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“A dream of Manhattan, arising from the South China Sea.” For succinctness, modern travel writer Pico Iyer’s description of Hong Kong has yet to be bettered. From opium port to Cold War enclave to frenetic financial capital, Hong Kong has never been boring. This is the hedonistic engine room of cultural fusion: East meets West in high style, and the results astonish and delight. Prepare to experience one of the most dramatic urban environments ever conceived.
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Swedish menu with lunch specials that include meatballs, smoked salmon and a wide selection of cheesecake.
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Unbeatable for location in TST, the Imperial offers average-priced rooms, with discounts of up to 30 per cent when occupancy is low. Rooms are adequate but there are no other facilities except a small business centre.
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A Shanghai-style shave at the Mandarin Oriental will leave your face feeling like a baby’s bottom.
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The history of Hong Kong’s substantial Indian population (there are Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs) dates from the arrival of the British in 1841. Like the Eurasians, young Indians have rejected purely Western or Asian notions of identity, pioneering instead a synthesis of both.
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An evocation of old Hanoi: all wooden shutters and muted pastels. The menu is a deft presentation of Vietnam’s regional cuisines.
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A modest warehouse outlet of a smart interior furnishings chain. There’s a small range of clearance items at discounts of up to 90 per cent.
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Festive boats compete on the Shing Mun River.
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Pounding equine competition.
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An arcane arcade stuffed with tiny boutiques featuring the creations of talented young local designers.
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The lovely airy lobby, huge chandeliers and stunning silk landscape adorning the atrium are a prelude to the largest hotel rooms in Hong Kong, with terrific Peak or harbour views.
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Restaurant price categories
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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