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CITY OF LIFE:
It's more than East-meets-West.It's Asia's only truly international
city. Hong Kong has successfully combind 150 years of colonialinfluence
and 5,000 years of Chinese tradition to create a personality all
its own
RESPECT FOR TRADITION:
Hong Kong has become a world-class city by fusing Chinese tradition
with Western customs. At its foundation, quite literally, is the
ancient art of fung shui-the belief in luck provided by the elements
of wind (fung) and water (shui). Neither village house nor the
landmark HongKong Bank Headquarters gets built without approval
from a fung shui master.
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General Information ::::
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Location
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Southern tip of China. Hong Kong lies south of the Topic of Cancer.
Latitude 22° 19' Longitude 114° 10'.
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Climate
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Sub-tropical. Temperature range from 25°-31°C in summer.10°-20°C
in winter.
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Time
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Eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Thirteen hours ahead
of US Eastern Standerd Time.
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Language:
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Almost 95 per sent of the population
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Population
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More then 6.8 million people live in Hong Kong
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HOW TO GET THERE ::::
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Visitors to Hong Kong are served by one of the
world's largest and most modern airports. Situated at Chek Lap Kok
on Lantau Island, Hong Kong International Airport truly makes Hong
Kong the gateway to Asia.
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The Excelsior Hongkong
HK$1,400.00
281 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hongkong.
Situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, The Excelsior puts you in
a great position for Hong Kong's most popular shopping, dining and
entertainment.
Guangdong Tours HK$400.00
9-15 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay HK.
Guangdong Tours Hotel Hong Kong is a two stars hotel located in
Causeway Bay of Hong Kong Island.
New Cathay Hotel HK$500.00
17 Tung Lo Wan Road, Causeway Bay Hong Kong.
New Cathay Hotel Hong Kong is located in Causeway Bay. The hotel
is close to the Victoria Park, a popular avenue with scenic views.
City Garden Hotel HK$650.00
9 City Garden Road, North Point, HK.
City Garden Hotel is located at the edge of the Causeway Bay district
called North Point. It is a vibrant area, one of Hong Kong's busiest
shopping, entertainment and business areas.
The Emperor (Happy Valley) HK$650.00
Wang Tak Street, Happy Valley, HK.
Distinctly situated in a quiet residential area adjacent to the
Happy Valley horse-racing course, you will find Hong Kong's first
true Boutique Hotel. The Emperor (Happy Valley) Hotel was modelled
after the European deluxe hotel.
Regal Hong Kong Hotel HK$1,080.00
88 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hongkong.
Located opposite Victoria Park in the heart of Causeway Bay, Hong
Kong's thriving business, entertainment and shopping district.
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How can you explore
the wonderful sights of Hong Kong all in one go?:
Take the Scenic Hong Kong Panorama Tour, the first tour of
its kind that provides an unforgettable sightseeing journey
by air, sea and land! Catch a bird's eye view of the city's
skyline with a helicopter ride. After flying over stunning
Victoria Harbour, you'll be treated to the breathtaking sight
of the old Kai Tak Airport runway. You can experience Hong
Kong as an international business centre with a close-up view
of the bustling Kwai Chung Container Terminal and the impressive
Tsing Ma Bridge. Then continue on to enjoy the picturesque
Lamma Staits and the south side of Hong Kong Island before
returning to Central. More features of Hong Kong will be unveiled
as you travel by coach to the fishermen's typhoon shelter
in Aberdeen. A Chinese lunch will be served at the famous
Jumbo Floating Restaurant, which affords you with a captivating
picture of traditional junks and sampans as you dine. After
lunch, unwind with a short cruise to Stanley at the southernmost
tip of Hong Kong Island.Upon arriving at St. Stephen's Beach,
you will be mesmerised by the beauty of the Stanley Peninsula.
A guided tour will then introduce you to the historic sites
and colonial buildings, including the oldest police station,
Murray House and the local Tin Hau Temple.
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Happiness is a beach:
Hong Kong has a surprising collection of sandy getaways that
provide the right tonic to city life. Here's where you can
catch some rays, kick some sand and pound some surf.
eep Water Bay Beach on the residential south side of Hong
Kong Island is quiet on weekdays and offers facilities such
as refreshment kiosks, toilets and lifeguard service from
April to October. Also on the south side are Repulse Bay Beach
and Stanley Main Beach.
=> Take Bus No. 6A, 6X or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminal
in Central. Or take a short taxi ride from Repulse Bay. Near
Repulse Bay is South Bay Beach, one of Hong Kong Island's
best and most secluded spots for swimming, sunbathing and
relaxing. A short distance down South Bay Road, it's just
out-of-the-way enough to discourage crowds. Facilities are
good, with a food kiosk, changing rooms, toilets, umbrellas
for rent and lifeguards on duty. A good choice for weekdays,
when you may have the beach virtually to yourself. => Most
easily accessible by taxi from Repluse bay. Or you can walk
from Repulse Bay down South Bay Road
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Birdwatching:
Bounded by the South China Sea and the Pearl River, Hong Kong
has long been a last stop for migratory birds heading south
for the winter, and an importantlandfall for tired wings en
route to the north in springtime. During the birdwatching
season from October to May, Hong Kong's Mai Po Wetland is
an important resting and feeding ground for migratory birds
along the East Asian-Australian Flyway. More than 430 species
of birds have been recorded here and over 100 of them are
rarely seen elsewhere outside the region. The 1,500-hectare
Mai Po and Inner Deep Bay Wetlands were listed in 1995 as
a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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Dolphin-watching:
Visitors joining this tour will have the unique opportunity
to see Hong Kong's endangered pink dolphins in their scenic,
natural habitat in the waters off Lantau Island. Watching
these pink dolphins (Sousa chinensis), swimming freely is
an unforgettable experience. This cruise will sail past the
Hong Kong International Airport and Tsing Ma Bridge. If you
don't see a pink dolphin on the tour, you can join again for
free on any other scheduled trip.
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Guided Nature Walks:
Lion Rock - Panorama of Contrasts Rising between Kowloon and
the New Territories, Lion Rock is one of Hong Kong's most
spectacular summits.
Routing: On this hike, you'll
pass through dense woodland with bamboo groves along the Eagle's
Nest Nature Trail (you will probably see monkeys along here).
Then head up to the more open slopes of Beacon Hill and the
ridge beyond, from where there are almost 360-degree views
over hills and the city. It forms an unsurpassed, contrasting
vista of green hills and the city's hustle and bustle. There's
a climb up the steep, rough track to the top of Lion Rock,
a superb vantage point for appreciating Kowloon's setting
between hills and sea. The walk ends at Wong Tai Sin Taoist
Temple, one of Hong Kong's most famous temples and where you
can have your fortune told.
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Guided Nature Walks:
Dragon's Back - Coastal Vista Southeastern Hong Kong Island
boasts some surprisingly wild country, a world away from the
urban bustle. As you wind your way up the ridge known as Dragon's
Back above Chai Wan, the city slips away.
Routing: You'll first walk
through woodland, but this soon gives way to wind-pruned grass
and bamboo along the ridge that is the spine of the dragon.
On a clear day, the trail affords tremendous views over the
south of the island, Shek O and the South China Sea. From
here you will walk down to catch a bus to Shek O, where you
can mingle with the villagers and day-trippers as you stroll
through this wonderfully eccentric community.
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Guided Nature
Walks:
Lantau Island - Trials and Temples Hong Kong's largest
island, Lantau, has been called the Island of Prayer because
of its many temples and monasteries. It also boasts some
of Hong Kong's finest scenery.
Routing: You'll start this
outing with a ferry ride from Hong Kong Island, then take
a scenic bus ride along Lantau's southern coast and up
to Ngong Ping, below the summit of Lantau Peak. Here,
you'll see the Big Buddha, visit Po Lin Monastery, and
stroll through the old Tea Gardens to a vantage point
with superb views of Shek Pik reservoir and the South
China Sea beyond. Then, you'll hike a path that drops,
then levels out and takes you to the road leading towards
Kwun Yam Temple. Named after the Goddess of Mercy, this
beautiful temple is set on a wooded hillside from where
you can see more temples. Enjoy a break at this temple
before heading along a quiet, level road and, if time
permits, visit a Chinese landscaped garden set in the
hills.
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