WELCOME!

Hello! Welcome to Hong Kong. You’ve arrived at one of the most amazing countries in the world. We do hope that you treasure

your experience and one that’ll live on forever. Hong Kong is well known for its

amazing urban lights once it hits dark and its amazing skyscrapers. Hong Kong is also a

place for a variety of delicious cultural dishes like dim sum and pineapple bread (not

actually pineapple). You are going to have one of the best experiences during your stay

at Hong Kong and that’s a promise! Happy travels!

Kowloon Visitor Centre

Phone: +852 2508 1234

Address: Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Red Marker: Kowloon Visitor Centre

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Hong KongBy: Harold Lee

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Red Marker: Capital (Victoria City)

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Country InfoOur Top 3 Imports:

1. Electronic Equipment: $265.1 Billion (48.4% of total imports)

2. Gems, Precious Metals: $71.9 Billion (13.1% of total imports)

3. Machinery: $61.8 Billion (11.3% of total imports)

Our Top 3 Exports:

1. Electronic Equipment: $248.2 Billion (49.8% of total exports)

2. Gems, Precious Metals: $70.6 Billion (14.2% of total exports)

3. Machinery: $64.7 Billion (13% of total imports)

Currency: $HK or HKD

Exchange rate: 1HKD = 0.17CAD

Red Marker: Victoria City (Capital City)

Hours: Mon – Sun (Public Holidays): 10am – 5:30pm

Admission: Free of Charge

3. Ocean Park – An ocean-themed amusement park that your kids can enjoy. The amusement park is filled

with rides such as the Arctic Blast and the Eagle! It’s a tourist attraction worth spending a day. The park schedules shows as well such as Cyber Illusion Spectacular. Ocean Park is also home to a mini-aquarium that includes marine creatures like dolphins and sting rays.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (10am – 7pm)Saturday, Sunday (10am – 9pm)

Admission: Adult (12+): $438 HKDChild (Aged 3-11): $219 HKD

Locations of the Points of Interests

4. 10,000 Buddhas – An uphill trail that is worth all of the uphill walking. On the way up, you will be greeted by 10,000 golden Buddha that are life-sized. At the top of the stairs, it will lead to a monastery.

Hours: 10am – 5pm Daily

Admission: Free of Charge

5. Hong Kong Museum of History – The most well-known museum in Hong Kong that tells the tales of Hong Kong

400 million years ago till the 1970s. The museum is told in an interactive story-

like experience that lets you engross all of Hong Kong’s tradition and history.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (10am – 6pm)Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays (10am – 7pm)Christmas Eve, Chinese New Year (10am – 5pm)Closed on Tuesdays

Admission: Free of Charge

Map Legend

Extra InfoLocal Sport Teams

The Hong Kong National Football team plays in multiple Asian leagues such as the AFC Asian Cup, Asian Games, and the East Asian Football Championship.

Post-Secondary Education

The University of Hong Kong is the oldest university campus to have ever been erected in Hong Kong. The University is considered to be

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the world’s 26th best University and best in Hong Kong.

Population Statistics

Victoria City, Hong Kong: 1,257,200 People

Hong Kong: 7,298,600 People

TransportationThere are many different ways to travel in Hong Kong,

in fact, Hong Kong is one the best when it comes to Public Transportation. Here are the different ways you

can arrive and travel in Hong Kong.

1. Hong Kong International Airport – If you’re flying internationally, then you’ll end up at Hong Kong’s only airport. From there, you can take the Airport

Express which is the quickest way to arrive in Central Hong Kong

2. MTR Services – This is the most popular method of travelling as it connects all of Hong

Kong into one railway service

3. Ferry Services – If you’re looking to travel to Hong Kong’s Islands such as Lantau Island and

the Outlying Islands, then you must seek a ferry service. There are 3 services that run

these such as Star Ferry and New World First Ferry.

One Day Passes: MTR Services

Child (Aged 3-11) = $30, Adult = $65

AccommodationAs you travel throughout Hong Kong, you may feel fatigued and exhausted

after such a long day of travelling. You need rest. Here, we listed 3 of

Hong Kong’s most luxurious, convenient, and cheapest shelter for you to recharge.

1. The Upper House – If you’re looking for luxury, then there’s no place better than The Upper House and for what it costs, it’s worth it. The hotel is located on Pacific Place, 88 Queensway,

Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Cost: $17,937.84HKD

2. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong – If you’re more into convenience, then there’s a hotel that’s just for you which is located in Central Hong Kong which is located closely to piers and shopping centers.

Cost: $3,685.35HKD

3. Australian Guest House – If you’re really intent on saving as much money as you can during your trip, then this place is for you. Located on D7, Block D, 16/F Chung King Mansion, 40 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Cost: $243.70HKD

Points of Interests

You can always count on Hong Kong to provide the best tourist attractions for an ideal vacation. Here are some of the many great points of interest for tourists.

1. Victoria Peak - One of the biggest tourist destinations in all of Hong Kong, is one of the best places to be for having an eagle’s eye view of the beautiful scenery. You get to take a trip on the Victoria Peak tram and upon arriving at the Peak, there will be dining, breathtaking views, and shopping. You can also get to the top of the Peak, the highest viewing terrace in all of Hong Kong which is called the Sky Terrace 428.

Hours: 10am – 11pm (Mon-Fri)8am – 11pm (Sat, Sun, Public Holidays)

Admission: Adult: $48 HKDChild (3-11), Senior (65+): $24 HKD

2. Tian Tan Buddha - A huge Buddha statue that was erected in 1993 and is 34 meters high. Tourists and residents can climb up 268 steps to see the

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close up view of this amazing work of art and religion. Opposite of the statue, there is a monastery you can visit called the Po Lin Monastery is a place where you can learn about Buddhism iconography. You can also find breathtaking scenery from the Tian Tan Buddha looming over Hong Kong.

Food and Drinks During your stay in Hong Kong, we want you to have the best dining experience that thousands of years of Hong Kong cuisine must offer you! Here are our top 3 dining

locations we have to offer you with advice from previous visitors!

1. Tin Lung Heen – Rated the best restaurant in Hong Kong by TripAdvisor in 2016. If you’re looking for fine dining, this is where you’ll want to

set your foot in for the most delicious and traditional dishes it has to offer.

2. One Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant – If you’re looking for something cheap or just craving for dim sum in general,

head off to this place right away!

3. N1 Coffee & Co – Looking to stop by for a quick coffee break? No place better than to visit than here as they offer the most delicious drinks and delights you can ask for.

Country Info

Main Religions: Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucian

Per Capita Income: $280,624.97 HKD

Climate in Hong Kong:

January to February – These two months are rather cloudy and can also be quite frigid as Northern

winds strike around this time

March to April - Rather comforting weather around this time but we do sometimes experience fog and

drizzle

May to August – These times of months are rather hot and humid with the chance of thunderstorms and showers

September to October – These are the times when Hong Kong would be very prone to tropical

cyclopes

November to December – These times are generally regarded as the best times in Hong Kong as there

are nice breezes, temperature, and sunshine

Important History:

- Hong Kong reverted to Chinese Sovereignty on July 1, 1997

- Japan took complete control of Hong Kong in 1984

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