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Friday, February 27, 2009

Horse Racing Experiencing



Hong Kong is a fashion and magic city. It has world-class buildings, the quick-pace life and all kinds of the entertainment facilities. Besides shopping in the malls, having fun in the Ocean Park and Disneyland, today we would like to lead you to have a special horse racing tour.
There are two racecourses in Hong Kong: Happy Valley Racecourse and Sha Tin Racecourse. The Happy Valley Racecourse is the first racecourse in Hong Kong, which was built by filling up a swamp, and the first Race Meeting was held in 1846. From then on, it was held every year till now. In 1978, Hong Kong Jockey Club built a new world-class racecourse, the Sha Tin Racecourse, and it has a seating capacity of 80,000 people. Towards the stand, there is a huge color screen which is the largest outdoor screen in the world.
The Happy Valley Racecourse is located in Happy Valley, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island. You can get there by MTR, Causeway Bay Station, A Exit, walking along the Canal Road towards South for about 15 minutes. In the second floor of Happy Valley stand, Hong Kong Horse Racing Museum is located there (Opening time: 10:00 - 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday; if it happens to meet the racing event, the museum will be closed at 12:30).
The Sha Tin Racecourse is located in New Territories. You can take the Kowloon Canton East Rail from Kowloon Tong Station, and stop at the racecourse. Tel: +852 2966 8111.
Nothing beats the thrills of the hose-racing in Hong Kong - a passionately followed sport. From September to the next June is the house-racing season and the event is available twice-weekly. If you want to attend the race meeting to feel the tension of the exciting race or have the enjoyment of betting, you can take the Come Horse Racing Tour which is held by Hong Kong Jockey Club. In this tour, you can enjoy the special treats of pick-up service, English-speaking guide and abundant buffet lunch with a range of beverage options, like appointed wine, local beer, orange juice and soda pop and enjoy a discount price in the souvenir shops. The Come Horse Racing Tour is also available between September and the next June. The duration of the tour is about 6 to 7 hours and the price range is from HK$490.00 - HK$790.00 per person. If you are interested in it, you can consult the number + 852 2366 3995 or +852 2368 7111 for detailed information.

Hong Kong Hotel List (5 Star)




The Park Lane Hotel, Hong Kong
310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay,Hong Kong, China,Area: Causeway Bay
Direction: The Park Lane Hong Kong is a luxurious, first-class hotel situated right in the heart of vibrant Causeway Bay, with spectacular views of Victoria Park, Hong Kong's largest park, and the famous Hong Kong harbour.
Surrounding: Victoria Park, Hong Kong Harbour
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

Area: Airport area
Direction: is connected directly to the passenger terminal of Hong Kong International Airport by an enclosed, air-conditioned linkbridge.
Surrounding: Hong Kong Island
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

4 Hotel Photos
Area: Causeway Bay
Direction: located opposite Victoria Park in the heart of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong's thriving business, entertainment and shopping district.
Surrounding: Hong Kong Island
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

Area: Tsim Sha Tsui
Direction: It is a luxury Hong Kong hotel strategically located in Harbour City, Kowloon within easy access of a great selection of Hong Kong's finest shopping outlets and close to the city's numerous attractions. * Airport: 35 km
Surrounding: Kowloon Park, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Space Museum, The Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Harbour city
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

Area: Causeway Bay
Direction: It is in the heart of the entertainment, business and shopping district, with spectacular views over Victoria Harbour.
Surrounding: Causeway Shopping Centre, Victoria Harbour
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

Area: Hong Kong Disneyland
Direction: It is located in the Hong Kong Disneyland.
Surrounding: Hong Kong Disneyland
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Area: Central
Direction: It features ideal downtown location above Pacific Place and Hong Kong Harbor.
Surrounding: Pacific Place, Hong Kong Harbor, Hong Kong Park
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Area: Mong Kok
Direction: * Airport: 33 km * railway Station: 0.5 km
Surrounding: Ladies' Market, Temple Street, Jade Market
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Area: Hung Hom
Direction: Situated along the Kowloon waterfront with breathtaking views of the Victoria Harbour towards Hong Kong Island and the South China Sea.Only 5 minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui, the hotel enjoys the convenience of being in the heart of the city.
Surrounding: Culture Center, Shopping Center, Victoria Harbour
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong
Area: Central
Direction: It is centrally located in the heart of Hong Kong. It has direct access to Pacific Place.
Surrounding: Pacific Place
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

Area: New Territories
Direction: It is located within half an hour of the shopping and nightlife attractions of Tsim Sha Tsui, and a 20 minute journey by MTR from Central on Hong Kong Island.
Surrounding: Gold Coast Shopping Mall
Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Chinese Yuan

Hong Kong Food


Hong Kong is known as "the City of Asian Good Food", the delicacy type is many, the color, smell and tastes, the punishment are all good, known far and wide. Except the Hong Kong typical Yum Cha (tea drinking), Cantonese Meat Roasting, Dessert and Seafood, the distinctive kinds of theme restaurants will let you feel multiplex of diet charm.
SeafoodHong Kong is a island, the freshest seafood were supplied in the four seasons, in addition the exquisite cooking skills, eats the seafood in Hong Kong already is in the traveling schedule which the tourist must go. 1. Fu Yao Seafood Restaurant Address: 18# B Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonTel: + 852 2368 - 8709Opening Time: 18:00 - 04:30 The restaurant is located in the Tsim Sha Tsui and near to the Hung Hom Stadium where is the famous place for pop concert, so it is also the good place to have an unexpected meeting with stars.
2. Super Star Seafood Restaurant (Hong Xing Sea Food Restaurant)Address: 83-97# Hua Yuan Building, Nathan Road, KowloonTel: + 852 2628 0339Opening Time: 10:30 - 23:30Website: http://www.superstargroup.com.hk/ Stone Fish is the most famous dish of this restaurant, and also the signature dish which must select, because the dinning time is always fully occupied, suggested makes a reservation beforehand.
Yum Cha (Tea Drinking) Yum Cha is the most characterful and popular diet. In the morning, you can choose a local tea place, order several Dum Sum and a cup of tea or coffee, is a good experience to feel the locals life.
1. Lang Ham Place Hotel Ming GeAddress: Sixth Floor, 555# Ming Hao Hotel, Shanghai Road, Mong KoK, Kowloon Tel: +852 3552 - 3300Opening Time: 11:00 - 14:30, 18:00 - 22:30You can take subway to the Mong KoK, walking out from the Exit E2, going thought the Langham Place, you will arrive at the Lang Ham Place Hotel. The Ming Ge restaurant is in the sixth floor of the hotel.

2. Lian Xiang LouAddress: #160-164 Wellington Street, Sheung WanTel: +852 2544 4556Opening Time: 9:00 - 22:00 Lian Xiang Lou restaurant is in Wellington Street, you can take subway to Sheung Wan station, walk out from the A2 Exit, go straight along the Hiller Street to the Bonham Strand East Street and turn left for about 10 minutes walking.
3. Jia Lin Ge in Peninsular Hotel Hong Kong Address: Peninsular Hotel, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: +852 2315 3160 Opening Time: Monday - Saturday: 11:30 - 15:00; 18:00 - 23:00; Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00; 18:00 - 23:00 Its decoration is based on the style of the old Shanghai in 20's or 30's of 20th century. Except the delicious and exquisite kinds of Dim Sum, there are more than 200 teapots made of Purple Clay Wares collections in the Tea Bar and you may nearby watch the tea ceremony perform.


Dessert: It may say that dessert is the most favorite food for most of Hong Kong people, the sesame seed sticks, the double skin milk, and the jellied bean curd, each of them is unforgettable once you have tasted. Honeymoon Dessert Main Office Address: 10C# underground, Putong Road, SaigonTel: +852 8203 6102Website: http://www.honeymoon-dessert.com/ Honeymoon Dessert is the most famous dessert restaurant in Hong Kong, it has many branches in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, but the main office is still the most popular one. The average cost is HK$30.00 - HK$40.00 per person.
2. Sweet Dynasty Address: 88# Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: + 852 2199 7799/ 2199 7788 Opening Time: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 - 24:00 Friday: 10:00 - 01:00 of next day Saturday: 07:30 - 01:00 of next day Sunday: 07:30 - 24:00 Website: http://www.sweetdynasty.com.hk/ Sweet Dynasty is located in the Canton Road, the opposite of Harbour City Shopping Mall. Its decoration is upscale, and all food material is well elected with high standard. The delicious jellied bean curd is one of the specialties of the restaurant.
3. Xu Liu Shan Address: 28# Russell Street, Causeway Bay, Hong KongTel: + 852 2832 - 9603Website: hkhls.comTransportation: F Exit of Causeway Bay Xu Liu Shan is a very famous Sweet Chain Shops in Hong Kong, you can found it everywhere. The recommend dessert is the Mango Lao Ye, Mango Budding and other Mango products. The average cost is HK$35.00 per person.
4. Yi Pin Zhai Address: 8# Heaven Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2577 2307 Although Yi Pin Zhai does not have the air-conditioner, is still one of the most famous sweet shops in Hong Kong from the ordinary local people to the famous movie and POP stars. Its high reputation products are the sesame seed stick, the red kidney bean paste and the jellied bean curd. Especially the "Black + White" is most the popular one and it is actually combined by the black sesame seed stick and white jellied bean curd.

One-day Luxury Central Tour


Yum Cha (tea drinking) is recommended for you to have a brunch around 10:00am (generally, a big discount is offered before 11:00am in most tea restaurants). You can try the most popular restaurant in Kowloon, Tian Bao Ge restaurant at Sheraton Hotel (Add: No.20 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Tel: +852 2369 1111). Its opening time is 10:30 to 15:00 & 18:00 to 24:00 from Monday to Saturday and on Sunday it is half an hour earlier in the morning. The restaurant is well known for its exquisite environment and top quality dim sum.
After you get out of the Sheraton hotel, turn left to reach the Nathan Road and turn left again, walking along the Salisbury Road you will find the Bus Terminal and the Star Ferry Pier. Star Ferry started sailing from 1898, which is the first choice of all transportations between Central, Hong Kong and Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and you can not only enjoy the amazing scenery of Victoria Harbor but also experience the great changes happened in Hong Kong during these 100 years. The journey only takes you about 8 minutes and costs HK$2.2 per adult for one way.

Upon arrival at the Pier No.7, also the Star Ferry Pier in Central, walk along the Man Yu St towards South down to the General Post Office, turn left to the Connaught Place, and at the end of this road you will reach the Statue Square, which is a Pubic Park built in the 19th century and where the statue of Victoria Queen was seated when it was built. That's the origin for its name. Later, the statue was moved to the Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. And now, the park is still very popular among local people. The HSBC Hong Kong is located beside the square. It is an outstanding modern building and looks like a robot seen from outside. The whole construction was made of the glass and steels, and it is one of the most expensive buildings in the world. Then go shopping at the IFC Mall which boasts over 200 international top brands and 31 restaurants and bars, for all tastes and all budgets.

For dinner, traditional Hong Kong cuisine would be an ideal choice. You can try the famous Yung Kee Restaurant (Address: 32-40 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2522 1624). After dinner, take bus No.15 from Exchange Square Bus Terminal to the station of Peak Tram to the Peak, and then take the peak tram (please take the seats of right side to make sure that you will enjoy a very beautiful night scene; ticket charge: HK$22.00 for one way and HK$33.00 for round way) to the Victoria Peak, which is the best place to enjoy the multi-colorful night views of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbor.

As one of the most famous sleepless cities in the world, you should not miss the unique and delightful nightlife of Hong Kong. Lan Kwai Fong, the hottest and trendiest night spot in Hong Kong, is a "MUST" place (Central Station D1, D2 Exit, along the Queen Rd Central to the D'Guilar Street, it takes you about 5 minutes' walking to get there).

Hong Kong Local Markets


This morning, let's taste the local breakfast first - soup and dim sum. We would like to recommend a famed restaurant named Fu Ji Zhou Pin with a long history of over 40 years (104-106 Garden Rt in Mong Kok, Kowloon, Tel: +852 2385 1230). Its opening time is from 07:30 to 24:00 everyday. Although the restaurant looks small and ordinary in appearance, its food is indeed luxurious with top quality. You can go there by taking subway and get out from D3 Exit in Mong Kok, walking along the Garden Rt for about 15 minutes.

Then, we will travel to the longest outdoor escalator in the world (C exit, Central Station, walking along the Jubilee Street for about 15 minutes), the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, which runs from Central to Mid-Levels (available uphill from 10:20am until midnight). The full escalator is 800m long and takes you 20 min from the bottom to the top. There are many exits to the roads of different directions in the middle, so you can get off wherever you want. Take the escalator up to the Hollywood Road. It is the first road since Hong Kong became a port and also a compact community of early inhabitants of Chinese. There stand many antique shops and old furniture shops. The goods of this road are always expensive, but it is still attractive for most tourists especially for foreigners due to its strong customs of the orient.

From the Exchange Square, you can take bus (6, 6X, 60 or 260) to the Stanley Market. If you like, you can stop over at Aberdeen Fishing Village (home of floating population) where you will see many kinds of junks and yachts to all directions. Stanley Market is a popular tourist destination to go to haggle over everything from antiques to electric products. Along this street, there are many restaurants and bars, you can have a lunch or take a coffee break there.

In the afternoon, go back to Central by bus and take Kwun Tong Line to Mong Kok. Walking out from D3 exit and turn right, you will arrive at the famous Women's Street, the best place to buy things for women, by offering bargains on everything from jeans to jade necklaces. If you are a crazy shopper, go to the Temple St Street after 20:00 (Yau Ma Tei Station C exit). Temple St is also called as Men's Street and it is a lively night market selling cheap clothes and all kinds of little trinkets. You can also taste the traditional local flavors there, like seafood, hot pot, BBQ and etc. Sometimes, the local Cantonese Opera is performed there for free, but tips are required at the break time. Temple St. Street is a right place to experience the real life of local people.

One-day to Lantau Island


Lantau boasts as a largest island in Hong Kong, which is almost 2 times as Hong Kong Island in territory. It is a mountainous region with very limited flat area. Most of the travelers come to trace the Buddhist temples in piety in this island. What's more, it is a delectable place for a cozy promenade.

The tour begins by sailing on an air-conditioned ferry from No. 7 Port in the Central to Silvermine Bay (Mui Wo) for about 50 minutes. In the Mui Wo Bus Station, take the bus No.1 to the Cheung Sha Beach, Tai O Fishing Village. You can see many traditional shanties along the river which have gone through centuries of vicissitudes. The inhabitants there, who are called "Hakka" and fostered by the resourceful sea, make their living by fishing.

After visiting the traditional fishing village, you might take the bus No. 2 towards the Po Lin Monastery for about 40 minutes. As the prestigious bethel of Buddhism, it attracts millions of domestic and foreign travelers annually and it deserves the best gathering of temples in Hong Kong in scale and delicacy. The great bronze Buddha statue is just adjacent to the monastery, renowned as the biggest Bronze Seating Buddha in the world. It is 100 ft tall and 202 ton in weight and you need to walk up 268 steps to have a close look at this holy Buddha. The Buddha statue is a tremendous treasure inside. There are many precious historic and cultural heritages of Buddhism stored there. It is divided into Merits and Virtues Hall, Exhibition Room and the Memorial Hall, which are all free for visitors. However, if you want to enter the Memorial Hall, you need to purchase some Chinese-style vegetarian food at the entrance, which acts as a necessary attachment. From another perspective, this is a special meal in the monastery that may add some unique flavor and also is a good chance to experience the monks' life.

Take bus No. 23 to the Tung Chung Station, where you can return to Central area by subway (Optional: from the Tung Chung, you can choose Ngong Ping 360 cable car to reach the Great Buddha. On the cable car, you will have a golden opportunity to overlook the Lantau Island, which is another extraordinary experience. The admission fee for each adult: HK$58.00 for one way and HK$88.00 for round-way).

Hong Kong Disneyland Tour


When we were children, we dreamed everything wondrously new and magically real. However, when we rushed our feet all days to make a living, we are already grown-up unconsciously and even forget our dreams in childhood for a long time. Children grow up quickly, but the magic of Disneyland keeps our heart forever young. Dear friends, please follow us to have a marvelous journey in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is located on Lantau Island and accessible with various convenient transportations.

By MTR, please take the Tung Chung Line to reach Sunny Bay and interchange the Disneyland Line to the resort. From airport, it takes you only 23 minutes (from airport to Tsing Yi, interchange Tung Chung Line to Sunny Bay and then interchange Disneyland Resort Line). From Kowloon, it takes about 30 minutes, and 33 minutes if you start from Hong Kong. It is the gateway to get the magic.

By bus, between Hong Kong and Disneyland Resort, you can take R11 or R22, which costs you about HK$38.00 net per adult. R11 runs between North Point Pier and the Disneyland Resort Public Transport Interchange (PTI) and R22 runs between You Tang and PTI. Time schedule to PTI starts at 9:00am; from PTI starts within 15 min to 45 min after the fireworks. Admission fee for normal days: HK$295.00 per adult; HK$210.00 per child (3 - 11 yrs old); HK$170.00 for senior citizen over 65 yrs-old. The child under 3 yrs-old is free of charge. Admission fee for holidays and festivals: HK$350.00 per adult; HK$250.00 per child (3 - 11 yrs old); HK$200.00 for senior citizens over 65 yrs-old.

There are four theme parks in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: Fantasyland, Adventureland, Spaceland and American Main Street. Enjoying the adventurous thrilling rides and watch the amazing Broadway-style shows, you will find your favorite character coming into life and the fairy tales becoming reality there. When you enter the resort, take the timetable along with you, which is very helpful for you to make a well arrangement for the whole day. There are so many entertainment facilities in this resort. Now we would like to recommend some "Musts" that you should not miss.

Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad, located in the Main Street, U.S.A. is the first stop of Hong Kong Disneyland. Please take the old steam engine train from American Town to the Spaceland, you can take a general look at the whole park and experience the best transportation of old time.

"The Golden Mickeys" in the storybook theater – Fantasyland: the show lasts 30 min and is a 3D cartoon movie. You will be offered with the professional glasses to watch the movie. This 3D movie is quite lively and vivid. You might even smell the perfume of the banquet and feel the water drops of rain which are happening on the movie when you are watching. All these special and magic arrangements are the one and only in all Disneyland of the world.

If one day is not enough for you to enjoy the all, you can also choose to sleep with Mickey. Hong Kong Disneyland offers you two theme hotels: Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (Tel: +852 3510-6000) and Disney Hollywood Hotel (Tel: +852 3510 5000). Both of the hotels are full of magic and fantastic ideas and designs. Guests can play hide-and-seek in the large Garden labyrinth, take photos with Princess Disney and seek 32 pairs of crystal shoes of Cinderella's in the huge crystal light of the hotel lobby.

Hong Kong Ocean Park



Hong Kong Ocean Park is located in Aberdeen, the south side of Hong Kong Island. It was built on both sides of the mountain and has two entrances - the Main Entrance and the Tai Shue Wan Entrance. The opening time of the park is from 10:00 to 18:00.
From Central, you can take bus (6A, 6X, 70, 75, 90, 97 and 260) from the Exchange Square Bus Terminal to the Ocean Park for about 20 minutes. After going through the Aberdeen tunnel, just follow the direction, it is a short walk to the Main Entrance. The entrance fee is HK$185.00 for adult and HK$93.00 for child under 12 years old. Ocean Park has 7 theme areas: the Park Tour, Lowland Gardens, Kids' World, Marine Land, Headland Rides, Adventure Land and Bird Paradise. Firstly, take the cable car up to the mountain. You can enjoy the spectacular views of the South China Sea during the 8 minutes' journey. Visit the Atoll Reef, you will witness the spectacular undersea world with over 5,000 fish. Try the heart-stopping action of the Dragon Roller Coaster, the Spider, the Octopus Asia's most exciting selection of the thrill-packed rides. The performances of trained dolphins and sea-lions are the highlight of the Ocean Park. Please check the show time when you enter the park and be sure to get to the Ocean Theater at least 20 minutes ahead of the show. If you do not want to get wet by the water spray made by the piquant blue whale, please choose the seat after the fifth row. For dining, you will have plenty of choices: pizza, hotdogs, BBQ and various ice-creams and drinks.

After you finish the tour in Ocean Park, you can take bus back to Central. There is another option tour for you to have a perfect ending of the day. From the Exchange Square Bus Terminal, along the ManYiu Street towards North to the end, there is a Star Ferry Pier. Take the Star Ferry to Kowloon. Upon arrival at the pier, please follow the direction to get to the Avenue of Stars (It only takes you about 5 minutes to get there). Rambling along the road, you will appreciate the beautiful night scene of Victoria Harbor and have a close touch with over 73 famous movie stars in Hong Kong, such as Bruce Lee, Jacky Chan, Maggie Zhang and etc. You can take photos with your favorite Movie Star, of course, with their bronze statue or handprint. Besides, "A Symphony of Lights" is held here every night starting at 20:00. It is a world-leading multimedia lights and music show. The "performers" are the 18 high buildings along the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong Island. You just choose a good place and enjoy it for free.

Hong Kong Travel Guide


Hong Kong, the Oriental Pearl, is simply amazing!
It would be hard to find a more exciting city than Hong Kong. Set among beautiful natural surroundings it has all the benefits of a thriving and vibrant commercial center. Here you can find the delights of modern living alongside an abundance of reminders of its historic past. Whether you visit the better known highlights like the stunning Ocean Park, the fantastic viewpoint of Victoria Peak or the beautiful Repulse Bay, Hong Kong is certain to exceed your expectations.
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of PRC, has grown from what was a simple fishing village into the world's fourth largest banking and financial center and eighth largest trading economy. Situated in the southeast corner of China, Hong Kong occupies an area of 1,104 square kilometers (about 426 square miles)and is home to more than 6,970,000 people. Most people (about 97% of the population) are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English, although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now. Most tourism personnel and taxi drivers can communicate with tourists in English. The most common religions are Buddhism and Christianity.
Hong Kong is made up of four parts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Hong Kong Island is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area; the residential area is located in Eastern Hong Kong Island; and Southern Hong Kong Island known for its sea shores and bays. Kowloon is another flourishing part of Hong Kong. Above all, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai , Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are the most popular areas. These areas are busy day and night, and tourists can feel secure enjoying the lively nightlife, because Hong Kong is one of the most secure cities in the world. The New Territories and Outlying Islands are ideal places to experience a peaceful and natural Hong Kong.

An open city with a wonderful natural harbor, Hong Kong is the meeting place of various cultures that blend harmoniously with Chinese traditions and exotic influences. On one hand traces of British culture can be found everywhere as a result of former colonial rule. On the other hand, Hong Kong preserves traditional customs and the core values of Confucianism that have faded in Mainland China. This is reflected in its colorful festivals ranging from Spring Festival to Christmas. Nowhere else on earth do luxury restaurants, street side food-stalls known locally as dai pai dong, grand mansions and penthouses, tenements, office blocks, wooden boats and huge liners coupled with English in a variety of accents and multifarious Chinese dialects coexist peacefully.
It is the dynamic Hong Kong that provides the environment in which the richest Chinese listed in Forbes directory do business. The city also is the backdrop for modern movies and pop music that together enjoy worldwide recognition. Home of Kongfu heroes like the late Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, Hong Kong continues to attract more and more ambitious would-be stars and entrepreneurs.

From Yum Cha (tea and dim sum) in the morning to a moon lit view from the top of Victoria Peak or stunning night time harbor cruise, mingling with shoppers in the numerous malls and markets around Tsim Sha Tsui , tasting delicacies at dai pai dong, taking a trip in a sampan or high speed ferry, Hong Kong will guarantee its visitors an unforgettable experience. There will always be something to enchant you and quite probably make you fall in love with this unique place, be it sightseeing, shopping, dining or simply exploring its many delights by day and night.
If there is no other reason why people from the world over are so interested in this island, the answer is likely to be 'because it is there!' Don't wait any longer. Join us and explore this wonderland for yourself!