Frommer's Hong Kong

by Reiber, Beth

• ISBN13: 9780764562570
• ISBN10: 0764562576
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Meticulously researched, Frommer2s Hong Kong is the only guide you2ll need to experience the best of this exotic city. Since Hong Kong reverted to Chinese control in 1997, it2s been swept by many changes, including economic trends that spell bargains for you! Frommer2s brings you all the latest developments, with practical tips on how to get around, and valuable advice on how to communicate and how to navigate the local etiquette and culture. Look for candid reviews of the best accommodations, from plush, high-tech business hotels to moderately priced bargains. You2ll also discover the best of the Hong Kong dining scene, including its world-renowned dim sum palaces, and the hottest places to play after dark. Detailed walking tours help you discover the hidden treasures of this fascinating city, and a complete shopper2s guide covers everything from open-air markets and traditional Chinese antiques to tailor-made suits and the latest electronics. You2ll even get a free, full-color fold-out map!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	viii
Introducing Hong Kong	1	(12)
Frommer's Favorite Hong Kong Experiences	2	(5)
Best Hotel Bets	7	(2)
Best Dining Bets	9	(4)
Planning Your Trip: The Basics	13	(19)
Visitor Information	13	(1)
Entry Requirements & Customs	14	(1)
Money	15	(2)
The Hong Kong Dollar, the British Pound & the U.S. Dollar	16	(1)
When to Go	17	(4)
Hong Kong Calendar of Events	18	(3)
Health & Insurance	21	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	22	(2)
Getting There	24	(8)
Cyber Deals for Net Surfers	28	(2)
Tips for Flying in Comfort	30	(2)
Getting to Know Hong Kong	32	(23)
Orientation	32	(9)
Neighborhoods in Brief	37	(4)
Getting Around	41	(14)
Understanding the Deluge: Tropical Storm Warnings	43	(5)
Fast Facts: Hong Kong	48	(7)
Where to Stay	55	(44)
Tips for Saving on Your Hotel Room	58	(1)
Very Expensive	58	(12)
Did You Know?	65	(5)
Expensive	70	(11)
Family-Friendly Hotels	72	(9)
Moderate	81	(8)
Inexpensive	89	(7)
Rock-Bottom Accommodations	96	(3)
Where to Dine	99	(50)
Tips on Ways to Save on Your Hong Kong Meals	100	(1)
Restaurants by Cuisine	101	(2)
Kowloon	103	(18)
Did You Know?	121	(1)
Central District	121	(14)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	126	(9)
Causeway Bay & Wan Chai	135	(6)
Around Hong Kong Island	141	(4)
Dim Sum	145	(3)
Afternoon Tea	148	(1)
Exploring Hong Kong	149	(25)
Suggested Itineraries	149	(2)
Hong Kong's Top Attractions	151	(3)
Museums & Galleries	154	(7)
Did You Know?	157	(3)
Life on the Water in Aberdeen	160	(1)
Temples	161	(1)
Parks & Gardens	162	(2)
An Amusement Park	164	(3)
Especially for Kids	167	(1)
Organized Tours	167	(3)
Outdoor Activities	170	(2)
Did You Know?	172	(1)
Spectator Sports	172	(2)
Hong Kong Strolls	174	(21)
The Central District	175	(4)
The Western District	179	(6)
Chinese Gods	185	(3)
Kowloon	188	(5)
Temple Street Night Market	193	(2)
Shopping	195	(18)
The Shopping Scene	195	(3)
A Shopping Warning	197	(1)
Great Shopping Areas	198	(2)
Shopping A to Z	200	(13)
Did You Know?	201	(12)
Hong Kong After Dark	213	(15)
Information, Please	214	(1)
The Performing Arts	214	(3)
Did You Know?	216	(1)
The Club & Music Scene	217	(3)
Mad About Mahjong	219	(1)
The Bar Scene	220	(6)
Only in Hong Kong	226	(2)
Side Trips from Hong Kong	228	(18)
The New Territories	228	(7)
The Outlying Islands	235	(9)
China	244	(2)
Macau	246	(31)
Frommer's Favorite Macau Experiences	247	(2)
A Blending of Cultures	248	(1)
Orientation	249	(6)
Fast Facts: Macau	253	(2)
Where to Stay	255	(7)
Where to Dine	262	(6)
Exploring Macau	268	(7)
Car Races & Fireworks---The Heat Is On!	273	(2)
Gambling, Shopping & Nightlife	275	(2)
Appendix: Hong Kong in Depth	277	(20)
1 History 101	277	(5)
Dateline	278	(4)
2 Hong Kong Today	282	(2)
Did You Know?	283	(1)
3 Life in Hong Kong	284	(6)
Tips for the Business Traveler to Hong Kong	286	(3)
Fung Shui---Restoring a Balance with Nature	289	(1)
4 A Taste of Hong Kong	290	(5)
5 Recommended Books	295	(2)
Index	297	(1)
General Index	297	(6)
Accommodations Index	303	(1)
Restaurant Index	304