DK Travel : Hong Kong

“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.

Apliu Street

This huge street market is full of all sorts of strange junk and pirated goods. You’ll feel you’re on another planet here – this is as “local” as Hong Kong gets. It includes perhaps the world’s biggest collection of secondhand electrical stuff. Occasionally you can spot the odd retro turntable or radio, but most of it is rubbish.
Aqua Spirit

Sit in a cubbyhole facing the window and sip a glass of bubbly as you watch the harbour light up.
Artemis

Great range of shoes, particularly their eponymous label.
Aspasia

An Italian fine dining restaurant headed by Michelin-starred chef Roland Schuller, offers authentic Italian cuisine with fresh produce and seafood from Mediterranean. Chef Roland always impresses his guests with an endless list of gourmet dishes. Located on the 1st floor of The Luxe Manor, the restaurant is renowned for its clever, modern and elegant décor as well as its cozy ambience.
ASRA indian restaurant

One of the best Indian-style restaurants in Shatin & still going strong. Lot of choices, relaxed ambience. Excellent Curry, & Kebabs. Food deliver,catering & take away service.
Australia Dairy Company (澳洲牛奶公司)

In Hong Kong, you have to try everything, especially things that sound a little out of the ordinary.

This is an interesting place to have breakfast. You'll get to see what the locals like to have in the morning to start the day.

Steamed milk, steamed egg, sramble eggs, toast, French toast, macaroni or spaghetti in soup - all served in its very Hong Kong way. And not forgetting to try the Hong Kong style milk tea (奶茶) or the Yuanyang drink (milk tea & coffee beverage) with your breakfast!
Australian

Working mostly in business and the media, the size of this community is reflected in the fact that it boasts the largest Australian Chamber of Commerce outside of Australia, and one of only two Australian International Schools in the world.
Avenida da Praia Grande

The graceful boughs of banyan trees stretch over this elegant avenue, shading the candy-coloured pageant of colonial-era architecture. Unlike in Hong Kong, many of Macau’s historic piles survive in excellent condition. At the gorgeous fort-turned-hotel at Macau’s tip, the Pousada de São Tiago, the road becomes Avenida de Republica. Follow it around the point, where it turns into Rue da Barra and ends in the Porto Interior (Inner Harbour).
Avenue of Stars and a Symphony of Lights

Hong Kong´s version of the hollywood WalK of Fame, The avenue of Stars celebrates icons of Hong Kong cinema the past century. The seaside promenade offers fantastic views, day and night, of Victoria Harbour and its iconic skyline. This is the place to have our picture taken by a professional photographer who is experienced in night photography. The Show comprises five major themes, taking spectators on a unique journey celebrating the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong:

The first scene "Awakening" begins with flashes of laser lights that give life to a nucleus of light-energy which gradually illuminates participating buildings using an array of dancing lights and rainbow colour. This scene symbolizes the genesis and powerful growth of Hong Kong.

The second scene "Energy" is represented by the display of rising colour patterns and the sweeping of the lasers and searchlights energetically across the night sky, signifying the vibrant energy of Hong Kong.

In the third scene "Heritage", traditional lucky red and gold colours are displayed across buildings on both sides of the Harbour, complemented by the introduction of music using Chinese musical instruments, symbolizing Hong Kong's colourful heritage and rich cultural traditions.

The fourth scene "Partnership" features a display of laser beams and sweeping searchlights scanning across the Harbour, representing an illuminated connection with the opposite side. Beams reach out to symbolically connect the two sides of the Harbour into one greater and unified partnership.

The finale "Celebration" brings out a powerful rhythmic display of swirling, kaleidoscopic patterns of lights and beams dancing lively across the Harbour. The exciting final scene signifies the celebration of the close partnership between the two sides of the Harbour and represents an even brighter future for Asia's world city - Hong Kong.
Baanthai

The restaurant may be in an uninspiring setting in Sha Tin’s sprawling New Town Plaza, but the spicy Thai delicacies on offer are just the thing to revive footweary shoppers.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal) and extra charges.
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