The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) offers a wealth of free information for travelers. See "Getting To Know" for a complete listing of tourist offices in Hong Kong itself and a rundown of available booklets and brochures.

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.

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., Second Floor, New York, NY 10022-4512 (tel. 212/421-3382; fax 212/421-8428; nycwwo@hktb.com); 10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3915 (tel. 310/208-4582; fax 310/208-1869; laxwwo@hktb.com); and 130 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94104 (tel. 415/781-4587; fax 415/392-2964; sfowwo@hktb.com).

In Canada: Hong Kong Trade Centre, 9 Temperance St., Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 1Y6 (tel. 416/366-2389; fax 416/366-1098; yyzwwp@hktb.com). There's also a toll-free number: tel. 800/563-4582.

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).