Product Manual 2019
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Contents 01 Tour East Hong Kong 02 Welcome to Hong Kong Sightseeing Tours 04 - Hong Kong - China - Macau 11 Cultural Experience Tours 16 Recommended Hotels 20 Discovery Journeys Tour East Hong Kong Established in 1972, Tour East Hong Kong and our regional offices have expanded over the years to become one of Asia Pacific’s leading destination management companies. We cater to the needs of our guests from all over the world, providing memorable, intercultural travel experiences. Tour East Hong Kong’s destination services and products cover the areas of Hong Kong, China and Macau. We deliver what matter to your guests As your one-stop destination management Sightseeing Tours company, we provide a single trusted face Our on-ground local knowledge of unique of accountability for a comprehensive places and events will fascinate your suite of services: guest through every journey. Meet and Greet Services Discovery Journeys Our airport representatives offer your An opportunity for your guests to explore guests a warm welcome and hassle-free the rest of their holiday destination from arrival arrangements. our selection of speciality programmes. Ground Transportation Professional and Multilingual Tour Guides Our fleet of air-conditioned deluxe Passionate, warm and multilingual, our coaches, MPVs and limousines are tour guides are more than happy to share available to transport your guests around their in-depth destination knowledge in comfort. with your guests. Hotel Accommodation Tour East, as a professional local expert, Enjoy competitive rates and responses to is delighted to be your insider in Hong your requests within 24 hours. Access Kong and the Greater China region. We our online inventory for real-time updates are here to provide attentive customer and instant confirmation. care as well as to create wonderful, long lasting memories for your valuable guests. Daniel Tam General Manager Tour East (Hong Kong) Limited 1 Welcome to Hong Kong Discover the diversity and sophistication that is Hong Kong. You will be amazed by the efficiency of the infra-structure shared among the population of over 7 million people in an area of only 1,104 square kilometers. Hong Kong interweaves well the culture from the West and the traditions of the East. Here you will find iconic skyscrapers surrounding a colonial heritage building, or a historical 'Chinese' building with has been revitalized into an upscale 'European' eatery for the appreciation of the public. Hong Kong is comprised of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and over 260 outlying islands. Let us show you the way and help you discover how wonderful a place Hong Kong is. Getting around The transportation system in Hong Kong is highly efficient. There are well established trains and bus networks for travel to and from the airport as well as in town. Hong Kong also preserves our unique public transports inherited from the colonial era, such as the Peak Tram, public trams on Hong Kong island and the Star Ferry on the Victoria Harbour, all of which are “must” try icons of Hong Kong. What to eat Hong Kong is renowned as a gourmet paradise; where East meets West cuisines flourish in this tiny city. You can choose to enjoy the “Hong Kong Style” canteen; road side local delicacies, Chinese dishes from various How to get there Mainland provinces, classy French restaurants, spicy Hong Kong is a key aviation hub in Asia. It is served by Indian food to Middle Eastern cuisines. more than 80 airlines providing connections to major cities throughout the world. Your gateway starts from Where to eat the city’s 24-hour Hong Kong International Airport, Choices for dining venues in Hong Kong are plentiful. Whether consistently ranked among the best airports in the it is in-house or off-site, the preference of the client comes world. Our sophisticated airport is well connected to first. You may dine on Victoria Peak with stunning harbour our neighboring city Macau by high speed ferry and the views, enjoy a horseracing event in a private box or savour a Pearl River Delta by deluxe and frequent coaches. meal at one of many Michelin starred restaurants. What to wear Hong Kong lies just south of the Tropic of Cancer; Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate. Summer is hot and humid with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winters are mild and usually sunny, with cooling winds from the north. The most temperate seasons is spring, which can be changeable, and autumn, which is generally sunny and dry. Year 2018 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Temp (oC) 16 16 21 24 28 29 29 29 28 25 23 19 Total Rainfall (mm) 62 5 23 28 58 459 341 615 383 104 73 12 Relative Humidity (%) 77 70 76 78 77 80 81 84 78 69 78 76 2 Sources: http://www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/pastwx/mws.htm Where to stay What's going on As a “City of Asia”, Hong Kong offers a wide range Hong Kong is a city which is steeped with tradition. of accommodation, from youth hostels to the most Come and join us in the celebrations of the festivals luxurious five star hotels. Visitors can pick their favourite which run throughout the year. These festival dates will accommodation within their budget, from local brands to reflect the demand of accommodation and their relative international chains, from downtown to the outskirts of prices. Herewith the public holidays in Hong Kong. Feel the city. The demand of rooms is high but there are many welcome to visit us during the festivals. new hotels opening thus providing a great variety of choice and availability of accommodation. Just be aware Date Hong Kong Festivals and Public Holidays in 2019 of the high demand during trade fair period in April and 1 Jan The first day of January October. Most of the superior and deluxe hotels are well 05 Feb Lunar New Year’s Day equipped with modern meeting facilities as well as very 06 Feb The second day of Lunar New Year popular meeting widgets. WiFi is now a common feature 07 Feb The third day of Lunar New year in most of the international hotel chains for the benefit 05 Apr Ching Ming Festival of their guests. 19 Apr Good Friday Where to shop 20 Apr The day following Good Friday Hong Kong offers a unique shopping experience for 22 Apr Easter Monday your clients. From glitzy malls to funky street markets 1 May Labour Day to trendy boutiques, from traditional Chinese product 13 May The Birthday of Buddha stores to themed shopping districts. Here you can find everything from the latest designer fashions, electronic 07 Jun Tuen Ng Festival gadgets to best-value antiques and collectibles. In 01 Jul Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Hong Kong you really can shop until you drop! Establishment Day 14 Sept The day following Mid-Autumn Festival 01 Oct National Day 07 Oct Chung Yeung Festival 25 Dec Christmas Day 26 Dec The first weekday after Christmas Day 3 4 Sightseeing Tours Hong Kong is a city of great contrast with picturesque rural landscapes, impressive city sights and natural beauty that ranges from the untamed to the idyllic. It is a city that preserves Chinese traditions and celebrates colourful festivals set in the midst of cutting-edge technology. We have designed our tours in accordance to the interest of our visitors. Gourmet tours, walking tours and edutainment tours can be arranged in alignment with the needs of the visitor. Hong Kong offers such scope, from an orientation tour of the city to see famous landmarks, to tours which offer a deeper understanding of the traditions and customs of the Hong Kong people. Hong Kong is many things to many people – open your senses and decide what this amazing city means to you. 5 Explore Hong Kong Hong Kong Island Tour A half day tour which takes in many of the main attractions: Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen fishing village on the Hong Kong Island. As the city continuously changes, this tour enables you to refresh old memories and for first time visitors to create new ones. Iconic Kowloon & New Territories Tour This tour will venture to the New Territories and parts of Kowloon to discover a different side of Hong Kong, one which is rich in history and culture. Includes a in the past. Discover a pocket of tranquility in the heart visit to one of the remaining walled villages of the New of Kowloon at Chi Lin Nunnery and explore some of the Territories to get a glimpse of how villagers used to live markets found in Mong Kok. Cruises around the fragrant Victoria Harbour Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise watch people making a choice from a variety of seafood Enjoy an uninterrupted view of “A Symphony of Lights” fresh from the fishmongers’ tanks and having it cooked show from Victoria Harbour on a traditional Chinese to their own tastes. style tour boat. Harbourfront buildings on Hong Kong and Kowloon come to life during this dazzling light Aberdeen Harbour and Night Cruise display. The Symphony of Lights show has been awarded Start your evening with a relaxing cruise along Victoria the world’s “Largest permanent light and sound show” Harbour. As the sun sets see the harbour come to life by the Guinness World Record. with a dazzling display of neon lights. After the cruise transfer by coach to Aberdeen Harbour, home to the Harbour Light and Lei Yue Mun Dinner Cruise floating restaurants. Enjoy a Chinese dinner at the Join us on this tour as we board a Chinese style tour famous Jumbo floating restaurant.