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Beth Reiber worked for several years in Tokyo as editor of the Far East Traveler. Now a freelance writer residing in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband and two sons, she is the author of several Frommer’s guides including Frommer’s Japan, and Frommer’s Hong Kong. She is a contributor to Frommer’s USA and Frommer’s Southeast Asia.

List of Maps	p. vi
What's New in Hong Kong	p. 1
The Best of Hong Kong	p. 3
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences	p. 6
The Best Splurge Hotels	p. 7
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels	p. 8
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences	p. 8
The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost)	p. 9
The Best Shopping Experiences	p. 10
The Best Activities for Families	p. 11
The Best Offbeat Experiences	p. 11
Planning Your Trip to Hong Kong	p. 13
Visitor Information	p. 13
Entry Requirements & Customs	p. 14
Money	p. 15
The Hong Kong Dollar, the British Pound & the U.S. Dollar	p. 16
When to Go	p. 18
Hong Kong Calendar of Events	p. 19
Travel Insurance	p. 21
Health & Safety	p. 23
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 24
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 27
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 27
Online Traveler's Toolbox	p. 29
Getting There	p. 30
Packages for the Independent Traveler	p. 35
Ask Before You Go	p. 36
Escorted General-Interest Tours	p. 36
Recommended Reading	p. 37
Suggested Hong Kong Itineraries	p. 39
The Best of Hong Kong in 1 Day	p. 39
The Best of Hong Kong in 2 Days	p. 41
The Best of Hong Kong in 3 Days	p. 43
Getting to Know Hong Kong	p. 46
Orientation	p. 46
The Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 50
Getting Around	p. 53
Understanding the Deluge: Tropical Storm Warnings	p. 55
Fast facts: Hong Kong	p. 62
Where to Stay	p. 70
Best Hotel Bets	p. 72
Selecting Accommodations	p. 76
Ways to Save on Your Hotel Room	p. 11
Very Expensive	p. 78
Expensive	p. 82
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 83
Moderate	p. 90
Inexpensive	p. 98
Rock-Bottom Accommodations (Guesthouses & Youth Hostels)	p. 103
Where to Dine	p. 106
Ways to Save on Your Hong Kong Meals	p. 108
Best Dining Bets	p. 110
A Taste of Hong Kong	p. 113
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 118
Kowloon	p. 121
Central District	p. 135
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 135
Causeway Bay & Wan Chai	p. 147
Around Hong Kong Island	p. 152
Dim Sum	p. 155
Afternoon Tea	p. 159
Exploring Hong Kong	p. 160
Hong Kong's Top Attractions	p. 160
Museums & Galleries	p. 165
Life on the Water in Aberdeen	p. 169
Temples	p. 170
Parks & Gardens	p. 172
Amusement Parks	p. 174
Especially for Kids	p. 176
Organized Tours & Cultural Activities	p. 175
Outdoor Activities	p. 179
Spectator Sports	p. 181
Hong Kong Strolls	p. 183
The Central District	p. 184
The Western District	p. 188
Chinese Gods	p. 193
Kowloon	p. 196
Temple Street Night Market	p. 202
Shopping	p. 203
The Shopping Scene	p. 203
Caveat Emptor	p. 204
Great Shopping Areas	p. 206
Shopping A to Z	p. 208
Hong Kong After Dark	p. 222
The Performing Arts	p. 222
The Club & Music Scene	p. 226
Mad About Mah-jongg	p. 227
The Bar, Pub & Lounge Scene	p. 228
Only in Hong Kong	p. 234
One of the World's Biggest Hostess Clubs	p. 235
Side Trips from Hong Kong	p. 237
The New Territories	p. 237
The Outlying Islands	p. 244
China	p. 254
Macau	p. 258
Frommer's Favorite Macau Experiences	p. 260
Orientation	p. 261
A Blending of Cultures	p. 262
Car Races & Fireworks-The Heat Is On!	p. 267
Fast Facts: Macau	p. 268
Where to Stay	p. 270
Where to Dine	p. 275
Exploring Macau	p. 280
East Meets West	p. 285
Gambling, Shopping & Nightlife	p. 286
Hong Kong in Depth	p. 289
History 101	p. 289
Dateline	p. 290
Hong Kong Today	p. 294
Life in Hong Kong	p. 296
Tips for the Business Traveler to Hong Kong	p. 298
Feng Shui: Restoring a Balance with Nature	p. 301
Index	p. 302
General Index	p. 302
Accommodations Index	p. 307
Restaurant Index	p. 308
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