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To call Hong Kong (香港) a city of contrasts would be an understatement. This small region on the South Eastern tip of China has been labelled as the New York of Asia, the meeting point of East and West, and even disregarded as a barren rock. While it is a haven for peace, tranquillity and nature, it is also a busy metropolitan business centre at the same time.
Hong Kong is defined by its contrasts and it really is contra-distinctive in every sense of the complicated word. So check out Synotrip and let us guide you through the contrasts that make up this wonderful city.
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Located on the Eastern side of the Pearl River Delta.
6,748,389 (as of 2006)
Predominantly from Chinese descent.
Cantonese and English are considered the official languages.
Fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine.
"+852” from abroad.
Air, train or boat from mainland China.
Extremely efficient transport system including a metro system (MTR), thousands of taxis, buses, mini-buses/mini-vans, old-school historical trams, and since Hong Kong comprises 260 islands there are also numerous ferries to outlying islands.
Subtropical, being hot, humid and rainy during spring and summer and dry and cooler in autumn and winter. Prone to occasional typhoons and squally thunderstorms.
The Hong Kong stock exchange is the sixth largest in the world being the 3rd financial centre globally and the strongest in Asia. The world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha; some of the most futuristic architecture in Asia; Disneyland; some of the craziest and busiest shopping malls and districts like Mong Kok (possibly one the most densely populated areas in the world); and numerous scenic wildlife parks. |
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Hong Kong |
Last updated: Oct 28, 2008 Posted: Oct 28, 2008 |
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Mon-Wed; 10:30-7:30. Thu-Fri; 10:30-8pm. Sat; 10:30-7. Sun/Public holidays; closed.
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G/F, 36 Wyndham St., Central, Hong Kong
Wellington Gallery is a leading Hong Kong contemporary gallery specializing in modern Chinese art. The gallery is dedicated to introducing a diversity of exciting modern works from China for the enjoyment of art collectors and viewers.
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Two branches below
With over a decade of heritage dating back to 1883 Caffe Pascuccci has just commenced on its next venture, with its first two China outlets just opened in Hong Kong. However, in spite of the longstanding legacy behind the company, Caffe Pascuccci is miles apart from traditional coffee houses and even further removed from all the other homogenized coffee shops that litter our city streets.
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Mon - Fri: 11am-7pm, Sat: 11:30pm-6pm.
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G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, Soho, Central, Hong Kong.
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8am to 5pm, daily.
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At Yau Ma Tei MTR station exit C, walk along Nathan Road for two blocks, the temple is located at th
Tin Hau Temple is one of Kowloon’s oldest temples. It is dedicated to Tin Hau, the goddess of seafarers. It is located a few blocks northeast of the Jade Market . Like many other Chinese temples, incense and crowds of worshippers cause jovial congestion.
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No. 9 Cheong Wan Road, Kow Loon, Hongkong
This well-designed stadium was built soon after 1997 and it is just as impressive today, with its curved white arches standing out against its lush backdrop. Various events take place here from time to time, but none of these events are as significant as the annual Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, which is basically the raison d'etre of the stadium.
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Last updated: Apr 03, 2009 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 |
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23 Cannon Street 5/F unit A, Causeway Bay
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HKD$300-380 (USD$39-50)
This place is one of the better hostels out there, with a great location in the heart of the shopping district in Causeway Bay, an Government license, WiFi, televsions and more.
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Daily 7:30am – 11:30pm (dim sum until afternoon)
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2-3/F, Hennessy Centre, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
This Maxim’s Chinese Restaurant is only one of many Dim Sum Restaurants managed by Maxim Group in Hong Kong. Visitors to Hong Kong can always rely on Maxim Group for good quality and good priced convenient Chinese cuisine.
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11:30/12pm - 10:30pm average.
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No. 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay
The Verandah is managed by the same group as the Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Like the hotel, the highest quality service and fare are guaranteed. British high tea is served in an environment which transports guests back in time, producing a taste of the colonial history of Hong Kong.
verandahtrb@peninsula.com
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