How To Travel In Hong Kong

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1 Another Quality Travel Guide From: The Mini Travel Guide To HONG KONG By: Alec Chan The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 1

2 LEGAL NOTICE The Publisher has strived to be as accurate and complete as possible in the creation of this report, notwithstanding the fact that he does not warrant or represent at any time that the contents within are accurate due to the rapidly changing nature of the Travel Industry. All of these tips are accurate at the time of going to press. While all attempts have been made to verify information provided in this publication, the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein. Any perceived slights of specific persons, peoples, or organizations are unintentional. This book is copyrighted material. You may not copy, reprint, distribute, or in any way modify the contents of this publication without prior written permission from the author. This product is for informational purposes only. Notice: You ve got the full Giveaway Rights (worth $37) to give this report to your friends and subscribers for FREE. This is a complimentary resource. You may distribute this digital report as a free gift, post it on your website, or include it as part of a package, as long as the content in it is not changed and it is delivered via this PDF file. Happy Traveling! By Alec Chan, The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 2

3 About the Author Alec Chan, who is from Canada, is a huge travel enthusiast who has traveled all around Asia for the past 8 years and is currently residing in Singapore. His passion for travel started when he was a college student taking a chance with a student exchange program to Singapore. He didn t know what to expect. It was his first time leaving North America, and ever since then he has never looked back! Alec s quest for travel is to explore and learn what the locals do and appreciate the different cultures. He takes these incredible learning s and experiences and sums it all up to share with the rest of the world. The world is such a huge place. It is so rich in diverse cultures, and histories, with dramatic scenaries and landscapes. Alec s belief is that life is too short, so you must make the most of it and experience as much as you can in this world. Alec believes that he can make a positive impact in this world by sharing these insightful travel experiences and tips to help other travelers alike. You can connect with Alec through his travel blog: where he shares unique and up to date travel information and travel advice to Asia! The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 3

4 Table of Contents Quick Intro... 5 Currency... 5 Getting In... 6 Weather Major Sites to See... 9 Food That You Must Try Recommended Resources The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 4

5 Hong Kong, S.A.R, People s Republic of China Quick Intro A former British Colony that is now one of the special administrative regions in China. If you haven t been to Hong Kong then you are totally missing out. It is probably one of the most exciting and most energetic cities around the world. Some of the Hollywood stars that you are well familiar with have all started their acting careers in Hong Kong, such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Chow Yun Fat. A great place to start Asia, as it is a major transportation hub into Asia, and where Western and Eastern cultures blend uniquely in harmony. Hong Kong is one of the biggest capitalist societies in the world, so DO expect a shopping spending spree! Currency Currency used is the Hong Kong Dollar 1 USD 7.75 HKD (accurate at time of writing) The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 5

6 Getting In International flights arrive at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport How to get to the city from the airport: Cabs Cabs to the city from the airport will cost around 350 HKD charged by meter. Most taxi drivers in Hong Kong do not speak English well so have your hotel address written in Chinese for them if you do not speak the language. Depending on traffic, on average it should take about 45 minutes to the city center. Airport Express The Airport Express subway links directly to Central Hong Kong from the airport. It takes only 24 minutes to the city. A one way trip costs 60HKD to 100 HKD depending on which stop you get off at. Bus There are the airport buses (service numbered with an A ) that shuttle you to the city from the airport. On average it costs about 40HKD. Refer to the Hong Kong International Airport website for more information on the bus. The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 6

7 Weather Hong Kong has subtropical four season weather. My recommendation is to travel during the Spring (March to May around 25 degrees C / 77 degrees F) and Autumn (September to December around 15 to 20 degrees C / 59 to 68 degrees F) The winter season is in January to February and usually will be around 10 to 20 degrees C / 50 to 68 degrees F. Although it may not sound too cold, it is advisable to bring a jacket as you will experience dry cold weather that comes from the sea and most buildings such as restaurants do not have central heating. The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 7

8 Summers are brutally hot, humid, and sticky. On top of that it will rain a lot due to typhoon season. Summer season is between June to September. The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 8

9 5 Major Sites to See 1.) Po Lin Monastery aka The Big Buddha 2.) Victoria Peak The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 9

10 3.) HK Skyline viewed from Tsim Tsa Tsui Harbour 4.) Shopping at Mongkok, Tsim Tsa Tsui, Causeway Bay, and Stanley Market districts (shown respectively below starting from top left viewed in clockwise direction) The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 10

11 5.) Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disney The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 11

12 Food That You Must Try Dim Sum: Hong Kong Style Hot Pot: The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 12

13 Fresh Seafood Cooked Cantonese Style: Siew Ap (Roasted Duck): The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 13

14 Siew Yok (Roasted Pork): Wonton Noodles: The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 14

15 Recommended Resources Here are some useful online resources for planning a trip to Hong Kong. The websites below offers excellent travel deals that are value for money. You can start with these websites below to research for travel deals on both hotels and flights. Just click the links below: Zuji.com A Travelocity Company Zuji.com is the Asia division for Travelocity. They provide excellent deals for flights, hotels, and also packaged deals all around Asia and beyond. The best part of it all is that Zuji has very competitive pricing, and all prices displayed is the nett price, meaning what you see is what you get (no hidden fees!) Visit Zuji.com here => Zuji.com - A Travelocity Company Hostel World If you are on a budget, and seek only cheap and affordable beds then Hostel World is the best online resource to book a budget accommodation. Hostel World has a massive partnership with numerous hostels around the world, and they offer really great pricing and the best part is that they are reliable. You can rest assured that your hostel will be safe, affordable, and clean through Hostel World. Visit Hostel World here => HostelWorld.com G Adventures - The Great Adventure People G Adventures is a unique booking engine that provides affordable and awesome adventure tours. Whether you want to do sky diving, jungle trekking, or just a simple tour around town, then G Adventures offer great prices and great quality. What I like about G Adventures is that their tours are always in a small group, meaning you will have more time and flexibility to travel around and not get caught up with the crowd. Visit G Adventures here => GAdventures.com The Mini Travel Guide To Hong Kong Page 15