By Ada Denis Hong Kong has much to provide everyone from sightseeing to shopping to taking to only sucking the atmosphere and mix of civilizations this best city has to provide. Here are some must see points on your visit : The Peak Tram is perhaps the most favourite tourist attractiveness and definitely a must on any visit to Hong Kong. A furnicular railway takes you up The Peak for some thrilling views of the Kowloon Penisular, Victoria Harbour and impending islands. You can reach the Peak... Read Full Story
The majority of our trip will be unplanned and as many independent’s travellers (not to confuse with holiday’s makers) we will turn up on a location to find a place to sleep for the same night. But there will be some exceptions mainly for the first nights on where we will land like for Hong Kong furthermore cause is going to be new year when we will be there and we would like a nice bed after such as a long flight and not wondering around going mad for search a good place. So we are looking... Read Full Story
G/F, The Peninsula Hotel 19-21 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon, HK 尖沙咀彌敦道19-21號半島酒店大堂 Ph: 29202888 breakfast 7am-11am; lunch 11am-2:30pm; afternoon tea 2pm-7pm; dinner 6:30pm-10:30pm (11:30pm on Fri & Sat) note: no bookings taken excellent - good - average afternoon tea set poor - price: 225pp comments very average, disappointed. not worth the 30 minute wait. would expect a much higher standard from the peninsula. four seasons high tea is definitely better. raisin scones, clotted cream and... Read Full Story
Tomorrow, I am returning to one of my favourite places on the planet; the wonderful city of Hong Kong. I first visited the place on business around thirteen years ago and returned many times in the next six years, culminating in a three month stint there. Apart from being a wonderful place, Hong Kong has a special place in my heart, because it is where Mrs PM and myself got together ten years ago. We are returning for our anniversary before heading off to Thailand for some relaxation. I can... Read Full Story
Singapore, a dynamic city, is rich in color and contrast with a blend of art, architecture, cuisines and culture. The people of Singapore are descendants of immigrants from China, Malay, Srilanka and India. Though all these have acquired the identity of Singaporeans, but they follow the customs, festival and practices of modern and traditional mix. Singapore is the epitome of fusion of the East and the West, from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers and from exotic ethnic enclave to... Read Full Story
Hong Kong investors protested in the central business district in Hong Kong on October 8, 2008. Complaints have been filed with the SFC Hong Kong in connection with the Lehman minibond and derivatives marketed via the banks. These people are complaining that they have been misled by the banks. Hong Kong's government has proposed a way to let investors recoup some losses from a reported $2 billion in securities linked to Lehman Brothers , urging distributing banks to buy these minibonds... Read Full Story
Singapore, an island nation in Asia, is one of the main tourists’ destinations in the world. Deluge of tourists can be seen every year in order to explore the numerous facet and characteristics housed there and in return, Singapore travel promises incessant attractions and amenities for a wide range of visitors. It is counted to be in the list of most developed nations in the world. In this enchanting nation, there is adventure, fun, nightlife etc… i.e. all what the travelers want. Tourists... Read Full Story
The global economic meltdown might have hit Indian tourism but the focus of Asian travel trade is still on India.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board launched its "Meetings Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK)" office in the capital Wednesday and in Mumbai to tap the rapidly-growing MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Convention and Exhibition) tourism segment in India.
According to projections by the Tourism Around the World, Global News For Tourism, MICE and Exhibitions bulletin, the MICE segment in... Read Full Story
By Ada Denis Hong Kong has much to offer everyone from sightseeing to shopping to eating to just absorbing the atmospheric state and mixture of cultures this best city has to pass. Here are some must see positions on your see : The Peak Tram is possibly the most popular tourist magnet and definitely a must on any visit to Hong Kong. A furnicular railway takes you up The Peak for some breathtaking views of the Kowloon Penisular, Victoria Harbour and impending islands. You can pass on the Peak... Read Full Story
Victoria Peak is a mountain in Hong Kong. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. The mountain is located in the western half of Hong Kong Island. With an altitude of 552 m (1,810 ft), it is the highest mountain on the island proper, but not in the entirety of Hong Kong, an honour which belongs to Tai Mo Shan. The actual summit of Victoria Peak is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and... Read Full Story
