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Hong Kong offers visitors a dazzling and unforgettable experience with its unique blend of ancient oriental culture and modern city life. The newly opened Hong Kong Disneyland is a glitzy haven of excitement and offers a myriad of fun activities for adults and children alike.
There is a diverse array of activities to keep you entertained, from high-energy excursions to gentle exploration. Discover Hong Kongs colonial past, fascinating history and intriguing folklore or taste the highlife with slick designer shopping, gourmet dining and sophisticated nightlife.
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If you feel like getting away from it all then why not retreat to one of the lovely local beaches and discover over 200 outlying islands providing an oasis of tranquillity amidst the hectic pace of city life.
Hong Kong is compact and enjoys an excellent transportation system so visitors can easily get around to discover the sights and sounds. There are 3 main areas - Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula are separated by Victoria Harbour and the New Territories lie north of Kowloon and runs up to the boundary with mainland China. |
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Must-see sights include Victoria Peak, offering breath-taking views of the busy harbour and jungle of skyscrapers, and Aberdeen, a vibrant marina crammed with junks, sampans, cruisers and yachts.
In addition you really must browse the open-air markets and encounter ancient temples to truly experience the essence of Hong Kong. |
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Local information:
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Glass of Coca Cola: 2 - 3.50 Bottle of Beer: 3.50 - 4 Bottle of Wine:15 - 25 3 Course meal: 15 - 30 Time Difference is GMT: + 8 hours Visa (Irish citizen): + 8 hours Visa (Irish citizen): No Vaccinations: Hepatitis, Tetanus & Typhoid are recommended - please consult your GP.
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Top tips/recommended tours
Hong Kong Cuisine: Dim sum ("touch the heart") is the quintessential Hong Kong eating experience featuring an incredible variety of dumplings, buns, pastries and soups, served at breakfast or lunch. Usually served with pots of tea, the meal is referred to as yum cha ("drink tea"). Hong Kong Disneyland: A visit to the new Hong Kong Disneyland is a must. Opened on Lantau Island in September 2005 it features all the top Disneyland attractions. Contact our Hong Kong Specialists for tickets & packages on 01-2410 888. | |
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