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New Territories, Hong Kong Islands, Markets, great food!

china cities hong kong duk ling chinese junkOf all the China Cities, Hong Kong is my favorite!

Actually, Hong Kong is probably my favorite city anywhere in the world! I love Hong Kong shopping (see Stanley market)! I even love the Hong Kong Airport (official site)!

I love the natural beauty of the Hong Kong Islands, like Lantau, the harbour views from Victoria Peak and from the deck of the Duk Ling (photo).

Great food, too, and exotic (to Westerners) culture, the sites of Ancient China and the New Territories, and the delights of a thoroughly modern city.

From Hong Kong, I've flown to Sabah Borneo Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, and China cities Beijing, Haikou Hainan. TIP to get the hotel you want, or indeed ANY hotel: Check hotel availability, check flight availability and book at the same time. Hong Kong is a very busy and popular destination for business, tourism and family visits.

Come Back to Hong Kong again and again! Though I've travelled to Hong Kong many times, I never tire of this China city, and still haven't seen all that Hong Kong has to offer.

Take along a good travel guide book, like Frommer's Hong Kong (Amazon) or the Insight Guide to Hong Kong, and a companion map like the Insight Guide City Map for Hong Kong (includes Macau and Guangzhou (Canton).  Check to see if you need a visa (most tourists do not, for up to 90 days) as long as you stay in Hong Kong SAR.

Hong Kong Travel Pictures - Click a picture and go!

giant Buddha on Lantau Island near Hong Kong Street in Hong Kong China New Territores west of Hong Kong China workers and gardeners tending bonsai outside temple.wharf at Sai Kung in New Territories boats and fishermen on pier.Stanley Market in Hong Kong China - market stalls and streetsBeach at Tai O on Lantau Island woman walking on sand. Street scene in Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon) Hong Kong China Tram Station Victoria Peak Hong Kong China beijing Street scene in China

Did you know that Hong Kong . . . Facts About Hong Kong

  • Population lives in about 25 percent of the land area; fully 75 percent of Hong Kong is green space.

  • Has hundreds of outlying islands, with 23 country parks and 4 major hiking trails.

  • Has a cable car from Hong Kong Airport to the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island? See my blog post about the Ngong Ping 360.

  • Tourism Board at Star Ferry Pier terminal in Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui) has free Hong Kong maps, tour information and Cities Guides. Reserve a seat on the Duk Ling (photo) for a free tour of the harbour here.

  • is the hub city for Cathay Pacific; All-Asia pass includes travel to other cities in Asia and Australia.

  • has about 7 million residents and more than 20 million visitors a year.

  • has a Disney World near the airport.

  • lets you play golf at the airport and shop at the Terminal 2 mall.

  • new cruise terminal will be at Kai Tak (the site of the old Hong Kong Airport)

  • Welcomed more than 1,110 cruise liners in 2007; Rotal cruise passengers totalled over 620,000 (source: HKTB Hong Kong Tourism Board)




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  • Karisa - http://www.DiscoverHongKong.com/canada - April 16, 2008, 2:08 am
    April, May and June are Festival Months in Hong Kong.

    Tin Hau Festival, April 28, 2008. Yuen Long, New Territories, has one of the largest celebrations for birthday of Tin Hau, the patron saint of fishermen.

    Buddha Festival, May 6-May 12, 2008. Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, celebrates the birthday of Lord Buddha. Celebrations focus on honouring the Giant Buddha – the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze statue.

    Bun Festival, May 12, 2008. Cheung Chau island celebrates with giant bun towers, believed to bring good luck, in front of the historic Pak Tai Temple.

    Tam Kung Festival, May 12, 2008. In Shau Kei Wan, a celebration of Pa Tam Kung, a popular local deity who is associated with the sea.

    Dragon Boat Festival, June 8, 2008. At Tai Po waterfront, Dragon boat teams compete in this 2,000-year-old festival that commemorates the death of Chinese national hero Qu Yuan who drowned himself in the Mi Lo River as a protest against the corrupt government of that time.

    For more information, see the Hong Kong web site at
    www.DiscoverHongKong.com/canada

  • Sharkwater screening in Hong Kong China
    Karen - http://www.sharkwater.com/hongkong-showtimes.htm - June 18, 2010, 10:45 am

    Sharkwater, the award-winning documentary by Canadian Rob Stewart, is now showing in Hong Kong, China.

    UA Cinemas is screening Sharkwater at regular showtimes throughout June, and EcoVision Asia warmly invites you to go see this phenomenal film on the big screen while you can.

    For details on show times and online bookings, please refer to www.uacinemas.com.hk or the UA Cinemas Sharkwater page. Also see the schedule below for your reference.

    UA Cinemas is also accepting corporate booking for Sharkwater. If your school, community group or company would like to make a booking, please contact Ms Tristi Li, (852) 3104 1703, tristili@uacc.com.hk for details.

    For the show times, see the website.
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