Hong Kong, China Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Hong Kong, China, asia, beijing, shanghai, singapore, australia
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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