Fodor's Hong Kong, 20th Edition

by FODOR'S

• ISBN13: 9781400017188
• ISBN10: 1400017181
• Edition: 20th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-03-06
• Publisher: Fodor's

Summary

Is there any place more contemporaryandtimeless than Hong Kong? The country's 8 million residents are sailing rapidly into the new millennium in dragon boats. Modern commercial temples rise not far from ancient Buddhist ones. Brand-new boutiques offer retail therapy, while age-old markets tender more time-tested treatments.Fodor's Hong Kong 20thEditiontakes readers straight to the best of the cityboth the new and the oldwith more wit and wisdom than ever. Brand-new illustrated features include topics such as "All the Tea in China: Culture in a Cup," "Philosophies, Beliefs, and Lucky Charms," "Traditional Prescription: Pins, Needles, and Pressure," "Tailor-made to Suit You," and more A fresh look at shopping and golf. Valuable insights from local gurus focus on what to shop for---and where and how---and what to avoid. In-depth course reviews make it easy to select the best places to play. New neighborhood coverage: Three-to-six page profiles describe places of interest, set the contemporary scene, and give historical highlights, bits of trivia, and at-a-glance geography Full-color pullout map 8-page color insert Includes side trips to Macau and other cities in the Pearl River Deltaan up-and-coming destination