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Visitor Information Services 2007-10-19 11:07:00 You may wonder if you can get a Hong Kong map for tourist or having information of tourist route in Hong Kong. Although you can go online to check the most update information (for example, visiting our blog), but maybe you are not bring your notebook computer with you, or you didn't find an Internet Cafe. Then you can go to the Visitor
Information Services
Centre operated by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.You can find a series of leaflet about Hong Kong, maps for shopping, hiking and traveling around, information about racecourse, theme parks etc. Moreover, you can get a visitor's kit for you to design you own travel route.The locations of the service centres are:Hong Kong International Airport 1Transfer Area E2 (7am - 11pm daily)Web kiosk for tourist information available 24 hoursHong Kong International Airport 2Buffer Halls A and B, Arrivals Level, Terminal 1 (7am - 11pm daily)Web kiosk for tourist information available 24 hoursHong Kong IslandNear Exit F, Causeway bay MTR Station (8a
Hong Kong style wedding invitation cards 2007-10-18 16:18:00 In Hong Kong
, the period of October - December is a peak season for MARRIAGE. Many Hong Kong grooms and brides like to have their big days during this period. (In Chinese wordings, we call marriage as "close the sky window"). This is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture.source: http://chanelkelvin.com This is my friend, Chanel & Kelvin's wedding
website. Their took gorgeous wedding photos. Take a look and sign the guestbook to bless them, thank you ;)Just last week, I received 2 wedding banquet invitation cards from my friends. I expect to receive one or two in coming weeks. :)Here shows 2 invitation cards I received recently and the one I hand-made by myself in my wedding. The leftmost one is my masterpiece.You may discover there is a Chinese word printed on all the card. Can you find it? Yes, it is "double-happiness", "喜喜".Red and Gold are lucky colors in Chinese culture, so you NEVER find a white, blue or black wedding cards because they are sad colors.Here are the clos
Tai Mei Tuk and Plover cove reservoir 2007-10-18 11:19:00 Tai Mei Tuk is a famous outdoor recreation site in Hong Kong. It is located in the Plover Cove Country Park.This is one of the little boat wharf. You may take a boat or enjoy your fishing time here.There are many public BBQ sites and BBQ shops around Tai Mei Tuk.If you don't like BBQ, you would attracted by the different restaurants. There a number of HK style restaurants, western style and even Thai food.Plover cove reservoir is the second large reservoir in Hong Kong. It is enowned for its magnificent main dam. Measuring near 2km in length and some 24 hectares in area, it is Hong Kong's longest dam. It is also the world's first "reservoir in the ocean".People enjoy riding bicycle while some of them like to walk on the dam. You would also see a lot of people fishing and lot of kite flying on the sky.Somethings you should know and keep it mind. He did ride fast. Look out!Remember to bring your camera and feed the battery. It is one of the great position watch sunset. Transport: Bus
Hong Kong @ YouTube 2007-10-17 21:03:00 YouTube, the famous video sharing community site, is now launching a Hong Kong
edition, in order to let Hong Kong people to share more there. The new channel is mostly in Chinese character. However, the clips upload to the Hong Kong edition are also found at the international edition of YouTube.Moreover, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is currently running a channel on YouTube, in order to provide clips to promote Hong Kong.It is recommend to view those video clips and feel the best of Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Reality Channel is at http://www.youtube.com/hongkongMoreover, our blog is also having a channel there, you may find some video clips there at http://www.youtube.com/hktour Read more:YouTube
Treasures of the World's Cultures from the British Museum 2007-10-17 11:07:00 I have been to visit the exhibition called "Treasures of the World
's Cultures from the BritishMuseum
" at the Hong Kong Museum Art. It is quite interesting that those artifacts are from the British Museum.We can see ancient culture to present day from the world via this exhibition, including sculptures, paintings, jewellery, porcelain etc.Venue: Hong Kong Museum of ArtDate: till 2nd December 2007Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm except Thursdays and Saturdays. 10am to 8pm on Saturdays.Admission: $30Transport: Exit J, East Tsim Sha Tsui KCR Station, besides the Avenue of Stars.More information can be found at the official website of this exhbition: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Arts/english/exhibitions/eexhibitions_s_20070701_2.html
Avenue of Stars (星光大道) 2007-10-16 14:20:00 The Avenue
of Stars, located at the East Tsim Sha Tsui, along the seaside, with the view of Victoria Harbour. It is aimed to celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry. It modeled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the hand-print and autograph of the famous acting stars along the avenue. Here is the official URL of the avenue: http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/ Transport: Exit J, East Tsim Sha Tsui KCR Station(Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station is interconnected with East Tsim Sha Tsui KCR Station)
Shopping @ Causeway Bay 2007-10-24 11:09:00 Though Hong Kong is a tiny city, it is a shopping heaven for tourists. There is NO GST (Goods and Services Tax) for your spendings!Many branded shops are here in Causeway
Bay. Watch lovers can go for an Omega and/or Rolex just opposite to the Times Square :) Women can get a handbag from Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Chloe, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Loewe, Bally, Furla, Lancel :) Searching for a limited edition? Go Milan Station and France Station!You can spend a whole day for shopping here. Have a break, there are coffee shops (Starbucks, Pacific Coffee, Haagen-Dazs) nearby or you can enjoy a movie too! Transport: Time Square - Exit A, MTR Causeway Bay Station Cinema Admission @ Time Square: HK$45-$70 per ticket Read more:Shopping
Cha Chaan Teng (Hong Kong Style Restaurant in Western Cuisine) 2007-10-23 11:32:00 Want to have a cheap but nice western style breakfast in Hong Kong
? Go "Yum Sai Cha".Yum Cha is very common in Hong Kong, however, normally it takes an hour to complete a meal, because people like to read newspaper, gossiping during yum cha. However, for a fast breakfast in the modern city, I'd like to recommend you to go to "Yum Sai Cha", besides having fast food.So, what is "Yum Sai Cha"?In Cantonese pronunciation: "Yum" means "Drink", "Sai" means "West or western" and "Cha" means "Tea".One of the majority role in "Yum Cha" is the chinese style tea. Therefore "Yum Sai Cha", is to have a meal with western tea or coffee.Cha Chaan Teng are very common, they provide cheap western style cuisine, such as sandwich, toast, fried egg, ham, sausage etc. This is normally good for fast breakfast for me. If you haven't book breakfast from hotel, or don't want to "Yum Cha" every morning, let's try to find a Hong Kong style restaurant for "Western
Tea". However, Cha Chaan Teng also serve lunch, Read more:Style
, Cuisine
Egg Tart (蛋撻) 2007-10-23 11:00:00 Egg Tart is another popular pastry in Hong Kong. It is manly egg custard inside, with the a baked outer crust. The shape is similar to this English style tart served during tea time. In Hong Kong style, the crust of egg tart is "Butter-flavoured shortcrust pastry" OR "Puff pastry".Hong Kong people usually have Egg tart during tea-break in the afternoon. Normally, it is sold by dozen, or half-dozen.You can find egg tart in most bakery is Hong Kong, however, most supermarket named "SUPERSTORE" also sell egg tarts.
A Symphony of Lights 2007-10-22 11:01:00 "A Symphony
of Lights
" becomes Hong Kong's main scenic spot since 2004. There are 44 buildings participating in the play along the harbour side of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The show starts at 8pm every night and there will be special firework effects during the special holidays, e.g. The National Day. Come to Hong Kong and enjoy our beautiful night scene with this Guinness World Records!
Elements - Shopping Mall of MTR Kowloon Station 2007-10-21 20:17:00 This is the newest Shopping
Mall in Hong Kong.Since the station started operated nice years ago, it is just a quiet place, only for the airport express interconnection. However, a new shopping mall here was grand opening in October, it is great that the shopping mall may bring more traffic to the railway station.The shopping mall called "Elements", it is connected directly to the railway station. The mall is divided into five areas, with different topics of Wu Xing: metal, wood, water, fire and earth, which represent the "Five Elements" (or Wu Xing) in the natural phenomena of the traditional Chinese philosophy.Besides stores, the shopping mall also equipped with food court, cinema and skating court. the combination of the business is quite similar to megaBox in Kowloon Bay, however, the area is wider, with compare to megaBox, people may feel more comfortable to be here.Transport: MTR Kowloon Station
or any bus to MTR Kowloom Station, for example 281A from Mong Kok.
Bakery? French Fries? Wings? 2007-10-21 11:01:00 There are many Hong Kong style snacks along the streets in crowd areas like Causeway Bay and Mongkok. I just recommend this "cake shop" - Danish Bakery
. People always queue up not because of its bread and/or cake, but they are looking for the famous hotdogs, french fries and chicken wings. You can located Danish Bakery at the corner of Caroline Hill Road in Causeway Bay. Transport: Bus Route 10 from Central Read more:French
, Wings
Little Sheep Again 2007-10-28 19:21:00 We have introduced the "Little Fat Sheep
" (Official english name is "Little Sheep") to you previously. However, beside Hot Pot, the restaurant is serving "Yum Cha" during day time. Moreover, the serving is a little bit different, it is a "unlimited order" with a fixed price counted by head.This is meant that you can order "Dim Sum" whatever you like. Although "Little Sheep" is a brand name of Northern China, but the Dim Sum serving here are mixed style with Southern China. Furthermore, some of the dim sum are using sheep instead of pork, the taste is special, as Canton style dim sum are mostly using pork as inside stuff.I was there with friends for afternoon tea time, with unlimited order of dim sum, we ate too many dishes and tried several type of dim sum.By the way, save the resource of the earth, just order those you really want, and please don't waste food. :)Price (per head):$50 (Monday to Friday 11:00am-1:45pm), $40 (Monday to Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm)$56 (Sat, Sun & Public Holi Read more:Again
Evening Out-patient Service 2007-10-27 10:30:00 It seems very trouble if you feel sick on trip, however, you may need a doctor if you really not feeling well, especially for children. Your hotel may provide medical service, but, it may be expensive, and the service may be not available in evening or midnight.I’d like to show you some information of evening out-patient
(outpatient) service. If you are not Hong Kong resident, you need to make full payment at emergency room of public hospital. However there is no special queue for tourist, so you may sometimes take several hours to wait at emergency room, if your case is regarded as “not critical”. Therefore, it is suggested you go to the private clinic and hospital.There are several private hospitals and clinics providing 24 hours or evening out patient service. Here is a list of those services located in urban area of Hong Kong.Clinics:T Y Healthcare (Evening out-patient service till 2am)Address: B/F 473 Hennessy Road Hong Kong (Exit B, Causeway Bay MTR, Station)Contact Number: Read more:Service
Taking the Star Ferry 2007-10-26 11:50:00 The Star Ferry is the most popular tourist route for you to travel from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon side. This is also the most traditional way for Hong Kong people to travel over the harbour, before the tunnels are built. It takes 6 minutes for you to cross the harbour, you can enjoy the fresh wind form the harbour, feel the sunshine, or have a good dream with the lights in the evening.Routes of Star Ferry:Central - Tsim Sha Tsui Fare: Upper Deck $2.2, Lower Deck $1.7Operating Hour: 0630-2330Frequency: 6-12 minutesWan Chai - Tsim Sha TsuiFare: $2.2Operating Hour: 0730-2250Frequency: 8-20 minutes Read more:Taking
Cocktail Bun and Pineapple Bun (雞尾包與菠蘿包) 2007-10-25 18:11:00 Cocktail Bun and Pineapple Bun are two of the famous Hong Kong style food. However, Cocktail Bun is not related to Cocktail, and there is no Pineapple inside Pineapple Bun . By the way, both buns are sweet pastry. It is a typical food for breakfast or tea-break.The fillings of Cocktail Bun shredded coconut, sugars and shattered bread.The topping of Pineapple Bun is just sugar, however, it is fried and place as a checkers pattern originally, the style is like a pineapple, so it was named. However,the pattern is no longer like this nowadays, it is just a piece of fried sweet toppings.You can get these buns at bakery, especially those old style bakery. Moreover, most supermarket named "SUPERSTORE" also sell fresh buns.Cocktail Bun (Right) and Pineapple Bun (Left) are two famous Hong Kong style food. It is mostly for breakfast of lunch time tea.
The ToyMart 2007-11-02 12:42:00 Gundam, Star Wars, Lego, Dragon Ball………They are all in here. Even if you are not a collector, you should have a look. The ToyMart is a multilevel shopping center and there are a lot of trendy little shops. You can also take the lifts to the upper level of the building and you will find a lot of toy shops. Buy an action figure for your friends.The ToyMart is located in Mong Kok and easy to find. CTMA Centre, 1N Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Mong KokTransport: Exit B3 Mong Kok MTRIf you are looking for huge toy stores like Toys"R"usYou may find the address here. There are total nine Toys"R"us in Hong Kong.http://www.toysrus.com.hk/inside/location.htm
One City, One Rail System (MTR) 2007-11-01 22:17:00 If you are planning to visit Hong Kong, you may beware that there are two mass rail system in Hong Kong: MTR and KCR. The two systems are running independently, and it is almost no overlap in service area, but with some interchange stations.KCR mainly cover the West and East of the New Territories, and provide two ways to connected to Shenzhen, mainland China. MTR is mostly underground and running in the urban area of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and also provide the Airport Express.However, the government decided to merge two system, in order to provide one mass rail system in Hong Kong. If a journey need to cover both KCR and MTR, you should paid fare to both system. However, after 2nd December, 2007, the two systems are merged together, you can use one fare to travel a trip all between any lines of the rail network.The new company will called MTR, however, in Chinese Name, the meaning will be "Hong Kong Railway", all the KCR station will be renamed to MTR station.So if you are plan Read more:System
Sam Tung Uk Museum, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong 2007-11-01 10:14:00 Last weekend, I visited Sam Tung Uk Museum
, an old Hakka walled villiage built in 18 century in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
.The museum reveals to visitors valuable historical articles, photos, living culture of early Hong Kong. I especially like the building architecture of the walled villiage. It is a good experience to know how Hong Kong grew from a small villiage to a cosmopolitan city.Outside Sam Tung Uk MuseumEntrance, ModelCorridors, LanternStudent's book, Living roomWhat comments visitors left?Transport: Exit E, MTR Tsuen Wan Station + 10 minutes walk.Admission Fee: Free
Cheung Chau 2007-10-31 00:30:00 It is cool that autumn is here. It is good to go rural area for a walk. However, a simple country side may be too "natural", let go to a outlying island for fun.Cheung Chau, is one of the quite popular outlying island in Hong Kong. The town centre is so crowd in weekends since many local people will come to have a walk. Moreover, to have seafood dinner, or BBQ. You can also come to have a walk, no matter have good seafood, you can also rent a room for a night, there is a good seaside hotel located there.You can see the traditional culture of the people original living in Cheung Chau, most of them are fishermen before, so, you can also enjoy the scenic of the boats in Cheung Chau.It is very cool to ride in Cheung Chau, you can rent a bike and shuttle around the island. But if you want to hike, you can also go to the hilltop, there is a famous Cave, called Cheung Po Tsai Cave, which is a place a pirate lover called Cheung Po Tsai's to store his treasure before. Transport: Ferries from C
2008 Olympic Game Specialty Shop 2007-10-29 22:49:00 We are all happy that our country is going to organize the Olympic
Games in 2008. The souvenir are being sold in the country. Beside Beijing, the city of most of the games being there, several cities will join the games with support to the same.Hong Kong is one of these side city that going to hold equestrianism. We all enjoy that such international event are being held here.The Specialty
Shop are located in every big city in China, I have been to those in Qingdao and Shenzhen. However, there is one located in Hong Kong. It is recommend to have a look there, or you may interest to buy some small souvenir, such a key ring back to your country as small gifts to your friends.Address: G/F 34-36 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha TsuiTransport: Exit B2, Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station
Newest Foodcourt (Japanese style food court) 2007-11-06 18:01:00 Last week, I discovered that a new food court (Official name is 'food theater' there)was opened in Sha Tin. It was originally a Japanese
style department store - Seiyu. However, it is being under renovation for a few months. The grand new food court was opened in the late October. The food provided in this food court are mainly Japanese style. You can fine Japanese Burgers, sushi, tempura, ramen, Japanese sweetmeats here. Bakery, and some Chinese style dishes and Chinese BBQ food (siumei) are also provided here.It attracts a crowd these couple of week, not only they are new, but also Hong Kong OL love Japanese food very much. Address: 3/F, Phase III, New Town Plaza, Sha TinTransport: Sha Tin KCR Station
CityGate Outlets -Tung Chung 2007-11-05 18:00:00 CityGate Outlets - If you are obsessed with shopping (just kidding), especially for sport's wears, accessories, designer fashions and children's wear in an air-conditioned shopping mall. CityGate Outlets, just a minute's walk from Tung Chung
MTR, would be an ideal shopping paradise to all ages of your families. (I have to emphasize that I am not working for CityGate Outlets, :>).There are more than 50 stores selling sport's wears, accessories, designer fashions and children's wear at discount up to 60% OFF. The environment and the competitive pricing can actually stimulate our emotional buying. It is irresistible to anyone.Last sunday, beside CityGate Outlets, I also went to other tourist attractions around CityGate Outlets. They include Ngong Ping, Giant Buddha Temple. I spent the afternoon in Ngong Ping and Giant Buddha and the evening at CityGate Outlets (I will post the photos soon). Very tired afterwards. :> A fresh fruit and smoked Salmon Salad at Spaghetti HouseMore Infom
Victoria Park 2007-11-04 23:27:00 The Victoria Park is located at Causeway Bay. The park was the main recreation and leisure place decades before. You can have a jog here, or simply have a walk. There are some facilities for Hong Kong people to enjoy, say, football court, tennis court, and children playground etc.Moreover, you can enjoy have a big green grass area here. If you are living near Causeway Bay, come to have a walk, it is a very good place to relax in the metropolitan.Transport: Exit B, MTR Tin Hau Station
Put Chai Ko (砵仔糕, Canton Style Pudding Cake) 2007-11-03 19:33:00 Put Chai Ko is another famous Hong Kong style snack. However, it is originally from somewhere is Guangdong (Canton). It is a soft, palm size sweet pudding, placing is a small bow., whioch is the name "Put Chai" come from. The "Kao" means puddings, is a kind of white or yellow sugar, with red beans insides.It is a steamed cakes, yummy and most Hong Kong children loves it. :)You can get these pudding at some old style bakery, and some traditional vegetarian restaurant . Moreover, most supermarket named "SUPERSTORE" also sell this pudding. It cost about HK$4-5 each. According to wikipedia, Put Chai Kao have several english translations, here is a list for your reference: Put chai pudding, Earthen bowl cake, Bootjaigo, Red bean pudding, Bood chai ko Sticky rice pudding. Read more:Style
, Pudding
Foot Reflexology (Foot Massage) 2007-11-11 18:06:00 Hong Kong is a shopping paradise! After a day's shopping may cause sore feet. There are now many body and foot care centres around shopping areas like Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. Some of them open 24 hours! You can choose from Accupoint Massage
, Aroma Massage, Foot Massage, and/or Shanghai Trim Style Pedicure from HK$88 up. The next day you can shop freely again without pain.
Lan Kwai Fong 2007-11-10 18:26:00 Lan Kwai Fong is a must place for happy hour after a day's hard work and/or clubbing in mid-night times. Over 80 bars and clubs including famous restaurants for French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Japanese. During some special occasions such as New Year, Rugby Sevens, Halloween and Christmas, here is a place for thousands of people party together! Come find it out and enjoy together! Address: D'Aguilar Street, CentralTransport: Exit D2, MTR Central Station
Fireboat Alexander Grantham 2007-11-09 18:47:00 I visited the "Fireboat Alexander
Grantham Exhibition Gallery" last weekend with my fellows. It is converted from a real fireboat - Alexander Grantham. After the fireboat was retired, it is redecorate and placed in Quarry Park, as a exhibition gallery for fireboat service.The fireboat was original built in the 1950s, it was serviced for half century. It was decommissioned in 2002. The gallery is aimed to conserve the history of the fireboat, also let visitors to know more about the history of sea rescue operation.Address; Quarry Nay Park, Hong KongOpening Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm(closed on every Tuesday, and the first 2 days of the Lunar New Year)Admission: FREETransport: Exit E, MTR Tai Koo Station + 10 minute walk, through City Plaza
Chop Street (圖章街, Man Wa Lane, 文華里) 2007-11-08 10:02:00 The Chop Street
is located in Sheung Wan (official name is Man Wa Lane), it is just a small lane with kiosks. Most of them are selling chops, or name card printing service. It is an old street, decades before, those kiosks are printing name card with traditional way, using the stamps and hand-driven machines to print name cards one by one, so, it became a scenic spot before. However, nowadays, the printing way is modernized, but the chop business is still staying in this street. You may go there to have a chop with your name, it can also be in Chinese character. You can see two tourist is enjoying the chops at one of the store. Transport: Exit E1 or E2, MTR Sheung Wan Station
Hong Kong Central Library 2007-11-07 19:22:00 I was self studying in the Hong KongCentralLibrary
last Saturday. It is the main public library in Hong Kong. Besides the district libraries, most of the services are provided here. As a Hong Kong resident, we can apply for a library card, in order to use the facilities provided by the public library. However, as a tourist, you can still coming to this big library to enjoy the service, reading books, newspapers and attending the exhibitions. The Central Library is located at Causeway Bay, just opposite to the Victoria Park, it is a 12-stories building and was opened in 2001. Address: 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong KongTelephone: 3150 1234Opening Hours:Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri. Sat and Sun - 10am - 9pmWed - 1pm - 9pmThere will be special arrangement on opening hours on Public Holidays Transport: Exit B, MTR Tin Hau Station.
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