Hongkong Travel Guide

Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港, Pinying: Xianggang) Hongkong is situated on China's south coast, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea in Asia, very close to Guangdong province, which is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China. Also, Hongkong is one of the world's leading international financial centres, with a major capitalist service economy characterised by low taxation, free trade and minimum government intervention Hong Kong is a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area, Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha among the most awe-inspiring. Hongkong is also famous as a shopping heaven in the world, plenty of things to buy here. Also,you'll be amazed by the diverse contrasts and close proximity of stunning cityscapes and soaring mountains, heritage sites and extensive green countryside.

Highlights in Hongkong
The Peak The most popular attraction in Hongkong is the Peak, which offers spectacular views over the city, harbour and mountains beyond. The Peak at sunset feasting on the magnificent view of Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. Good to join a tour to see walled villages in the New Territories and other fascinating heritage excursions on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Heritage Hong Kong's colourful heritage with a cosmopolitan city featuring over 5,000 years of Chinese culture and over 150 years of colonial heritage, visitors can immerse themselves in. The calendar is filled with energetic Chinese festivals like Chinese New Year. Hong Kong's world-class museums contain fascinating collections of Chinese antiquities. Hong Kong has over 600 temples, many of them architectural gems. Hong Kong also boats a long list of declared monuments rich in both Chinese and colonial heritage that are worth visiting. You can also discover more about Hong Kong's vibrant heritage on numerous heritage tours.
Wine & Dine Hong Kong combines fantastic food from around the world in spectacular settings to make any dinner memorable. Dine atop The Peak for breathtaking views. Choose from any of Hong Kong's fantastic hotels for a memorable meal. Try out trendy Knutsford Terrace on Kowloon side or SoHo or Lan Kwai Fong in Central, two of Hong Kong's thriving food districts. Stanley and Repulse Bay are also great dining options. And do try exploring the seafood heavens in the outlying islands for a truly magnificent culinary experience. Hong Kong is the Culinary Capital of Asia!
The Events Hong Kong attracts a stunning array on international performers from around the world. So whether your tastes run from rock to jazz, ballet to modern dance, drama to big budget musicals, Hong Kong offers a truly magical array of entertainment. Check out the latest Event Calendar or contact any of the HKTB Visitor Centres or your nearest HKTB office for event details. Sure to provide spellbinding entertainment.
Victoria Harbour Hongkong offer you the iconic Star Ferry to enjoy stunning views around the harbour, and don’t miss the nightly A Symphony of Lights show featuring harbour-front buildings.

Things to do in Hongkong
Hong Kong can cater for your every desire whether you are a vacationer, nature lover or cultural explorer. Discover the myriad things to see and do in one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Seniors and mature travellers will find Hong Kong an ideal vacation destination. With Hong Kong's rich cultural heritage, there are many things to do year-round for you.
Cultural Classes  It’s the best way to experience this rich cultural diversity than by joining the Cultural Kaleidoscope programme organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. You can sail aboard the Duk Ling, the last remaining Chinese sailing junk in Hong Kong; join English-speaking ‘Meet the People’ sessions to learn all about some fascinating aspect of Chinese culture; visit a museum or join a fascinating tour to learn more about Hong Kong's vibrant culture. Join the Cultural Kaleidoscope programme to enjoy a variety of activities that enable you to experience and learn more about Hong Kong's unique local culture.
Nature Lovers Hong Kong's image as a bustling city, more than 70 per cent of its land mass is rural mountains, valleys and coastline - all within easy reach. It’s nice to enjoy the diverse contrasts and close proximity of stunning cityscapes and soaring mountains, heritage sites and excellent green countryside.
Romantic vacation Hongkong is perfect for an unforgettable romantic getaway. Stay in a swank hotel, enjoy romantic seafood dinners on the waterfront, indulge in shopping for exclusive designer goods, dance the night away in each other's arms, explore the colourful back streets and temples, hike up hilltops or stroll on the beach at sunset. Hong Kong has it all!
Nightlife Hong Kong, the city that never sleeps, offers lovers a plethora of after-dinner entertainment options. There are great hotels with cosy bars and lounges to suit every mood from live bands to DIY karaoke sessions. The Events Capital of Asia also features a stunning array of local and regional artists as well as a bevy of international celebrities. Other mainstays are the major touring shows and Hong Kong's own acclaimed orchestras and dance companies. Traditional Chinese opera and cultural shows are also popular.
'Ding Ding' Hong Kong  Hong Kong's iconic tram that winds through the island's fascinating districts. This guide will inspire you to hop off and indulge yourself in the local culture.

Hotels & Restaurants in Hongkong
Hotels So many nice hotels in Honkong rated as some of the finest in the world. Whether you're treated to hand-made chocolates in your room or greeted by a doorman in impeccable white gloves and pillbox hat, the city's deluxe hotels offer a style and service that is second to none!
Restaurant The restaurants in Hongkong are also rated highly by the people in the world,when you step outside your home-away-from-home, you'll discover a world full of wonder. Restaurants will tempt you with dishes you love and many that you have never tried. Well-preserved country parks invite you to stroll around green and serene hills. You can buy souvenirs and antiques from street markets for family members back home or simply take in the sights with a convenient organised tour.

From HongKong to Yangshuo by boat & bus
The tour from Hongkong to Yangshuo becomes more and more popular, if you arrive in Hong Kong and you want to skip the usual bus ride to Yangshuo Guilin, you may consider to take a boat out of Hong Kong. Possible destinations from Hong Kong are Macau, Zuhai and Zhongshan which have several boats a day Gao Ming (to Zhaoxing)  has daily boats at 8.30am and 1.40pm, 2 hrs, 50 minutes, price includes a ticket for the bus to Zhaoxing from where you can take a bus to Wuzhou and Guilin. There is no direct boat to either Zhaoxing or Wuzhou.

From Hongkong to Guilin by train
From Hong Kong via Guangzhou to Guilin — It is relatively easy to book a train ticket to either Shenzhen or Guangzhou on MTR, however please pay attention to that if going to Guangzhou there are two stations in this city, the MTR trains terminate in "Guangzhou Station" and the domestic trains depart from the other "East" station which is on the other side of the city and a fairly long metro ride (English is on the Metro ticket machine). There is a metro entrance in the train station when you arrive in Guangzhou, and its a bit of a pain to find, just look for the stairs going down in a corner of the station. The tickets to Guilin are sold around the corner from this exit, you have to go outside the station and you'll see another set of ticket stalls. Whether there will be tickets available depends on how early you are booking, don't expect to get them for the day of travel.

From Hong Kong via Shenzhen to Guilin — Take MTR to Lo Wu via the East Rail line. After going through immigration and customs, keep to the left when exiting. To get to the area for long distance travel, you need to walk past the Guangzhou trains area. The T38 departs 17:51 arriving Guilin Train Station 06:42. The ticket will cost approximately ¥430 for a soft sleeper and ¥245 for a hard sleeper (prices vary slightly depending on the bunk position). The return trip T40 departs Guilin 21:28 arriving Shenzhen 10:35.

Recommended Tour Itinerary about Hong Kong China:
Popular Tours Itinerary: Beijing (China's Capital)→Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)→Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)→Yangshuo (Backpackers paradise)→Longsheng ( Rice Terrace Fields)→Sanjiang (Minority and Wind & Rain Bridge)→Zhaoxing (Minority)→Huang yao (Minority)→Kaili & Guiyang →Yunnan→Tibet.→Hong Kong 


Picture below - Beautiful beach in Hongkong