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China : Hong Kong - July 2008
Country Code: Dial +86 for China
FROM THE AIRPORT
Taxi: Cabs are colour-coded: red ones for Central and Kowloon, green for the New Territories and blue for Lantau Island. The trip to Central takes about 45 minutes and costs HK$350 (US$45).
Subway: The Airport Express takes 24 minutes to the Central district. Trains run from 5.50am until 12.48am. www.mtr.com.hk
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
D Diamond
(Shop R001, Civic Square, Elements Mall, 1 Austin Road West, Jordan,. Tel. 2196-8126)
One of the territoryâs swishest hangouts, modern Italian dishes get a Japanese twist here.
(Shop R001, Civic Square, Elements Mall, 1 Austin Road West, Jordan,. Tel. 2196-8126)
One of the territoryâs swishest hangouts, modern Italian dishes get a Japanese twist here.
Mid-range magic
King’s Palace Congee and Noodle Bar
(22 Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 2838-4444)
Congee, Cantonese savoury rice porridge, is hearty, comfort food. Have it here with tasty side dishes.
(22 Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 2838-4444)
Congee, Cantonese savoury rice porridge, is hearty, comfort food. Have it here with tasty side dishes.
AFTER DARK
Cocktail hour
Gecko Lounge
(Ground Floor, Ezra Lane Lower Hollywood Road. Tel. 2537-4680)
This hard-to-find, easy-going bar is filled with Hong Kongâs creative types, all up for a dance and a drink (or 10!).
(Ground Floor, Ezra Lane Lower Hollywood Road. Tel. 2537-4680)
This hard-to-find, easy-going bar is filled with Hong Kongâs creative types, all up for a dance and a drink (or 10!).
BODY & SOUL
ThreeSixty
(Level 3 and 4, The Landmark, Central. Tel. 2111-4480)
This food store sells organic products â a grocery haven for the green-conscious.
(Level 3 and 4, The Landmark, Central. Tel. 2111-4480)
This food store sells organic products â a grocery haven for the green-conscious.
HOT SPOTS
Lantau Island –Hong Kongâs largest island has more than enough diversions for a whole day. Head to Po Lin Monastry for a culture fix â a vegetarian lunch is served daily. Beaches include the very long Cheung Sha bay.INSIDER TIPS
Smart cards –Octopus smart cards are used for public transport and payment at many supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food outlets, chemists and clothing stores.DAY TRIPPING
Chi Lin Nunnery –Wander among 18 prayer halls nestled amidst the beautifully landscaped gardens of this sprawling Buddhist retreat.IN THE KNOW
At 1,042sq km, Hong Kongâs total land area is six times the size of Washington DC.Compiled by Andrew Dembina
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Previous issues for Hong Kong
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