The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) offers a wealth of free information for travelers.
HKTB Online
You can have a virtual visit to Hong Kong by visiting HKTB's home page at www.discoverhongkong.com. The site provides a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong -- maps of the region, major attractions, a detailed weekly calendar of performing arts and festivals, listings for hotels and restaurants, and guided tours. It even provides e-ticketing service so you can book shows, events, and concerts online before your arrival. And if you're traveling to Hong Kong with your PDA (Palm or Pocket PC), there's a free download from www.discoverhongkong.com of the Hong Kong Leisure Guide for Business Travellers, which includes maps (you can even pinpoint your location in Hong Kong if your PDA is equipped with a GPS device), information on sightseeing, shopping, and dining, and voice readings of useful Cantonese phrases. A similar program called Mobile Host is available for travelers with mobile phones.
Overseas
Although the information stocked by HKTB offices abroad is sometimes not as up-to-date or as thorough as that available in Hong Kong itself or through the Internet , it's worth contacting a local HKTB office before leaving home for general information and a map.
In the United States: General information can be obtained by calling tel. 800/282-4582. HKTB offices are located at 115 E. 54th St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022-4512 (tel. 212/421-3382; fax 212/421-8428; nycwwo@hktb.com); and 10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3915 (tel. 310/208-4582; fax 310/208-1869; laxwwo@hktb.com).
In Canada: Hong Kong Trade Centre, 9 Temperance St., Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 1Y6 (tel. 800/563-4582 or 416/366-2389; fax 416/366-1098; yyzwwo@hktb.com).
In the United Kingdom: 6 Grafton St., London W1S 4EQ, England (tel. 20/7533-7100; fax 20/7533-7111; lonwwo@hktb.com).
In Australia: Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St., Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia (tel. 02/9283-3083; fax 02/9283-3383; sydwwo@hktb.com).
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Popular Hong Kong Hotels
- Langham
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- B P International
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Popular Hong Kong Things to Do
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