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The Best Place to stay in Hong Kong

Visiting Central, Hong Kong Island: Island Shangri-la HK

Island Shangri-la Hotel in Hong Kong is one of the most famous hotels for the tourists visiting the city of Hong Kong. With its 56 floors, Island Shangri-la Hotel a magnificent and spectacular sight of the Victoria Harbor and leads straight to Pacific Place, the most impressive shopping and entertainment complex in the island. This hotel today stands as a brand of hospitality because of the intricate corporate facilities and deluxe services by the well-trained personnel. The 700 Viennese chandeliers, Tai Ping carpets, imaginative floral designs and copious paintings and artworks mesmerizes every visitor as soon as they land in Island Shangri-la Hotel in Hong Kong.Together with the display of a 16-story-high Chinese painting created by 40 artists from Beijing in the atrium grips the senses of every guest that enters in the hotel. This painting is claimed to be the largest landscape painting in the world.

The internationally acclaimed restaurants dishing out Japanese, Cantonese, and French cuisine makes every guest in a gala culinary adventure experience. The rooms in the Island Shangri-la Hotel in Hong Kong are lavishly designed stimulating the mood of extravaganza in every guest. The atrium impresses visitors by the private lounge and an ancient library it contains. With the strategic location of the Island Shangri-la Hotel in Hong Kong also facilitates the access to the rest of the island.

Facilities of Island Shangri-la Hotel in Hong Kong

*Accommodation: 565 guest rooms and suites

*Dining: 5 restaurants

*Heated pool in the outdoors

*Health Club

*Spa

*Jacuzzi

*Sauna and Steam bath

*Complimentary tea and fruit for welcome.

The best Place to stay in Hong Kong

It is never too far to shop and visit major tourist destinations in  Hong Kong, since it is a compact city where almost every place has everything a visitor looking for. At the same time, with its excellent transportation system visitors can easily reach other areas, no matter what place somebody chooses to stay. In the heart of the city, in Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island, and on the other hand, in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon where most of the hotels are situated. While a growing trend in the New Territories are a number of resort-style hotels that offer relaxing alternatives is also a choice to consider.

Visiting Central, Hong Kong Island : The Garden View International House Hotel (YWCA)

Want to have a good resting place in a busy city like Hong Kong after a hectic day filled with sightseeing and touring around the whole city? The Garden View International House Hotel, Hong Kong is one of the considerations a visitor should do which give visitors comfort much more than of a home.

In the Mid-Levels, an up-market residential area in the city, the Garden View International House Hotel, Hong Kong (owned by the YWCA) is located which is a very suitable place. Scattered around within short distance from the hotel are many important tourist attractions. With 20 storey structure building it provides a bird’s eye view of the Hong Kong Botanical Gardens -one of the most remarkable places of the city. The hotel bears a resemblance to a cylinder in shape and is perched on top of a small hill.

It is a three-star hotel that offers wonderful facilities and services such as the gymnasium and the swimming pool are great places to keep a visitor fit throughout the stay at the city. Never miss home because as the staff welcome in full hospitality each visitor at the reception of the Garden View International House Hotel, Hong Kong they make people feel at home.

This hotel is the more popularly known as the “YWCA” among the taxi-drivers which should be remembered when riding a taxi.

What to eat and where is it located

Budget

• Chiu Yuen (??), Spring Garden Lane 37, Wan Chai (MTR Wan Chai exit B3), tel. 28922322. Small and usually packed eatery serving up a wide range of simple fare, but the crowd-pullers are the beef brisket noodles (a scarcely believable $13) and the homemade giant fish ball soup ($16). Open 10 AM to 9 PM every day, other branches in Aberdeen and Causeway Bay.
• Cooked Food Centre, Wong Nai Chung Bldg, 2 Yuk San Street, Happy Valley. Near the shopping hub in Causeway Bay.

Mid-Range

• The American Peking Restaurant 20 Lockhart Rd, Hong Kong. tel. 25277770. The Peking duck, carved in front of the table, is a specialty, best shared amongst several people. Also recommended are the sizzling prawns. Most dishes can be ordered in small, medium or large sizes.
• The Quarterdeck Club, 1 Lung King Street, Fenwick Pier, Wanchai. tel. 28278882. This is one of the few harbor side restaurants. Currently slightly spoiled by the land reclamation nearby

Drinks

Wan Chai still has a few of the sleazy strip clubs made famous by The World of Suzie Wong, but now offers plenty of other nightlife options as well.

• Devils Advocate. Popular with the rugby crowd.
• Laguna. Domestic helpers tend to come here on Sunday afternoon (their day off).
• The Bridge. Open 24 hours.
• Old China Hand, Lockhart Road. British style pub with a largely British ex-pat crowd. A good happy hour and an extremely friendly owner from London.
• Kangaroo Pub, 54 to 62 Lockhart Road. 2139 3111. Australian sports bar. Has a book exchange.
• Carnegie’s. 51 Lockhart Road. Rock music themed bar. Live bands playing occasionally, sports on multiple screens and a big screen, dancing the night away on the bar top.
• The Canny Man, basement, The Wharney Hotel, 57-73 Lockhart Road. Scottish style Whiskey Bar with a free pool table.
• Skitz Sports Bar, 5/F, 21-25 Luard Road. 28663277. Sports bar with pool tables, darts and big screens.

Happy Valley has a couple of bars worth trying:

• The Chapel, 27 Yik Yam Street. 2834 6565. Serves curry.
• The Jockey at the corner of Blue Pool Road and Sing Woo Road. A relaxed British style pub with outdoor seating.
• Jaspa’s, Blue Pool Road

Causeway Bay

• Inn Side Out and East End Brewing Company, Sunning Plaza, 10 Hysan Avenue.

Where to sleep

• Wharney Hotel, 57-73 Lockhart Road.
• Cosmo Hotel, 375 Queen’s Rd East

Visiting Hong Kong Island: Conrad International Hotel in Hong Kong

Conrad International Hotel in Hong Kong is a famous five star hotel which is located at the Pacific Place shopping complex and is situated in close proximity to the Admiralty MTR station and the eye catching Hong Kong Park is just around the corner of the hotel. The Conrad International Hotel in Hong Kong, China is acknowledged as one of the best business hotels in the world which attracts thousands of corporate travelers every year with its superb location, a unique sense of style and a plethora of luxury and modern amenities.

Facilities and Features of the Conrad International Hotel in Hong Kong

• All rooms and suites have views of the harbor or Victoria Peak.
• MTR subway station, peak tram and bus service within 5 minutes walk.
• Direct access to restaurants, theatre and over 200 shops in Pacific Place complex.
• Health Club plus heated outdoor swimming pool with splendid view of Hong Kong’s skyline.
• 513 spacious and elegantly furnished rooms including 46 suites and 18 non-smoking floors.
• Five exclusive executive floors and executive lounge with complimentary buffet.
• Executive Floor butler service. Express laundry, dry cleaning and pressing service.
• The column-free 8,242 sq. feet (765 sq. meter) Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in Hong Kong catering for up to 1,000 people. Divisible into three sections with soundproof partitions.
• 11 separate conference, meeting and boardrooms with latest audio-visual and technical facilities.
• Nicholini’s – Award-winning signature restaurant offering Northern Italian specialties in an elegant setting overlooking Victoria Harbor and Brasserie on the Eighth – French provincial cooking with an open kitchen, extensive salad counter, and dessert display.
• 24-hour room service.
• Health Club with fully equipped high-tech gymnasium, whirlpool, solarium sauna and steam room.

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Where to Shop in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is the shopping capital of the world. It has the busiest business districts, where all good things come and go. If you shop for anything like fashion, food and grocery, specialist shops, etc, it’s best to know where to look. Here’re a few shops that may give you a jolt on where to start.

Markets in Hong Kong come in many shapes and sizes. There are day markets and there are night markets, name it… Hong Kong has it all. Markets selling clothing, plants, watches, knick-knacks, lots of wares, and they even sell pet birds and cages too.

The Temple Street Night market just on Kansu Street and Jordan Street, Kowloon, is consisted of up to 400 stalls offering an assortment of merchandise from clothes, CDs, cheap watches, Cantonese opera and even snake soup. As you realize everything’s going peculiar by the minute, this market will even blow your mind with more weird things. This exciting market is open daily from 8pm-11pm.

If you’re looking for raw materials, then Stanley Market is just the thing you’re looking for. Situated in Central, Hong Kong, the Stanley market is also consisted of several stalls selling merchandise ranging from pottery, silk cloth and Chinese knick-knacks.. Just remember to take bus number six from Exchange Square, and the bus will take you to Stanley in no time.

If you’re sassy and want to go classy, then fashion shops are your ticket to the perfect shopping experience. If you’re fond of branded stuff, but are too expensive for you, why not try the Prada Warehouse and Joyce Boutique? These shops drop their prices up to 50% on designer names like Martin Margiela, Comme de Garçon, Armani, Marni, and Costume National. But the discount doesn’t stop there. Dickson Warehouse Boutiques offer items with brand names like Charles Jourdan, Polo by Ralph Lauren, and Kenneth Cole. This boutique drops their items from up to 90% off! Check out these shops, The Dickson Warehouse Boutique can be found in New World Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui. You can go to the South Horizons in Ap Lei Chau to drop by the Prada Warehhouse. Joyce Boutique is at Ocean Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui.

Harvey Nichols also opened shop last September 2005, and is also a great place to check an array of luxury brands. Harvey Nichols is situated in the Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road; you cannot miss this five storey establishment, which also includes a restaurant on the fourth floor.

The Factory Outlet is another great discount shop. The Factory Outlet drops their merchandise from up to 90% in discounts. If you’re lucky you might find items from Nicole Fahri, Ralph Lauren, Emanuel Ungaro, Calvin Klein, Jigsaw and Banana Republic. Check out the factory at Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

If you’re buying or just window shopping, these spots will be the best options for you to try. Look for the best deals and maybe you’ll find what you’re looking for. Happy Shopping!

The Peninsula

For a great HIgh Tea, head for the Peninsula on Salisbury Road. Opening Hours : (Verandah) Daily : 7am – 10:30pm (Lobby Lounge) 7am – 1am High Tea Hour : (Verandah) Fri – Sun & PH : 3pm – 5pm (Lobby Lounge ) Daily : 2pm – 7pm

Valentino Ristorante Italiano

One of the better Italian restaurants.

WasabiSabi

As you enter through the glowing red glass façade and step onto a lit up catwalk-like colonnade that cleverly splits the space, you can’t help but think some how you have been transported to a hip location in New York or London . WasabiSabi can take you on a myriad of journeys, both culinary and social, depending on your mood and the time of day. WasabiSabi’s Japanese “roots” are well respected and this provides a great platform for high quality creative food in a modern design setting.

The food philosophy is modern and creative and appealing to both culinary and social, depending on your mood and the time of day. WasabiSabi’s Japanese “roots” are well respected and this provides a great platform for high quality creative food in a modern design setting.

The food philosophy is modern and creative and appealing to both the palate and the eye. WasabiSabi dishes include Taraba crab and uni tempura with a crab roe miso dip, homemade sesame tofu, smoked eggplant wrapped in succulent rib eye filet, carpaccio of sea bream with fresh wasabi red tea jelly and WasabiSabi uni fried

rice. There are still old favorites such as shioyaki and robatayaki dishes, and jet-fresh from Tokyo ’s Tsukiji market, sushi and sashimi a la WasabiSabi style.

Aqua Roma

Located in Kowloon ’s new designer fashion capital, One Peking, aqua redefines destination dining with its ultra-stylish interiors, stunning harbour and city views, and its innovative combination of Italian and Japanese cuisine.

As you ascend onto the catwalk, you will witness a contemporary tribute to Italian chic with seamlessly tiered banquette seating that guarantees an uninterrupted harbour view from every table.

aqua roma focuses on modern Italian cooking from the south. Choose from a selection of antipasti, Hong Kong ’s best thin crust pizzas, hand-made pastas fresca and al dente risottos, plus a sumptuous array of mains such as the oven-baked sea bass with potato scales on a light caponata and a Sangiovese wine reduction.

Don’t miss Marco’s signature dessert platter with our all-time bestsellers: tiramisu a la Brindisi + panacotta. They defy description!

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Water Margin

This quaint northern Chinese restaurant has a restaurant within a restaurant: at the heart lies the “Ripple Room.” A dining area with a series of private dining areas featuring antique settees and dining tables made from old tables originally used for Chinese art paintings. The main dining areas have equally charming areas, partitioned with sheer silk curtains.

Fa Hoi Noodle

Amaroni’s Little Italy

Amaroni’s is one of the best Itailan places in town. Open until midgnight.

Sabatini Ristorante Italiano

Sabatini on Mody Road does good pasta dishes.

Rainforest Cafe

Save the rainforest while eating in this cafe on Tat Chee Avenue!

Fishing Point Seafood Restaurants

Cafe Aladdin

Aladdin and his magic lamp are the key figures here. Closes at 10 pm (but most children go to bed earlier anyway).

Ah Yee Leng Tong Restaurants Ltd.

Chau’s Restaurant

Tel=2.7227880

Chui Chow Restaurant

Banana Leaf Curry House

Daewongak

Dai Pai Dong

Fook Lam Moon Restaurant

Spring Moon

Traditional Chinese Tea house and shop. Opening Hours Mon – Sat : 11:30am – 10:30pm Sun & PH : 11am – 10:30pm

Goldfish Street (Tung Choi Street)
A visit to the Hong Kong’s Goldfish Market is one of many free activities available to travelers. The market is on Tung Choi Street in Mongkok, Kowloon. It is open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

If you have an aquarium back home, buy an unusual Hong Kong souvenir – an aquatic rock or ornament will last for years.

Why do people love goldfish? Well, many Hong Kong citizens consider it good luck. Goldfish keep evil spirits away from home. And of course, the colourful appearance of the fish can decorate the house too!

The Goldfish Market is located close to Langham Place Hotel and the Night Bazaars and Ladies Market. Spend a day in the area enjoying the free activities there.

Flower Market Road
Hong Kong’s, Flower Market is a colourful place to visit. Walking through the street market area is the perfect way to enjoy the blooms and their aroma.

In the spring, there are different varieties of blossoms. Inhale the delicate fragrance of cherry, peach and plum flowers.

Tourists in Hong Kong must visit the Flower Market the week before the Chinese New Year. The abundance of flowers will amaze you. The Chinese believe fresh flowers in the house on New Year’s Day will bring them good luck.

Go ahead and purchase some lovely flowers. Your hotel will gladly supply a vase while someone will arrange the bouquet.

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Most of the street markets are in the Mongkok district. The Yuen Po Street Bird Garden is the market for songbird lovers. The birds bring good luck to their owners and are prized not for their plumage but for their voices.

Not only are birds available for purchase, there are also many different items for their comfort. There are beautiful bamboo cages, all types of bird foods, grasshoppers, crickets, mealy worms, as well as accessories to decorate the cage.

The Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, as its name implies, is on Yuen Po Street in Mongkok. It is open daily from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Flower Market is around the corner.

Come and visit the gathering place for Hong Kong songbird lovers. The bird garden is a beautiful, musical respite from city bustle.

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Wan Chai is an administrative district of Hong Kong Island

Districts

• Wan Chai

Wan Chai the district, as opposed to the administrative region, is famous for its bars and nightlife. Located between Causeway Bay and Admiralty, Wanchai has an inner-city feel that makes it an interesting area to walk around. Wanchai has traditional street markets that are still outdoors. Butchers hang meat on hooks that overshadow pavements.

• Causeway Bay

Shopping district, home to large department stores, such as Sogo. Causeway Bay is crowded but here you can eat and shop until very late. Some major supermarkets and eateries stay open 24 hours. Times Square in Causeway Bay is a major focal point, especially at the ‘calendar’ New Year when you will be wise to stay away if you hate crowds.

• Happy Valley

Nestled behind the Happy Valley Racecourse, away from the MTR line, this district has a more laid-back feel than nearby Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. Because of this it is a popular residential area, especially among expats. There is a tram line circling the racecourse that serves the district. This area is also home to the beautiful and historic Hong Kong Cemetery.

Get in

• Ferry

The Star Ferry arrives at Wan Chai Pier from Hung Hom and Tsim Sha Tsui.

• MTR

The Tsuen Wan Line from Kowloon passes Admiralty. From here the Island Line passes through Wan Chai and Causeway Bay stations.

• Tram

The tram runs from Kennedy Town to Sai Wan Ho.

What to see

Horse Racing

Horse Racing has been taking place at Happy Valley racetrack since 1846. Happy Valley is particularly impressive during the evening meets with the surrounding skyscrapers lit up.

View

Central Plaza can be seen from all of Wan Chai. It is actually possible to tell the time by the changing lights on the top of this building. During business hours, you can take the lift from the ground floor to the sky lobby on the 46th floor to get a spectacular free view of the harbor and the island.

Noon Day Gun

Across from the World Trade Center near Causeway Bay is the historical Noon Day Gun, deemed thus because it is fired off every day at noon. To access the Noon Day Gun, enter the underground tunnel between the World Trade Center and the Excelsior Hotel and follow the signs.

What to do

Victoria Park

Victoria Park is located west of the busy Causeway Bay shopping streets. Take some time to walk through it or to watch people play football on 3 fields. There is also a jogging track through the park. The Victoria Park can be reached by MTR Exit B at Thi Hau station. During the summer months you can use the public open-air pool in Victoria Park.

Central Library

Central Library feels a world apart from the hustle of Causeway Bay where it is located. It sits facing Victoria Park and overlooks the harbor. Lending services are provided to non-residents upon production of either a residents Hong Kong ID card, or a cash deposit. It is well stocked with Western periodicals, as well as free Internet access. Major newspapers from all over the world are available. There are public computer terminals throughout all floors. The working tables with internet access for your laptop start in the 4th floor. Either you bring your own LAN cable or ask one of the clerks on the floor to lend you one. Do not forget to bring a power converter for the power plugs to charge your laptop (visitors from the United Kingdom can use UK plugs in Hong Kong).

Where to go shopping

The main department stores are in Causeway Bay. The biggest of these is Sogo. Nearby is the Times Square shopping mall.