Cheap Flights Hong
Kong: East Meets West!
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After
choosing from the many available cheap flights Hong Kong has to offer
you will discover upon your arrival that Hong Kong is a convergence of different peoples
and cultures where East meets West. Hong Kong was a colony of Britain for the past
one hundred years, and just recently handed back to China. Hong Kong operates as
its own country, even though it is technically under the territories
of China. This gives the country many of the positive aspects of
mainland China while being easily accessible to visitors. The previous
hundred years under British rule has made Hong
Kong the most suitable place for Westerners to visit. The official language in Hong Kong
is
English, and recently Chinese has been added. The road signs, train
stations, everything is in both Chinese and English and almost
everyone in Hong Kong speaks
English. Despite the strong English influence, Hong Kong has
kept its
Chinese traditions and culture while adopting
the best of Britain's influence.
The airport and public transportation are very modern and easy to
use. The cab drivers are generally very
helpful, polite, and efficient. An Octopus
pass is a terrific way to get around the city. It saves
finding correct fare and can be used on taxis, trams, buses, ferries,
7 eleven and other outlets.
The Tram provides
cheap transport on Hong Kong Island. Its slow but provides plenty of
camera opportunities. A must visit is the Peak. Stunning views
and shopping. If you are in good shape and enjoy a strenuous hike,
walk up Old Peak Road to the Peak. The views are beautiful and once you
reach the top, visit Cafe Deco...great look-out point at night...ask for
a table along the windows.
If
you look across the sea from Hong Kong island to Tsim Tsa Tsui it is
certainly the most spectacular view you will ever see. The Star
Ferry is a good way over to Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui. Plenty of sights to
see and excellent restaurants abound.
For
something a little off the beaten path try a trip to Silvermine Beach on Lantua Island.
Lantau Island offers a glimpse of what the area was
like before development. A very quiet seaside location with easy access to the Big Buddah,
Disneyland, Hong Kong & Kowloon.
Cheap
Flights Hong Kong Hotels
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Choosing between the
many Hong Kong hotels can prove to be a daunting task. Your
choice depends upon your tastes and needs while in Hong Kong.
The
Peninsula Hotel is one of the most expensive but also the most elegant hotels in
Hong Kong. But for convenience you might prefer the Regal hotel right next to the airport.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel is a five minute walk to the Time Square at
Causeway Bay. The hotel provides shuttle bus to the Time Square or the
nearest MTR station.
The Hong Kong
Disneyland Hollywood Hotel
is one of the two hotels in the Hong Kong Disney resort and is perfect
for families. It's close
enough to see the fireworks from the park at night. There is a hotel
shuttle to the park that runs every few minutes, so you never have to
wait. The Chef Mickey's international buffet offers a variety of
dishes from the fresh crab salads to the salmon sashimi and the
chocolate fountain on the desert table will interest both the children
and parents.
The Kowloon Harbour
Plaza Hotel feels as if you are sitting on top of the world with
amazing views over the Hong Kong skyline and offers the most breathtaking
swimming pool way up on the 25th floor! The views can be most
appreciated in August when the festival of lights will make your
nights unforgettable!
Cheap
Flights Hong Kong
Shopping
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The shopping is
incredible! Hong Kong offers every brand name at prices that are
impossible to walk away. So have your credit cards ready for a major workout!
You could literally shop till you drop!
Every corner of Hong Kong has a clothing store. For bargains visit the
Ladies Market in Mong Kok at night and for electronics visit the Sham Shui Po
area. Take a train to
Guangzhou in
mainland China where the people selling their products are much more
eager and aggressive in their selling approach. Then take the ferry to Macau, which
offers some fun shopping and sights to see. Causeway Bay offers great dining and
shopping. If antiques are your passion then Hollywood Road should be on
your must see list for shopping. If
you are looking for some unbelievable shopping bargains then be
sure to cross over to Shenzhen where both food and products are even cheaper.
Hong
Kong is the shopping mecca
for both the big spender & the budget shopper. So remember to
bring extra suit cases or just buy some extra luggage while in Hong Kong
to fill with all the other bargains you will purchase while on your Hong
Kong adventure!
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Flights Hong Kong
Food For Everyone!
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If you like to eat,
Hong Kong offers Chinese, Japanese, French,
Lebanese, Indian, every type of food you can imagine and everything
tastes divine!
Macau in
Shanghai street offers the best value for your money. It serves local cuisine
and Macau
food. Some restaurants in Ashley road in Kowloon offer some wonderful
tasting food. For an incredible view while dining have dinner in SanFran steak house in 1 Peiking
Road. From great yum cha to
excellent fine dining be sure to eat at "The Quaterdeck" in Kowloon.
Try the oysters florentine followed by the surf &
turf. Never order the same dish twice because every dish is so
different and delicious. And finally for anyone who yearns for
non-Asian food such as Italian, Spanish and American, visit the Soho area.
Soho also offers many pubs.
Cheap
Flights Hong Kong
is waiting for you!
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This city never
sleeps! One o'clock in the morning and the
streets are still full! So choose between the many cheap flights
Hong Kong has to offer and prepare for an adventure where sleep is not
an option!
