DLA PIPER’S GUIDE TO KONG MAKING THE MOST OF INTA 2014 CONTENTS

WELCOME TO 3

PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO HONG KONG 4

THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE 5

DLA PIPER’S DAILY EVENTS 6

SEMINARS 6

INFORMAL EVENTS 7

GETTING AROUND HONG KONG 8

PLACES TO MEET AND GREET 9

WINING AND DINING 10

THE BEST OF AND 12

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – HIKING 14

ISLAND HOPPING 15

FURTHER AFIELD 16

2 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 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 Daily general glitz and glamour that comes with Events, we hope this guide helps you get the being home to more Rolls Royce® cars most out of INTA 2014 and Hong Kong. per capita than anywhere else in the world. If there is anything that we can do to To others, Hong Kong means beautiful assist you, please contact us at countryside, wild buffalo, golden beaches and [email protected] some of the best in Asia.

And now, to trademark lawyers from around the globe, Hong Kong means the home of INTA 2014! Although your time in Hong Kong will largely be devoted to INTA and attending a plethora of business meetings and social events, Hong Kong is a truly fascinating place and we hope you also find some time to see Ann K Ford Stéphane Lemarchand the “real” Hong Kong. US IPT International IPT Vice Chair Group Head

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VISAS Taxi Nationals of most countries can enter A taxi from the airport may well be a better Hong Kong visa-free, staying for periods from option if you wish to get to your destination seven days to 180 days. If you haven’t been directly. However, bear in mind that it can to Hong Kong before, we recommend take twice as long as the Airport Express checking whether you require a visa. Details train depending on traffic. of the visa application process and the list A taxi fare from the airport costs of countries whose nationals do not require approximately HK$250 (US$32) to Kowloon visas can be found here. and costs approximately HK$350 (US$45) LOGISTICS – GETTING FROM to Hong Kong Island. HONG KONG AIRPORT TO HONG When returning to the airport, you may KONG ISLAND OR KOWLOON like to use the “In-town check-in” facilities train. Trains leave the airport every 10 at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations. Most Look out for members of the DLA Piper minutes and the train stops at both Hong visitors choose to do this as it means you can Hong Kong team who will be stationed just Kong Island and Kowloon, taking roughly 20 drop off your bags at the station up to 24 outside the Customs Hall at the Airport and 25 minutes from the Airport respectively. hours before your flight, get your boarding from 12pm - 10pm on Friday 9 May and Both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Airport pass at the same time and then simply hop from 10am - 10pm on Saturday 10 May. Express Stations have multiple onward travel on the train approximately 90 minutes Members of the DLA Piper team will be connections available, the most convenient before your departure time. on hand to assist you with your onward likely being a taxi direct to your final travel from the airport, if required. destination. HANDY AIRPORT LINKS The cost of an Airport Express ticket is Airport Express HK$100 (US$12) for one way and HK$180 Airport information Whilst in Hong Kong you will likely be staying (US$23) return. Tickets can be purchased at Airport Express information either on Hong Kong Island (where the main self-service machines or at the central tickets In-town check in information business district is located) or across the desk upon exiting the Customs Hall at the harbour in Kowloon. Hong Kong Airport is airport. one of the best airports in the world, with a very fast and convenient Airport Express

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As many taxi drivers speak limited English, The weather in May 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. Afternoon temperatures often on which device you are using. This app. exceed 31 degrees C (88 degrees F) will translate any addresses you have whereas at night, temperatures generally into and will also provide a remain around 26 degrees C (78 degrees handy “flash” card showing your address. F) with high humidity. Pack clothing that is Alternatively, you may wish to print the light and made of natural fibres if possible, name of your hotel or destination in such as cotton or silk. We suggest you Chinese, prior to your arrival. also pack an umbrella. You may wish to download the ‘Hong Kong Observatory’ app, which 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: [email protected]

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. At the time of writing, currency exchange is approximately HK$8 to US$1, HK$10 to €1 and HK$13 to GB£1.

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SEMINARS

During the course of INTA, DLA Piper will be running a series of sector and subject- specific seminars relevant to INTA delegates. Details of these seminars are set out below. To register for any of these seminars, please email [email protected].

MONDAY MAY 12 HOSPITALITY & LEISURE BREAKFAST SEMINAR (8:30AM - 10:00AM)

Join us for an overview of the current and future state of the H&L sector across Asia, including relevant IP trends.

TUESDAY MAY 13 FASHION, RETAIL & DESIGN LUNCHTIME SEMINAR (12:30PM - 2:00PM)

Join us for an overview of the current and future state of the fashion, retail & design sector across Asia, including relevant IP protection trends.

WEDNESDAY MAY 14 TRADEMARK LAW AMENDMENT LUNCHTIME SEMINAR (12:30PM - 2:00PM)

After four years and a number of revised drafts, the new China Trademark Law will come into force on May 1, 2014. The new law will introduce some significant changes to China Trademark Law and practice. It is vitally important that brand owners are aware of the changes. Join us as we highlight some of the key changes that will be introduced by the new law.

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INFORMAL EVENTS

DLA Piper will be holding a number SATURDAY MAY 10 of ‘informal’ events to help you WALK THE FAMOUS DRAGON’S BACK experience the “real” Hong Kong. To (DAYTIME EVENT) book places at these events, please email [email protected]. Members of the DLA Piper Team will be walking the famous Dragon’s Back trail on FRIDAY MAY 9 Hong Kong Island, followed by an opportunity , AVENUE OF STARS to grab a drink and bite to eat at . AND DRINKS (EVENING EVENT) For those who are keen to join us, please meet at the taxi rank outside Mandarin Members of the DLA Piper team will take Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central at 11am. you on the famous Star Ferry to Kowloon, We will depart at 11.30am but if you would followed by a walk along the Avenue of Stars like to join us at Shek O beach later, please feel looking back at Hong Kong’s infamous night free to contact us on +852 5483 4232. The skyline followed by drinks. For those who are walk itself takes roughly three hours. MONDAY MAY 12 TUESDAY MAY 13 keen to join us, please meet at our reception, AND TUESDAY 13 TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET Level 17, Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark at SUNDAY MAY 11 EARLY MORNING PEAK WALK AND OPTIONAL ‘STREET FOOD’ 7pm. We will depart at 7.30pm but if you ISLAND HOPPING (DAYTIME EVENT) (EVENING EVENT) would like to join us later, please feel free Meet us at 6:30am on Monday May 12 to contact us on +852 5483 4232. Members of the DLA Piper Team will be and/or Tuesday May 13 at the taxi rank Members of the DLA Piper Team will travelling to the remote countryside of Lantau outside the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 be heading to the Temple Street Night Island to do one of Hong Kong’s most stunning Queen’s Road Central, for an early morning Market followed by an optional chance to coastal walks (section 9 of the Lantau Hiking walk up the famous Peak to get your heart experience Hong Kong street food at its Trail). For those who are keen to join us, please racing for the day ahead. The walk will take best. For those who are keen to join us, meet at the taxi rank outside the Landmark approximately one hour and does involve please meet at our reception at 7pm. Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central some fairly steep hills, but certainly manageable We will depart at 7.30pm but if you would at 9.30am. We will depart at 10am for the for those of moderate levels of fitness. like to join us later, please feel free to contact ferry to Lantau and should be back in Central us on +852 5483 4232. Hong Kong by 6pm.

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Basic Octopus Cards cost HK$150 surcharges, but harbour crossings (Hong (US$20), with HK$100 (US$13) credit Our full address is: Kong Island to Kowloon or vice versa) incur plus a HK$50 (US$7) refundable deposit. DLA Piper Hong Kong toll charges. Generally speaking, you can The card can be ‘topped up’ at any MTR 17th Floor, Edinburgh Tower travel anywhere around the Central area of Station and most convenience stores. You The Landmark Hong Kong for less than HK$50 (US$7). can purchase (and return) the Octopus 15 Queen’s Road Central Card at the customer service station at Hong Kong any MTR station or the Airport Express China Station at the airport. T: +852 2103 0808 GETTING TO THE INTA MTR CONFERENCE BY MTR Our full address in Chinese is: You can easily get around Hong Kong by the INTA will be held at the Hong Kong 香港中環皇后大道中十五號 MTR rail service. Traffic during the day can be Convention and Exhibition Centre which is 置地廣場公爵大廈十七樓 very congested so we recommend the MTR approximately a 10 minute walk from Wan Click here for a map as the most reliable way to get you to your Chai MTR Station (Exit A1). Alternatively, destination on time. Click here to view you may wish to get a taxi to the Hong Kong the MTR map Convention and Exhibition Centre which is TAXIS Tickets located at 1 Expo Drive, .The Hong Kong taxis are extremely cheap 中国香港湾仔博览道 address in Chinese is compared to those in many other major You will need to either buy a ticket for 一号. each journey at the station or purchase cities. Taxis in Hong Kong are colour-coded an . An Octopus Card is a If you are travelling to our offices by MTR, according to their operating areas, with RED stored-value smartcard which can be used please use Exit G at Central station. serving Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, to pay for most travel fares (ferries, trains, GREEN serving the and If you are travelling to our offices by taxi, buses) and at various merchants including BLUE serving . You will use the best place to get out at will be the convenience stores and supermarkets. mostly the red taxis whose meters start Landmark Mandarin Oriental. We strongly recommend purchasing an at HK$22 (US$3) for the first 2km, and a Octopus Card as this will make getting further HK$1.60 (US$0.20 cents) for every around much quicker and easier. 200 metres thereafter. There are neither extra late-night charges nor peak-hour

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FOR BREAKFAST FOR COFFEE / A QUICK BITE FOR COFFEE / A QUICK BITE IN CENTRAL AND IN WAN CHAI IN CENTRAL IN WAN CHAI (NEAR THE CONFERENCE VENUE) (NEAR THE CONFERENCE VENUE) Fuel $ Oolaa Petite $-$$ Perfect spot for a quick, quality coffee in Central. The Coffee Academics $ Offers a good selection of options for both Fuel also serves pastries and cakes. Earning two places in the Coffee Review’s list of breakfast and lunch, with a full breakfast menu and Where: 3rd floor, IFC Mall (8 Finance Street, Central) highest rated coffees, The Coffee Academics is a lunches including salads, pizzas, pasta and burgers. OR Basement of the Landmark (15 Queen’s Road, great place for a coffee on-the-go. FOR AFTERNOON TEA Central) T: +852 2869 9019 (IFC) or +852 2295 Where: 35-45 , Wan Chai Where: Shop 12 , Regal Court, Star Street, Wan Chai. Clipper Lounge, the Mandarin T: +852 2529 3823 Website 3815 (The Landmark) Website T: +852 2154 1180 Website Oriental $$ Classified $-$$ Café Habitu $ Conveniently situated at the heart of Central, this Offering a good selection of traditional breakfast A nice choice for coffee as well as a quick bite café offers exceptional afternoon teas. Its scones items from full English breakfast to smoked to eat. It offers a wide range of food including are among the best in the Hong Kong! salmon and muesli. and cakes. Where: Mandarin Oriental, 5 , Central T: +852 2825 4005 Website Where: G/F, 31 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai OR Where: G/F, 10 Queen’s Road East,Wan Chai T: +852 2527 8999 Website Exchange Square, 3rd fl., Shop 313, 8 Connaught The Lobby, the Peninsula $$$ Pl (Central) T: +852 2528 3454 (Wan Chai) and +852 2147 3454 (Central) Website Cova $ Dressed Salad Bar $ Probably the most iconic hotel in Hong Kong, many say that its colonial style afternoon tea is a A casual but smart café offering coffee, cake and A great place to grab a custom made-to-order must-try in Hong Kong. Marriott Café $$ more substantial items for lunch. salad in a hurry. Where: The Peninsula, 19-21 Salisbury Road, Tsim Offering a full breakfast menu. Given it’s a hotel, Where: Shop 134-135, 1/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Where: Shop 3, B3, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Sha Tsui T: +852 2696 6772 Website opening hours will be earlier than other cafe , Central OR Shop 203, 2/F, Alexandra Road East, Wan Chai T: +852 25274848 Website options in Hong Kong. House, Central T: +852 2869-8777 (Prince’s Tiffin, Grand Hyatt $$ Where: Level 5, JW Marriott Hong Kong Pacific Building) or + 852 2522-1833 () Chez Patrick Deli $$ Situated just next to the Convention Centre, this Place, 88 , Hong Kong Website A gourmet eatery and a fine grocery counter is afternoon tea “Grand Hyatt style”. T: +852 2810 8366 Website offering hearty French cuisine and tapas style food. Simply Life $ Where: Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai Where: 3 Star Street, Wan Chai T: +852 2527 1408 T: +852 2584 7722 Website Café Landmark $$ A casual café in the Landmark basement offering Website Café Landmark is a good option for breakfast a good selection of fresh salads and sandwiches, The Lounge, Four Seasons $$ and lunch. along with pastries and cakes. Garden Café $ A decadent afternoon tea option, also able to Where: 107-108,1/F, The Landmark (Atrium), 15 Where: Basement of the Landmark (15 Queen’s A variety of options including seafood and both cater for various dietary requirements, such as Queen’s Road, Central T: +852 2526 4200 Road, Central) T: +852 2978 3929 Website Western and Asian favourites, with indoor or gluten free options. Website outdoor dining options. Where: Four Seasons, 8 Finance Street, Central Where: The Conrad, 88 Queensway Road, Pacific T: +852 3196 8888 Website Place, Admiralty T: +852 2521 3838 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 $$$$ - $$$$$ oil. Other favourites include the soy sauce chicken, good place to people watch! The only Chinese restaurant which has three slow-cooked pork spare ribs and smoked baby Where: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Michelin stars. Truffle dumpling, braised abalone, pigeon. Road, Central T: +852 2132 0077 Website crispy suckling pig... all with a harbour view. Where: G/F, 18 Kau U Fong, Central Captain’s Bar $$ 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

10 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 BACK TO CONTENTS ‘REAL’ LOCAL CUISINE Dumpling Yuan $ Giando Italian 8½ Otto e Mezze Recommended by the Michelin Guide as ‘the’ Restaurant & Bar $$$ BOMBANA $$$$ - $$$$$ If you are looking for a feast fit for a king on a place to try fried dumplings. As the name suggests, This traditional Italian restaurant serves The only three Michelin star Italian restaurant in shoe string budget, Hong Kong is the place for this restaurant only sells dumplings but they are exceptional Italian fare. The handmade pizza and Hong Kong, offering high quality authentic Italian food you. For those who want to experience the food not just any old dumplings, they are simply the the harbour view are definitely a highlight. with an extensive wine list and impeccable service. local Hong Kong people eat day-to-day, we have best in town. Members of the DLA Piper team Where: 1/F, The Fleet Arcade, 1 Lung King Street, Where: Shop 202, 2/F, Alexandra House, 5-17 Des set out below some suggestions. However, be can often be spotted enjoying the mutton and , Wan Chai T: +852 2511 8912 Voeux Road, Central T: +852 2537 8859 Website prepared to share a table with strangers, use spring onion dumplings whilst avoiding their kitchen paper as a napkin and sit on plastic seats! Website personal trainers! SMART CASUAL Ser Wong Fun $ Where: G/F, 69 Wellington Street, Central T: +852 INTERNATIONAL CUISINE 2525 9018 Website One of the oldest local restaurants in Hong Kong, Posto Publicco $$ Ser Wong Fun has been in the same family for Central 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 Char Siu 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 prime cuts of prime Where: Shop M18-19, M/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Argentine 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 $$ floor of the Upper House Hotel. Where: 56/F, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, 88 Run by senior citizen Madame Wang, Wang Fu A fantastic place to people watch in the heart of Where: L49 The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty T: +852 2820 8590 Website serves authentic dumplings and Beijing crepes. the trendy Sheung Wan neighbourhood whilst Queensway, Admiralty T: +852 3968 1106 Website enjoying an authentic Italian feast. Madame Wang is a real character and notorious $$$ for encouraging you to eat quickly so she can $$$$ - $$$$$ A contemporary Japanese restaurant with a bar Where: 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan maximise profit and serve the queues of people T: +852 2549 0208 Website A two Michelin star restaurant with superb views on the upper floor where you can enjoy the often waiting for a table outside. The daily specials over , serving contemporary Central night view on the balcony. Also offers a should always be sampled, along with the pork Upper Modern Bistro $$ 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 Hong Kong Museum of Art and Avenue ware, electronics, watches, menswear, jade of Stars. and antiques are scrutinised and haggled over, Where: Take the Star Ferry from Central or Wan while claypot rice, seafood, noodles and other 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 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 Station, 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 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 LANTAU TRAIL 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 restuarants. 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.

15 DLA Piper’s Guide to Hong Kong: Making the most of INTA 2014 BACK TO CONTENTS FURTHER AFIELD

MACAU CHINA Macau 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 Shenzhen is just over the border and is a Terminal, located at: 33 , 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 side Macau’s major casinos and hotels on the is referred to as Luo Hu. Cotai Strip.

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