Hong Kong With Macau and the South China Cities |
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Editor:
| Kidder, Laura M. Ansari, Nuha Kelly, Margaret Taplin, Adam |
Author:
| Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff, |
Series title: | Travel Guide Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4000-1718-8 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2007 |
Publisher: | Fodor's Travel Publications
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Is there any place more contemporary
and timeless than Hong Kong? The country's 8 million residents are sailing rapidly into the new millennium in dragon boats. Modern commercial temples rise not far from ancient Buddhist ones. Brand-new boutiques offer retail therapy, while age-old markets tender more time-tested treatments.
Fodor's Hong Kong 20th Edition takes readers straight to the best of the city--both the new and the old--with more wit and wisdom than...
More DescriptionIs there any place more contemporary and timeless than Hong Kong? The country's 8 million residents are sailing rapidly into the new millennium in dragon boats. Modern commercial temples rise not far from ancient Buddhist ones. Brand-new boutiques offer retail therapy, while age-old markets tender more time-tested treatments. Fodor's Hong Kong 20th Edition takes readers straight to the best of the city--both the new and the old--with more wit and wisdom than ever.
* Brand-new illustrated features include topics such as "All the Tea in China: Culture in a Cup," "Philosophies, Beliefs, and Lucky Charms," "Traditional Prescription: Pins, Needles, and Pressure," "Tailor-made to Suit You," and more
* A fresh look at shopping and golf. Valuable insights from local gurus focus on what to shop for---and where and how---and what to avoid. In-depth course reviews make it easy to select the best places to play.
* New neighborhood coverage: Three-to-six page profiles describe places of interest, set the contemporary scene, and give historical highlights, bits of trivia, and at-a-glance geography
* Full-color pullout map
* 8-page color insert
* Includes side trips to Macau and other cities in the Pearl River Delta--an up-and-coming destination