With revised sections on politics and government and complete updates on all listings, "Hong Kong Handbook" reveals the Chinese heart beating within this exciting city. Business travelers will appreciate the coverage of the city's transportation system and economic transformation. Tourists will turn to the sections on traveling with kids and information on fishing and the hiking trails. 40 photos. 70 illustrations. 10 charts. 50 maps.
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The most comprehensive and informative book I have ever read-a most valuable resource for both the first-time and seasoned Hong Kong visitor. This softcover book is easy to read, and its compact size makes it very easy to carry as a quick reference. EVERYTHING you need to know about travel to this most interesting and exciting locale. I HIGHLY recommend it. Don't go to Hong Kong without it. -- International Travel News, January 1997
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No longer under British rule, Hong Kong is rapidly assuming its true identity as the most distinctively Chinese city in Asia. "Flower boards," Taoist temples, old-style pharmacies, and the constant rattle of mahjong tiles all serve as a reminder that beneath Hong Kong's Western exterior beats a Chinese heart. Award-winning author Kerry Moran focuses first on essential sights in the metropolis -- both famous and little-known -- as well as on dozens of easy getaways into the New Territories, a quiet refuge from the urban bustle. Hong Kong Handbook also helps travelers to organize their time in Hong Kong in the most effective way possible:
*Explore fascinating aspects of Chinese culture-from dragons to tea, feng shui, and tai chi. *Bargain for deals, dine in the best restaurants, and navigate the public transit system of the world's busiest city.
*Learn Cantonese phrases and Chinese characters. Hong Kong Handbook's character and phrase listings help travelers in reading maps and place signs.
*Shopping is nearly everyone's favorite occupation in Hong Kong. Moran tells readers what to buy, where to buy it, and how much it should cost.
*Visit the charming Portuguese enclave of Macau, steeped in colonial charm and preparing for its 1999 handover to China; and the dynamic south-China metropolis of Guangzhou, powerhouse for the economic transformation sweeping China.
This thorough update of the essential travel guidebook to Hong Kong provides travelers the details they'll need to best experience this dynamic city in its present period of political and cultural changes.
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Another Great Tour Guide on the Pearl of the Orient,
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This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Hong Kong (2nd Ed.) (Paperback)
This is 1 of the 2 tour guides I recommend for Hong Kong besides Fodor's. As a local who grew up and used to live in Hong Kong, I was both surprised and excited about how much foreigners can dig deep through this city. Post-colonial Hong Kong still preserves the heart-beat of Chinese heritage underneath the burgeoning veneer of high-tech development and finances. The official airline of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific unveiled its newest operation logo couple of years back with slogan "Heart of Asia". The Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) strived to revive tourism that was correlated with the regionwide stock market plunge in 1997 by launching the campaign "Hong Kong: City of Life" in 1998 to attract visitors. Featured was a 7-day-6-night package from the US including airfare and hotel for $899 including tax. Dubbed "Heart of Asia" and "City of Life", this volume of "Hong Kong Handbook" will surely be your pocket guide to explore this exotic capital of Asia. The book included history and remarkable events associated with this newest Chinese SAR (Special Administrative Region), along with its rich mixed cultures and lifestyles. In addition to the usual tips on fine dining, hotels from 5-star to no-star, shopping bargains and transportation, this handbook devotes incredible amount of pages on almost all the districts within the city. It would be a tremendous loss for any Hong Kong visitor to stay in central (downtown) area and the usual tourist spot like The Peak, Ocean Park and Po Lin Monastery. This handbook guides you to local areas like Mongkok, Yaumatei, and even outlying islands Po Toi Island, Tung Ping Chau, and Cheung Chau. One of the preserved wildlife area, Sai Gung Peninsula, is illustrated with lucid photos. You might wish to allocate 3-4 days hiking through the trails that provides panoramic view of the South China Sea. The Hong Kong Handbook offers more than just a packaged tour can satisfy. You might completely stay away from urban areas and venture through monasteries or explore one of the biggest man-made water reservoir Plover Cove. The border with mainland is just 15 miles from the main financial center. The guide would be a must-have for those who wish to see the other side of Hong Kong.
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A "must-have" for the serious explorer of Hong Kong.,
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This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Hong Kong (2nd Ed.) (Paperback)
Anyone planning a trip to Hong Kong would be wise to pick up a copy of this book. I recently returned from a two-week exploration of the SAR, and I found this book to be invaluable. Not only did it give me maps and all the essentials, but it gave me insight into the people and culture that surrounded me. The only thing I found lacking was the glossary of Chinese phrases.
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