Streets

Streets
Author: Jason Wordie
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2002-03-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9622095631

In this book, Jason Wordie takes the reader on fifty tours through the urban and historic places of Hong Kong Island ranging from Central through Wan Chai, to Shau Kei Wan then to Shek O, along the south coast from Stanley to Aberdeen, completing a circuit of the Island through Pok Fu Lam, Kennedy Town to Sheung Wan. Each place is introduced with an essay that describes the area and the way it has changed, then the reader is taken on a walk around the area's streets with the important, interesting, curious and historically illuminating sites described and illustrated.

Exploring Hong Kong

Exploring Hong Kong
Author: Steven K. Bailey
Publisher: ThingsAsian Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2009
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781934159163

Exploring Hong Kong presents a vivid and multidimensional portrait of Hong Kong, one of Asia's most exciting cities. Inspired by his 20-year love affair with Hong Kong, Steven K. Bailey has transformed the typical Hong Kong guidebook by dispensing with the usual laundry lists of sights, hotels, and restaurants. In their place are thoughtfully written chapters that offer the author's personal perspective on how to best explore Hong Kong. From dolphin watches and back-country hikes to street markets, temples, and ferry rides, Exploring Hong Kong contains 40 richly detailed experiences that will unite travelers with the soul of one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. Book jacket.

The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau

The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau
Author: David Leffman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 140539269X

Explore every corner of two of Asia's most exciting destinations with the fully-revised seventh edition of the Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau. From shopping on 'The Golden Mile' to the Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery - inspired by dozens of photos - the 20-page, full-color introduction highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. The guide includes 'author's pick' section of the very best hotels and restaurants, plus up-to-date listings of all the top bars, clubs and shops, to suit all budgets. The section on Macau has been completely revised and extended and there are detailed chapters on Hong Kong's background from post-handover politics to feng shui and Chinese Astrology. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for both regions.

Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong & Macau: Travel Guide eBook

Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong & Macau: Travel Guide eBook
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2024-09-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1835291147

This compact, pocket-sized Hong Kong & Macau travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Hong Kong & Macau. This Hong Kong & Macau guidebook covers: Hong Kong Island: Central to Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island: the south side, Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon: Jordan to Diamond Hill, The New Territories, Lantau, Lamma and Cheung Chau, Macau. Inside this Hong Kong & Macau travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Hong Kong & Macau – Views from The Peak, Star Ferry, São Paulo façade, Maritime Museum, Lan Kwai Fong, Fireworks at Chinese New Year, Yum cha, Tai Hang Fire Dragon, Picnic at Bride’s Pool, Ocean Park, Roasted meats, Temple Street Night Market, Macanese food, Sham Shui Po, Three Lamps District Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Hong Kong & Macau at a glance – an overview map of Hong Kong & Macau with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Hong Kong & Macau in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Hong Kong & Macau with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.

World Mapping Today

World Mapping Today
Author: Bob Parry
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 1080
Release: 2011-12-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110959445

Insight Guides: Hong Kong City Guide

Insight Guides: Hong Kong City Guide
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2014-11-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1780057989

With its fabled urban landscape and vibrant Chinese culture, Hong Kong is one of the world's most exciting cities. Whether you want to take a bay cruise on the Star Ferry, eat and shop your way around Kowloon or find peace at an atmospheric temple, Insight City Guide Hong Kong will make sure you have the quintessential Hong Kong experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including the city's dim sum tradition, Chinese medicine and the local love of horse racing, while evocative accounts of Hong Kong's districts bring the city to life, from the dramatic vistas of the Peak to the shops and bars of lively Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, and the beaches and monasteries of the outlying territories and islands. Full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease, while the detailed Travel Tips directory gives you all the practical information and travel advice you need when planning what to do on your trip, including selective listings for hotel and restaurants. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, Insight City Guide Hong Kong will help you discover the very best of this fantastic destination.

Insight Guides Pocket Hong Kong (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Pocket Hong Kong (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2017-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1786718340

Newly updated edition of Insight Guides Pocket Hong Kong Innovative extra = incredible value, and unique in the market. All Pocket Guides come with a free eBook, unlike comparable competitors' products High production values - fresh colour-coded design, full-colour throughout, and includes a pull-out map Exciting opportunities for bespoke promotions - please contact your Account Manager for details Content overview: -Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is a practical on-the-move travel companion - Includes Top Ten Attractions, Perfect Day itinerary suggestions and an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture

Berlitz: Hong Kong Pocket Guide

Berlitz: Hong Kong Pocket Guide
Author: Berlitz
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 178004836X

Hong Kong is an intoxicating place - exciting, mysterious and glamorous, there's nowhere quite like this tiny corner of China. Berlitz Pocket Guide Hong Kong is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this city, packed with useful facts, inspiring photography and handy tips to help you uncover the best sights and experiences. It tells you everything you need to know about the main attractions on Hong Kong Island, as well as Kowloon, the New Territories, the Outlying Islands and Macau. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the 10 top attractions in Hong Kong, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city - where to eat dim sum, check out the local markets, enjoy a night out, and much more. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of things to do in Hong Kong, including arts, entertainment, horse-racing, night cruises and - of course - shopping. In addition, there are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.