Travelling Aroun Guangzhou

Sun, 04/01/2012 - 06:31 — Anonymous We're trying to make our coverage of
getting around Guangdong as comprehensive as possible. While Hong Kong has
traditionally been the entry point to the region for international
travellers, many are now keen to see nearby Guangzhou our Shenzhen while
Guangzhou offers a cheaper alternative for those looking to fly into the
area. '...Read Full Post

Postal arrangements for Easter holidays

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 09:04 — Anonymous Hongkong Post announced today (March
30) postal service arrangements during the Easter holidays from April 6 to 9.
One mail delivery service will be provided on April 6 (Friday), but there
will be no mail delivery from April 7 to 9. However, the General Post Office
and the Airport Post Office will open from April 6 to 9 with normal business
hours, i.e. 9am to 5pm for the General Post Office and 8am to 5pm for the
Airport Post Office. The Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office will open on April 8
(Sunday) from 9am to 2pm. All other post offices will be closed. On April 6
and 9, one mail collection daily will be arranged from all street posting
boxes except those located on outlying islands and in remote areas. There
will be no mail collection on April 7 and 8. For more information, customers
may call the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222 or visit the Hongkong
Post website at www.hongkongpost.com.

Pubs, Bars and Where to Get a Drink in Macau - Top 5

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 01:22 — Anonymous Macau has historically been a difficult
place to get a drink - or at least to enjoy a drink in a decent pub. Casino
bars usually have all the life of a bus stop and the Macau's dive bars are
aimed at the bomber jacket and jack boot crowd....Read Full Post

Hong Kong．Asia's World City

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 09:01 — Anonymous Hong Kong．Asia's World City In Asia's
world city, the unique fusion of East and West, tradition and innovation,
vibrancy and serenity in a compact city means a great variety of travel
experiences are to be had every visit, every day and even every moment. Come
to Hong Kong to experience a destination like no other. Come to explore our
different worlds! DiscoverHongKong.com From: hongkong Views: 18 4 ratings
Time: 00:31 More in Travel & Events

Hong Kong．Asia's World City

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous Hong Kong．Asia's World City In Asia's
world city, the unique fusion of East and West, tradition and innovation,
vibrancy and serenity in a compact city means a great variety of travel
experiences are to be had every visit, every day and even every moment. Come
to Hong Kong to experience a destination like no other. Come to explore our
different worlds! DiscoverHongKong.com From: hongkong Views: 6 0 ratings
Time: 01:01 More in Travel & Events

Postal arrangements for Ching Ming holiday

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 09:04 — Anonymous Hongkong Post announced today (March
28) that there will be no mail delivery on the coming Ching Ming Festival
public holiday (April 4). All post offices will be closed on that day except
the General Post Office and the Airport Post Office. The business hours of
the two offices will be from 9am to 5pm and 8am to 5pm respectively. One mail
collection will be arranged from all street posting boxes, except those
located on outlying islands and in remote areas. For more information,
customers may call the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222 or visit
the Hongkong Post website at www.hongkongpost.com.

Hong Kong Airport

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 07:27 — Anonymous The Hong Kong Airport is one of the
busiest Airports in the world. With so many flights going in and out every
day, you'll find lots of things to do while you wait for your next flight.

Ocean Park Opens Old Hong Kong

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 00:31 — Anonymous Hong Kong doesn't celebrate its
heritage - enough. While this might be a city celebrating just over 100 years
of existence, what a 100 years it has been from pauper to Prince, from
Britain to China. That's why we're pleased to see Ocean Park celebrating its
own 35th birthday with a celebration of the city's history with the opening
of its Old Hong Kong exhibition....Read Full Post

Save 20% at Hotel Icon Hong Kong

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 15:17 — Anonymous Book at least *14 days in advance *and
receive an additional *20% discount* off best available rates at *Hotel Icon
Hong Kong*. After applying the discount, nightly rates start from *HKD1,920
(USD246) *per night for a *City View Room*. Rates include *complimentary*
*internet access *and *mini-bar *contents, but 10% service charge is
additional. This promotion is available until June 30, 2012.read more

Rooms from USD140 at Ramada Kowloon Hotel

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 16:31 — Anonymous Superior Rooms at the *Ramada Hotel
Kowloon *start from just *HKD1,100 (USD140)* per night  during the
*"Special Accommodation Offer" *sale. *Deluxe Rooms *are also available
from *HKD1,300 (USD166)* and* Executive Rooms* from HKD1,600 *(USD205)*.*
Buffet breakfast *can be added for a special price of *HKD90 (USD11) *per
person. Promotional rates vary by day and are available through May 31,
2012.read more

Room & WiFi for USD100 at Harbour Plaza Resort City

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 15:21 — Anonymous For a limited time, stay in a *Superior
Room *at the *Harbour Plaza Resort City *in *Hong Kong* for just *HKD778
(USD100) *per night. Guests also enjoy *complimentary internet access*,
restaurant discount, and full facility use. A 10% service charge is
additional. The "Room Package with WiFi" promotion is available until
June 7, 2012.read more

World’s highest brunch at Ozone Hong Kong

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 15:23 — Anonymous Enjoy a *gourmet meal* and *spectacular
views* during the *Sunday brunch *at* Ozone Restaurant & Bar *in the
*Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong*, the tallest hotel in the world. The buffet brunch
include Alaska crab, Wagyu beef burgers, fresh sushi and sashimi, pan-seared
foie gras, desserts, and much more! Brunch costs *HKD888 (USD113*) per person
including *unlimited champagne and cocktails*.read more

Ma Wan Park

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 08:49 — Anonymous Ma Wan Park - Noah's Ark is a park on
Ma Wan Island in the New Territories of Hong Kong. This park has the world's
only full size replica of Noah's Ark.

Asia's World City - Young Segment Version (L)

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 13:28 — Anonymous Asia's World City - Young Segment
Version (L) In Asia's world city, the unique fusion of East and West,
tradition and innovation, vibrancy and serenity in a compact city means a
great variety of travel experiences are to be had every visit, every day and
even every moment. Come to Hong Kong to experience a destination like no
other. Come to explore our different worlds! discoverhongkong.com From:
hongkong Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 01:01 More in Travel & Events

Asia's World City - Generic Version

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:54 — Anonymous Asia's World City - Generic Version In
Asia's world city, the unique fusion of East and West, tradition and
innovation, vibrancy and serenity in a compact city means a great variety of
travel experiences are to be had every visit, every day and even every
moment. Come to Hong Kong to experience a destination like no other. Come to
explore our different worlds! discoverhongkong.com From: hongkong Views: 6 0
ratings Time: 01:01 More in Travel & Events

St Patrick's Day in Hong Kong

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 02:46 — Anonymous St Patrick's Day in Hong Kong might be
bigger than you think and you certainly won't struggle to find  somewhere
stuffed with blow up leprechauns and spilling out pints of the black
stuff...Read Full Post

Sale of Mainland and overseas philatelic products

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 09:15 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (March 13)
announced that annual albums issued by the postal administrations of
Australia, Canada, China, Greenland, Macau, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore,
Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States
would be put on sale at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office,
Shatin Central Post Office and Tsuen Wan Post Office as from March 15. From
the same day, selected philatelic products issued by the postal
administrations of Canada, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovenia and the
United Kingdom would also be put on sale at philatelic offices (at the
General Post Office, these products are available at Postshop). The annual
albums and the philatelic products will also be available for sale at the
Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall - "ShopThruPost" (www.shopthrupost.hk).
Details of the philatelic products, the selling prices and sales quota for
each item are listed in the Appendix. Photographs showing these philatelic
products are attached. Further information about these products can be
obtained from the Hongkong Post Stamps website at www.hongkongpoststamps.com,
or by calling the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline 2785 5711. Appendix
Hongkong Post today (March 13) announced the sale of Mainland and overseas
philatelic products.

Relocation of Kwun Tong Post Office

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 09:09 — Anonymous Hongkong Post announced today (March
12) that Kwun Tong Post Office will be relocated on March 19 (Monday) to tie
in with the redevelopment of Kwun Tong Town Centre being undertaken by the
Urban Renewal Authority. Kwun Tong Post Office, presently located at G/F,
Kwun Tong District Branch Offices Building, 6 Tung Yan Street, Kwun Tong,
will be closed down after the close of business on March 17 (Saturday). The
new Kwun Tong Post Office at G/F, Units A and B, Bamboos Centre, 52 Hung To
Road, Kwun Tong, will open for business on March 19 (Monday), providing the
current range of counter services in a barrier-free environment. The business
hours of Kwun Tong Post Office will remain unchanged as follows: Monday to
Friday: 9.30am to 5pmSaturday: 9.30am to 1pm Customers who have enquiries may
contact the Hongkong Post general enquiry hotline at 2921 2222.

VIRTUOUS HERITAGE: Xu Family of Guangzhou 高風世承─ 廣州許氏家族」展覽

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 16:24 — Anonymous VIRTUOUS HERITAGE: Xu Family of
Guangzhou 高風世承─ 廣州許氏家族」展覽 VIRTUOUS HERITAGE: Xu
Family of Guangzhou -- Mandarins, Revolutionaries, Educators and Scientists
(25 November 2011 -- 15 April 2012) This exhibition traces the development of
the prominent Xu Family of Guangzhou through the successive episodes of the
Opium War, the Taiping Rebellion, the Reform Movement of 1898, 1911
Revolution, Sino-Japanese War, and up to the Formation of the Peoples
republic of China. 「高風世承─
廣州許氏家族」展覽(2011年11月25日至2012年4月15日)
展覽探索廣州許氏家族數代人從鴉片戰爭、太平天國、戊戌維新、辛亥革命、抗日戰爭至新中國成立的事蹟，由香港大學美術博物館主辦。
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Special stamp issue - "The 150th Anniversary of Queen's College"

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 09:06 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (March 9) announced
that a stamp sheetlet and mini-pane entitled "The 150th Anniversary of
Queen's College" will be released for sale together with associated
philatelic products on March 27. Founded in 1862, Queen's College was the
first government secondary school set up in Hong Kong. It also pioneered
teacher education locally. Over the years, Queen's College has produced many
notable alumni who excel in various fields and contribute to the development
of Hong Kong. Set in a nostalgic sepia tone, the stamp sheetlet depicts the
old school building on Hollywood Road in the foreground against the present
Causeway Road campus in the background, highlighting the long history of
Queen's College and its commitment to education over the past 150 years. On
the right is a shield-shaped stamp, modelled on the school badge of Queen's
College and the first of its kind launched by Hongkong Post. A mini-pane
containing four $10 stamps printed in different methods using silk-screen
glitter ink, embossing, lacquer and 22K gold plating with embossing is also
available. Official First Day Covers will be on sale at $1 each at all post
offices from March 13 while the stamp sheetlet and the mini-pane and
associated philatelic products will be displayed at the General Post Office,
Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post
Office from the same day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers
will be accepted at all philatelic offices from March 13 to 19. Further
information can be obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at
www.hongkongpost.com. Appendix Special stamp issue - "The 150th Anniversary
of Queen's College".

Ting Kau Bridge

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 05:45 — Anonymous The Ting Kau Bridge is one of the
longest cable-stayed bridges in the world. It's an important bridge that
connects Tsing Yi Island with Tuen Mun Road in the New Territories.

HKDL Lantau Tourism Video eng

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 16:11 — Anonymous HKDL Lantau Tourism Video eng From:
hongkong Views: 8 0 ratings Time: 03:19 More in Travel & Events

Guangdong's Danxia Mountains

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 15:23 — Anonymous Guangdong's Danxia Mountains A cruise
up the Jinjiang River presents a stunning view of the fascinating stone
formations unique to the Danxia Mountains. Chosen by UNESCO as a world
heritage site, China's world famous geopark offers a scenic wonderland.
Explore a 105-acre Buddhist monastery including magnificent buildings and 690
statues at the Buddhist Caverns. Hike the "Natural Ladder" at the spectacular
Grand Canyon of China. From: hongkong Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 04:52 More in
Travel & Events

Hong Kong's Culinary Adventures

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 15:14 — Anonymous Hong Kong's Culinary Adventures When it
comes to food, Hong Kong's culinary offerings are like Chinese
opera—rich, colorful, and hypnotic. Cantonese cuisine prizes freshness
above all, and "wet markets" spill throughout the city, unruly, individual,
swelling with slithering, flopping, gyrating flavors. From: hongkong Views: 2
0 ratings Time: 02:40 More in Travel & Events

Macau's Lord Stow's Bakery

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 17:01 — Anonymous Macau's Lord Stow's Bakery An
appetizing mixture of East and West--that's the Portuguese egg tarts in Lord
Stow's Bakery. Lord Stow, a Brit living in Macau, was not a lord, but his
clients called him that for the noble tarts he invented, an original
variation of those served in dim sum restaurants and European bakeries. His
version is even more decadent than those, with its wickedly rich custard
filling in buttery pastry shells. From: hongkong Views: 2 0 ratings Time:
02:42 More in Travel & Events

Quest for Harmony -- Macau

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 16:15 — Anonymous Quest for Harmony -- Macau Macau is the
land where Western sensibilities meet Eastern ascetics. Visit the Ruins of St
Paul's, Mount Fortress and Na Tcha Temple, and enjoy Macanese cuisine in a
local restaurant. From: hongkong Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 02:56 More in
Travel & Events

Quest for Harmony - Guangdong Province

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 16:36 — Anonymous Quest for Harmony - Guangdong Province
Situated in the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province is not only a thriving
international business hub, but also an undiscovered pearl of China.
Comparatively few Americans have ventured as yet to this fascinating land of
natural wonders. From: hongkong Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 02:02 More in Travel
& Events

Quest for Harmony

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 13:24 — Anonymous Quest for Harmony Join Richard Bangs,
world-renowned adventure travel host, as he journeys to a trilogy of
destinations - Hong Kong, Macau and China's Guangdong Province - to discover
the ancient and contemporary expressions of harmony, a principle fundamental
to Asian cultures worldwide. Check your local PBS listing for Richard Bangs'
Adventures with Purpose: Quest for Harmony in Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong.
From: hongkong Views: 24 2 ratings Time: 03:54 More in Travel & Events

Hong Kong's Victoria Peak Tram

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 14:08 — Anonymous Hong Kong's Victoria Peak Tram At its
most authentic, Hong Kong projects a vibrant duality, an ambition of
opposites that work together in concert, which are the special ingredients of
harmony. Here, views of steel and glass pointing to the future rest against
low stone temples coiling with the incense of deeply rooted traditions. The
peak tram, which trundles to the top of the highest point on Hong Kong
Island, is an emblem of the city's blending of beauty and practicality,
vision and deed. From: hongkong Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 02:13 More in Travel
& Events

Save up to 50% at the Island Pacific Hong Kong

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 17:16 — Anonymous The *Island Pacific Hotel* in *Hong
Kong* rewards advance bookings with big discounts. Simply book *90 days in
advance *and *save 50%*, *30 days* and save* 40%*, or *10 days *and save *30%
*off best available rates. With the maximum discount, rates start from*
HKD850 (USD109)* for a *Standard Room *with *internet *and *buffet
breakfast*. A 10% service charge is additional. This promotion is available
until January 31, 2012.read more

Bed & Breakfast at the Excelsior Hong Kong

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 01:13 — Anonymous Treat yourself to bed and breakfast and
the 5-star *Excelsior Hotel* in *Hong Kong *for a special price starting
from* HKD1,799 (USD230)* per night. The quoted price is for a *Superior Room*
with a* gourmet breakfast *for one or two people. A 10% service charge is
additional. This promotion is available now through December 31, 2012.read
more

Afternoon Tea Buffet at the Grand Café, Hong Kong

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 10:40 — Anonymous Come to the* Grand Café *at the *Hyatt
Hong Kong* for an elegant* afternoon tea buffet *and great harbor views. The
buffet of gourmet sandwiches, foie gras buns, Chinese snacks, scones, and a
variety of freshly made desserts is available every day from *3:30 – 5:30*
*PM*. The price is *HKD218 (USD28) *for *adults *and *HKD109 (USD14) *for
*children*. A service charge of 10% is additional.read more

Free Meals, Internet & Transfers at Regal Oriental Hotel

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 12:06 — Anonymous Book the *"Benefit Plus" package
*at the 4-star* Regal Oriental Hotel Hong Kong* and enjoy *complimentary
internet access*, *airport transfers*, and a daily *dining credit of HKD100
(USD13)* to spend at hotel restaurants. Nightly rates start from *HKD825
(USD105) *plus 10% service charge for a *Superior Room*. This promotion is
available until June 30, 2012.read more

Fly USA – Hong Kong for USD842 nett

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 12:25 — Anonymous Fly from the *USA to Hong Kong* for as
little as *USD842 *with* Air China*. This price is valid for departures from
*Los Angeles *or *San Francisco*; departures from *New York *cost *USD881*.
These are round-trip economy class fares inclusive of all taxes, surcharges,
checked luggage, and onboard meals/beverages. Promotional fares are available
for travel on selected dates now though April 30, 2012.read more