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1 With more than 60 million reviews and opinions, TripAdvisor makes travel planning a snap for more than 50 million travelers visiting our site each before you print. And if you do print, print KONGThe best places to eat, sleep and play in hong kong this spring and summerSPRING & SUMMER GUIDE kong s appeal as a modern metropolis amid an ancient culture thrives. Sometimes bustling, sometimes serene, this great city is divided into four distinct areas: hong kong Island, the busy, pulsating heart and financial and commercial center; Kowloon Peninsula, home to many of the upscale hotels; New Territories, where you ll find traditional rural life; and the 200 outlying islands, of which Lantau is the British took control of hong kong in 1841, after the First Opium War against the Chinese; in 1898, they also gained a 99-year lease on the New Territories.

2 When the lease ran out in 1997, the entire province was handed back to China. Today, British influence is still strong. As a result, most of the local population knows English (if not fluently, they know what you re saying). Learn a few phrases and especially know the numbers so you can bargain in the markets! hong kong s sub-tropical climate promises pleasant, temperate weather for half of the year. January and February tend to be cool and cloudy; between May and August, expect hot, humid weather with occasional showers. Cyclone season (July through September) can bring higher winds, thunderstorms and occasional , the most trusted source for where to eat, sleep and play in thousands of destinations around the world, has collected the best insider tips from its 50 million monthly visitors to produce a unique series of travel guides.

3 In addition to the best hotels, restaurants and attractions for every type of traveler, you ll get great advice about what to pack, how to get around and where to find the best views. Be sure to check out the guides at 1. Haggle like a local: Bring small bills for the markets, bargain from 1/3 of the price they quote you and walk away if they won t budge; they will usually lower the price when you walk away. TripAdvisor Member, hong kong 2 . hong kong markets are a must. Leave extra space in the suitcase, so you can fit your bargain purchases in! TripAdvisor Member, Derby, England 3.

4 A tripod is a must. I carry a cheap and light tripod everywhere in my backpack for a trip. I set it up for scenic shots, so my wife and I can be in the picture together. I also use it for night shots. TripAdvisor Member, hong KongPACKING TIPSINTRODUCTIONHONG KONGYou ll find reviews for more than 555,000 hotels, 200,000 vacation rentals, 175,000 attractions and 780,000 restaurants on Learn from other travelers what to expect before you make your Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 VIEWSTo pWheretoPLAYTOP 10 AttractionsHONG kong S BEST VIEWS The Lobby Lounge is among the best in the world for view, service, facilities and live music.

5 TripAdvisor Member, Dallas, TexasLobby Lounge, Intercontinental hong kong , 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 0852 2721 1211 An excellent way to get from Kowloon to hong kong across the harbor, Star Ferry is quick, cheap and efficient and a real taste of old hong kong . You can sit on the top and enjoy the fantastic view. Especially stunning at night when all the skyscrapers are lit up. TripAdvisor Member, Nottingham, Ferry, Star Ferry Pier, Edinburgh Place, 0852 2367 7065 Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan) is billed as the number one tourist attraction in hong kong , and rightly so.

6 The Peak Tram is a fun and easy way to get to the top of Victoria Peak, but it is the views from the peak that are the star of the show. We went up during the day, which being nice and clear, afforded great views over the harbor and across to Kowloon. TripAdvisor Member, ScotlandVictoria Peak, 1 Lugard Road, 0852 2849 7654 FAMILIES hong kong Disneyland is indeed very small, but absolutely gorgeous. The park is so clean! My wife and I visited and had a truly magical day. The fireworks at the end of the day are the best we have seen at any Disney. TripAdvisor Member, Colchester, EnglandHong kong Disneyland, Lantau Island, 0852 1830 830 Ocean Park is a theme park with rides and a butterfly house.

7 My kids enjoyed the rides. The cable car view alone is worth the trip. TripAdvisor MemberOcean Park, Ocean Park Road, Aberdeen, 0852 3923 2323 The hong kong Zoo & Botanical Garden is a great way to relax from the busy shopping and sight seeing. A range of sights from plants to pythons will cover everyone s interest. And did I mention that admission is free? TripAdvisor Member, London, kong Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Albany Road, 852 2530 0154 ROMANCEA trip on the Star Ferry is one of the most romantic journeys you can make. Traveling from Kowloon to hong kong Island with the mass of neon lights in the background is the perfect place to propose.

8 TripAdvisor Member, Cheltenham, Ferry, Star Ferry Pier, Edinburgh Place, 0852 2367 7065 Fifty2 Lounge is a seductive lounge bar with awesome ambiance and a good drinks selection. The best thing was the balcony area which allows you to go out for a breather without leaving the bar. TripAdvisor Member, United KingdomFifty2 Lounge, 3/F, 52 Wellington St., 0852 2110 4483 For a few moments of peace away from the crowds, take a stroll to the conservatory and the aviary at hong kong Park, a quiet oasis. TripAdvisor Member, Solihull, hong kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 0852 2521 5041 1.

9 D ialogue in the Dark hong kong , 8 King Lai Path, Meifoo, Kowloon, 0852 2891 0438 2 . N an Lian Garden, 60 Fengde Road, Zhuanshishan, 0852 3658 9424 3. hong kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Road S, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, 0852 2724 9042 4 . C hi Lin Nunnery, Chi Lin Road, Diamond Hill, 0852 2354 1735 5 . V ictoria Harbour 6 . S tar Ferry, Star Ferry Pier, Edinburgh Place, 0852 2367 7065 7 . H ong kong Skyline, along Victoria Harbour 8 . H appy Valley Racecourse, Sports Road, Happy Valley, 0852 2895 1523 9 . L antau Island 1 0. H ong kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Dr.

10 , Central, 0852 2521 5041 The cable car view alone is worth the trip. Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 For the more energetic, there s the 43-mile Lantau hiking trail, for which you need a map and a plan. You can do it in stages, but allow at least five hours for the walk; bear in mind Lantau Island is the largest island in hong kong and it is very mountainous. It is not easy. TripAdvisor Member, hong kong Lantau Trail, Lantau Island, 0852 2984 8191 The Dolphin Encounter Program at Ocean Park was really good fun! Basically you get to go behind the scenes to meet, feed and touch the dolphins.