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HONG KONG AT NIGHT
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             HONG KONG
  
Bairdstravels spent  a wonderful week in Hong kong  .What a place.
Up there with the best . Exciting  very Exciting   

 

 HOTEL INFO

 http://www.jiahongkong.com:80/

 

CAUSEWAY BAY  

We chose Causeway Bay because we wanted to be handy for most places and also has a few bars and western restaurants. Its home to large department stores, such as Sogo. Causeway Bay is crowded but here you can eat and shop until very late. Some major supermarkets and eateries stay open 24 hours. Times Square in Causeway Bay is a major focal point, especially at the 'calendar' New Year

 

 

                                           

  

 

Hotel was quite expensive 

$2000 AT NIGHT ABOUT £120 A ROOM PER NIGHT

BEST DEAL A COULD GET FOR STANDARD WE REQUIRED  

ONE OF THE BEST HOTELS I`VE EVER STAYED AT
 STAFF WERE BRILLIANT 
  
MONDAY
 
WALK THROUGH VICTORIA PARK    WATCH THE NOON GUN GO OFF 
TAKE TOUR OF HK ISLAND  GO UP THE PEAK  
BOAT TRIP ROUND ABERDEEN HARBOUR VISIT STANLEY MARKET
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
To get a close-up look at the Aberdeen way of life, we took a sampan ride or take in the view from one of two magnificent floating restaurants 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.


Aberdeen is also the site of Ocean Park, one of Southeast Asia's largest oceanarium and theme parks.
 
 
TUESDAY
 
A crossing of Victoria Harbour on a Star Ferry has been named by the National Geographic of Traveler as one of the "fifty places of a lifetime".
Step aboard the fabulous double-decker "Shining Star" ferry, a beautiful re-creation of the ferries that plied Victoria Harbour in the 1920s. Relax and enjoy the magnificent view or soak up the sun on the open decks while enjoying the cooling sea breezes.
 

HONG KONG OCTOBER 2007
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WEDNESDAY
 
WENT TO OCEAN PARK      www.oceanpark.com.hk
 
 
                         
 
Hong Kong's ever-popular homegrown theme park is now home to two cuddly new residents! Giant panda cubs Le Le and Ying Ying are gifts from the Chinese government to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR.
 
This year is also the 30th anniversary of Ocean Park, set up in 1977 to create one of Asia's most popular theme parks mixing entertainment, education and conservation in an exciting package. The 80-hectare (200-acre) park, situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, features thrill rides as well as amazing aquarium exhibits and performances by various sea creatures. A cable car system links the lowland and headland sections, offering spectacular views en route.
 
 
 
New and fun-filled entertainment facilities are introduced from time to time and a major refurbishment is underway. In addition to the new giant pandas, Ocean Park recently unveiled a fascinating Sea Jelly Spectacular, featuring more than 1,000 sea jellies of all sizes from all over the world.
The whole family will enjoy SkyFair, a thrilling balloon ride where you can soar more than 100 metres into the air for a breathtaking view of the majestic south side of Hong Kong. Other popular additions have been the Abyss Turbo Drop, the Mine Train, Amazing Amazon, the Flying Swing and the Film Fantasia Simulator Ride.
 
                            
 
 
TAKE TRAM TOTHE PEAK TO SEE SKYLINE AT NIGHT
 
Among the Hong Kong Tourist Attractions Victoria Peak is the right place that gives an incredible view of the entire harbor glittering with illumination. If you are looking out for some entertainment then one must not forget stopping over at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Auditorium. Yet another favorite destination to stopover would be Madame Tussaud Wax Museum where one may come across wax statutes of celebrated artists. Ocean Park in Hong Kong is a themed marine park where it is always fun time for kids. If you are on a shopping spree then a must visit would be to Stanley Market that boasts of several shops
 
 
      
 
THURSDAY
TRAM TO HAPPY VALLEY RACE COURSE    
 
 
HARD ROCK CAFE
 
The superb Harbour City is the area's largest and most famous shopping and entertainment complex, which includes Ocean Terminal, where visiting cruise liners berth .                                                                                                     
 
FRIDAY
TRAM TO WEST POINT 
                                 
 
FERRY OVER TO HUNG HOM
FERRY BACK TO WAI CHAI FOR LUNCH
FERRY OVER TO KOWLOON 
 
 
 
Currently the region of Kowloon in Hong Kong is partitioned into 5 districts for administrative purposes. They are Kwun Tong, Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Yau Tsim Mong. Kowloon in Hong Kong, though is congested is an extremely thriving city filled not just with industries but also several interesting and attractive places.
There are temples like Wong Tai Sin (named after a recluse and monk) and Tin Hau Temple.
 
                         
 
 
The other places of attraction in Kowloon in Hong Kong are Tsim Sha Tsui which translates as 'elephant's trunk', Nathan Road which is also called the 'golden mile' for harboring tourist's needs like hotels, markets, restaurants and food-stalls. The "Good Wish Gardens" in the Wong Tai Sin Temple complex, Jade Market that is so known for its selection of jade articles ranging from jewelry to artifacts. The other attraction includes Hong Kong Cultural Centre; Man Mo Temple; the Space Museum; Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, the Museum of History and several others.
 
  
LAST MINUTE SHOPPING LADIES MARKET
FERRY BACK OVER TO HONG KONG ISLAND
DINNER  WAN CHAI    HK  
 
TAXI TO AIRPORT 
FRI/ Sat 20 Oct 2007 01:30     Arrival: London-Gatwick (LGW)
Sat 20 Oct 2007
06:40 
From: Gatwick (London) To: Glasgow
Depart: 20 Oct 2007 10:25  Arrive: 20 Oct 2007 11:50
  

S TRAVELS TIPS FOR HONG KONG

 

 

Nathan Road's famous "Golden Mile" bustles with shoppers day and night. It's renowned for its dazzling array of brightly-lit, neon-decorated shops, hotels, restaurants and nightspots that flank the wide thoroughfare.

BE WARNED  http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/tips/index.jhtml

 

DONT BUY ANYTHING EXPENSIVE     ONCE YOUR HOME YOU CAN`T TAKE IT HOME  MARKETS  

 

Ladies Market is the best  Sells everything   Beware most are fakes

One of the most popular street markets in Hong Kong, Ladies' Market is a must-visit destination for fashion lovers with an eye for bargain-priced clothing, bags, accessories, toys, cosmetics and household knick-knacks. The stalls making up this enjoyable market can be found on Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok. It is open from noon until 11:30pm.

 

 

 

   

TRAMS  VERY CHEAP $2 PER PERSON PER TRIP

STAR FERRY IS THE  BEST HARBOUR BOAT TRIP EVER

STAY AT A GOOD HOTEL  

 

YOU CAN`T SURVIVE  SURVIVE WITHOUT BRITISH FOOD/DRINK 

WAN CHAI IS FULL OF WESTERN STYLE BARS

 

HARD ROCK IS AT  The superb Harbour City is the area's largest and most famous shopping and entertainment complex, which includes Ocean Terminal, where visiting cruise liners berth

 

We enjoyed the Bubba Gump on the peak
The first franchise in Greater China named after the fictitious and bizarrely successful shrimp farming company set up by Tom Hank's character, Forrest Gump, in the movie of the same name. It serves great American seafood in a lively, colourful setting.


Shop 304 - 305, Level 3
Telephone: 2849 2867
Opening Hours: 11:00am - 10:00pm (Sun-Thu) &
11:00am - 11:00pm
(Fri-Sat & Holiday Eve)

URL:
www.bubbagump.com 

 

 
 
 

Hong Kong at night is stunning for many reasons. Beautiful buildings are highly condensed with layers of colours ranging from the harbour up to the peak. You can take a panoramic view from distance. Or you can take a close up and feel yourself as part of it. nfo-----
it Hong Kong?
A: Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September is rather warm and humid. Eighty per cent of Hong Kong's precipitation occurs between May and September, with August registering the highest rainfall. For a detailed weather forecast, please visit Hong Kong Observatory website.


Q: Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?
A: Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven days to six months, depending on nationality. Check with any Chinese embassy or consulate for the latest status.

 


  

Q: Where is the best area to stay?
A: Hong Kong is compact, so visitors are never too far from shopping and major sights. Hong Kong also has an excellent transportation system so visitors can easily reach other areas, no matter where they stay. Most hotels are located in the heart of the city, in Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island and in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon. There are also a growing number of resort-style hotels in the New Territories that offer relaxing alternatives.


Q: Is local transportation easily accessible?
A: Public transportation via bus, ferry or train is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user-friendly. The system covers extension areas of Hong Kong with signs in English and Chinese.


Q: Will I be expected to pay tips?
A: Most restaurants will levy a 10 per cent service charge but waiters will expect to be given some loose change. Restaurants that don't add a service charge will expect a 10 per cent tip. However, tipping is left to your discretion. Bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change.



Q: Will I be able to use my electrical equipment in Hong Kong?
A: The standard electrical voltage in HK is 220 volts AC, 50HZ, so you will need an adaptor for your 100-volt appliances and electrical equipment.The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged plug. You can buy an inexpensive adaptor for your equipment when you arrive in Hong Kong.



Q: Is Hong Kong safe for the visitor?
A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence.




Q: Is English widely spoken?
A: Very widely spoken. There will be no problems in communicating with people in most hotels, restaurants and evensome
 taxis.