With details concerning major attractions, off-the-beaten-track spots, drinking & nightlife venues, & restaurants & hotels/hostels from all over the city, Panda Guides Hong Kong is the most complete guide of its kind. Written by a team of expats who live in & know China`s roaring capital, our Hong Kong title is the first HK city guidebook to offer an opportunity to win a free trip through China by purchasing the book. Apart from all the money readers can save by following the Panda, this edition of Hong Kong also comes with a pullout map of the city, while individual maps can be found inside for key tourist attractions, & mini-maps are provided for every local business (hotels, hostels, bars, & restaurants) that show all major cross streets & the nearest subway station (s). What`s more, we`ve made the travel experience even easier by placing each attraction`s vital info (i.e. transportation details, opening hours, admission, phone number, website, etc.) in clearly marked orange boxes at the beginning of every listing. This volume is also packed with sample itineraries, a Cantonese phrasebook, a user-friendly index, sections on culture, history, art, music, & movies, full-color pictures (to give you an engrossing feel of a destination before the reader even goes) & much more! Plus, the Hot Topics section will reveal what life on the ground is like with coverage of fascinating themes such as Air Pollution, Food & Water Safety, Traveling with Kids, Scams, Travel, Culture Shock, Taboo & Etiquette & others. For all this & more, Panda Guides Hong Kong isn`t just a guide, it`s an experience. For more on our books & maps, & to get updated information concerning travel news & special events throughout China, check out www. Panda Guides.com. ...

Hong Kong & Macau in the Luxe city 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 ...

Hong Kong & Macau in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Discover Hong Kong & Macau
Have your fortune told, Chinese Taoist style
Discover the site of a maze-like walled village,

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Hong Kong & Macau street plans from Periplus on a double-sided map which combines detailed street plans with more general maps, including the whole of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with the Shenzhen Economic Zone. The map provides for:HONG KONG & the adjoining areas: an indexed street plan of Hong Kong’s & Kowloon’s Central Commercial Districts; enlargements showing in greater detail Hong Kong’s Central District & Kowloon’s Tsim Sha Tsui area; a general road map at 1:110, 000 of the Hong Kong SAR with the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; a diagram of Hong Kong’s Railway System; a street plan of central Shenzhen.MACAU & COTAI: detailed street plans of the Macau Island (1:12, 500) & Cotai Island (1:18, 000); an overview map of the Macau area at (1:60, 000) Also included is an overview road map of the Pearl River Delta region (1:1, 000, 000), extending inland to Guangzhou. All the maps & street plans indicate, as appropriate, metro & railway connections, ferry routes, & various places of interest. The street plans in addition highlight locations of numerous hotels. All place names are in Latin alphabet only, except for larger streets & selected locations within the Hong Kong SAR which are also shown in Chinese. ...

Hong Kong on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map from ITMB presenting on one side a street plan of Hong Kong with Kowloon at 1:10, 000 & on the reverse a road map of the HK Special Administrative Region at 1:60, 000, plus a diagram of the transport network. The street plan show Hong Kong & Kowloon at 1:10, 000 with colouring for the main traffic arteries, very clear presentation of the highway junctions, & marking for one way streets. Where appropriate, MTR & KCR stations are shown with multiple entrances/exits, & the map also shows the double-decker tram line, the Mid-Levels Escalator & the ferry connections across the Victoria Harbour & Kowloon Bay. The plan also shows pedestrianized streets & those with staircases in the hilly part of the Hong Kong Isl&. Various places of interest & facilities are highlighted, including selected hotels. On the reverse is an indexed road map of the Hong Kong SAR at 1:60, 000, extending north to Shenzehen. Altitude colouring shows the topography. Railway & ferry connections are marked & numerous places of interest are highlighted. On both sides place names are given in the Latin alphabet only, with on the road map selected location also shown in Chinese. The map

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Hong Kong in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the city & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers thoughts on the future of the city, suggested further reading & indices of literary & historical names & famous places & attractions. ...

Hong Kong faces the greatest challenge in its history as it returns to Chinese rule in 1997. How will it be affected by the pressures of the hand over period, & what lessons can be drawn from its relations with China & its other neighbors in recent years? Hong Kong has survived crises in the past, most notably after the Japanese takeover in 1941. In the course of the Pacific War it came under the Allied Theater for which the nationalist Chinese leader Chiang Kai shek was Supreme Commander, & in 1945 its future as a British colony was seriouly threatened. Although Hong Kong did ultimately return to British rule, an appointment was made with China for the year 1997. Hong Kong was to rejoin mother China. Despite the assurances of business leaders & politicians--from both East & West--that no radical changes are planned, doubts remain over the course that has been mapped out for Hong Kong in the next millennium. Hong Kong: An Appointment with China provides a much needed introduction for the general reader to the background & implications of this historic hand over, including the problems which have threatened the process--particularly the impact of the Tiananmen massacre & disputes over democratization. ...

Hong Kong in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Hong Kong in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...