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10 things to do in ... Hong Kong EXPLORING HONG KONG IS A FEAST FOR THE SENSES. FROM DELICIOUS STREET FOOD AND HATTED RESTAURANTS, TO LOCAL MARKETS, DESIGNER SHOPPING AND CULTURAL SIGHTS, THIS CITY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. DISCOVER MORE CREATIVE CLUB EXPERIENCES ONLINE, CALL US OR SEE YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT.
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Hong Kong Island Tour If you’re looking for the perfect way to discover Hong Kong’s delights, look no further. You’ll head up Victoria Peak by Peak Tram, visit Aberdeen (and partake in an optional sampan ride), drive past the historic Repulse Bay, then shop Stanley Market for bargains and visit a prestigious jewellery workshop. Hot tip: Have your English name transcribed into Chinese calligraphy at Stanley Market – it’s a fabulous souvenir!
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Hot tip: Inside the Tian Tan Buddha is said to be a relic of Gautama Buddha. If you want to see it, make sure you purchase an offering.
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Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour
Taste your way through the business areas of Central and Sheung Wan. On this signature food tour, you’ll stroll off the beaten track to unearth hidden gems and savour some of Hong Kong’s favourite food and drinks. Indulge in noodles and rice dishes, a variety of dim sum, plus delicious drinks and desserts. Along the way you’ll learn about the city’s history and culture as you explore the back alleys of the financial district. Hot tip: Bring your appetite – you’ll be stopping at six eateries along the way for tastings. 14 — Hong Kong & China
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Take a ferry out to Lantau Island and head up to the beautiful Po Lin Monastery and giant Tian Tan Buddha statue by coach. Your tour includes a visit to Cheung Sha Beach, plus a walking tour of the traditional Tai O fishing village and Ngong Ping village. After all that walking, you’ll be treated to an authentic vegetarian lunch, then head back to town by cable car from the top of the mountain (subject to weather and cable maintenance).
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Macau Day Tour Known for its casinos and Grand Prix car race, Macau was colonised by the Portuguese for 400 years before reverting to Chinese rule in 1999. You’ll visit the Ruins of Sao Paulo, the bronze Statue of Kum Yam (the Goddess of Mercy), A-Ma Temple and Macau Tower (optional package is available to view Macau from the 61st floor observation deck), and experience one of the city’s famous casinos. Your tour includes lunch plus transfers between Hong Kong and Macau (60 minutes fast ferry each way). Hot tip: Visitors wearing shorts and thongs won’t be allowed inside the casinos.
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Harbour Lights & Lei Yue Mun Enjoy a nighttime boat cruise around Hong Kong, including a sumptuous Chinese dinner at the Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village, then admire the glittering harbour as you partake in the boat’s complimentary open bar. Hot tip: Make sure you bring your camera – there’s nothing like seeing the bright lights of the city sparkling back at you.