Travel & Leisure Options

Hong Kong is the place to experience mesmerising views, vibrant energy, exciting nightlife, a bustling harbour, tranquil beaches and glorious countryside. It's also a shopping paradise and Culinary Capital of Asia. Best of all, it's so compact and with such great transport, leisure time can fit easily into your busy schedule. Take a break for an hour or a day. For leisure tips, please visit www.DiscoverHongKong.com/celeisuretips. Transporation Information in Hong Kong Travel Tips Sightseeing     Transport from Airport to HKCEC Airport (Hong Kong International Airport) The Hong Kong International Airport is connected to the Airport Express, Taxis, Airbuses and Free Shuttle buses at specially designated areas. 1. Airport Express Airport Express is the fastest train service connecting Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong downtown. To reach Wan Chai MTR Station (the nearest MTR Station from the exhibition venue - HKCEC), you can take the Airport Express from the Airport Station to Hong Kong Station, interchange there to take the Island line to Wan Chai Station. For more information of Airport Express, please click here For more information of the location of HKCEC and Wanchai, please refer click the map below   Top 2. Taxis Taxis to almost anywhere in Hong Kong and are readily available from the taxi pick-up area. Rates start at HK$16 on flag fall plus HK$1.40 every further 200 metres. Taxis only accept Hong Kong Dollars, only pay the fare shown on the meter plus any additional charges where applicable (eg. luggage, tunnel tolls). Hong Kong Island passengers pay the two-way Cross-Harbour tunnel toll. All passengers pay an extra fee per piece of luggage (charges displayed in taxi).   Top 3. Airbuses There are more than 30 franchised bus routes from the airport, including 9 Airbus services that have fewer stops than conventional buses. Airbus fares are ranging from HK$14 to HK$45. For details, please visit here   Top 4. Free Shuttle Buses A complementary connecting bus service is provided for Airport Express passengers. Passengers can enjoy free bus from Hong Kong Station (Bus no. H1, every 24 minutes) to HKCEC. For details, please click here.   Top Transport from Mainland China to HKCEC 1. MTR The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is an underground railway network. Depending on which line you take, the system generally runs from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Cars and stations are air-conditioned. Visitors from southern China should take East Rail Line to Hong Kong from either Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau Station. Below is the suggested route for the mainlanders from Lo Wu Station / Lok Ma Chau Station and Hunghom Railway Statiion to HKCEC. Click here to view all MTR stations For detailed MTR service, please click here   Top 2. Coach For the visitors coming via Huanggang Port, taking coach to HKCEC would be an efficient way. After passing customs at Huangang port, you can buy coach ticket to Wanchai at HKD 45 at the exit of Hunag Gang Immigration Tower. For more information and enquiry, you may contact: +852-2365 0118 or visit here (this website only in Chinese version)   Top Transport in downtown Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world's most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public transport systems. Taxi, MTR and Star Ferries are suggested to take.   Top 1. Taxis Taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong downtown, and can be hailed on the street (except on roads with double yellow lines) or summoned by phone. There are two taxi jurisdictions in Hong Kong – Urban and New Territories. Radio Taxis: Hong Kong Island Tel : +852-2574 7311 / +852-2527 6324 Kowloon Tel : +852-2760 4011 / +852-2670 0477 New Territories Tel : +852-2457 2266 / +852-2697 4333   Top 2. MTR MTR is an underground railway network which is convenient and efficient transportation means in Hong Kong. For more information of the location of MTR Stations, please visit here   Top 3. Trams Trams ply the northern shore of Hong Kong Island at a fixed fare from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. For detail information of the services of Tram, please click here   Top 4. Ferries The Star Ferry Co operates a shuttle service between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and Wanchai and Tsim Sha Tsui and Wanchai. Ferry Pier is within a few minutes walk of the HKCEC For detail information, please click here   Top Travel Tips       Currency The local currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$). The Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar at the rate of US$1= HK$7.7 although the rate does vary slightly. Notes' denominations include HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500 and HK$1,000. Coins come in denominations for 10, 20 and 50 cents, and one, two, five and ten dollars. Hong Kong is an international financial center and all major currencies and traveler's cheques can be exchanged either at banks, hotels or moneychangers with some handling charges.   Top Climate Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with distinct seasonal changes. The autumn is lasts from mid-September to November. The winds become more easterly in direction. The amount of cloud in the sky and the humidity will decrease rapidly at this time. The temperature is around 20oC / 68oF, with clear sunny skies and low humidity. For a detailed weather forecast, please click here to go to the website of Hong Kong Observatory.   Top Electricity The electricity supply in Hong Kong is a nominal 220AC/50 cycles. The plug/socket system in Hong Kong is a 3-rectangular-pin type. For most visitors wishing to operate electrical equipment they have brought form their home places, adaptors will be necessary. It is recommended that visitors use adaptors that are supplied by hotel or purchased locally.   Top Smoking Smoking is prohibited in most enclosed public places, including restaurants, karaokes, malls and some bars as well as some outdoor areas (public beaches and swimming pools, transport interchanges and outside escalators, etc)   Top Insurance and Liability Participants are advised to secure their own insurance to cover loss incurred in case of cancellation, medical expenses and damage or loss of personal properties.   Top Internet Access Internet access can be found in some of the cafes round the city and is generally available in the business centers of most of the hotels. Most hotels offer in-room computer dataport and allow internet access.   Top Language The official languages are Chinese and English, with Cantonese the most widely spoken Chinese dialect. The popularity of Putonghua is growing. All major signage is in Chinese or Bilingual. English is widely spoken in Hong Kong.   Top Phone Call Local calls are free. Local calls from public coin phones cost HK$1 per five minutes. Using your mobile phone in Hong Kong is convenient as most of the telephone systems used around the globe. Country code for Hong Kong is “852” immediately followed by the local telephone number. However, if you are making a call to other cities in China, you should dial the country code “86” then followed by the area code and the local telephone number.   Top Sales Tax There is no sales tax on goods and services in Hong Kong.   Top Tipping A service charge of 10% of the bill is already included in restaurants, extra tipping at your discretion. Taxi drivers tend to round up the fare to the nearest Hong Kong dollar and if not, will appreciate a little extra. Bellboys, porters and washroom attendants will also expect a modest tip.   Top Useful Telephone Number in Hong Kong General Enquiry 1083 Collect Calls 10010 Overseas IDD and Cardphone Enquiries 10013 Emergency Service (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 999 RTHK's Service Hotline (Newsline) 2272 0000 Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline 2508 1234 General Police Enquiries 2527 7177 Consumer Council 2929 2222 Hong Kong International Airport, English (24 hours) 2181 0000 Hong Kong Immigration Department (24 hours) 2824 6111 Department of Health 2961 8989

For more information on getting around Hong Kong, you may also wish to visit http//www.DiscoverHongKong.com

Remarks: All information provided is for reference only and subject to change without notice.

a) Hong Kong Island Tour
Time: 0830-1330
Cost Per Person at HK$260 per person

This tour is a must for foreign visitors. It includes a visit to Victoria Peak for a panoramic splendor view of the city and Stanley Market which is famous for bargain shopping. It then returns along the coastal line via Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay to Aberdeen, the floating village for fishermen (sampan ride at Aberdeen will be at optional cost). A stop at a local jewellery factory near Aberdeen offers a chance to look at the fine art and craftsmanship that has made Hong Kong famous in Asia.

Touring around the New Territories will surely show you another face of Hong Kong, a rural one, with small villages. You will be surprised at how remote and undeveloped some parts of New Territories are. Highlights include visit one of Hong Kong’s most impressive Buddhist monasteries “Cheuk Lam Sim Yuen”. Wishing Tree in Taipo, make your wish come true by writing on coloured papers. Kam Tin Walled Village, built 700 years ago by the Tang Clan. The border lookout of Lok Ma Chau where you can stand on the hill and look across the Shenzhen River.

A delightful experience and the best way to explore Lantau. Through the fast and scenic drive along the expressway and the Tsing Ma Bridge soon takes you to this unspoilt island. Lantau with its natural beaches, simplistic fishing village, peaceful monastery neighboured by the world’s largest Buddha is an ideal destination of a wonderful day. The tour includes visit through Tsing Ma Bridge to Tai-O Fishing Village, and Po Lin Monastery, with a Chinese vegetarian lunch. The tours ends with a spectacular ride aboard the Skyrail cable car offering stunning views going down to Tung Chung. (Should the Skyrail be cancelled due to inclement weather or other safety reasons, alternative transportation will be arranged.)

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a) One Day Macau Tour with Lunch
Time 0800-1800
Cost Per Person at HK$750 per person

A 75 minute Jetfoil, Turbocat or Catamaran ride brings you to Macau with visits to Kum Yam Temple, up to Penha Hill for a magnificent view of the city, Barrier Gate at the border between Macau and China and the Ruins of St. Paul Cathedral. A western lunch will be served and followed by free time to visit Casino Lisboa.

1. Afternoon departure from Hong Kong to Macau by turbotjet
2. Check-in Hotel
3. Evening Buffet Dinner at 360 Cafe Macau Tower Level60

1. Breakfast at hotel
2. Macau City Tour including visits to Fisherman’s Wharf, Lotus Square, Kun Iam Status, Macau Lan Kwai Fong, A-Ma Temple, Ruins of St. Paul’s, St. Dominic’s Church, Legal Senado Square, Monte Fort, Penha Hill, Avenida Da Praia and Rua Do Cunha.
3. Portuguese lunch will be served at local restaurant
4. Late afternoon Return to Hong Kong by turbojet

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a) Package Tours – China (Guangzhou)

Guangzhou and Lotus Mountain Tour (2 Days/1 Night)

Day 1 Hong Kong – Guangzhou

1. Morning pick up service from a designated hotel in the morning
2. Depart for Guangzhou by express train
3. A brief tour takes you to the atmospheric Temple of the Chen Family Ancesters and the impressive Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
4. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
5. Proceed to the Lotus Mountain to see its legendary romantic rocks and caves
6. See the biggest bronze statue coated with gold leave – the Sea – View Goddess of Mercy at the summit – the largest statue of its kind
7. In the afternoon, transfer to Guangzhou
8. Meal Lunch/Dinner

1. Transfer to Foshan to see its eighth-century Ancestral Temple
2. Find delicate handicrafts at bargain prices at a ceramic house and folk art studio
3. Depart for Guangzhou and return by express train to Hong Kong
4. Transfer back to the designated hotel
5. Meal Breakfast/Lunch
   

Shenzhen City Tour with China Folk Culture Village (2 Days/1 Night)

Day 1 Hong Kong – Shenzhen

1. Morning pick up service from a designated hotel in the morning
2. Catch the first-class train to Shenzhen
3. Take a brief city tour and discover how Shenzhen is developing
4. Visit an exhibition of famous Terra-cotta Warriors & Horses
5. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
6. After lunch, visit China Folk Culture Villages to meet the ethnic minorities and their traditional dwellings. Continue to see Splendid China to observe the extraordinary collection of miniature replicas of China best lovely attractions.
7. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant
8. Attend the evening show Dancing with Dragon & Phoenix.
9. Return to hotel
10. Meal Lunch/Dinner

1. Transfer to world famous Lo Wu Shopping Mall to see the stylish boutiques or bargain hunting for Chinese arts and craft souvenirs.
2. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
3. After lunch, catch the first class train to Hong Kong,.
4. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
5.  Meal Breakfast/Lunch

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