MAY 10, 2017
1000H: ARRIVAL AT HONGKONG AIRPORT (TERMINAL 1)
MAY 11, 2017
DISNEY LAND (HKD 500+ / P33OO+)
MAY 12, 2017
STREET MARKETS:
• LADIES MARKET
• TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET
• CAT STREET
• STANLEY MARKET
• WAN CHAI STREET MARKET
• TAI YUEN STREET TOY MARKET
• DRIED SEAFOOD MARKET
• SNEAKER STREET
MAY 13, 2017
LANTAU BIG BUDDHA
MAY 14, 2017
CITY TOURS
VICTORIA PEAK TRAM (NOT ACCESSIBLE TO ELDERS)
VICTORIA PEAK MALL
SKY 100
THE PEAK TRAM (ACCESSIBLE TO ELDERS)
THE PEAK GALLERIA MALL
SYMPHONY OF LIGHT AT PROMENADE
THE PEAK TRAM COMBO PACKAGE (HKD 85+) 4+1 COMBO (P2,000+)
MAY 15, 2017
MACAU CITY TOURS
MACAU FERRY
• TURBO JET RT (HKD 300+ / P2,000)
(15 MINS TRAVEL TIME)
• COTAIJET FERRY (HKD 300+)
(30 MINS)TRAVEL TIME)
CASINO
CITY OF DREAMS
RUINS OF ST. PAUL
DRAGONS TREASURE
VENETIAN
GRAND LISBOA
WYNN MACAU
TREE OF PROSPERITY
DRAGON SHOW OF FORTUNE
MGM SHOW MACAU
MACAU TOWER
MAY 16, 2017
SHOPPING/BUYING PASALUBONG
0800H/2000H: DEPARTURE AT HONGKONG AIRPORT
PLACES WE CAN GO ALSO:
• AVENUE OF STARS???
• CAUSEWAY BAY???
• BEACHES???
• SPA???
• NGONGPING VILLAGE???
CABLE CAR (UNDERCONSTRUCTION)
FOODS MUST TRY:
MUNCH ON PORTUGUESE EGG TART
ZHAI DAI CHEUNG (PIG INTESTINE)
SNAKE SOUP
SMELLY TOFU
YUM CHA
DRINK TEA
EAT AT DAI DAI PONG
BAR: LAN KWAI FONG
Take a stroll through Lan Kwai Fong on a weekend and you’ll quickly get the drift: The cliché-themed bars come stocked with overpriced Tsingtaos, Jell-O shots, fruity cocktails, and not much else. If you’re looking for a more refined evening, try one of the city’s many upscale watering holes; these places will still charge you an arm and a leg, but at least you can watch skilled bartenders in action. Industrial-chic Mitte, in Sheung Wan, brings together Berlin and Italian vibes, serving up one of the best Negronis in town, while Quinary does frothy mixology like no other. In Wan Chai, Mizunara: The Library has a speakeasy feel and over 100 kinds of Japanese whisky, and The Pawn is housed in a heritage building with breezy terraces and delicious bar snacks.
DON’T FORGET TO GET A BROCHURE AT HK TOURISM AT AIRPORT!
NEEDS TO HAVE:
OCTOPUS CARD (HKD 98+)
POCKET WIFI (P100-300)
AIRPORT EXPRESS TRAVEL PASS
(HKD 245+)
TURBO JET FERRY SCHEDULE:
• Day Service (Mon to Fri) and (Sat, Sun u0026 PH): 07:00 – 17:30 or 18:00 (seasonal)
• Night Service: 17:45 or 18:15 (seasonal) – 06:30
• *Departures every 15 minutes between 07:00 – 23:59 (every 5 minutes during peak hours)
• Nighttime sailings at 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:30, 04:00, 04:45 and 06:0
COTAIJET FERRY SCHEDULE:
• Day Sailing (Mon to Fri) and (Sat, Sun & PH): 7:00am-5:30pm, every 30 min
• Night Sailing: 6:00pm–3:00am, every 30–60 min (every 2 hours from 1:00am–3:00am)
SEE THE VIEW FROM VICTORIA PEAK
If there’s only one thing you must do in Hong Kong, it’s to take in the famous view from Victoria Peak, arguably the city’s most famous attraction. Rising 1,805 feet above sea level, the summit affords breathtaking views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour, and, on very clear days, Kowloon’s eight mountains. There are several ways to reach the top, but the classic method is a seven-minute ride on the Peak Tram, the world’s steepest funicular railway. There’s an ongoing argument about whether the view is better during the day or at night—see both if you have the time and decide for yourself.
HIT THE STREET MARKETS
Just about anything you could ever want to buy can be found in Hong Kong’s lively street markets. Ladies’ Market, home to more than 100 stalls selling clothing and accessories, and the Temple Street Night Market, where you can find everything from noodles to watches, are the most famous. Elsewhere, Cat Street is known for antiques, Apliu Street Market is the place for electronics, and Fa Yuen Street is known as Sneakers Street. There are also dedicated markets for flowers, goldfish, birds, jade, kitchenware, and more.
EAT DIM SUM
Translated literally, dim sum means “touch your heart,” but it refers to a family-style meal consisting of dumplings and other dishes served in steamer baskets or on small plates. Dim sum originated as a morning or early afternoon meal, but today you can have it any time of day. And there’s no better place in the world to enjoy it than Hong Kong. While some restaurants serve dim sum from pushed carts and others allow guests to order from a menu, you can expect a similar roster of options including har gow (steamed shrimp dumplings), char siu baau (barbecued pork buns), spare ribs, turnip cakes, and much more.
There are countless places where you can order dim sum, but your best bet is to head directly to Tim Ho Wan, known as the cheapest Michelin–starred restaurant in the world (there are twelve locations in Hong Kong, but only the North Point, Sham Sui Po, and Tai Kwok Tsui locations are on Michelin’s list). For an old-school dim sum experience, try Luk Yu Tea House (24-26 Stanley Street; +852 2523 5464); for nouveau dim sum made with high-end international ingredients, try Mott32.
GAZE UPON THE BIG BUDDHA
West of the city center lies the mountainous terrain of Lantau Island, home of the Tian Tan Buddha, a 202-ton statue of the deity. Commonly referred to as the “Big Buddha,” the massive bronze statue is the main attraction here, but there are some other touristy attractions nearby that you can skip. The best way to get to the Big Buddha is to hop on the Ngong Ping 360 gondola, which offers impressive views of North Lantau Country Park, Hong Kong International Airport, the South China Sea, and the surrounding countryside.
HAVE BREAKFAST AT A DAI PAI DONG
Once ubiquitous in Hong Kong, the humble dai pai dong (literally, “restaurant with a big license plate,” though understood to refer specifically to open-air stalls serving cooked food) has almost disappeared today, with only a couple dozen remaining. You can eat at a dai pai dong for any meal, but its most iconic dishes are typically served for breakfast. Be sure to order congee, milk tea, and Hong Kong–style French toast, which will be the best kind you’ve ever tasted.
DON'T TAKE TAXIS ALL THE TIME
Admittedly, taxis are relatively cheap in Hong Kong, with rates starting at just HK$22, or $2.84. The problem, however, is that even if a taxi is available, the driver won’t necessarily pick you up. The drivers here seem to pick and choose passengers as they please, sometimes only taking those who are going to a location of their liking. There’s also a difference between cross-harbor taxis and island taxis—so make a wave motion with your arm if you’re trying to go across the water, or look for devoted cross-harbor taxi stands. If it’s rush hour, raining, or between 3 and 4pm when taxi shifts change, don’t even bother; instead, take the hyper-efficient MTR. This clean and easy-to-navigate underground subway is by far the fastest way to get around, with a comprehensive network across the territory that usually has no more than a two-minute wait between each train.
DON'T ONLY SHOP IN THE MALLS
You can’t go two blocks without finding yourself outside a mega shopping mall in Hong Kong—and it’s worth taking a peek at the luxury stores and restaurants in malls like IFC, Elements and Pacific Place. That being said, there’s much more to the shopping scene than these international chains. For local designers and fashion-forward finds, try the stylish indie shops in the Tai Ping Shan area, like Squarestreet and Chateau Zoobeetle; shop for high-end hipster goods at shops like WOAW on Gough Street; find top-tier boutiques like 45R and Kapok in the Star Street precinct; or explore the myriad local apparel, home, and jewelry boutiques at renovated design hub PMQ.
ADDRESS:
CENTRAL POLICE STATION
Address:
10 Hollywood Rd., Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
LAN KWAI FONG
Address:
Lan Kwai Fong and D'Aguilar St. between Wyndham and Wellington Sts., Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
AVENUE OF STARS
Address:
TST East Promenade, outside InterContinental Hong Kong, Kowloon, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
CENTRAL FERRY PIER
Address:
Man Kwong St., between Rumsey and Man Yiu Sts., Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
Address:
Fantasy Rd., Lantau Island, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
HONG KONG PARK
Address:
19 Cotton Tree Dr., Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
KOWLOON PARK
Address:
22 Austin Rd., Kowloon, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
LANTAU PEAK
Address:
Lantau Island, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
OCEAN PARK
Address:
Ocean Park Rd., Aberdeen, Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
VICTORIA PARK
Address:
1 Hing Fat St., Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
VICTORIA PEAK AND THE VICTORIA PEAK TRAM
Address:
Between Garden Rd. and Cotton Tree Dr., Hong Kong, n/a Hong Kong, Hong Kong
WHEELCHAIR INQUIRIES:
電話:2194 9666
傳真:2386 6899
電郵:
[email protected]
MTR Nam Cheong Station Exit D1 / MTR Sham Shui Po Station Exit C2
Services and Repair Centre
Address Unit 1-3, G/F, Cheong Him Hse, Nam Cheong Estate, Shamshiupo, Kln.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 09:30 am - 12:30 am
01:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:30 am
01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Closed on Sunday and Holidays
Services and Training Centre
Address Unit 1-4, G/F, Cheong Shun Hse, Nam Cheong Estate, Shamshiupo, Kln.
Opening Hours Depends on particular services
Tel.: 2194 9666
Fax: 2386 6899
Email:
[email protected]
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