Nook version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Hong Kong, China.
Hong Kong (Heūng góng in Cantonese, meaning fragrant harbour) is a place with multiple personalities, as a result of being both Cantonese Chinese and under a more recent contemporary ex-British influence. Today, the former British colony is a major tourism destination for China's increasingly affluent mainland population. It is also an important hub in East Asia with global connections to many of the world's cities. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be Asia's World City.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China is much more than a harbour city. The traveller weary of its crowded streets may be tempted to describe it as Hong Kongcrete. Yet, this territory with its cloudy mountains and rocky islands is mostly a rural landscape. Much of the countryside is classified as Country Park and, although 7 million people are never far away, it is possible to find pockets of wilderness that will reward the more intrepid tourist.
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with at least one season to match your comfort zone. Boasting one of the world's best airports, it is the ideal stopover for those who wish to travel deeper into the Orient.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Hong Kong
Overview
Orientation
History
People
Climate
Books
Film and cinema
When to visit
Electricity
Key Districts
Arrivals
Entry requirements
Customs
By plane
Hong Kong International Airport
Shenzhen International Airport
Macau International Airport
By helicopter
By boat
By ferry
By ship
By land
By car
By bus
By bicycle
By train
Hong Kong Island
By boat
By bus
By MTR
By train
Local Transportation
Octopus card
By Mass Transit Railway
By tram
By bus
By ferry
By taxi
By car
By bicycle
Bicycles on Public Transport
By escalator
Language & Dialect
Sightseeing Highlights
Guided walk
Victoria Peak
Horse racing
Local life
Traditional heritage
Museums
Nature
Theme parks
Seeing different sides of Hong Kong by Public Transport
Bus
Tram
Avenue of Stars and A Symphony of Lights
Fun Activities
Festivals
Exploring
Music
Beaches
Swimming Pools
Sailing
Hiking and Camping
Gambling
Studying
Cantonese
Working
Shopping Highlights
Costs
Tipping
Shop
Shopping Malls
Streetmarkets
Discounts and haggling
Supermarkets and Convenience Stores
Dining Guide
Cost
Etiquette
What to eat
Dim sum
Siu Mei
Congee
Noodles
Tong Sui
Tea time
Street food
Seafood
Exotic meats
Where to eat
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Tea
Alcohol
Tobacco
Accommodation Guide
Safety & Security
Crime
Legal matters
Traffic
Corruption
Hiking
Natural disasters
Healthy Living
Find a doctor
Tap Water
Pollution
Cultural Issues
Culture
Politics
Manners and Etiquette
Superstition
Business
Dress
Gay and Lesbian Hong Kong
Communications
Post
Internet Access
Telephone
Mobile phones
Landline phones
Local Help
Consulates
Local & Day Trips
