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
