How To Use This E-Book
Getting Around the e-Book
This Berlitz Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Hong Kong, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Hong Kong, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Hong Kong are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Hong Kong. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Hong Kongs Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
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Man Mo Temple. The air here is always heady with incense. For more information, .
Top Attraction #2
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New Territories. See the dramatic scenery, fringed with numerous secluded beaches. For more information, .
Top Attraction #3
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Glittering skyscrapers. Central district is home to an array of bold, modern structures. For more information, .
Top Attraction #4
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Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau. This is the worlds tallest seated bronze statue of the Buddha. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5
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Sheung Wan. Explore the fascinating streets here and a way of life that is fast disappearing. For more information, .
Top Attraction #6
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Cheung Chau. Step down a gear on this small, laid-back outlying island. For more information, .
Top Attraction #7
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Shopping. Day or night, indulging in retail therapy is an experience not to be missed. For more information, .
Top Attraction #8
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The Star Ferry. The most exciting way to cross Victoria Harbour is on this iconic craft. For more information, .
Top Attraction #9
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Victoria Peak. A ride to the top on the famous Peak Tram provides some stunning views over the city. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10
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Man Fat Tze. Brave the steep climb to visit the Monastery of 10,000 Buddhas. For more information, .
A Perfect Day in Hong Kong
9.30am
Street markets
From Queens Road, walk through Centrals Gage Street and Graham Street outdoor food markets to see the freshest selection of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and seafood in town. If food isnt your thing, but shopping is, Centrals shops start opening from 10am.
10.45am
Dim sum
Head to City Hall to join the locals for dim sum in Maxims restaurant, which has harbour views. Stop any trolley and choose from the bamboo steamers. Favourites include the white ha gow (shrimp) or yellow siu mai (pork and shrimp).
11.30am
To Kowloon
Catch an MTR to TST East to visit the Museum of History in Chatham Road or head to Mongkok and Yau Ma Tei street markets.