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Index

See also Accommodations index, below.

GENERAL INDEX Airfares, 35–36 BBOSS, 234–235 surfing for, 31 Beaches, 179 Airlines, 34–35 , 251 A ARP, 30 , 263–264 Col’ane (Macau), 284 Aberdeen, 49 seating advice, 36–37 Lamma, 252, 253 restaurant, 152 , 263 Beer, 110 sights and attractions, 168 Airport, Beijing- Railway, 39 Access America, 27 International Bird shop (3 Hillier St.), 191 Accommodations, 37–38, accommodations, 86 Boat trips and tours 66–102. See also Accom- arriving at, 37–38 to Hong Kong, 39, 41 modations Index departing from, 39 within Hong Kong, at the airport, 86 getting into town from, 38 176–177 best bets, 10–13 Airport Express Line, 38, 51 Macau, 262–263 and Wan Airport Shuttle, 38 Books, recommended, 41–42 Chai Air Tickets Direct, 36 Bookstores, 58 expensive, 85–86 Alexandra House, 216 Bottoms Up, 2, 235 inexpensive, 99 Al’s Diner, 230 Bowen Road, 179 moderate, 92–95 A-Ma, 190 British Airways, 35 very expensive, 76 A-Ma, Temple of (Macau), British colony, Hong Kong as, Central District 282 290–292 expensive, 83–85 American Express, 58 Bucket shops, 36 very expensive, 72–76 Macau, 266 Buddha’s Birthday, 25 expensive, 76–86 American Foundation for the Buddhism, 299–300 family-friendly, 78 Blind (AFB), 29 Buffets, 9 inexpensive, 95–99 Amusement parks, 174–175 Business hours, 59 Kowloon Antiques, 8 Business travelers, tips for, expensive, 76, 78–83 Antiques and collectibles, 296 inexpensive, 95–99 208–210 Bus tours, 175–176 moderate, 87–91 , 215 Bus travel, Macau, 266 very expensive, 71–72 Aqua Spirit, 2, 228–229 landing the best room, 69 Arch Angel Antiques, 209 Macau, 259, 267–273 Architecture, 297–298 abs, 56 Mid-Levels, 91–92 C Area code Macau, 265 moderate, 86–95 Hong Kong, 58 to/from airport, 38–39 money-saving tips, 68 Macau, 266 Calendar of events, 24–26 price categories, 67, 69–70 Art, Hong Kong Museum of, California, 230–231 rock-bottom (guesthouses 7–8, 162, 164, 198 Canidrome, 286 and youth hostels), Art galleries, 210–211 food, 107–108 99–102COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Asian Artefacts (Macau), 286 Cantonese language, 61 surfing for, 31–32 ATMs (automated-teller Captain’s Bar, 231 very expensive, 70–76 machines), 20–22 Carnegie’s, 233 what’s new in, 1 Avenue of Stars, 2, 198 Carpets, 211 Addresses, finding, 46 Car races, Macau, 283 Admiralty, 48 Car rentals, 57 AFB (American Foundation ahama Mama’s, 229 Casa Museu da (Taipa for the Blind), 29 B Ballet, 225 House Museum; Macau), Afternoon tea, 8, 156, 198 Bank of , 59 284 Agave, 230 Bank of China Tower, 184 Casinos, Macau, 260, 285 Air Canada, 35 Bars and lounges, 9 Airways, 35 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 302

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Cat Street, 194 Chinese New Year, 24, 296 Des Voeux Road Central, 184 shopping on, 208–209 Chinese opera, 224 Dim sum, 6 Cat Street Galleries, 209 Chinese Products, 212 restaurants, 153–156 Causeway Bay, 49 Chinese University, 241 Dining, 9–10, 103–156. accommodations Chinese University Art Aberdeen, 152 expensive, 85–86 Museum, 241 afternoon tea, 156, 198 inexpensive, 99 Ching Ming Festival, 24 best bets, 13–16 moderate, 92–95 Chiu Chow food, 109–110 Causeway Bay and Wan very expensive, 76 Chung Ying Theatre Com- Chai, 143–149, 156 nightlife, 228, 232–234 pany, 225 Central District, 130–143 restaurants, 143–149 Chung Yueng Festival, 26 dim sum, 155–156 shopping, 208 Citybus, 54 Cheung Chau, 251 C Club, 227 Cityflyer Airbuses, 38 by cuisine, 110–113 Cellphones, 33–34 City Hall, 225–226 dim sum, 153–156 The Center, 188 Classical music, 224–225 family-friendly, 132 Centers for Disease Control Clearwater Bay Golf and , 243 and Prevention, 28 Country Club, 178 Kowloon, 113–130 Central District, 47 Climate, 23 dim sum, 153–155 accommodations, 72–76, Clock tower, 196 Lamma, 253–254 83–85 Club 97, 231 late-night, 127 nightlife, 227, 230–232 Clube Cultural (Macau), Macau, 259, 273–278 restaurants, 130–143 280–281 meals and dining customs, dim sum, 155–156 Club ING, 228 105–110 shopping, 208 Colôane Island (Macau), money-saving tips, 104 walking tour, 182–186 260, 264, 265, 284 , 240–241 Central/Mid-Levels Escalator, Colôane Village (Macau), price categories, 104–105 8, 58, 166, 188 285 Repulse Bay, 151 Central Police Station, 195 “Come Horse Racing” Tour, Sai Kung, 245 Chapel of St. Francis Xavier 177 Stanley, 151–152 (Macau), 285 Computer City, 61 Victoria Peak, 149–151 Chasers, 229 Concert halls, 225–226 Western District, 152–153 Chater Garden, 184 Consolidators, 36 what’s new in, 1–2 Che Kung Temple, 239 Consulates, 60 Disabilities, travelers with, Cheoc Van (Macau), 284 Consumer Council Hotline, 29 Cheung Chau, 246, 248–251 204 Golf Club, 178 , Continental Airlines, 35 Disneyland, Hong Kong, 2, 25 Cooking vacations, 41 174 Cheung Chau Windsurfing Court of Final Appeal, 185 The Docks (Macau), 287 Centre (Cheung Chau), 251 Craft emporiums, 212–213 Doctors, 60 Cave (Che- Credit cards, 22 Dog races, Macau, 260, 286 ung Chau), 250 Crime, 28 The Dorsett Seaview Hotel Children, families with CSL, 33 lounge, 200 hotels, 78 Cuisine Dragon Boat Races, 25 information and resources, Hong Kong, 106–110 Dragon Culture, 193, 210 30 Macau, 273–274 Dragon-i, 2, 231–232 restaurants, 132 Cultural life, 298 Drinks, 110 Chi Lin Buddhist Nunnery, Cunard, 41 Drugstores, 60 169 Currency and currency Dublin Jack, 232 China, 255–257 exchange, 20–21, 38, 59 Duk Ling, 177 organized tours, 255 Macau, 264, 266 Dusk til Dawn, 233 visas, 255–256 Curve, 231 Dymocks, 58 China (porcelain), 211–212 Customs regulations, 18–19 China Art, 209 China Focus Travel, 41 E ast Rail, 1, 52 China Travel Service (CTS), D ance clubs, 227–228 Edificio CTM (Macau), 267 255, 256 Dance companies, 225 Elderhostel, 30 Chinese Arts and Crafts Ltd, D’Apartment, 231 Electricity, 60 196, 212 Deep vein thrombosis, 37 Electronics, 214–215 Chinese Carpet Centre, 211 Delaney’s, 229 Emergencies, 60 Chinese gods, 190 Dentists, 60 Macau, 266 Chinese medicine, 298–299 Department stores, 213–214 Entry requirements, 18 Macau, 261 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 303

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Escalator, Central/Mid- Gods, Chinese, 190 , 2, Levels, 8, 58, 166, 188 Goldfish Market, 201 174 Escalators, 166 Golf, 178, 180 Hong Kong dollar (HK$), 20, Escorted tours, 40–41 GoToMyPC, 32 21 Expedia, 31 Government House, 185 Hong Kong Dolphinwatch, Grand Prix Museum 177 (Macau), 280 Hong Kong Golf Club, 178 F abrics, 215 Gray Line, 175–176, 235, 255 Hong Kong Heritage Factory outlets, 216–217 Great, 142 Museum, 240 Families with children Greyhound races, Macau, Hong Kong Hotel Associa- hotels, 78 260, 286 tion, 37–38 information and resources, (Canton), 257 Hong Kong International 30 Airport restaurants, 132 accommodations, 86 Fanling, 242–243 H ac Sa (Macau), 284 arriving at, 37–38 Fashions (clothing), Hakka, 164, 237, 239, departing from, 39 215–217. See also Tailors 242–244, 288, 295 getting into town from, 38 , 201 Hanart TZ Gallery, 210 Hong Kong International Fa Yuen Street Market, 219 Handover of Hong Kong to Film Festival, 25 Feng shui, 299 the Chinese, 292–293 , 44 Ferries, 55–56, 160 Hang Seng Bank, 59 markets, 218 Cheung Chau, 248 Happy Valley, 49 parks and gardens, 172 Lantau, 247 , 196, 219–220 sights and attractions, Macau, 262 Hard Rock Cafe, 229 165–169 to the Outlying Islands, Harlech Road, 179 , 246 Health concerns, 27–28 7–8, 162, 164, 198 Festival of the Hungry Health insurance, 27 Hong Kong Museum of Ghosts (Yue Lan Festival), Herbal Medicine Street, Coastal Defence, 166, 25–26 192–193 168–169 Film Festival, Hong Kong High tea, 8 Hong Kong Museum of His- International, 25 Hiking, 178 tory, 8, 164 Fireworks, Macau, 283 Lamma, 7, 252 Hong Kong Museum of Med- Fisherman’s Wharf (Macau), Sai Kung, 245 ical Sciences, 169, 194 2, 260, 286, 287 History, Hong Kong Museum , 172, 186 Five Great Clans, 164, 176, of, 164, 175 Hong Kong Philharmonic 242, 288 , Orchestra, 225 Museum of 288–293 The Hong Kong Planning and Tea Ware, 186 HK Magazine, 44, 223 Infrastructure Exhibition Flower Market Road, 202 HKTB (Hong Kong Tourism Gallery, 2, 166 FlyCheap, 36 Board), 17, 37, 43 Hong Kong Railway Museum Food Fare food court, 142 HKTB Visitor Hotline, 43 (), 242 Fortress, 214 Holidays, 23 Hong Kong Repertory The- Fortune-tellers, 8 Holland America, 41 atre, 225 48th Street Chicago Blues, Hollywood Road, shopping , 227 on, 8, 193, 208, 209, 211 164–165 , 225, 227 Hollywood Road Park, 193 Hong Kong Sevens Rugby Funeral and incense shops, Hong Kong Academy for Per- Tournament, 24 193–194 forming Arts, 226 , Hongkong and Shanghai 165, 198 Banking Corporation G ambling. See also Casi- (Hongkong Bank or HSBC), (HKTB), 17, 37, 43 nos; Horse racing 59, 185 Hong Kong Trade Develop- Macau, 285–286 , 226 ment Council, 296 Gay and lesbian travelers, Hong Kong Arts Festival, 24, Hong Kong Trail, 178 information and resources, 223, 224 Hong Kong Youth Hostels 29–30 Hong Kong Ballet Company, Association, 102 General Tours, 41 225 Hong Kong Zoological and Giant Tian Tan Buddha (Lan- Hong Kong Chinese Orches- Botanical Gardens, 172, tau), 247–248 tra, 10, 224–225 185–186 Gifts and souvenirs, 7 Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Horse racing, 9, 180, 235, Gingseng and Bird’s Nest 196, 226 240 Street, 192 Hong Kong Dance Company, Macau, 260 Giovanni’s Room, 29 225 tours, 177 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 304

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Hospitals, 61 International Airport Kowloon Motor Bus, 54 Macau, 267 (Macau), 263–264 , 170–171, Hostess clubs, 234–235 International Association for 175, 179, 199 Hotel Lisboa (Macau), casino Medical Assistance to Kowloon Peninsula, 44 at, 285 Travellers (IAMAT), 28 neighborhoods, 49–50 Hotels, 37–38, 66–102. See International Gay & Lesbian Kowloon Walled City Park, also Accommodations Travel Association (IGLTA), 171 Index 29 Kuan Yin, 190 at the airport, 86 International Student Iden- Kun Iam Tong, Temple of best bets, 10–13 tity Card (ISIC), 30 (Temple of the Goddess of Causeway Bay and Wan International Youth Travel Mercy; Macau), 282 Chai Card (IYTC), 30 (Cheung expensive, 85–86 Internet access, 32–33, 61 Chau), 251 inexpensive, 99 InTouch USA, 34 moderate, 92–95 ISIC (International Student very expensive, 76 Identity Card), 30 L adder Street, 194 Central District The Island Bar (Lamma), 254 Ladies’ Market, 201, 219, expensive, 83–85 Itfans, 61 236 very expensive, 72–76 Itineraries, suggested, Lamma, 7, 44, 46, 246, expensive, 76–86 157–159 252–254 family-friendly, 78 IYTC (International Youth Landmark, 187, 215 inexpensive, 95–99 Travel Card), 30 Lane Crawford Ltd, 213 Kowloon Languages, 61–62 expensive, 76, 78–83 Macau, 267 inexpensive, 95–99 J ade, 217 Lan Kwai Fong, 10, 47 moderate, 87–91 Jade Market, 200, 218–219 Lantau, 7, 44, 246–248 very expensive, 71–72 Japan Airlines, 35 , hiking, 178 landing the best room, 69 Jardine’s Crescent, 218 Lantau Trail, 178 Macau, 259, 267–273 Jet lag, 37 Laundry, 62 Mid-Levels, 91–92 Jewelry, 217 Leal Senado (Macau), 260 moderate, 86–95 Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Legislative Council Building, money-saving tips, 68 Public Golf Course, 178 184 price categories, 67, 69–70 Joe Bananas, 233 Liquor laws, 62 rock-bottom (guesthouses Jogging, 179 Li Yuen Street East and Li and youth hostels), Journeywoman, 31 Yuen Street West, 187, 218 99–102 Joyce Boutique, 216 Lobby Lounge, 229–230 surfing for, 31–32 (Lamma), very expensive, 70–76 253 what’s new in, 1 K aiser Estates, 217 Lost and found, 62 Hot lines, 61 (Macau), Lost-luggage insurance, 27 HSBC (Hongkong and Shang- 267 Lou Lim Iok Garden (Macau), hai Banking Corporation Klong Bar & Grill, 2, 233 259–260, 282–283 Limited), 59, 185 Korean Air, 35 Lo Wai, 176, 243 Kowloon, 49 Luggage storage/lockers, 62 (Lamma), 253 accommodations Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail, expensive, 76, 78–83 242–243 inexpensive, 95–99 Lux, 232 I 2roam, 33 moderate, 87–91 IAMAT (International Associ- very expensive, 71–72 ation for Medical Assis- bars, pubs, and lounges, M acau, 10, 258–287 tance to Travellers), 28 228–230 accommodations, 267–273 ifc mall, 2, 220 markets, 218–219 American Express, 266 IGLTA (International Gay & restaurants, 113–130 area code, 266 Lesbian Travel Associa- dim sum, 153–155 arriving in, 264 tion), 29 sights and attractions, cultures of, 260–261 Information sources 162–165 currency and currency Hong Kong, 17, 43–44 walking tour, 195–202 exchange, 266 Macau, 38, 261–262 Kowloon-Canton Railway emergencies, 266 Insomnia, 232 (KCR), 1 entry requirements, 261 In Square Computer Plaza, seeing the New Territories Frommer’s favorite experi- 214–215 by, 238–243 ences, 259 Insurance, 26–27 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 305

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hospitals, 267 Medical Sciences, Hong 180 Lounge and Grill languages, 267 Kong Museum of, 169, 194 (Macau), 287 layout of, 264–265 Medicine, Chinese, 298–299 Opium, 289–290 mail, 267 “Meet the People” program, Opium War, 289–290 nightlife, 287 177 Orbitz, 31 restaurants, 273–278 Megamalls and shopping Organized tours. See also shopping, 286–287 centers, 219–220 Tours sights and attractions, Mid-Autumn Festival, 26 in China, 255 278–285 Mid-Levels, 48 Hong Kong, 175–177 taxes, 267 accommodations, 91–92 Orient Lines, 41 telephone, 267 Minibuses, 56–57 Outdoor activities, 177–180 transportation, 265–266 Mitsukoshi, 213 Outlying Islands, 246–254 traveling to, 262–264 Mo, 190 Outlying islands, 44, 46 visitor information, Monastery of 10,000 Bud- Overjoy Porcelain Factory, 261–262 dhas, 240 211 water, 267 Money matters, 20–22 what’s new in, 2 Macau, 264 Macau Ferry Terminal, 262 , 50 P acific Bestour, 40, 41 Macau Government Tourist Moonwalker (Macau), 287 Pacific Coffee, 61 Office (MTGO), 261–262 MossRehab, 29 Pacific Delight Tours, 40, 41 Macau Grand Prix, 283 MTGO (Macau Government Pacific Place, 186, 220 Macau International Fire- Tourist Office), 261–262 Package tours, 39–40 works Display Contest, MTR (Mass Transit Railway), Pageone, 58 283 51–52 Pak Tai Temple (Cheung Macau Jockey Club, 285–286 Murphy’s, 230 Chau), 250 Macau Museum of Art, 281 Museum of Macau, 259, Parks and gardens, 170–172 Macau Palace Floating 279–280 Pawnshop (corner of Saigon Casino, 285 Museum of Sacred Art and Shanghai streets), 200 Macau Tourist Hotline, 2 (Macau), 279 The Peak (Victoria Peak), 6, Macau Tower, 261, 280 Museums Pass (Macau), 279 47–48, 175, 235 MacLehose Trail, 178, 245 Music, classical, 224–225 restaurants, 149–151 Madame Tussaud’s, 161 sights and attractions, Mahjong, 228 160–162 Mail, 62–63 N athan Road, 7, 46, Peak Explorer, 161 Macau, 267 198–199 Peak Galleria, 161–162 Mai Po Marshes Nature Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, 230 Peak Tower, 161 Reserve, 238 Neighborhoods, 47–50 Peak trams, 55, 160 Man, 190 Newspapers, 63 Peak Tram Station, 160, 186 Mandarin, 61 New Territories, 9, 44, Pearls, 217 Mandarin Oriental (Macau), 237–245 Pedder Building, 187, 217 casino at, 285 , 240, 241 Pedicabs, Macau, 266 Man Lun Fung Ancestral Hall New World First Bus, 54 Pekingese food, 108–109 (Sheung Shui), 243 New Yaohan (Macau), 286 The Peninsula hotel, 198, Man Mo Temple, 169–170, New Year, Chinese, 24, 296 216 194 Nightlife, 222–236 People of Hong Kong, Man Mo Temple (), bars, pubs, and lounges, 295–297 176, 190 228–235 Performing arts, 223–226 Man Mo Temple (Tai Wo), club and music scene, Pharaoh’s Palace (Macau), 2, 242 226–228 285 Man Wa Lane, 190 Macau, 287 Philippine Airlines, 35 Maps, street, 46–47 performing arts, 223–226 Heritage Trail, 244 Marathons, 180 topless bars and hostess Police, 63 Maritime Museum (Macau), clubs, 234–235 (Lantau), 281 what’s new in, 2 247 Markets, 217–219 Night markets, 236 Porcelain (china), 211–212 Macau, 286–287 Night strolls, 235–236 Possession Street, 193 night, 236 Night tours, 235 The Praya (Cheung Chau), Marks & Spencer, 214 Northwest Airlines, 35 250 Mass Transit Railway (MTR), Preserved foods, shops sell- 51–52 ing, 192 MasterCard ATM Locator, 34 O cean Park, 9, 174–175 Prince’s Building, 216 MEDEX Assistance, 27 Octopus card, 50–51 Princess Cruises, 41 Medical insurance, 27 Old China Hand, 233 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 306

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Propaganda, 227–228 Sai Kung Country Park Visi- organized tours and cul- Pubs, 9 tor Center, 245 tural activities, 175–177 St. Francis Xavier, Chapel of parks and gardens, (Macau), 285 170–172 Q antas, 35 St. John’s Cathedral, 185 suggested itineraries, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 61 St. Paul’s Church (Macau), 157–159 Queen Mary Hospital, 61 259, 278–279 temples, 169–170 Queen’s Road, 46 Salisbury Road, 46 top attractions, 159–162 Sam Tung Uk Museum what’s new in, 2 (), 244 Singapore Airlines, 35 R acetracks, 9, 180, 235, Sands Macau, 2, 285 Singles, 31 240 SARS (Severe Acute Respira- S. Januario Hospital (Macau), Macau, 260 tory Syndrome), 1, 6, 27, 267 tours, 177 28, 66, 293–294 Sky Lounge, 230 Rain, average days of, 23 SATH (Society for Accessible Snake shop, 191 , 200 Travel & Hospitality), 29 Society for Accessible Travel Red Market (Macau), 286 Schoeni Art Gallery, & Hospitality (SATH), 29 Religion, myth, and folklore, 210–211 Sogo, 214 299–300 Science Museum, Hong SoHo, 48, 195 Repulse Bay, restaurant, 151 Kong, 164, 175 Sok Kwu Wan, 252 Restaurants, 9–10, 103–156. Seac Pai Van Park (Macau), Space Museum, Hong Kong, Aberdeen, 152 284–285 165, 175, 198 afternoon tea, 156, 198 Seasons, 22–23 Spectator sports, 180 best bets, 13–16 Seibu, 213–214 Splendid Tours & Travel, 176, Causeway Bay and Wan Senior travel, 30 235, 255 Chai, 143–149, 156 Seven-A-Side Rugby Tourna- Standard Chartered Bank, 59 Central District, 130–143 ment (the Sevens), 180 Stanley, 49 dim sum, 155–156 Shadowman, 61 restaurants, 151–152 Cheung Chau, 251 Shanghainese food, 109 shopping, 7 by cuisine, 110–113 Shanghai Tang, 7, 187, Stanley Market, 208, 218 dim sum, 153–156 212–213 Star Computer City, 214 family-friendly, 132 Shan Ha Wai (Tsang Tai Uk), Star Ferry, 6, 55, 160 Fanling, 243 239 Harbour Tour, 176 Kowloon, 113–130 , 240 STA Travel, 30–31, 36 dim sum, 153–155 Shenzhen (China), 256–257 Statue Square, 182 Lamma, 253–254 Sheung Shui, 243 Staunton’s Bar & Café, 232 late-night, 127 Shipping your purchases, Street maps, 46–47 Macau, 259, 273–278 206 Students, 30–31 meals and dining customs, Shoestring Travel, 256 Subway, 51–52 105–110 Shopping, 2, 7, 203–221 Subway Navigator, 34 money-saving tips, 104 areas for, 206–208 Swimming, 179 New Territories, 240–241 best buys, 203–204 Symphony of Lights, 2, 198, price categories, 104–105 comparison shopping and 229, 236 Repulse Bay, 151 bargaining, 204, 206 Sai Kung, 245 guarantees and receipts, Stanley, 151–152 204 T ai chi, 6, 179–180 Victoria Peak, 149–151 hours, 204 Tai Fu Tai (Sheung Shui), 176, Western District, 152–153 shipping your purchases, 243 what’s new in, 1–2 206 Tailors, 7, 220–221 Rickshaws, 57, 182 warning about, 205 Taipa, 264, 265, 283–284 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Shopping centers and mega- Taipa Village (Macau), 284 Odditorium, 161 malls, 219–220 , 239 Road-Post, 34 Sichuan food, 109 Tai Wo, 242 Sights and attractions, Tang Chung Ling, 176 157–177 Tanka people, 164, 242, 288, S acred Art, Museum of amusement parks, 295 (Macau), 279 174–175 Taoism, 299–300 Safety, 28 for kids, 175 Taxes, 63 Saigon Street, 199 Macau, 278–285 Macau, 267 Sai Kung, 245 museums and galleries, Taxis, 56 162–169 Macau, 265 to/from airport, 38–39 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 307

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Tea, 110, 289. See also Transportation, 50–58 Afternoon tea by bus, 54 V enetian Macau, 285 Tea Ware, Flagstaff House by car, 57 Victoria Park, 172 Museum of, 165 by ferry, 55–56 jogging track, 179 Telephone, 63–64 on foot, 57–58 swimming, 179 Macau, 267 Macau, 265–266 Victoria Peak (The Peak), 6, Television, 64–65 by minibus, 56–57 47–48, 175, 235 Temperatures, average by rickshaw, 57 restaurants, 149–151 monthly, 23 by subway, 51–52 sights and attractions, Temple of A-Ma (Macau), by taxi, 56 160–162 282 by train, 52 Virgin Atlantic Airways, 35 Temple of Kun Iam Tong by tram, 54–55 Visa ATM Locator, 34 (Temple of the Goddess of Travel Assistance Interna- Visas for China, 255–256 Mercy; Macau), 282 tional, 27 Visitor information Temples Traveler’s checks, 22 Hong Kong, 17, 43–44 Hong Kong, 169–170 Travelex Insurance Services, Macau, 38, 261–262 Macau, 282 27 Visitor Information & Serv- Temple Street Night Market, Travel Guard Alerts, 26 ices Centre, 188 10, 158, 200, 201, 219, Travel Guard International, 236 27 Tennis tournaments, 180 Traveling to Hong Kong, W ah Tung China Com- Teresa Coleman Fine Arts, 34–39 pany, 211–212 210 Travel insurance, 26–27 Walking, 57–58 Theater, 225 Travel Insured International, Walking tours, self-guided, , 220 27 181–202 Time zone, 65 Travelocity, 31 Central District, 182–186 Tin Hau, 190 Travel warnings, 34 Kowloon, 195–202 temple dedicated to (Che- Trip-cancellation insurance, night strolls, 235–236 ung Chau), 250 26 Western District, 187–195 Tin Hau Festival, 24–25 Tropical storms, 53 The Wanch, 234 Tin Hau Temple, 200 True Arts & Curios, 195, 210 , 48 Tin Shui Wai, 244 Tsang Tai Uk (Shan Ha Wai), accommodations Tipping, 65 239 expensive, 85–86 Toilets, 65 , 7, 49 inexpensive, 99 Tolo Harbour, 241–242 shopping, 206, 208 moderate, 92–95 Topless bars, 234–235 Tsim Sha Tsui East, 49–50 very expensive, 76 ToTT’s Asian Grill & Bar, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, nightlife, 228, 232–234 233–234 198 restaurants, 143–149 Tourist information Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, dim sum, 156 Hong Kong, 17, 43–44 235–236 Wanchai Market, 218 Macau, 38, 261–262 Tsing Ma Bridge, 166 Water, drinking, 65 Tours Tsuen Wan, 244 Macau, 267 escorted, 40–41 Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda (Tin Watertours, 176–177, 235 organized Shui Wai), 244 Watson’s, 60 Hong Kong, 175–177 Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Weather forecasts, 34, 65 in China, 255 Boat Races), 25 tropical storm warnings, 53 package, 39–40 Tung Wan Beach (Cheung Websites walking, self-guided, Chau), 251 Hong Kong Tourism Board 181–202 TurboJET Sea Express ferry (HKTB), 17 Central District, service, 2, 262, 263 Macau, 261 182–186 Typhoons, 53 traveler’s toolbox, 34 Kowloon, 195–202 travel-planning and book- night strolls, 235–236 ing, 31–32 Western District, U nited Airlines, 35, 40 Western District, 8, 48 187–195 United Vacations, 40 restaurant, 152–153 Toys, 221 Universal Currency Con- walking tour, 187–195 Toys ‘R’ Us, 221 verter, 34 Western Market, 191, 215 Train travel, 52 University, 241 Western Union, 62 to Hong Kong, 39 Sheung Wan West Rail, 1, 52 Trams, 6, 54–55, 160, 162 Complex, 192 What’s On–Hong Kong, 44, Urban Council Ticketing 223 Office (URBTIX), 223 Wine Museum (Macau), 281 17_576690 bindex.qxd 1/24/05 10:39 AM Page 308

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Wines, 110 Eaton Hotel, 87–88 Mandarin Oriental Macau, Wing Kut Street, 188 Empire Hotel, 92–93 268, 270 Wing On, 213 Empire Hotel Kowloon, 88 The Marco Polo Gateway, 81 Wong Tai Sin, 170, 190 Excelsior, 93 The Marco Polo Hongkong Woosung Street, 199 Four Seasons Hong Kong, 72 Hotel, 81–82 The World of Suzie Wong Grand Hong Kong, 11, The Marco Polo Prince, 82 (movie), 42, 48, 93, 194 12, 76 Metropark Hotel, 94 Grand Hyatt/Renaissance Miramar, 89–90 Harbour View, 78 Nathan Hotel, 97 Y au Ma Tei, 50 Hotel, 96–97 New Kings Hotel, 97 Youth hostels, 101–102 Harbour View International New World Renaissance Yue Hwa Chinese Products House, 93 Hotel, 90 Emporium, 188, 199 Holiday Inn Golden Mile, 76, Novotel Century Hong Kong, Yue Lan Festival (Festival of 78–79 94–95 the Hungry Ghosts), 25–26 Holiday Inn Macau, 271 The Park Lane, 85 Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Hotel Guia (Macau), 273 The Peninsula, 10, 12, 13, 7, 171, 175, 202 Hotel InterContinental Hong 71–72 Yung Shue Wan (Lamma), Kong (formerly The Regent Pousada de Colôane 253 Hong Kong), 12, 71 (Macau), 272 Hotel Ko Wah (Macau), 273 Pousada de Sao Tiago Hotel Lisboa (Macau), (Macau), 270 Z oological & Botanical 271–272 Pruton Prudential Hotel, 78, Gardens, Hong Kong, 172, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, 90 185–186 79 Ramada Hotel Kowloon, 91 Hyatt Regency Macau, 268 Regal Airport Hotel, 78, 86 Imperial Hotel, 88–89 Regal Kowloon Hotel, 91 ACCOMMODATIONS InterContinental Grand Renaissance Harbour View Alisan Guest House, 101 Stanford, 79–80 Hotel Hong Kong, 12, 69, Anne Black Guest House Island Shangri-La Hong 85–86 (YWCA), 95–96 Kong, 13, 84 The Ritz-Carlton, 10–11, 74, Best Western Rosedale on Jia, 1, 11, 85 78 the Park, 11, 92 Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Royal Garden, 82 Bishop Lei International Hostel, 101 The Salisbury YMCA, 11–12, House, 13, 91–92 JW Marriott Hotel, 84–85 78, 98 Booth Lodge, 96 Kimberley Hotel, 89 S.G. Davis Hostel, 102 BP International House, 78, Kowloon Hotel, 12–13, 89 Shamrock Hotel, 98 87 Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Caritas Bianchi Lodge, 96 Kong, 80 Towers, 83 Chungking House, 100–101 Landmark Mandarin Orien- Sintra (Macau), 272 Chungking Mansion, 100 tal, 72 Stanford Hillview Hotel, Conrad International Hong Langham Hotel (formerly 98–99 Kong, 83–84 Great Eagle), 1, 80–81 Wesley, 99 Dorsett Seaview Hotel, 87 Luk Kwok Hotel, 93–94 Westin Resort Macau, 11, East Asia Hotel (Macau), Majestic Hotel, 97 270–271 272–273 Mandarin Oriental, 12, 72, Wharney Hotel, 95 74 YMCA International House, 99