Hong Kong on an Insight Flexi Map in their new format introduced to provide more convenient access to the special features of this series: various additional maps and/or street plans plus tourist information including a list of must-see sights. The map is tear-resistant, waterproof, & can be written on with non-permanent marker pens. On one side is a street plan at 1:10, 500 covering central Hong Kong & Kowloon on both sides of the Victoria Harbour. The index, placed on the reverse side, lists streets, country parks, parks & gardens, points of interest, hotels & shopping centres/markets. On the reverse are the title’s additional

Features:- A diagram of Hong Kong’s MTR transport system.- An indexed road map at 1:215, 000 covering the whole of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, showing road access to Shenzhen.
- Brief descriptions of 36 main sights, grouped for Hong Kong into sections covering Major Attractions, Notable Buildings, Museum & Galleries, & Shopping/ Markets/ Nightlife, plus New Territories & the Outlying Islands. All are prominently highlighted on the street plan & the road map.- Information about Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist offices, public holidays, opening times, money, tipping, telecommunications & monthly climate charts. To see the list of other Insight Flexi titles in this series please click on the series link.


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Hong Kong in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical & accessible guides to a number of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry & easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most of their time away. Presented in a paperback PVC format, each guide in the series provides vital tips for visitors &

Includes:: information on the best places to stay, eat & shop, star-rated top attractions, detailed regional profiles & recommendations of the best tours & excursions. Individual titles also have a separate, pull-out overview map in the rear pocket of the guide that serves as a companion to the book itself. An introductory section profiles the destination with details of the l&, a brief history, government & economy & the people. Every chapter is summarised in the ‘ At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. There is also a Travel Tips section at the back of each guide providing practical guidance & information on tourist information services, entry requirements, customs, health requirements, getting there, what to pack, money matters, accommodation, transport, business hours, time difference, electricity, health precautions, useful phrases, personal safety, emergencies, etiquette & tipping.

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Hong Kong in its Regional Setting map at 1:300, 000 from the official Survey & Mapping Office, with bilingual place names & English language map legend, covering an area including Macau & Guangzou (Canton). The map has contours at 100m intervals, enhanced altitude colouring, plus graphics to show cultivated areas. Borders of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are clearly marked. Road network shows main & secondary routes. Railway lines are also shown, plus airports & main sea ports. The map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at 15 ...

Hong Kong in the Inside Out city guides series, which combine bite-size expertise with unique, pocket-size, fold-out maps. Each title

Includes:: an illustrated 64-page guide which is cross-referenced with the foldout maps themselves. Text covers all the city sights, shopping, entertainment, food & drink, practical information & where to stay. Practical information also

Includes:: how to get to the city, getting around & everything you may need when you’re there from climate information to emergency numbers to information on money & banking, opening hours, telephones & tours. There is a directory with hotel listings, additional places to visit, annual events & useful websites & also useful local words & phrases to help you out on your visit The durable hardback cover, with its stylish silver design, fits neatly in your pocket ready & waiting when you need it most.



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With its fabled urban landscape & vibrant Chinese culture, Hong Kong is one of the world`s most exciting cities. Whether you want to take a bay cruise on the Star Ferry, eat & shop your way around Kowloon or find peace at an atmospheric temple, Insight City Guide Hong Kong will make sure you have the quintessential Hong Kong experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including the city`s dim sum tradition, Chinese medicine & the local love of horse racing, while evocative accounts of Hong Kong`s districts bring the city to life, from the dramatic vistas of the Peak to the shops & bars of lively Wan Chai & Causeway Bay, & the beaches & monasteries of the outlying territories & islands. Full-colour photography & maps help you navigate with ease, while the detailed Travel Tips directory gives you all the practical information & travel advice you need when planning what to do on your trip, including selective listings for hotel & restaurants. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, Insight City Guide Hong Kong will help you discover the very best of this fantastic destination. Insight Guides are dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections look at the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country, plus a free touring map. ...

Hong Kong in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Hong Kong in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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A Hong Kong book with a difference, which directs our attention not to the highlights of the concrete jungle but to the surrounding natural beauty of the rest of the isl&. By guiding the reader along the 100km Mac Lehose Trail, which conveniently traverses the whole territory, the authors point out multifarious aspects of the geography, geology, climate, history & vegetation of the surroundings & how human activities & natural factors have contributed to the landscape. The authors have selected over 250 points of interest on the trail, each of which is keyed to a descriptive paragraph in the guide. Illustrated throughout with aerial photos, trail maps, geological maps, diagrams & more photos, & complemented by plenty of background information & a bibliography, this is & expertly written field guide & a fascinating source of reference on the natural processes shaping the l&. Authors: Bernie Owen & Raynor Shaw. The Geotrails Society is a non-profit, educational organisation dedicated to describing & explaining the territory's diverse natural & human landscapes. ...

Lonely Planet presents this durable & waterproof street map of Hong Kong with a handy slipcase & an easy-fold format. Lonely Planet Hong Kong City Map is your conveniently-sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, extensive street & site index, & practical travel tips & directory. Covers Hung Hom, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Harbour City, Olympic City, Hoi Fu Court, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Ma Tau Wai, Ho Man Tin, King`s Park, Admiralty, Central, Sai Ying Pun, Wan Chai, Caroline Hill, Tai Hang, So Kon Po, Leighton Hill, Happy Valley, Morrison Hill, Causeway Bay, Soho, The Mid-Levels & The Peak. ...

Hong Kong in the Luxe guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...