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Easy Going Hong KongIt’s China, but then again it isn’t….. officially Hong Kong has been a part of China since 1997. A China trip isn’t complete without a visit to this cosmopolitan city; there isn’t a city in the world that offers the same mix of skyscrapers, 24 hour shopping in streets filled with Chinese signs, fast-paced business women and their cell phones, store windows bearing the most unusual foods and the fishing towns on Hong Kong Island where typical Chinese junks are docked. |
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Arrival in Hong Kong The ultramodern airport Chep Lap Kok lies on the island of Lantau, approximately 45 minutes by car from Kowloon. Every major city in China has flights to Chep Lap Kok airport. After arrival in Hong Kong, many of our travellers appreciated having someone there to greet them with a sign featuring their name and to take them to their hotel (we also appreciated it while we were in Hong Kong). |
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2. Visit the various markets in the city such as the Temple Street Market, Ladies Market or the Bird Market. 3. Head towards Lan Kwai Fong in the evening. This is the happening place to be in the evening and is visited by a mix of Chinese and expats. 4. Visit the Sai Kung peninsula beach 5. Set the alarm on your watch or cell phone for 20:00 to remind you to watch the Symphony of Lights, a laser-light show that casts a rainbow of colours on all of the buildings along the dock. |
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Hotels in Hong Kong Our most frequently booked hotel lies in the eastern part of Kowloon. In the area are heeps of shops and restaurants. From the hotel you have a perfect view at the Kowloon centre. We also offer a room with a spectacular view of the impressive Hong Kong skyline in the luxurious Harbour View Hotel. Our third option allows you to stay at the beach in a budget hotel in the centre of the city on Lantau island. At the bottom of this page you’ll find more information on accommodation choices. Please note: normally there is an abundance of hotel rooms available in Hong Kong, however it may be difficult to book a room during Christmas and in the month October. October is the month in which most trade shows are held and Hong Kong is full of business travellers. The price per room will be much higher in these time slots; at times the rooms are even twice as expensive. Prices below are based on travel during the low travel season, there is a surcharge during certain times of the year. |
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Hong Kong Arrival Tours - Option 1
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| Price: | From AUD$235 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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2 nights in Kowloon Hotel |
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Comfort Level (1-5) |
3 (see accommodation) |
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Transfers and meals |
Hong Kong Arrival Tours - Option 2
Hotel Harbour Plaza - KowloonThis elegant 5 star waterfront hotel on the banks of Victoria Harbour is perfect for pampering yourself at the end of your China trip. Enjoy the delightful decadence of a rooftop swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a pool bar and more….. The view of skyscrapers, massages and the sauna will make you forget about all your cares and the fact that you’ll be back home soon. Directly in front of the hotel a boulevard lies along the water. Tsimshatsui, the shopping and restaurant area in Kowloon is only a 5 minute walk away. As you would expect in a luxury hotel, all hotel rooms have every modern comfort imaginable and the level of service and the hospitality of the staff is memorable. Since China isn’t quite a beach destination, this is one way to unwind and relax before your trip home.
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| Price: |
From AUD$305 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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2 nights in a hotel on the Kowloon harbour |
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| Comfort Level (1-5): |
5 (see accommodation) |
Excluded: | Transfers |
Hong Kong Arrival Tours - Option 3
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Silvermine Beach Hotel - Lantau IslandThe Silvermine Beach Hotel is located at Silvermine Bay in Mui Wo and lies directly on a sandy beach and the southern China Sea. The hotel is a comfortable 3 star low rise accommodation with spacious rooms. Your room will have a bathroom, sitting area with TV, mini-bar, an air conditioning and more. The hotel has a well-kept garden with swimming pool, tennis courts, a health club and a sauna. The hotel also has a bar, restaurant and a barbecue area. An excellent breakfast buffet is included during your stay. Mountain bikes can be rented at the hotel and the Lantau pier is a short walk away. |
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From AUD$125 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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2 nights in a Hong Kong hotel with breakfast |
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| Comfort Level (1-5): |
3 (see accommodation) |
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Transfers and other meals |