Dream World - Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland (Traditional Chinese: 香港迪士尼樂園; Cantonese Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 dik6 si6 nei4 lok6 jyun4; Mandarin Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Díshìní Lèyuán) is the first theme park inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks, an incorporated company jointly owned by The Walt Disney Company and the Government of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Disneyland, the fifth and most recent Disneyland in the world, is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. After years of negotiations and construction, the park finally opened to visitors on September 12, 2005. Currently, the park is able to handle a maximum of 32000 visitors daily.The park consists of four themed lands similar to those found in the other Disneyland parks around the world. They are Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Adventureland in Hong Kong Disneyland is the biggest one among all the Disneyland parks.

Although the park is the smallest Disneyland in the world, the park has announced to open two new attractions in summer 2007. In addition, the classic Disney attraction, it's a small world, will open in early 2008. The park will continue to expand by adding more new attractions in the future. After completing the expansion in the Disneyland park, the park will be able to handle 10 million visitors annually.

The theme park uses both English and Chinese (mainly in Traditional for text, both in Traditional and Simplified for Guide Maps, Cantonese and Mandarin in verbal) in its communication. The park also provides Guide Maps in Japanese.

http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/zh_HK/home/home?name=HomePage&CMP=ILC-SemSum07HkYahoHKDL

Hong Kong Marathon 2008

This event, part of the Greatest Race on Earth that comprises four marathons in different continents, attracts some of the world's top runners competing for over US$1.5 million in prize money. More than 43,000 runners took part in the 2007 Hong Kong Marathon, the territory's biggest outdoor sporting event. It involves a full marathon, a half marathon and a 10km run on courses that take participants past some of Hong Kong's most awesome scenery.
To learn more about this exciting event,

please visit the official website.
Date : 17 February 2008

Hong Kong WinterFest leaves everybody happy!

Visitors and locals alike shared in the happiness and warmth of the holiday season during the 2006 Hong Kong WinterFest that concluded on 1 January.Every day from 24 November couples and families flocked to the enchanting Santa’s Town set up in the heart of the business district, where a Dazzling Christmas Tree and other seasonal features and entertainment kept everyone enthralled.The annual festival also featured winter sales and special treats for shoppers, while diners enjoyed great deals on tasty seasonal dishes. So start counting the days and be sure to visit Hong Kong for the 2007 WinterFest!

Soaring Dinosaurs - Chinese Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Venture back 120 million years when dinosaurs - including winged ones - roamed the earth. This exhibition features exotic dinosaur fossils as well as a variety of ancient animals and plants unearthed in China. Among the precious collection is a 9-metre-tall dinosaur and a 9-metre-long mammoth, one of the largest ever into be discovered in the world. This is one of the events under the HKSAR's 10th Anniversary Celebration Programme.


Date: 25 May - 25 Nov 2007
Time: 1pm - 9pm (Mon - Wed and Fri); 10am - 9pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);
Close on Thursdays
Venue: Hong Kong Science Museum

Event Website:
http://hk.science.museum/
Organisation:
Hong Kong Science Museum

Hallowen's coming

Every year, people in HK are enjoy having fun in Halloween. There are no exceptions in this year. The 2 main theme parks - Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park are promoting their special events about the Halloween. You can visit http://www.hkdisneyland.com/ or http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/ for the program details.

A nice walk in Central and Western District (3)

Des Voeux Road West
(Dried Seafood Street)*

Discover the surprising
varieties of exotic dried seafood
available on this street. You’ll find rare and expensive items, like
abalone, gathered from around the world.

Accommodation guide for Traveler at Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a wide variety of accommodation to suit every budget, from luxury six-star equivalent hotels to modest guesthouses - some accredited to the Quality Tourism Services Scheme and youth hostels. Most hotels and guesthouses are situated on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon, but you can also find a good selection in the New Territories (including the outlying islands). Most of the more expensive accommodation has views over Victoria Harbour.
You can stay among the big city lights, in the verdant countryside or near the beach - the choice is yours. No matter where you stay, all of Hong Kong's attractions are close at hand. The excellent public transport system means you are only a short journey away from the hustle and bustle of the city or the tranquillity of the outlying islands. The below link is to search your favourite hotel.

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/mustknow/search/mk_sear_inde.jsp


HONG KONG HOTELS ASSOCIATION:
Visitors arriving at the airport without a hotel reservation can receive assistance at the Hotel Reservation Centres inside the Buffer Hall located after the Customs Area. The desk is open daily from 6am to midnight. The Centres can arrange accommodation, at no extra charge, at any hotel that is a member of the Hong Kong Hotels Association (HKHA).


BUDGET ACCOMMODATION :
Hong Kong guesthouses and hostels provide a convenient and affordable accommodation option for budget travellers. While the facilities are limited, most rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite shower and toilet. The government maintains a list of licensed hotels and guesthouses, which can be accessed the below weblink :

http://www.hadla.gov.hk/english/


YOUTH HOSTELS :
While the YMCA and YWCA hostels in Hong Kong are more akin to 3-4 star hotels with similar rates, young travellers on minimal budgets have the choice of seven hostels run by the Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association. Most of these hostels are located in the New Territories (including the outlying islands) and are fairly remote. However, most are in scenic areas (one is atop a mountain) and close to outdoor attractions like hiking trails and a marine park. Getting back and forth to town is not a problem. You can book online which saves you time and guarantees you have accommodation waiting for you when you arrive in Hong Kong.
Whatever your budget, Hong Kong has accommodation to fit your needs. But to be on the safe side, be sure to book and confirm your accommodation before you leave home!

Anything Considered - " Wong Tai Sin "

Wong Tai Sin Temple, a Taoist temple established in 1921, is one of the most famous temples in Hong Kong. It is also renowned among overseas Chinese in Southern Asia, Europe, and America.
Wong Tai Sin Temple is named after Wong Chuping. When Wong Chuping was 15, he began to follow Taoism. Forty years later, he achieved enlightenment and became immortal.

People called him Wong Tai Sin from then on. It is said that he punishes evils, heals the wounded, and rescues the dying. The influence of Wong Tai Sin spread from Guangdong Province to Hong Kong in the early 20th century. With his mercy and his power, he is said to grant whatever is requested. Wong Tai Sin Temple is known for its fortune-telling. The fortune sticks (or lots) in Wong Tai Sin Temple are very accurate.

Many people who visit the temple come to have their fortunes told. Generally, worshippers entreat the fate of the same year. They light worship sticks, kneel before the main altar, make a wish, and shake a bamboo cylinder containing fortune sticks until one falls out. The stick is exchanged for a piece of paper bearing the same number, and the soothsayer then interprets the fortune on the paper for the worshipper.

Wong Tai Sin has many worshippers in Hong Kong, so the joss sticks and candles burn exuberantly all year round, especially during the Chinese Lunar New Year and Wong Tai Sin's birthday - the 23rd day of the eighth lunar month.

Wong Tai Sin Temple is also called Sik Sik Yuen. The architecture of Wong Tai Sin Temple is in the traditional Chinese temple style: grand red pillars, a magnificent golden roof adorned with blue friezes, yellow latticework, and resplendent multi-colored carvings. Aside from the Daxiong-baodian or Grand Hall, Sansheng Hall and the Good Wish Garden are also worth seeing. The temple grounds also feature three memorial archways. The first one stands outside the temple and is carved with the name of the temple. If you walk past the soothsayers and the fortune-telling stalls, you can see another memorial archway. And if you continue further along the third memorial archway standing before you. Memorial archways are a common feature of traditional Chinese architecture. Also at the temple are the Nine Dragon Wall--a replica of the renowned Nine Dragon Wall in Beijing, and the Good Wish Garden - a miniature copy of Beijing's Summer Palace .

Additionally, Wong Tai Sin Temple is the only temple that offers facilities for wedding ceremonies in Hong Kong.

Enjoy Peak Tram Travel

Peak Tram - One of the most interesting transportation in the world. Founded in 1888, serving tourists for more than 100 years. The total length of the journey is 1.4 KM, starting from Central and up to the Peak Terminal. You can view the most beatiful part of HK during the journey.
For more information, please visit
www.thepeak.com.hk

A nice walk in Central and Western District (2)

Wing Lok Street (Ginseng and Bird’s Nest Street)

This street is lined with specialty shops selling ginseng and bird’s
nest. Both are believed to be essential for longevity, energy and
fair complexion. They also make distinctive souvenirs.

➜ At the end of Wing Lok Street, turn left into
Des Voeux Road West.