keep Hong Kong clean and beautiful!<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-67934049896373586462009-10-11T17:35:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:24:12.355-07:00Hong Kong Currency<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391509798761056898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 147px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5A1XIhB5blyClT1Bmob7D3XQXWkBPMX3hTQ45z7gkh-Mk0XEjiP1CmSY7xwrL_IMvo-viXbyVMQcSbqu1hTXe5iGU7m38a9G0WFNSDlrBMjb1SVVC9Q40viveVIotDz48562tHFePYPM/s400/$500.1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391509694695947378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVHk4jQ6SL4mfdHhhd2oSMq2FpQmsRp6hv1QMkB2Z8DOoooTaC1CyGJ_ysPyP5yX-HCSfqr7uK8n2PkPbcfqhz8QutU1Hrb_m1EBHTTYJ7QMSRWjBWPi45-A_eDj01kZ6EUwMSVxUW6E/s400/$100.1a.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391509538274523730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 155px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn170e__V4BnV1DZE9PVuPq4X9GHDwN9L52SSWX3oVtIpCV4k4o5QnH95CjC-c-S1WArK31VmJigpBgCCZQ4_mkhjm88gCMnt19W8F-fr8HauJC52ov4gVFyxTDeckqfH7CqOQ6GftnDE/s400/$50.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391509153367335650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 153px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2Ick8k3Cf3XAPZHP3Yym9tloNVDVjnRkKCMGfz2cCcfLSo70AGScSzJ0GdzhiRFJQ4BJyovo1vF7s7-dvbGDGjlrdps5rmpxtGYBjJF857ttg8VqjbPA_c0LfQVfxobox5ijxpxQJj0/s400/$20.1a.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391509426259765602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6i2EohYy_h3JbhIXaj4rg7lXc94vgm54hqf8a_Ppm6CSpybiVWaLs3-zfJcH3HStxnhJt7B_QeftNxMF3LD6XNsnVuTY8pjSPa4ykP0z4vL-nv5LsGOfsDWTRQcmhH6czwNtM0h8KRqA/s400/$10.3.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Currency<br /></span></strong>The legal tender is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$), which is linked to the US dollar at a rate of about 7.80 HKD to 1 USD, although exchange rates may fluctuate slightly. Interestingly, Hong Kong banknotes are issued by three banks (HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of China), and vary in design and color for each denomination.<br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Banknotes</span></strong><br />$10 - green or purple (The purple note is issued by the government)<br />$20 - dark blue or light blue (old or new)<br />$50 - purple or green (old or new)<br />$100 - red<br />$500 - brown<br />$1000 - yellow<br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Coins</span></strong><br />10c - in bronze, circular, smaller<br />20c - in bronze, wavy-circular<br />50c - in bronze, circular, larger<br />$1 - in silver, circular, thinner<br />$2 - in silver, wavy-circular<br />$5 - in silver, circular, thicker<br />$10 - in bronze/silver, circular<br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Octopus Card</span></strong><br />The Octopus card is a stored value electronic card widely used in Hong Kong for public transport, purchases in convenience stores, fast food shops, supermarkets, cake shops and vending machines, etc. You simply place the Octopus card over a reader, and the correct amount is deducted automatically from the stored value. With an Octopus card, you no longer need coins. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391510455639365746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh982GforuweL19273zssCHy_TOUZD8TwtYmnJhebRwdP_2NGsVaOGO5y6kyVeoIZQ8GzA2UBbRiuiZDRUv2xhMwYMdrLRbhPxmaSvo5HKlMWPn1rjWQ1DKoG9FX2cKLVvxrze2OeFxpOg/s400/HongKong_OctopusCard.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Money Exchange</span></strong><br />You can exchange your currency for Hong Kong dollars at authorized money exchangers. At Hong Kong International Airport, currency exchange counters are conveniently open from early morning to late at night. There are 24-hour automated teller machines. The exchange rate fluctuates daily depending on the money market.<br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhud789Cu5jTH-14H-0C_W8_uRPhRPZHepKLVr2JkGG56s4i9iwi3UCYFp0_-vgs7glbhIW6TuIdykRi88JxbQpA0T23EjNySApejFHaQZ7Y5UhApPFA1P2F731QMYuk9jMWLz-zqV8cZY/s1600-h/hong+kong+ATM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391510708971329266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhud789Cu5jTH-14H-0C_W8_uRPhRPZHepKLVr2JkGG56s4i9iwi3UCYFp0_-vgs7glbhIW6TuIdykRi88JxbQpA0T23EjNySApejFHaQZ7Y5UhApPFA1P2F731QMYuk9jMWLz-zqV8cZY/s400/hong+kong+ATM.jpg" border="0" /></a>ATM</span></strong><br />Automated teller machines (ATMs) can be found almost everywhere and some HSBC 'Electronic Money' machines provide 24-hour cash withdrawal (HK$) facilities for Visa and MasterCard holders. American Express cardholders have access to 'Aeon' ATMs and can withdraw local currency with Express Cash service in town<br />Traveller's cheques & Credit Cards<br />Traveller's cheques are accepted by leading banks and hotels.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>International credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard are also widely acceptable at hotels, retail shops and restaurants. Such premises usually display stickers of accepted cards at their entrance.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-2475933015028562142009-10-11T17:01:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:22:14.041-07:00Hong Kong Emblem<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVm06ydyhTFKE21_tL05fi6zn62j6olY5J8tbAJza4gF7gXVvhmTJE1rCx7RbCGDTol1LP_n19zaZhLFo-jAgEEVhPjK6zG0UhEz_C3WthD021NvjVhb6NWs0Qj4sUJdHCZoampKElMwE/s1600-h/hong-kong-emblem.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391500829997192786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVm06ydyhTFKE21_tL05fi6zn62j6olY5J8tbAJza4gF7gXVvhmTJE1rCx7RbCGDTol1LP_n19zaZhLFo-jAgEEVhPjK6zG0UhEz_C3WthD021NvjVhb6NWs0Qj4sUJdHCZoampKElMwE/s400/hong-kong-emblem.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">Bauhinia, emblem of Hong Kong, is a tree with beautiful, orchid-like flowers.<br /></span>For much of the year, one of the commoner trees in Hong Kong’s city parks and gardens looks rather nondescript. It never grows more than around eight metres high, and there’s little distinctive about it except leaves shaped like camel’s feet – which are hardly the epitome of style. Don’t let this unassuming appearance deceive you: this tree is special in several ways. In late winter, it explodes with the blooms that give rise to its common English name – Hong Kong orchid tree – and which have been adopted as the emblem of Hong Kong.<br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div>Known as Bauhinia blakeana in scientific parlance, the Hong Kong orchid tree is something of an enigma. Rather than being allied to what many of us think of as "real" trees, it’s a legume, which means its close kin include not oaks and sequoias, but the common or garden pea. Then, it could be that every Hong Kong orchid tree alive today is descended from a single tree. And, even though the flower has been Hong Kong’ s emblem since 1965, no one is sure if the tree is a true species, or a hybrid.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391500004800056594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w6J7lqCvFA_DmgJVx6YdL6-ccRgSDqiykkgCGqAkcOx3BMTFL90DSqeZzlIp_HKwJgxhezFMd6P-__qGyrSrRYfhKPLtvpyKQryutdePDRcAh4V8LCEDxQwzuXysBd5-23FuwgInCYc/s400/Copy+of+Bauhinia+flower.Emblem+of+HK.bmp" border="0" />The first scientific description of the Hong Kong orchid tree was published in 1908, by S.T. Dunn, superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department. Dunn assigned it to the Bauhinia genus, and named it after Sir Henry Blake, who was Governor of Hong Kong from 1898 to 1903 and had a strong interest in botany.</div><br /><div>But Dunn did not discover the Hong Kong orchid tree. His description was based on one in the Botanical Gardens – and this had been grown from a cutting taken from trees cultivated in the French Mission at Pokfulam, on the west coast of Hong Kong Island, which in turn were derived from a tree (or trees) found nearby. Dr Lawrence Ramsden of the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Botany notes that in his 1903 report on the gardens, Dunn, referred to these first specimens being discovered "20 to 30 years ago". Based on this, he estimates the discovery was made in 1880.</div><br /><div>Though hazy about the date, Dunn described the discovery as involving a "tree", implying just one unique individual was found. As far as is known, all the French Mission cuttings were taken from this tree, so all Hong Kong orchid trees today are clones of the original tree – which is the only wild one yet found. This, says Ramsden, makes B. blakeana susceptible to decimation by epidemics, though it has evidently so far avoided major diseases.</div><br /><div>Hong Kong orchid trees are usually sterile, leading botanists to think they don’t belong to a true species, but a hybrid. Yet here, too, there are uncertainties. One tree has been found in Hong Kong that produces seeds, perhaps indicating that the Hong Kong orchid tree is a species in its own right. In a bid to settle the hybrid/species debate, Ramsden is conducting research that includes genetic analysis of the Hong Kong orchid tree and its close relatives. He is also keen to find out if there are any more individuals that can produce seeds – if so, they could benefit propagation of the tree for horticulture.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391500406487959090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 343px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyO8z0-8rCWkWWIXMQX-7e6z_BE41ovQ3ElJNFxNN0UqOK4Ufh_ZkvY2faUjzDzzXrvrC11rje4zw3nxQFWBdcMLQRskeoPfabKe8LYfIkHybnwWarZiKwKRQy_2WyvxhTVXebT_O6dbU/s400/bauhinia_variegata_big.jpg" border="0" />The Hong Kong orchid tree is now widely planted as an ornamental within the SAR and many other tropical countries. So, whether or no you’re intrigued by its origins and status, you may have the opportunity to enjoy the sight of the tree in flower, with its exuberant, purple magenta blooms looking as if they indeed belonged to an orchid rather than a tree. In Hong Kong, the flowering season usually begins around December and closes in March, though Dr Ramsden found the 1998/1999 season lasted an exceptional nine months, with massed flowers in early winter and some trees in bloom as late as June.<br /><br /><div>If you’re in Hong Kong outside the flowering season, and you want a reminder of the flowers’ beauty, all you have to do is reach into your pocket and pull out some coins. Where the Queen’s head once occupied one side of every coin, you’ll invariably find the bauhinia flower now reigns supreme.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Hong Kong Bauhinias: informative pages on Hong Kong's 11 species of Bauhinia – especially the Hong Kong orchid tree – by Dr Lawrence Ramsden.<br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-42270956014802701592009-10-11T08:50:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:21:55.721-07:00Hong Kong Location, Weather and Language<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0KQNAZw6XaUin11gfITkGYco9UUZ4QnLqhpTvFv7gkpMvTIiUFaekYAy7tqbV0SXViQcPpWlvxbLFWBRnZGEkOK0lh1bBhydUbYnhdiRU9n4uNNaTdlzoB7po_FNvy4BoxJZGEUYlCY/s1600-h/Copy+of+victoria.peak.hong.kong.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391381345675639858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0KQNAZw6XaUin11gfITkGYco9UUZ4QnLqhpTvFv7gkpMvTIiUFaekYAy7tqbV0SXViQcPpWlvxbLFWBRnZGEkOK0lh1bBhydUbYnhdiRU9n4uNNaTdlzoB7po_FNvy4BoxJZGEUYlCY/s400/Copy+of+victoria.peak.hong.kong.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Location:</span></strong><br /><div><div><div><div>Hong Kong is situated on the southeast coast of China at the mouth of the Pearl River facing the South China Sea. Covering an area of 1,104 square kilometers (425 square miles), the territory is made up of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories. At the core is Victoria Harbour, which separates Hong Kong Island from Kowloon and beyond that, the New Territories that runs up to the boundary with Mainland China. As well as making up the bulk of Hong Kong's land mass, the New Territories also incorporates 262 outlying islands, including Lantau where the airport is located. Despite its dense urban environment, more than 70% of Hong Kong's total area is rural, including about 40% designated as protected country parks and nature reserves that are all easily accessible. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391373070602526946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxiIqk7JLUh0Ox48b-_stjUjpHFRuFuzrEkMk8zU_rU37yBE7kGhOOuAesix8sMopPAMPfAgPWwPWzFCIN2cFnxBZtyJBLWbRu5MmxRLDGwmklaOaQdLuVMk3WCnSiwthyrp1k2KTD7A/s400/hong+kong+map.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Weather:</span></strong><br />Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. Typhoon season is May to November. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcast on TV and radio, and signals indicate its significance, the latest position and expected movement of the centre of the tropical cyclone, information on the wind strength, rainfall and sea level in the territory. When typhoon signal 8 is hoisted, businesses and shops close down and flights may be cancelled. There is a separate warning for heavy rain.<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXUd_aFom6zi4mEtiNxET2v-LrJZOhl8nkljdAy5qTRXEXkKHRUJTQf9PK69RcAzzQX4CJz9OLCRvStMO7UeSg8i7KATY-3YI0dG-z1CZp3ynCiv7HKuVqeUVqq1xARU4-XqWz2v1hVc/s1600-h/HK+handover+to+China1.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0NYAXCqoZhPLgeChF6w7n1NcSetogZmjYxDN4zMGwIwCQgcHDOVglFFYa2E4MTMj9m4W9PqNN65wlIELlM9aAGK5FHR4rBBzzYv5-iKfbAo2-bPDvu0XQthyxiPSdBpf4qhb4gqzx94/s1600-h/HK+handover+to+China.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391373960697216594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 139px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0NYAXCqoZhPLgeChF6w7n1NcSetogZmjYxDN4zMGwIwCQgcHDOVglFFYa2E4MTMj9m4W9PqNN65wlIELlM9aAGK5FHR4rBBzzYv5-iKfbAo2-bPDvu0XQthyxiPSdBpf4qhb4gqzx94/s400/HK+handover+to+China.jpg" border="0" /></a>Spring</span> March to May, Temperature and humidity are rising. Evenings can be cool.<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Summer</span> June to August, Hot humid and sunny, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The temperature can exceed 31°C.<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Autumn</span> September to November, There are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Many people regard these as the best months of the year to visit Hong Kong.<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Winter</span> December to February, cool, dry and cloudy, with occasional cold fronts. The temperature can drop below 10°C in urban areas.<br />You can find detailed current and seasonal weather information at the Hong Kong Observatory website. When in Hong Kong, dial 1878-200 and press '3' for English to check the latest situation.You may also check out the weather forecast for Mainland Chinese cities. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaonWhyphenhyphensCbhJ8ZrrypDRxiZ2Gv7jjKzXqeqxTmmUXATPeYDUgssKgcPkucU7B2d4S5h1PgEQCO_ONKG5vA8TZPWUuEkAnGHQ9azEms_-p0-qDTF0VU3puOuJD7UbYNY6CYzgy6h0yZkVc/s1600-h/Copy+of+100_1227.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391505117370465202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaonWhyphenhyphensCbhJ8ZrrypDRxiZ2Gv7jjKzXqeqxTmmUXATPeYDUgssKgcPkucU7B2d4S5h1PgEQCO_ONKG5vA8TZPWUuEkAnGHQ9azEms_-p0-qDTF0VU3puOuJD7UbYNY6CYzgy6h0yZkVc/s400/Copy+of+100_1227.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Languages</strong> </span><br /></span>Cantonese is the Chinese dialect spoken by over 88% of the people in Hong Kong. However, English is widely used in the Government and by the legal, professional and business sectors as well as tourist areas. Most taxi drivers and salespeople are able to communicate in English.<br />Since reunification with China in 1997, Mandarin, more commonly known as Putonghua – the official dialect of China, has gained in prominence and most locals can at least comprehend it to a certain degree.<br />Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. All official signs are bilingual (using traditional characters). Most shops and restaurants also have English signage, though don't expect this from the more local or rural establishments.<br />To help you interact with local people, here are some useful Cantonese phrases.<br /><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071449379915524103.post-87001151199597696142009-10-11T07:46:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:21:38.260-07:00Hong Kong History<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWqGFAJalUtfiw-w-Oim9gi-jo04F1JeROipHDh1UwYJwlSqqdTUzx6qMH221qzHPg8pG9J-qoRwf5FKM92NNptkXHMDfiVfhYGV7VSlXKJpVsXZquzR51PfO2CIh3CNtK7giS4icNOs/s1600-h/hkflag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391356559954904610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWqGFAJalUtfiw-w-Oim9gi-jo04F1JeROipHDh1UwYJwlSqqdTUzx6qMH221qzHPg8pG9J-qoRwf5FKM92NNptkXHMDfiVfhYGV7VSlXKJpVsXZquzR51PfO2CIh3CNtK7giS4icNOs/s400/hkflag.jpg" border="0" /></a>The bustling city of Hong Kong was just a collection of fishing villages when claimed by Britain in 1842 following the First Opium War with China. This failed attempt by the Ching Dynasty to stop the British trading in opium led to Hong Kong being ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Nanking that year. The Kowloon Peninsula was handed over in 1860 and a 99-year lease on the New Territories, comprising the area north of Kowloon up to the Shenzhen River plus 235 outlying islands, was granted in 1898.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-S5yKqjz1rxGGfMXCZRy9nnMIC1QKfO5PrSL4UMg86yWQaYATBqQRBEjubyH8MDLcEP8DE0Y5IdeS6rCN4zH4I4DEtbjwKDRJYZJLqUGuE6eGN6PsMeXUGrf6AcLqdMTCgNiPCQpLAc/s1600-h/Opium+war.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSI92ipA4oW1-ZTZLqugOxGzWCuqFgcKXkylo7XZ1TLU0iGAtWSo656ciTK_QDPNj9CeQUMghfZdJJQE_dZN-4V1wY7AaiTeUsSOV66Yc6aO1aIWVC6gV18Op9eSrPEpxV69tf2zYR7tQ/s1600-h/Ching.jpg"></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Under the unique principle of 'One Country, Two Systems', Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty on 1 July 1997 as a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDrpKXyvLDZ_MyxGiVutawfPmQrsVGJUb9VWc9jQzKB8rcjLuNyOCO3rrlou0zrM3p1Us1dpaeTN2BdY5arRlV7vyrtNIDKmXpujuuz5yRJfbNsJodbwTIc5Ql6EeQaF6ezjLFKM_NpU/s1600-h/Opium+war.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPkHAkTsBev-2WD6VuinuTO0cV5Zwr771Sr_Wj1B82Al_zYHaVEvMlvK_GdjSyqD_8OZTYGaQ9Ei2K4gBWYxlmP6R5MNrbKYvWh1SwGXeXNQx528qBiVdCtkoO0ianIpMhOhlrTksMpU/s1600-h/Opium+war.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391363155881627298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPkHAkTsBev-2WD6VuinuTO0cV5Zwr771Sr_Wj1B82Al_zYHaVEvMlvK_GdjSyqD_8OZTYGaQ9Ei2K4gBWYxlmP6R5MNrbKYvWh1SwGXeXNQx528qBiVdCtkoO0ianIpMhOhlrTksMpU/s400/Opium+war.jpg" border="0" /></a>This arrangement allows Hong Kong to enjoy a high degree of autonomy, retaining its capitalist system, independent judiciary and rule of law, free trade and freedom of speech. Hong Kong's magnificent harbour has been the key to its development as a trading port and entrepot for China, progressing through an industrial era to become a leading financial and services centre in Asia. The unique blend of eastern and western influences matched by diverse attractions and stunning countryside, has also made Hong Kong Asia's prime tourist destination. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0