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New is the possibility to visit the “Chi Lin Nunnery”:
Spanning an area of more than 33’000 square metres, this nunnery features Tang style wooden temples
in a balanced seven-hall layout. The entire complex is held together with wooden
tenons instead of nails and is a fine embodiment of ancient Chinese
architectural and artistic skills.
Address: 5 Chi Lin Drive, Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hongkong
Open: (nunnery) 09.00-16.00 (Wednesday closed)
(gardens) 07.00-19.00
Admission: free
Teresa Teng’s Residence: The original furnishing is kept, including the
garden, living and dining rooms and her bedroom. There is a showroom displaying
her awards, handwritten scripts, costumes, a photo gallery and a souvenir
shop.
Address: 18 Carmel Road, Stanley, Hong Kong
Open: 09.30-16.30 (closed every Wednesday afternoon)
The Residence will be open for the public until May 2001.
Booking: Appointment should be made two days in advance for all visits.
Admission: HK $20.00 per person including a souvenir pin.
½ price for age over 60 and children under 12.
There are other new attractions scheduled to be open later this year, including Museum
of Coastal Defence, Hongkong Heritage Museum, Madame Tussaud’s and Murray House
in Stanley.
Not new is the Stanley Market, Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Jade Market, Wong Tai Sin
Temple, Po Lin Temple on Lantau.......
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1. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL?
Hongkong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasonal changes. Typhoon
season is May to September and in this term it is very hot and humid with heavy
rainshowers. The rest of the year the climate is quite comfortable for
activities like sightseeing and shopping. From December to February it can be
even cool, it is recommended to bring some warm clothes.
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2. IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL? ARE THERE PLACES TO AVOID?
It is very safe to travel in Hongkong, the police force has made the place to
one of the safest cities in the world. It is very seldom to hear a tourist was
robbed by local people.
It is recommended to avoid the backside streets in the night time.
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4. DO'S AND DON'T'S?
Tourists can travel freely in Hongkong. Be nice to the people, so you will get
back a polite kindness. Don’t do anything against the law. Be careful also
taking pictures from old people in the villages, some of them are very
superstitious, they may think, you will take away their soul.
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5. WHAT MONEY SHOULD I TAKE?
Most of the foreign currencies in cash or traveller cheques can be changed in
the bank or changing offices. The most accepted currency is US Dollars, except
in some small shops. Hongkong Dollars are a must for all kind of
transportations.
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6. WHAT LANGUAGE WILL THEY UNDERSTAND?
English and Chinese are the official languages; Cantonese is the most widely
spoken Chinese dialect.
For tours, guides in other languages can be provided.
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7. HOW ABOUT MY HEALTH?
Everyone in good health can travel to Hongkong, except those with infectious
diseases. There are no vaccinations for foreign visitors required.
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8. WHAT FOOD WILL I FIND?
You can find Cantonese, Szechuan, Shanghai, Peking, Chiuchow, Indonesien,
Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysia, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, European.....you
see everything! Don’t miss the “Harbour Cruise” incl. Dinner, its one of the
highlights.
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9. HOW IS THE SHOPPING AND WHAT DO I TIP?
At the heart of Hongkong lies CENTRAL district. Here the worlds of high finance,
brand-name shopping and haute cuisine meet. With more than 20 flagship stores, a
great selection of dining options and some of Hongkong’s most interesting
buildings, Central has a great deal to offer both tourists and locals alike.
Shopping in Hongkong’s street markets can be a real new experience. From
speciality markets (only flowers, birds or lady clothes) to ones that sell
almost everything (such as the Temple Street Night Market), these are full of
surprises and great bargains.
Whatever you are looking for, you can probably find it in Hongkong, where
people like to shop from early morning to late at night. From Jade, Jewellery
& precious goods to Chinese Arts & Antiques, from silks, carpets,
Chinese medicine & herbs, to electronic and the newest fashion.
The Nathan Road is the most famous shopping boulevard in Kowloon, you will rarely
leave it empty-handed.
The tips are actually your decision, is depending on your satisfaction of the
service.
Generally, most hotels and restaurants add a 10 per cent service charge
on their bill. About five per cent tip is then enough. If there is no service
charge included a tip of about 10 per cent is acceptable. Small tips may also be
given to service staff in hotels. For taxi drivers, round up the fare to the
nearest dollar.
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