City Overview & History
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Hong Kong Residents
Over 90% of the people of Hong Kong are Chinese with Cantonese background; others are…
Hong Kong History
Humans have lived in Hong Kong for 30,000 years, but did not enter the history…
Hong Kong today
Today Hong Kong is internationally known as a strong financial and corporate center. It has…
Annual Temperature
Months Minimum°C Maximum °C January 14.1 18.6 February 14.4 18.6 March 16.9 21.5 April 20.6 …
Places to Visit
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The Avenue of Stars
Located along the Victoria Harbor waterfront, the Avenue of Stars in Tsimshatsui is the Far…
Museum of History
Museum of History is another landmark of this area. Established in 1975 when it became…
What to do with children in tow
As Hong Kong boasts of both the Disney land and Ocean Park, children all over…
Hong Kong Dolphin watch
This is a 4 hour trip to see the natural habitat of the Pink Dolphins…
Tsing Ma Bridge
Tsing Ma Bridge is the seventh largest suspension bridge in the world. It carries road…
Health & Safety
Shopping
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The open air market
The open air market in Jardine’s Crescent has cheap clothes and food items.
Central Market
Central Market in Victoria Street, Hong Kong Island is the place to buy all meat…
Peddar Street Central
HMV Music on 1-3 Peddar Street Central has the largest collection of CD’s and DVD’s…
Hotels
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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
This is a sophisticated business hotel, conveniently situated at the heart of Hong Kong Island,…
Embassy Hotel (Service Apartment)
Located in the heart of vibrant Mangkok city, close to the entertainment, shopping and eating…
The New International Guest House
Located in the hub of shopping and entertainment areas of Tsimshatsui and well connected to…
Dorsett Far East Hotel
Though not really in the Budget category, one can get good deals in this hotel…
YWCA -The Anne Black
The 20 storey YWCA, previously known as The Anne Black Guest House, is a great…
Halal Restaurants
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Halal Meat Shops
There are two Halal Meat Shops suggested Mahmood Pak Meat Stall 2573 1448 Kun Tao…
Ebeneezer’s Kebab
Ebeneezer’s Kebab for Turkish food G01C, Astoria Bldg., 24-38 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui 21140999…
Islam Food
Islam Food for Chinese Dishes G/F., 1 Lung Kong Road, Kowloon City 23822822 23828928
Habibi Cafe
Habibi Caf’e for Egyptian dishes G/F., 112-114 Wellington St., Central 25443886
Islamic Centre Canteen
Islamic Centre Canteen 5/F, 40 Oi Kwan Road Wan Chai 28348211
Istanbul Express
Istanbul Express for Turkish Doner Kebab 66, Lockhart Road, Wanchai (opposite Guangdong Hotel) 28650066
Restaurants
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There are two Halal Meat Shops suggested Mahmood Pak Meat Stall 2573 1448 Kun Tao…
Ebeneezer’s Kebab
Ebeneezer’s Kebab for Turkish food G01C, Astoria Bldg., 24-38 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui 21140999…
Islam Food
Islam Food for Chinese Dishes G/F., 1 Lung Kong Road, Kowloon City 23822822 23828928
Habibi Cafe
Habibi Caf’e for Egyptian dishes G/F., 112-114 Wellington St., Central 25443886
Islamic Centre Canteen
Islamic Centre Canteen 5/F, 40 Oi Kwan Road Wan Chai 28348211
Istanbul Express
Istanbul Express for Turkish Doner Kebab 66, Lockhart Road, Wanchai (opposite Guangdong Hotel) 28650066
Festivals
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Confucius’s Birthday
Confucius’s Birthday, 27th day of the eighth moon. One of the greatest philosophers and thinkers…
Monkey God Festival
Monkey God Festival -Sep / Oct, Day 16th of the Moon. It is believed that…
Dong Zhi Festival
Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice) Festival (11th moon). This is the second biggest festival of the…
Seven Sisters Festival
Seven Sisters Festival falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This festival…
Yue Laan -The hungry ghost festival
Yue Laan-The hungry ghost festival-(Aug/Sep) This is the festival to appease ghosts who it is…
The Ching Ming Festival
The Ching Ming Festival falls on in the third lunar month. It is celebrated to…
Masjids
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Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
One can drive in Hong Kong on an international license or country issued license for…
From the airport
Besides being one of the world’s classiest airports, Hong Kong Airport has an excellent transport…
Organized Tours
Water tours
Water tours are the largest for cruises and boat tours. They have a special tour…
Star Ferry Harbor tours
There are a number of boat tours as the harbor cruise is a major attraction…
Splendid Tours and Travel
Like the Gray Line, they also offer day and night city tours. Cruises, trips to…
The Gray Line
The Gray Line bus service has its own local sightseeing tours organized daily. These are…
