AIA World Carnival - Hongkong
Admiralty MTR station’s Exit E1 or E2. Taxi stand is located at Tim Mei Avenue.
Admiralty MTR station’s Exit E1 or E2. Taxi stand is located at Tim Mei Avenue.
As if a trip to Hong Kong isn’t mind-blowing enough, you can now also experience the magic of Mickey Mouse and make your dreams become even more truer at Disneyland. Opened back in 2005, this park has now become a staple piece on the rack of must-do Hong Kong attractions. There are four them...
As if a trip to Hong Kong isn’t mind-blowing enough, you can now also experience the magic of Mickey Mouse and make your dreams become even more truer at Disneyland. Opened back in 2005, this park has now become a staple piece on the rack of must-do Hong Kong attractions. There are four theme parks within Disneyland with each offering a wide range of quality family entertainment.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Have you ever dreamed of traveling back in time to experience small town Americana? Think bowler hats and old-style picket fence architecture and you probably have a mental picture close-enough to the reality of Main Street, U.S.A. This introductory area of the park brings typical early 20th century American culture town to life. Listen to the singing barber shop boys or take a ride on a steam engine - you would be forgiven for believing you’d stepped into a corny time machine.
Adventureland
For those looking for something more ’adventurous’ there is Adventureland. Scream in unison with the crowds as you discover the surprises waiting for you on the riverboat cruise or get marooned on the desert island in the middle of the river. Of course there are also many legacies of Disney’s timeless classics, with shows such as The Lion King and Winne The Pooh.
Fantasyland
Relive your fondest childhood memories and meet your favorite characters like Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, and many others that require no introduction. You may also spin in a storybook cup or be swept away by Cinderella’s carriage. Fantasyland is a fairy tale waiting to come true.
Tomorrowland
Explore the limitless mystery that is the universe at Tomorrowland. Begin your own adventure on a rocket through the atmosphere on your own spaceship, or team up with Buzz Lightyear to save the galaxy!
Sweet dreams are never enough. Stay at the heart of the magic and follow your dreams. There are two themed hotels in Hong Kong Disneyland : Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.
FASTPASS:
Visiting Disneyland is like visiting a mini-country. On a one day trip it is best to fully utilize the limited time and enjoy as many of your favourite attractions as possible. Plan your itinerary ahead of time in order to make the most of the day. Nothing is more time consuming and irritating than waiting in a long queue. Pick up a Fastpass for the attractions so you can book yourself on a ride, walk around and enjoy other sites, and then return at the given time without having to queue at all.
Activities:
Disney on Parade
Disney on Parade begins in fantasyland near the entrance of Storybook Theatre. It starts at either 1:00pm or 3:30pm depending on the closing time of the park (Check Park Calendar). Try to arrive 15 minutes early in order to secure a spot with a choice view.
“Disney in the Stars” Fireworks
“Disney in the Stars” fireworks are shown every night at 7:00pm or 8:00pm depending on the closing time of the park (Check Park Calendar). Arrive 15 minutes early at the square in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Fantasyland. Witness the sky transform into a beautiful piece of art.
Ticket Prices
- Adults: regular HK$295, peak HK$350
- Children (aged 3 to 11): regular HK$210, peak HK$250
- Seniors (65 or above): regular HK$170, peak HK$200
- Children under 3 years old: free admission
* Peak days include weekends, Hong Kong public holidays, summer school holidays in July and August, and the Golden Week holidays in May and October.
Where to buy tickets:
(1) At Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express
- MTR Hong Kong Station Tung Chung line concourse.
- Up to 90 days in advance
- Open daily from 9:00am to 9:00pm
(2) Online booking (To pick up at the Ticket Express counter):
(3) Reservation Center:
- Reserve tickets as a hotel guest, parking availability is guaranteed
- Tel: (852) 1-830-830
- Hours: Daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Online reservation
(4) Your local travel agency: Purchase tickets as part of your Hong Kong travel package
(5) At Hong Kong Disneyland main entrance: From 9:00am until the park closes
How to get there:
At Sunny Bay MTR station, take the exclusive Disneyland Resort line to Disneyland Resort Station.
Tips:
1. Check the daily schedule of the park.
Collect the Times Guide at Guest Relations on the day of your visit for more information about that day’s shows and event times, including any revisions to schedules. Make reference to the daily schedule of the park before you start your journey:
2. Purchase Disneyland Resort Line 1-Day Pass.
A combination ticket featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy is available at the MTR Hong Kong Station Tung Chung line concourse. A discount is given on the MTR round trip ticket which costs HK$50 on top of the normal price of a park ticket. Regular HK$345. Peak HK$400.
3. Collect tickets booked online.
Travelers who have booked park tickets online, please remember to bring the confirmation email (or the confirmation code) and also the credit card you made payment with.
4. Get a FASTPASS.
Some visitors may want to consider getting a FASTPASS for all of the attractions at the beginning of their Disneyland journey. However, it is often not easy to predict your designated return time for to each attraction, and times may clash with each other. A better option is to obtain the FASTPASS of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Space Mountain at the same time, as both of them are located at Tommorowland. (see also other tips about FASTPASS on the official website).
Did you know?:
- Hong Kong Disneyland is the only Disneyland in the world that has a real-life stunning mountain and sea view as a backdrop. To increase the park’s natural beauty, more than 18,000 trees representing more than 300 different species have been planted in Hong Kong Disneyland. The trees are mainly from China, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia. The oldest one is a 100 year old Brachychiton Rupestris that is only be found in Australia.
- Specially designed Hong Kong Disneyland Fairy Tale Weddings packages are available in Disneyland. A Disney Professional Wedding Planner can help you plan your romantic “Happily-ever-after” with your loved one.
Estimated duration of trip:
Minimum of 1 day
Links:
Visit the official website of
Hong Kong Disneyland
Dining in Hong Kong Disneyland
Hotels in Hong Kong Disneyland
Back in the days before Disneyland and soaring cable cars, the Peak was the prime destination for visitors to Hong Kong. The timeless spot has alwa...
Back in the days before Disneyland and soaring cable cars, the Peak was the prime destination for visitors to Hong Kong. The timeless spot has always offered the best views of Hong Kong with the site taking in an average of six million visitors every year. With the Peak Tower having recently undergone a makeover, Hong Kong’s premier tourist destination has become sexy again.
The Peak Tram
For a classic Hong Kong experience, try viewing skyscrapers whilst traveling up an almost vertical gradient on a tram. The Peak Tram is a historic funicular railway operating since 1888. The tram ascends 373 meters from the Lower Peak Tram Terminus in Central to The Peak. The steepest inclination is 27 degrees at May Road. If you have the heart to stand up from your seat, gravity automatically kicks in and you will actually be standing at a 45 degree angle on the way up - a really unique experience which will have the rest of the passengers staring at you in awe. Measuring 1365 meters, the tram is the shortest, yet most beautiful route to The Peak. The Peak Tram is computer-controlled. All safety devices are checked automatically before each ascension begins, just in case you have any safety concerns about traveling up a 27 degree incline in a tram - not something you experience every day.
- Hours of Operation: Everyday, including all public holidays, from 7:00 am to midnight, departing every 15 minutes.
- Roundtrip fare: HK$30 for adults / HK$9 for children / HK$14 for seniors
- One way fare: HK$20 for adults / HK$6 for children / HK$7 for seniors
Tips: Adjacent to the Peak Tram, The Lion Pavillion offers some of the clearest views of the skyline. They are the just off the right on the start of a trail that goes round the Peak.
The Peak Hong Kong Nature Walk
Looking to share a romantic moment with a loved one or get the kids outdoors and produce an indelible memory for the family? Then take a leisurely stroll along one of the nature trails originating at The Peak Tower. While you relax amidst lush green vegetation you can savor the glorious panoramic views of Hong Kong. Choose among one of the following four routes:
(1) Mount Austin Playground (5 to 10 mins) - an ideal picnic area for families
(2) Victoria Peak Garden (30 to 40 mins) - located 554 meters above sea level, this excellent resting place offers a view of the whole of Hong Kong
(3) Hong Kong Trail, a circuit of The Peak (45 to 60 mins) - an easy, scenic trail for all ages.
(4) Pok Fu Lam Country Park (35 to 45 mins) - where you can find a stream cascading towards Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Tips: If time allows, do the Hong Kong Trail during the daytime, so you can soak in the optimum vantage point from Lugard Road Lookout. At night choose one of the many themed restaurants providing the stunning view.
How to get there
The Peak
- Bus 15 - Exchange Square in Central (daily from 6:15 am to 12:15 am, HK$8.8)
- Green minibus no. 1: City Hall in Central (daily, HK$7.4)
The Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road
- Bus 15C: Star Ferry Pier in Central (daily 10:00 am to 11:45 pm, HK$3.2)
- On foot: from Central MTR station exit J2, walk about 10 minutes
Estimated duration
Sightseeing only: 3 hours
Sightseeing + dinner: 5 hours
Further info
The Peak Lookout Restaurant
Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong is located on the south end of Queen’s Road Central and above the winding D’Aguilar and Wyndham Streets. It is definitely the place to party, with many famous bars and clubs concentrated up, down, and either side of the elongated hil...
Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong is located on the south end of Queen’s Road Central and above the winding D’Aguilar and Wyndham Streets. It is definitely the place to party, with many famous bars and clubs concentrated up, down, and either side of the elongated hilly stretch of tarmac. You will find a great mix of people and cultures, with locals and expatriates enjoying many liquidated happy hours in the area. The Lan Kwai Fong restaurant group owns many bars in the area, but they most certainly do not have a monopoly, so check our list of top bars and nightlife entertainment to see some of our favorite specially selected watering holes (rigorously scientifically tested and proven to be so).
Tips
Holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, or New Year’s draw enormous crowds to Lan Kwai Fong. Arrive early to snag a table on a balcony for your party. From these choice seats, you can most comfortably enjoy the festivities.
Tipping is not compulsory, but most restaurants will add 10% service charge onto the bill.
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
One of Hong Kong’s premiere attractions is the world’s tallest outdoor seated Buddha; the great looming statu...
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
One of Hong Kong’s premiere attractions is the world’s tallest outdoor seated Buddha; the great looming statue of the Buddhist deity Sakyamuni. Seated on a summit in Lantau, the Buddha measures over 100 feet in height and weighs 275.5 tons. There is a large automated bell within the Buddha that rings 108 times everyday, with the number ’108’ symbolizing escape from 108 troubles of mankind. For a closer look at the statue and its surrounding views, you will have to ascend 260 or-so steps. It is well worth the effort though, as there is a museum at the top and you will be able to look out over the spectacular view of the surrounding Ngong Ping plateau and Lantau Peak.
Tip:
A lively time to visit the Buddha is on the Buddha’s Birthday, a public holiday in late April or May. Each year thousands of people make the pilgrimage which makes for an inspiring scene at the site. However, if you seek a quiet, peaceful moment with the Buddha, try to avoid visiting on Sundays or public holidays.
Po Lin Monastery
Known as the ’Buddhist Kingdom of the South,’ this extensive monastery is one of the main Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong. Po Lin can be translated as ’precious lotus’ (with the lotus flower being the Buddhist symbol of purity). The monastery itself was founded by three monks in 1920 and was renamed and developed into the Po Lin Monastery that now exists today in 1924. Although many monks still seek refuge there today, the area attracts much more outside visitors these days.
Tip:
Visitors should not bring meat or alcohol to the area as a measure of respect.
Dining:
There are three good-value vegetarian restaurants around the area. You can buy meal tickets at the entrance to the Buddha statue and this ticket gives one access to the displays inside the Buddha and what is basically the monk’s canteen. For the carnivorous, Buddhists chefs specialize in mock meat dishes, which is basically sweetened to-fu.
Tea Gardens
To the west of the Buddha statue are some Tea Gardens, which have their own plantation. A quaint Tea Garden café serves up simple dishes and tea, with the dated overhanging parasols providing shade and relief from the sun. The café also sells tea leaves fresh from the bush. To get there walk from Po Lin Monastery and follow the signs to the Tea Gardens entrance.
The Wisdom Path
From the Tea Gardens, a 15 minute walk along a hiking trail will bring you to the Wisdom Path. Recently refurbished, here there is a large outdoor installation representing of the Buddhist prayer; the Heart Sutra. The prayer is creatively displayed on escalating wooden pillars. Together, the pillars form the symbol of ’Infinity,’ which exemplifies the limitless and boundlessness of Buddhism and enlightenment.
Estimated duration of the trip:
Sightseeing and lunch: 4 hours
Directions:
There are numerous ways to reach the Buddha, with the recently added and popularly acclaimed Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car providing the most scenic and effortless route.
The longest, but most ecological route involves taking a ferry to Lantau from Central. Take the MTR to Hong Kong Station / Airport Express Line, but leave the station at exit E1, towards the signs for the IFC Mall and the outlying islands ferry pier. After exit E1 walk through the IFC Mall to the outlying islands Ferry Pier 6. Take the ferry to Mui Wo, Lantau Island, then bus 2 from the bus terminus outside the pier.
Or alternatively, the most mediocre route is to take the Tung Chung line in the MTR to the end of the line - Tung Chung Station. Get out at exit B and walk towards the bus terminus to find bus 23 from Tung Chung to Po Lin Monastery.
Apart from saying hello to the Big Buddha and Mickey Mouse, you can still find 5 out of common tourist track sightseeing points on the largest Lantau Island in Hong Kong......
...Apart from saying hello to the Big Buddha and Mickey Mouse, you can still find 5 out of common tourist track sightseeing points on the largest Lantau Island in Hong Kong......
Inspiration Lake
The free Inspiration Lake, which has a water fountain capable of shooting up to 18 meters in height, is Hong Kong's biggest artificial lake. Disney uses the water to irrigate its plants. Travelers may pay a reasonable price to ride bicycle around and have paddle-boating on the lake. It is a good place for the lovers and families to make some happy memories.
Pak Mong Village
You can see indigenous people's history and life at Pak Mong near the North Lantau Link Highway. In the past, most Lantau islanders relied on Pak Mong to travel to other places for works and businesses by boats, just like today's Mui Wo or Tung Chung. You can see two heritages at the remote Pak Mong: a small incinerator to burn the wastes and a guard tower to protect the people.
Tung Chung Fort
Lantau was infamous for its pirates lairs and opium smuggling in the past. The Qing Dynasty thus built the Tung Chung Fort in about 1830 to strengthen the defense. The (190 x 740)m fortress is a rare well-preserved military heritage in Hong Kong. You can still see the old cannons there.
Lou Han (Arhat) Temple
Lou Han (Arhat) Temple is a good place to understand more about the Buddhism. In its Arhat Cave, you can see Buddha's students, 18 Arhats. They have achieved enlightenment, but Buddha ordered them to stay in the world to help the people. They have different capabilities and wisdom. They propagate Buddhism through helping people, just like the Saints in the Western religions.
Chek Lap Kok New Village Tin Hau Temple
When government developed the new airport on the Chek Lap Kok Island, the indigenous people with their small temple, which was completely built by the granite, were moved to Lantau. The rebuilt temple can show you the popular local Goddess of the Seas (Tin Hau) belief, Hong Kong's old industry, masonry, and the masons' great works.
If you want to get more details for the Lantau Island, please contact us.
除了大佛和米奇老鼠,其實香港最大的島嶼 – 大嶼山還有五個遊客常常忽略的有趣景點:
迪欣湖
免費入場的迪欣湖是香港最大的人工湖,迪士尼用湖水灌溉樂園植物。遊客付出不多就可租單車繞湖一周或租小艇泛舟湖上,欣賞可噴水十八米高的噴泉。迪欣湖實在是戀人和家庭的好去處。
白芒村
公路旁邊的白芒村有大嶼山原居民的歷史。白芒以前是一個繁忙的渡口,居民從那兒乘船到其他地方做生意和工作,就如今天的東涌和梅窩一樣。偏遠的白芒有兩個古蹟:用來燒垃圾的小型焚化爐和用作防衛的更樓。
東涌炮台
以前大嶼山最有名的是海盜和走私客。1830年清朝政府興建東涌炮台加強防衛。這座大型古堡是香港少有保存良好的戰爭古蹟,遊客還可以看到當年的古炮。
羅漢寺
羅漢寺是一個可以讓你深入認識佛教的地方。在其中的羅漢洞,有十八個栩栩如生,面目各有不同的羅漢。其實他們是佛陀的學生。佛陀叫本可以成佛的學生們留在人間,傳播佛教。他們就利用各自不同的智慧和異能在人間助人傳教了。
赤鱲角新村石造天后廟
政府為了在赤鱲角興建新機場,把赤鱲角的原居民連同他們完全以花崗岩建造的天后廟搬到大嶼山。到此用原本石材重建的小廟一遊,可知道更多本地流行的天后信仰、香港早期的工業–打石的發展和石匠的巧手工藝。
如需要更多香港旅遊資訊,可和我們聯絡。
In the dining capital, Hong Kong, there are THREE different meanings for the 'afternoon tea'......
...In the dining capital, Hong Kong, there are THREE different meanings for the 'afternoon tea'......
Discounted foods at the DIM SUM RESTAURANTS
After lunch time, for attracting more customers, the DIM SUM RESTAURANTS have the 'afternoon tea time'. During 2:00PM-4:00PM, customers can enjoy the same but largely discounted dim sum.
Local style afternoon tea sets in the TEA CAFES
Hong Kong citizens enjoy their tea break at about 3:15PM. For serving the customers, Hong Kong's TEA CAFES (Cha Chan Tan茶餐廳) have different types of cheap but tasty afternoon tea sets. From 2:00PM-6:00PM, you just need to pay about 25-40HKD to enjoy the toast plus tea, dumplings noodle plus coffee etc.
English high tea at the HOTELS
At the HOTELS, afternoon tea means the traditional and elegant English high tea. Although Hong Kong has reunited with China, you can still enjoy the very good English high tea at the famous Peninsula Hotel.
在「美食之都」香港,「下午茶」在三種不同的食肆有著不同的意思……
在中式酒樓的意思–打折點心和炒粉麵飯
午市過後,上班和上學的各自回到辦公室和課室,中式酒樓客流大減。為了吸納一些有閒階級,下午二時起,中式酒樓會有特價的「下午茶」時段,茶客點的和吃的是一樣的食品,只是價錢便宜了一半。遊客只要在繁忙的午市的時段忍口,等待「二時入席」,就可享有優惠。
在茶餐廳的意思–便宜的下午茶餐
香港人在正午吃過午餐後不久,就要在下午三點十五分左右「飲啖茶,食個包」,香港人叫這餐下午茶為「三點三」。徇眾要求,香港的茶餐廳推出多款有多士或即食麵配上奶茶或咖啡的茶餐,收費多由25至40元。遊客們只要到「總有一間在你身旁」的茶餐廳,就可一嘗港式「三點三」!
在大酒店的意思–高級的英式下午茶
大酒店的下午茶時段,就會為有閒階級奉上精緻的傳統英式下午茶。茶具、餅食和紅茶帶出濃濃的英式殖民地風情。香港最有名的英式下午茶,在九龍半島酒店,港島區則有國金商場的Twinings。遊客想到大名鼎鼎的半島酒店嘆茶,多要排隊耐心等候,隨時等到華登初上,仍是「等了又等」,要明天再接再勵!
Climb Hong Kong's tallest mountain, and marvel at it's tallest and most beautiful waterfalls.
From Tsuen Wan MTR station we take taxi to our starting point, the highest point of Route Twisk, about halfway up the mountain. From there a scenic route takes us up Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's tallest mountain at 957 m. The summit can not be reached as a wireless station has been built up there.
...Read moreClimb Hong Kong's tallest mountain, and marvel at it's tallest and most beautiful waterfalls.
From Tsuen Wan MTR station we take taxi to our starting point, the highest point of Route Twisk, about halfway up the mountain. From there a scenic route takes us up Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's tallest mountain at 957 m. The summit can not be reached as a wireless station has been built up there.
From there we continue slowly down, and later turn left on the path steep down to the Ng Tung Chai waterfalls, the Main Fall of which is the tallest waterfall of Hong Kong. These waterfalls are most spectacular during the wet season.
This hike takes four to five hours, and includes some steep ascends and descends running over mostly well maintained trails. Proper footware is a must. The total ascend is about 500m as the starting point of the hike is halfway up the mountain.
Price includes guide fee.
Add approx HKD 300-400 for taxi fares.
$300.USD for 4 people
...Read more$300.USD for 4 people
-At the Man Mo Temple, you can learn more about the life of local Chinese in the early colonial era and the worship of God of Man (examination) and God of Mo (Warrior) and Soho.
-Take the Peak Tram. At the commanding height of Victoria Peak, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Victoria Barbour.
-Go to Repulse Bay by private car, you can see the beautiful beach of Hong Kong. You can also visit a Museum of Chinese Gods and Goddess to know more about Chinese religions.
-At Stanley, you can see the British colonial style buildings and enjoy a shopping spree at the well-known Stanley market.
Estimated Local Cash Needed:
600 Hong Kong Dollar - Cash expenses will cover basic transport, food and shopping. Most shops and restaurants accept credit cards but many local markets and smaller local restaurants are cash only. Taxi fares are affordable. The first 2 km are charged at 20 HKG (2 US $). The restaurant bills include 10% service charge. So you are not expected to pay tips. Of course, depending on your personal preferences your cash need may vary. There are ATM machines in many places where you can get cash via your ATM or credit card (yes, it is safe using your credit card here).
What's Extra:
IF YOU GATHER A GROUP WITH MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE, I SHALL CHARGE EXTRA US$50 PER PERSON, I CAN TAKE A GROUP OF UP TO 8 PEOPLE
However, tour fee does not cover:
Cost of any transportation, meals, drinks, snacks, meals, souvenirs,entrance fees, rides.
If you are in Hong Kong for 3 days or more, I would recommend you to get a local "Octopus card " from any MTR Station which is a top up card with credit inside to pay for most transports, vending machines, convenient stores, Starbucks, and many more chain stores. It cost HK$150 and it has got HK$100 credit and $50 as deposit which you can get back once you return the card. This card will save you a lot of time and hassle with carrying a lot of coins. We can got get one together if you are not sure.
What's Included:
A "once in your lifetime" experience of visiting and get to know Hong Kong. All my knowledge and passion about this wonderful city, its people and places.
Traveling is a very personal matter and everybody has different expectations and preferences. Your holidays are supposed to be the most precious time of the year. Time out, relax, new places, new horizons, new perspectives. Meet new people and make new friends and share this time with your family, friends and loved ones.
I am very happy to customize your tour in advance, based on your interests and timetable. Please let me know what are you interested in, what you like and what not and I prepare your tour. You can select parts of all my suggested tours and I will design your personal Hong Kong tour.
And if your change your mind during the tour…or the weather is not suitable for the original plan (it maybe not so much fun to be on the Victoria Peak when we have heavy rainfall ..) I am flexible to amend the program at any time.
You can’t leave Hong Kong without taking a trip to the night markets! In this tour, you will be exploring the most vibrant night market in town – the Temple Street Market, and experience the most local dinning culture – dinner in Dai Pai Dong! Fill up yourself, and get ready for some bargain hunting with local traders or even fortune tellers! Follow us to the best secret spot to enjoy the breathtaking night view of the world-famous Victoria Harbour. You may then end (or start) your night with a relaxing drink overlooking the stunning harbour view....Read more
You can’t leave Hong Kong without taking a trip to the night markets! In this tour, you will be exploring the most vibrant night market in town – the Temple Street Market, and experience the most local dinning culture – dinner in Dai Pai Dong! Fill up yourself, and get ready for some bargain hunting with local traders or even fortune tellers! Follow us to the best secret spot to enjoy the breathtaking night view of the world-famous Victoria Harbour. You may then end (or start) your night with a relaxing drink overlooking the stunning harbour view. Enjoy falling in love with Hong Kong with us!