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Lonely Planet Hong Kong

Name: Lonely Planet Hong Kong
ISBN: 9781788685344

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eBook - ePub

Lonely Planet Hong Kong

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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Hong Kong is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up views of Hong Kong's iconic skyline from the Star Ferry or Victoria Peak, satisfy your food cravings in Wan Chai, and shop for anything and everything at Temple Street Night Market - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hong Kong and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hong Kong: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers Central, The Peak & the Northwest, Wai Chai & the Northeast, Aberdeen & the South, Kowloon, Macau, Shenzhen, New Territories, Outlying Islands, Day Trips and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Hong Kong is our most comprehensive guide to Hong Kong, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Day Trips from Hong Kong

NEW TERRITORIES

Clearwater Bay Peninsula

The name says it all – beaches with crystal-clear water.

Tsuen Wan

Home to some of Hong Kong’s most important monasteries.

Sha Tin

A New Town with a historical feel, temples and a heritage museum.

Sai Kung Peninsula

Beautiful beaches and deserted coves, and half of Hong Kong Global Geopark.

Tung Ping Chau

Isolated in Mirs Bay, this island is surrounded by abundant sea life.

Tai Po

Lively markets and temples, plus an encyclopaedia of flora and fauna.

Fanling & Sheung Shui

A heaven for history buffs, with fortified villages and historic ruins.

Plover Cove

Plover Cove is where you go to hike, hike, hike or bike, bike, bike!

Sha Tau Kok

Hong Kong’s frontier town and home to an ancient walled Hakka village.

Yuen Long

Hong Kong Wetland Park, laid-back Pak Nai and old walled villages.

Tuen Mun

Visit at leisure the temples and monasteries that dot the landscape.

OUTLYING ISLANDS

Lamma

The quickest island escape from downtown Hong Kong, laid-back Lamma exudes a bohemian charm and is home to many a commuter who prefers more space and greenery.

Lantau

The largest of the islands boasts bountiful sights and recreational possibilities: country parks, hiking trails, fishing villages, beaches, monasteries and the unmissable Big Buddha.

Cheung Chau

Think seafood and seafaring culture on this bustling isle with great windsurfing beaches and temples dedicated to water deities. The annual Bun Festival is a highlight.

SHĒNZHÈN

Just across the border in mainland China, this skyscraping metropolis of 12 million people has thriving shopping, arts and nightlife scenes.

TOP SIGHT

PING SHAN HERITAGE TRAIL

This meandering 1km trail through three old but lively villages in northwestern New Territories features 12 thoughtfully restored historic buildings and a museum at Ping Shan dedicated to the powerful Tang clan, the founders of the spectacular 500-year-old Ping Shan Village. The Tangs are believed to be some of Hong Kong’s earliest immigrants.