DLA PIPER’S GUIDE TO CONTENTS

WELCOME TO HONG KONG 3

PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO HONG KONG 4

THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE 5

GETTING AROUND HONG KONG 6

PLACES TO MEET AND GREET 7

WINING AND DINING 8

THE BEST OF AND 10

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – HIKING 12

ISLAND HOPPING 13

FURTHER AFIELD 14

2 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong WELCOME TO HONG KONG

Steeped in history and rich in culture, Hong Kong is where East truly meets West. The result... one of the most unique, vibrant, dynamic and diverse places on earth!

Hong Kong is a city of contrasts. To some, With information regarding travel, dining Hong Kong means commerce, sky scrapers, options, meeting locations, things to see and designer brands, fine restaurants and the do and details regarding DLA Piper’s office general glitz and glamour that comes with location, we hope this guide helps you get being home to more Rolls Royce® cars the most out of Hong Kong. per capita than anywhere else in the world. If there is anything that we can do To others, Hong Kong means beautiful to assist you, please contact us at countryside, wild buffalo, golden beaches and businessdevelopment.asia some of the best street food in Asia. @dlapiper.com Although it’s likely your time in Hong Kong will largely be devoted to business, attending a plethora of meetings and other events, Hong Kong is a truly fascinating place and we hope you also find some time to see the “real” Hong Kong.

Kevin Chan Hong Kong Office Managing Partner T: +852 2103 0823 E: [email protected]

3 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong BACK TO CONTENTS PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO HONG KONG

VISAS A taxi fare from the airport costs Nationals of most countries can enter approximately HK$250 (US$32) to Kowloon Hong Kong visa-free, staying for periods from and costs approximately HK$350 (US$45) seven days to 180 days. If you haven’t been to Hong Kong Island. to Hong Kong before, we recommend When returning to the airport, you may checking whether you require a visa. Details like to use the “In-town check-in” facilities of the visa application process and the list at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations. Most of countries whose nationals do not require visitors choose to do this as it means you can visas can be found here. drop off your bags at the station up to 24 hours before your flight, get your boarding LOGISTICS – GETTING FROM pass at the same time and then simply hop HONG KONG AIRPORT TO HONG on the train approximately 90 minutes KONG ISLAND OR KOWLOON before your departure time. Airport Express

Whilst in Hong Kong you will likely be staying HANDY AIRPORT LINKS either on Hong Kong Island (where the main Airport information business district is located) or across the The cost of an Airport Express ticket is harbour in Kowloon. Hong Kong Airport is HK$100 (US$12) for one way and HK$180 Airport Express information one of the best airports in the world, with (US$23) return. Tickets can be purchased In-town check in information a very fast and convenient Airport Express at self-service machines or at the central train. Trains leave the airport every 10 tickets desk upon exiting the Customs Hall minutes and the train stops at both Hong at the airport. Kong Island and Kowloon, taking roughly 20 Taxi and 25 minutes from the Airport respectively. Both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Airport A taxi from the airport may well be a better Express Stations have multiple onward travel option if you wish to get to your destination connections available, the most convenient directly. However, bear in mind that it can likely being a taxi direct to your final take twice as long as the Airport Express destination. train depending on traffic.

4 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong BACK TO CONTENTS THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

As many taxi drivers speak limited English, Hong Kong weather is generally hot we recommend downloading the ‘Hong and humid with occasional showers and Kong Taxi’ app from either the Apple App thunderstorms, particularly during the Store or Google Play Store depending mornings. Pack clothing that is light and on which device you are using. This app. made of natural fibres if possible, such will translate any addresses you have as cotton or silk. In winter (November – into and will also provide a February) you will need some additional handy “flash” card showing your address. layers. We suggest you also pack an Alternatively, you may wish to print the umbrella. You may wish to download the name of your hotel or destination in ‘’ app, which Chinese, prior to your arrival. will give you the most accurate weather information during your stay.

Ensure that you book any restaurants well in advance of your arrival as popular restaurants tend to get booked up quickly. Most restaurants have English-speaking staff but, if you have any difficulties making bookings, feel free to enlist our help by emailing: businessdevelopment.asia @dlapiper.com

Get some Hong Kong currency (Hong Kong dollars) and make sure you’ve alerted your bank to the fact you’ll be travelling to Hong Kong, so that all of your cards work during your stay.

5 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong BACK TO CONTENTS GETTING AROUND HONG KONG

MTR GETTING TO THE DLA TAXIS PIPER OFFICE You can easily get around Hong Kong by the Hong Kong taxis are extremely cheap MTR rail service. Traffic during the day can be If you are travelling to our offices by MTR, compared to those in many other major very congested so we recommend the MTR please use Exit G at Central station. cities. Taxis in Hong Kong are colour-coded as the most reliable way to get you to your according to their operating areas, with RED If you are travelling to our offices by taxi, destination on time. Click here to view serving Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, the best place to get out at will be the the MTR map GREEN serving the and Landmark Mandarin Oriental. BLUE serving . You will use Tickets mostly the red taxis whose meters start You will need to either buy a ticket for Our full address is: at HK$22 (US$3) for the first 2km, and a each journey at the station or purchase DLA Piper Hong Kong further HK$1.60 (US$0.20 cents) for every an . An Octopus Card is a 17th Floor, Edinburgh Tower 200 metres thereafter. There are neither stored-value smartcard which can be used extra late-night charges nor peak-hour to pay for most travel fares (ferries, trains, 15 Queen’s Road Central surcharges, but harbour crossings (Hong buses) and at various merchants including Hong Kong Kong Island to Kowloon or vice versa) incur convenience stores and supermarkets. toll charges. Generally speaking, you can We strongly recommend purchasing an travel anywhere around the Central area of Octopus Card as this will make getting T: +852 2103 0808 Hong Kong for less than HK$50 (US$7). around much quicker and easier. Our full address in Chinese is: Basic Octopus Cards cost HK$150 香港中環皇后大道中十五號 (US$20), with HK$100 (US$13) credit 置地廣場公爵大廈十七樓 plus a HK$50 (US$7) refundable deposit. The card can be ‘topped up’ at any MTR Click here for a map Station and most convenience stores. You can purchase (and return) the Octopus Card at the customer service station at any MTR station or the Airport Express Station at the airport.

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FOR BREAKFAST FOR COFFEE / A QUICK BITE FOR COFFEE / A QUICK BITE IN CENTRAL AND IN IN CENTRAL IN WAN CHAI

Oolaa Petite $-$$ Fuel $ The Coffee Academics $ Offers a good selection of options for both Perfect spot for a quick, quality coffee in Central. Earning two places in the Coffee Review’s list of breakfast and lunch, with a full breakfast menu and Fuel also serves pastries and cakes. highest rated coffees, The Coffee Academics is a lunches including salads, pizzas, pasta and burgers. Where: 3rd floor, IFC Mall (8 Finance Street, Central) great place for a coffee on-the-go. Where: Shop 12 , Regal Court, Star Street, Wan Chai. OR Basement of the Landmark (15 Queen’s Road, Where: 35-45 , Wan Chai FOR AFTERNOON TEA T: +852 2529 3823 Website Central) T: +852 2869 9019 (IFC) or +852 2295 T: +852 2154 1180 Website Clipper Lounge, the Mandarin 3815 (The Landmark) Website Classified $-$$ Oriental $$ Offering a good selection of traditional breakfast Caffé Habitu $ Conveniently situated at the heart of Central, this items from full English breakfast to smoked A nice choice for coffee as well as a quick bite café offers exceptional afternoon teas. Its scones salmon bagels and muesli. to eat. It offers a wide range of food including are among the best in Hong Kong! Where: G/F, 31 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai OR sandwiches and cakes. Where: Mandarin Oriental, 5 , Exchange Square, 3rd fl., Shop 313, 8 Connaught Where: G/F, 10 Queen’s Road East,Wan Chai Central T: +852 2825 4005 Website Pl (Central) T: +852 2528 3454 (Wan Chai) and T: +852 2527 8999 Website The Lobby, the Peninsula $$$ +852 2147 3454 (Central) Website Cova $ Dressed Salad Bar $ Probably the most iconic hotel in Hong Kong, Marriott Café $$ A casual but smart café offering coffee, cake and A great place to grab a custom made-to-order many say that its colonial style afternoon tea is a Offering a full breakfast menu. Given it’s a hotel, more substantial items for lunch. salad in a hurry. must-try in Hong Kong. Where: Shop 3, B3, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Where: The Peninsula, 19-21 Salisbury Road, Tsim opening hours will be earlier than other cafe Where: Shop 134-135, 1/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Road East, Wan Chai T: +852 25274848 Website Sha Tsui T: +852 2696 6772 Website options in Hong Kong. , Central OR Shop 203, 2/F, Alexandra Where: Level 5, JW Marriott Hong Kong Pacific House, Central T: +852 2869-8777 (Prince’s Chez Patrick Deli $$ Tiffin, Grand Hyatt $$ Place, 88 , Hong Kong Building) or + 852 2522-1833 () T: +852 2810 8366 Website Website A gourmet eatery and a fine grocery counter Situated just next to the Convention Centre, this offering hearty French cuisine and tapas style food. is afternoon tea “Grand Hyatt style”. Café Landmark $$ Simply Life $ Where: 3 Star Street, Wan Chai T: +852 2527 1408 Where: Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai Café Landmark is a good option for breakfast A casual café in the Landmark basement offering Website T: +852 2584 7722 Website and lunch. a good selection of fresh salads and sandwiches, Garden Café $ The Lounge, Four Seasons $$ Where: 107-108,1/F, The Landmark (Atrium), 15 along with pastries and cakes. A variety of options including seafood and both A decadent afternoon tea option, also able to Queen’s Road, Central T: +852 2526 4200 Where: Basement of the Landmark (15 Queen’s Western and Asian favourites, with indoor or cater for various dietary requirements, such as Website Road, Central) T: +852 2978 3929 Website outdoor dining options. gluten free options. Where: The Conrad, 88 Queensway Road, Pacific Where: Four Seasons, 8 Finance Street, Central Place, Admiralty T: +852 2521 3838 Website T: +852 3196 8888 Website

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Where: Shop B1, Basement 1, Alexandra House, DRINKS The Waterfall Bar $$ 16-20 Chater Road, Central T: +852 2526 6456 Armani Aqua $$ An outdoor poolside lounge featuring a fine Website collection of champagnes, wines and spirits, Stylish and elegant lounge club and roof terrace deluxe snacks and Cuban cigars. Cuisine Cuisine $$$-$$$$ located in the heart of Central. Where: 11/F, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wan A good place for and Cantonese style Where: 2F Landmark Chater, , 8 Chai T: +852 2584 7722 Website cuisine. Besides quality food, it also offers a Connaught Road, Central T: +852 3583 2828 harbour view facing the Kowloon side. Website Where: Shop 3101, 3/F, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Sevva $$$ Street, Central T: +852 2393 3933 Website Sevva has a stylishly appointed terrace with a Resturant $$$ spectacular city view. The cocktails are refreshing and well-made. A quality Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong with world famous Cantonese style roast goose, right Where: 25/F Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, in the heart of Central. Central T: +852 2537 1388 Website Where: 32-40 Wellington Street, Central Mo Bar $$ T: +852 2522 1624 Website A sophisticated bar with a nice atmosphere. A Lung King Heen $$$$ - $$$$$ oil. Other favourites include the soy sauce chicken, good place to people watch! The only Chinese restaurant which has three slow-cooked pork spare ribs and smoked baby Where: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Michelin stars. Truffle dumpling, braised abalone, pigeon. Road, Central T: +852 2132 0077 Website crispy ... all with a harbour view. Where: G/F, 18 Kau U Fong, Central Captain’s Bar $$ Where: Podium 4, Four Seasons, 8 Finance Street, T: +852 2555 2202 Website Central T: +852 3196 8880 Website Captain’s Bar is a Hong Kong institution and the Tien Yi $$$ traditional watering hole for Hong Kong business Island Tang $$$ Tien Yi translates as “The Pinnacle of the World”. people. UPMARKET LOCAL CUISINE Some say it offers the best barbecued pork with This traditional Chinese restaurant is known for Where: The Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Peking Garden Restaurant $$-$$$ honey (“Cha Siu”) in Hong Kong. The old- specialty dishes such as bird’s nest (bird’s nests Central T: +852 2825 4006 Website A quality Beijing cuisine restaurant in the heart of fashioned décor is also a highlight. have been used in Chinese cooking for over 400 Central. With live noodle making demonstrations years, most commonly as the base of a soup), Where: 2/F, The Galleria Plaza, 9 Queen’s Road Café Gray Deluxe $$$ and authentic ‘Beggar’s Chicken’ being smashed dried abalone, along with classic items like fresh Central T: +852 2526 8798 Website Superb cocktails and jaw-dropping views from the open at the table, dinner here truly is an event. seafood, BBQ meat and dim sum. They also offer 49th floor. ‘Beggar’s Chicken’ (chicken steamed in lotus leaves The Chairman $$$ - $$$$ an extensive wine list. and a clay crust for 12 hours) and the traditional Where: L49, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 It’s everyone’s recommendation. Probably the Where: Lower Ground 1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty T: +852 3968 1106 Website Peking duck are ‘must try’ dishes, but must be Queensway, Central T: +852 2918 9889 Website ordered 24 hours in advance. most famous dish, and rightly so, is the steamed flower crab with aged Shaoxing wine and chicken

8 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong BACK TO CONTENTS ‘REAL’ LOCAL CUISINE Dumpling Yuan $ Giando Italian 8½ Otto e Mezze Recommended by the Michelin Guide as ‘the’ Restaurant & Bar $$$ BOMBANA $$$$ - $$$$$ If you are looking for a feast fit for a king on a place to try fried dumplings. As the name suggests, This traditional Italian restaurant serves The only three Michelin star Italian restaurant in shoe string budget, Hong Kong is the place for this restaurant only sells dumplings but they are exceptional Italian fare. The handmade pizza and Hong Kong, offering high quality authentic Italian food you. For those who want to experience the food not just any old dumplings, they are simply the the harbour view are definitely a highlight. with an extensive wine list and impeccable service. local Hong Kong people eat day-to-day, we have best in town. Members of the DLA Piper team Where: 1/F, The Fleet Arcade, 1 Lung King Street, Where: Shop 202, 2/F, Alexandra House, 5-17 Des set out below some suggestions. However, be can often be spotted enjoying the mutton and Fenwick Pier, Wan Chai T: +852 2511 8912 Voeux Road, Central T: +852 2537 8859 Website prepared to share a table with strangers, use spring onion dumplings whilst avoiding their kitchen paper as a napkin and sit on plastic seats! Website personal trainers! SMART CASUAL Ser Wong Fun $ Where: G/F, 69 Wellington Street, Central T: +852 INTERNATIONAL CUISINE 2525 9018 Website One of the oldest local restaurants in Hong Kong, Posto Publicco $$ Ser Wong Fun has been in the same family for Central Hawker Market $ Authentic hand crafted Italian, living up to their generations. With local roasted meats and fresh motto of “we are not fine dining, we are premium fish, plus an array of other traditional Cantonese Hawker markets where food is cooked on ‘Dai eating”. dishes this is a must try for any food lover. The Pai Dongs’ (open air food stalls) are an age old sliced Garoupa with vegetables and the Hong tradition in Hong Kong. They are not for the faint Where: 28 Elgin Street, Mid-Levels T: +852 2577 Kong Sausage and with rice come highly hearted but the reward of steamed local fish with 7160 Website recommended by the DLA Piper team! soy and spring onion makes the somewhat ‘gritty’ atmosphere worthwhile! Press Room $$ Where: G/F, 30 , Central - just near the bottom of the escalator T: +852 2543 1032 Where: , Central L’Atelier de Joël A charming bar and brasserie offering French- European cuisine, situated in the former space Website Robuchon $$$$ - $$$$$ UPMARKET of the Chinese Daily News/Hua Qiao Daily INTERNATIONAL CUISINE A tapas style French restaurant. Dining at this newspaper. three Michelin star restaurant is an event in itself Alfie’s $$ - $$$ where the layout allows you to witness all aspects Where: 108 , T: +852 2525 3444 Website A smart and cosy restaurant offering traditional of the meal preparation. British food. Also known for their killer martini Where: Shop 401, 4/F, The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Tango Argentinean Steakhouse $$ cocktails. Road, Central T: +852 2166 9000 Website Tango is the place to enjoy cuts of prime Argentine Where: Shop M18-19, M/F, Prince’s Building, 10 beef cooked over an open fired Parilla. Chater Road, Central T: +852 2530 4422 Website Restaurant Petrus $$$$ - $$$$$ This one Michelin star restaurant serves classical Where: 1st Floor, Carfield Building, 77 Wyndham Café Gray Deluxe $$$ French food complemented by traditional French Street, Central T: +852 2525 5808 Website Modern European cuisine served on the 49th wine and décor. Wang Fu $ 208 Duecento Otto $$ floor of the Upper House Hotel. Where: 56/F, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, 88 Run by senior citizen Madame Wang, Wang Fu A fantastic place to people watch in the heart of Where: L49 The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty T: +852 2820 8590 Website serves authentic dumplings and Beijing crepes. the trendy Sheung Wan neighbourhood whilst Queensway, Admiralty T: +852 3968 1106 Website enjoying an authentic Italian feast. Madame Wang is a real character and notorious Zuma $$$ for encouraging you to eat quickly so she can Caprice $$$$ - $$$$$ A contemporary Japanese restaurant with a bar Where: 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan maximise profit and serve the queues of people T: +852 2549 0208 Website A two Michelin star restaurant with superb views on the upper floor where you can enjoy the often waiting for a table outside. The daily specials over , serving contemporary Central night view on the balcony. Also offers a should always be sampled, along with the pork Upper Modern Bistro $$ French cuisine accompanied by the finest French great value ‘free flow’ champagne brunch on the and chive dumplings! wines. weekend. A charming French inspired bistro with Asian Where: 65 Wellington Street, Central influences, located in the heart of Sheung Wan. Where: Podium 6, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Where: 5/F, The Landmark,12-16 , T: +852 2121 8089 Website Street, Central T: +852 3196 8860 Website Central T: +852 3657 6388 Website Where: 6-14 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan T: +852 2517 0977 Website

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THE TEMPLE STREET NIGHT PROMENADE MARKET Starting at the colonial Clock Tower and A popular street bazaar, named after a Tin stretching all the way to , a stroll Hau temple located in the centre of its along the Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) Promenade main drag, and a place so steeped in local takes you past the Hong Kong Cultural atmosphere that it has served as the backdrop Centre, the , the to many a memorable movie. Trinkets, tea and the Avenue ware, electronics, watches, menswear, jade of Stars. and antiques are scrutinised and haggled over, Where: Take the from Central or Wan while claypot rice, seafood, noodles and other NAN LIAN GARDEN Chai. The Promenade is right next to the Star Ferry LADIES’ MARKET treats are consumed with gusto. pier in Tsim Sha Tsui. This 35,000-square-metre garden built in the With over 100 stalls of bargain clothing, Where: Take the MTR to Station, Exit C, style of the Tang dynasty (618–907) style is accessories and souvenirs, the Ladies’ turn onto Temple Street at Man Ming Lane or Jordan defined by its characteristic timber structures, Market on Tung Choi Street provides a Station, Exit A. Turn right onto Jordan Road and then take another right onto Temple Street. water ponds, unusually shaped rocks and one-kilometre stretch on which to practise charming old trees. your haggling skills. Though the name suggests it’s only relevant for women, there is a Where: Take the MTR to , Exit C2 and follow the signs. huge array watches, cosmetics, bags, home furnishings, CDs and trinkets for both women SIK SIK YUEN and men alike. TEMPLE Where: The Wong Tai Sin Temple’s claim to ‘make Take the MTR to Station, Exit E2. Walk every wish come true upon request’ might along Nelson Street for two blocks. have something to do with its popularity. Take Bus 1, 1A, 2, 6 or 9 from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Home to three religions (, Buddhism Ferry pier and get off at Nelson Street station. and Confucianism) its natural setting and beautiful ornamental buildings make it as much a scenic attraction as an important religious centre. Where: Take the MTR to , Exit B2 and follow the signs.

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THE STAR FERRY SOHO & THE MID-LEVELS FOOT MASSAGES ESCALATOR The Star Ferry is an institution as well as Hong Kong is famous for its foot massages – being a spectacular mode of transportation The Central Mid-Levels Escalator cuts there’s no better place to relax after a long across Victoria Harbour. A trip across through the Mid-Levels (a popular residential day! provides terrific views of both sides of the area half way up the Peak), running from We recommend Happy Foot in Central. harbour. It is particularly stunning at night. Central to . It allows people A trip takes approximately 7-8 minutes. to travel quickly between these two places, Where: 19th Floor, Century Square, No.1 D’Aguilar compared with travelling by the winding Street, Central T: +852 2522 1151 Where: Head to Central Ferry Pier No.7. You can either go via the walkways from Central, or jump roads up the mountain. At 800 metres in a taxi. (2,600 ft), it is the longest outdoor Escalator THE PEAK in the world. It was opened on 15 October An absolute must for any first time visitor 1994. The Escalator runs downhill from 6am to Hong Kong. The Peak is the highest point to 10am every morning and uphill from on Hong Kong Island, and has been the city’s 10:30am to midnight every day. Pedestrians most exclusive neighbourhood since colonial travelling in the opposite direction make times. use of the adjacent stairs and footpaths. An excellent place for people watching and to Where: Take the from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus on Garden Road (reach it by taxi or catch a glimpse of every day Hong Kong life! walk from MTR Central Station, Exit J2 and follow Where: The Escalator runs from Queen’s Road the signs). You can also walk up the Peak, but be Central to Conduit Road. prepared to sweat! To walk, you can go up to the top of the Escalator and follow the signs, or else jump in HAPPY VALLEY RACES a taxi! An outing at the Wednesday night races is a quintessential Hong Kong activity (and an absolute bargain at just HK$10 for entry). The first horse races were held here in 1846. Where: Happy Valley Sports Ground, 2 Sports Rd, Happy Valley. 7pm-10:30pm every Wednesday from September to June.

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LANTAU ISLAND WALK 3. Get off the bus / out of the taxi at Shek get off the bus / out of the taxi at Lower STAGE 9 OF THE Pik Reservoir. If you get a bus, be vigilant Beach to find the beachside To enjoy the DLA Piper Team’s favourite hike to press the stop button as you cross restaurants, including ‘The Stoep’ which is in Hong Kong, which skirts beautiful barren the Reservoir (it will be on your very popular. If you take a bus, be sure to coast, follow the directions below. Detailed right). Alight at the bus stop and walk back press the ‘stop’ button as you pass the fire information is available here. across the Reservoir to find the start of station on your left. Stage 9 on your right. 1. Take the ferry from Central Pier 6 to Mui 3. To get back to from Lower Wo (35 minutes by fast ferry). To get back to Mui Wo Cheung Sha Beach, you can get back on 1. Stage 9 ends in the village of Shui Hau. the No.1 bus or take a taxi. 2. Directly opposite the ferry pier in Mui There is a bus stop on the main road, Wo is the bus station. Take the No.1 bus THE TWIN PEAKS where you can get the No.1 bus back to heading towards or get a taxi (the STAGE 1 OF THE WILSON TRAIL Mui Wo. Otherwise you can take a taxi. taxi stand is within the bus station). Warning... this is a strenuous walk, but well 2. If you’re looking for lunch after your hike, worth it for the amazing views! Take a taxi and ask to be dropped at ‘Parkview’, (this is about 20 minutes from Central and will cost approximately HK$60 / US$8). The start of the Wilson Trail is well marked at Parkview.

Once you reach the end of Stage 1, drop down to the main road and flag a taxi to take you into Stanley village for lunch. We can recommend the Boathouse for a nice lunch with a good view.

To get back to Central, you can either take the number 5 bus from the bus terminal or (we recommend after your difficult walk!) get a taxi (it will cost approximately HK$200 / US$25).

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LAMMA ISLAND GIANT BUDDHA ON LANTAU ISLAND From a traditional Chinese fishing village to a laid-back multicultural community, Lamma’s Visit the Giant Buddha Exhibition Hall at Po blend of Western and Chinese island life Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery. Ride a cable creates an atmosphere that has proved car from to enjoy spectacular irresistible for Hong Kong’s busy residents. views of Lantau Island, the Some live here, but many come here as Plateau and the . day-trippers, enjoying lunch at one of the Directions (there are a few different many great seafood restaurants. options here): Directions: Take the MTR to Exit Get the ferry from Central Pier 4 to the B, then take Ngong Ping Cable Car, which island. The ferry from Central to Lamma takes around 25 minutes. Then walk for Island’s main village, is around 10 minutes to the Monastery. about 20 minutes. Once there, head on Take the MTR to Tung Chung Station Exit the path towards Hung Shing Ye Beach B, then take 23 from and then onwards to follow the signs to Tung Chung Town Centre, which takes . Once in Sok Kwu Wan, you around 45 minutes. Then walk for around can choose from a selection of authentic 8 minutes to the Monastery. local Chinese seafood restaurants. Catch the ferry from Central Pier 6 to Mui Wo, then take the New Lantao Bus 2 to Ngong Ping Village, which takes around 40 minutes.

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MACAU CHINA is famous for casinos and its Hong Kong is the undisputed gateway to Portuguese architecture. Make sure you China. Depending on which part of China remember your passport! you plan to visit, trains and flights may be equally viable as travel options. You will Directions: probably require a visa to enter into China, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, located which can take at least a week to obtain at: , 200 Connaught Road so it is best to get one before you arrive. Central, Sheung Wan or the China Ferry is just over the border and is a Terminal, located at: 33 Canton Road, Tsim good place to start your visit. Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Directions to Shenzhen: Ferries run from the both the Shun Tak From East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station on Centre in Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Kowloon side you need to take the East Island and from the China Ferry Terminal Rail Line (the only line available) to Lo in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) in Kowloon. First Wu, which is on the Hong Kong/Chinese Ferry runs the operation from TST, and border. Here, you will exit at the Hong Turbojet runs ferries from Hong Kong Kong side, go through the border, and Island. Cotaijet runs ferries to the Taipa immediately on the other side find the ferry terminal that offer easier access to service. The Chinese Macau’s major casinos and hotels on the side is referred to as Luo Hu. Cotai Strip.

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